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Department of Environmental Quality

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural ResourR., E D
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Land Quality Sec ion
MINE INSPECTION REPORT LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM
✓❑11'ERMITTED MINE SITE ❑ UNPERMITTED MINE SITE
1. MINE NAME: � � 1kAt-V06' %41 2. MINE LOCATION:
3. COUNTY: Ail , h\ ,P 1# 4. RIVER BASIN: 5. CASE:
6. OPERATOR: 'rl 1 1) +.7� E'� !c:,V,2,_1 l"A
7. ADDRESS: i"i �,Jk '(V1q kz(,,a j 1 �^-
8. MINING PERMIT#: W• ✓ ' ❑ NIA 9. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: ❑ NIA
10. PERSON(S)CONTACT E1)AT SITE: i/10.r, DokA f -�
1I. PICTURES? ❑ Yes 2-No TAKEN BY: '
12. TYPE OF INSPECTION:
❑ A. Initial Inspection (Unpermitted Mine Sites)
1. Size of affected land: ac. (attach sketch map)
2. How was this area measured? Measured by:
❑�B. Routine Inspection (Permitted Mine Sites)
II C. Follow-up Inspection�
13. Date of last inspection: 117
14. Any mining since that date? ZYes No If yes,cite evidence of such raining activity:
15. Was mine operating at time of inspection? L,'Yes ONo Ifyes,explain:
16. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? 0' Yes No ❑ NIA
If no,explain:
17. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No Q NIA
If no,explain:
1 18. Is there any off-site damage? A. ❑ Yes 13. 0 No C. ❑ None observed
If A,describe the type and severity of the damage:
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If B or C,is there potential for offsite damage? ❑ Yes 0 No Explain:
19. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
20. Other recommendations and comments: A ,n %1 1 bl l{ I I'l i frf,.I 1 1, f r
21. is the Annual Reclamation Report+/- map accurate? ❑rYes ❑ No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed ❑ NIA
22. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes Or No Proposed date
23. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report le,
24. Copy of Report sent to operator
INSPECTED BY: —<1n/7 L_. DATE 1,111 t `I
Telephone No: -)r. ,e,,, t i •-Vii ' I
Copy to file Copy to operator Copy to Mining;Specialist

ROY COOPER
Governor
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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Energy,Mineral& TRACY DAVIS
Land Resources ou,Vnnr
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 1, 2017
Peggy Dortch
The Quartz Corp, USA
PO Box 309
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
RE: Mining Permit No. 61-01
Chalk Mountain Mine
Mitchell County
Dear Peggy Dortch:
This letter is to advise you of recent amendments to the North Carolina Mining Act of 1971 which impact the
permit term of your existing mining permit. Pursuant to the passage of House Bill 56, which became law on October 4,
2017 as SL 2017-209, all existing mining permits and any newly issued mining permits are to be issued for the life of site
or for the duration of the lease term_ The"life of site" means the period from the initial receipt of a permit for the operation
until the mining operation terminates and the required reclamation is completed.
Considering the above, this letter hereby modifies your existing mining permit to remove all references to the prior
expiration date to convert your permit to a life of site or lease permit effective immediately. No action is required on your
part for this modification to be effective. Please attach this letter to your existing mining permit for future reference. The
mine name and permit number on the permit document, and all existing operating and reclamation conditions contained
therein, shall remain in full force and effect. Furthermore, all provisions of GS §74-51 and GS §74-52 still apply to all new,
transferred and modified mining permits.
In addition to the life of site or lease mining permit provision, SL 2017-209 also enacted a new annual mining
permit operating fee of$400 per mining permit number. By statute, the initial payment of this annual $400 fee must be
submitted to this office by December 31,2017 — see the attached Invoice to remit the initial annual fee payment by this
deadline. Beginning in 2018, the $400 annual operating fee must be submitted by July 1 of each year with the required
Annual Reclamation Report as required by GS §74-55. Failure to submit the fee by the required deadline will result in a
$50fmonth late fee and could result in the denial of future permit actions and/or revocation of your mining permit.
Lastly, pursuant to GS §74-54, the cap on reclamation bonds has been raised from $500,000 to $1 million. Any
adjustments needed in existing bonds will be initiated by this office or addressed during your next requested permit action
unless you contact this office with a written request to have your bond reevaluated.
The issuance of mining permit and/or any modification to it does not supersede local zoning regulations. The
responsibility of compliance with any applicable zoning regulations remains with you.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions on the above, please contact Ms. Judy
Werner, Assistant State Mining Specialist, or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
William "Toby" Vinson, Jr., PE, CPM
Interim Director, DEMLR.
Slate or Nnrth Ca doling I knvLvnmi.e al Quallly I uo,gy,No III and Land Remitccs
312N "bury Nreer 1 1612 Mal Service Center I Raleigh.Non Conine 276991612
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GEIVED
State of North Carolina MAR 18 1992
Department of Environment, Health, and NattR�6WA.LrWSECTION
Asheville Regional Office
lames C. Martin, Covernor "` Ann R. Orr
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary March 17, 1992 Regional Manager
Mr. Tom Freeman
Feldspar Corporation
P. O. Box 99
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
RE: Tailing Dump/Reclamation - Chalk Mountain Mine
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Freeman:
We have reviewed your plan to include a tailings dump/reclamation area in your Chalk
Mountain Mine Permit. Your idea of using tailings to back-Fill against one of your old shined-out
highways is a way to help remedy your problems with the tailings and also start part of the
reclamation that is required by the Mining Act of 1971.
The proposed sediment controls, construction sequence, and final slope/site conditions
appear to be satisfactory for this site.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Donald C. Holebrooks
Environmental Engineering Tech
DCH:a
cc: r. Tracy Davis
IntcrChangu Building, 59 Wo(Kifin Place, AshcOle, N.C. 28801 • Telephone 7N-251-6208
Ao Equal Opp-mu=ury Arfinnativc Action Fmployer

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
3PERMITTED MINE SITE ❑UNPERMITTED MINE SITE
1. MINE NAME: _ A I YI-L 2.MINE LO A� TION:
3. COUNTY: ! 4. WVER BASIN: 5. CASE:
1 6. OPERATOR: 6
7. ADDRESS:
S. MINING PERMIT H: N/A �.�P,�lf EXPIgAT10N DATE: N/A
10. PERSON(S)CONTACTED ATSITE:�' DOt� iC.K�IL M✓Q1Ah
II. PICFURES? Ig Yes ❑No TAKFNBY: 4-aWrt^, i
12, TYPE OF INSPECTION:
❑ A. Initial Inspection (Unpermitted Mine Sites)
1. Skeet affected land: ae. (attach sketch map)
2. How was this area measured? Measured by:
B. Routine Inspection (Permitted Mine Sites)
C. Follow-up Inspec3 g I�
j 13. Date of last inspection:
14. Any miaiag since that date? Yes No If yes,cite evidence of such mining activity:
1 15. Was mine operating ul time of inspection? Yea No Ifyes,explain:
JI 16. is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? Yes No NIA
If no,explain:
! 17. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? U Yes U No N/A
If Be,captain:
18. Is there any oiP-site damage? A. Yes D3 No C. None observed
If A,describe the type and severity of the damage:
If B or C,is there potential for offske damage? Lj Yes P No Explain:
i 1 . Corrective m needed an or taken: — i 2
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20. Other reco m dadons aaJ comments: hl 40
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21. Is the Annual Reclamation Report+I-map accurate? Lj Yes Ll No(Explain) Not Reviewed U N/A
22. Follow-up Inspection needed? 0 Yes El N Proposed date
23. No. of additionalWI
/pnges of Inspection Repo"1p 224.. Copy of Report sent to operator s
INSPECTEDBY: S1 �G{&14 f-"1 Vf'�✓� DATE SI�
Telephone No: 7L1L t —
i Copy to file Copy to operator Copy 10 Mining Specialist

Boyer, Janet
From: Riddle, Shawna
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 12:11 PM
To: Boyer,Janet
Cc: Aiken, Stan E
Subject: inspection report
Attachments: 05192017120708-D00051917.pdf
Janet—
Here is the most recent inspection report for Chalk 61-02,
Shawna
Shawna Riddle
Environmental Senior Specialist
Land Quality Section
N. C. Dept of Environmental Quality
828296-4500 Phone
828 299-7043 Fax
Shawna RiddleOncdenr.aov
2090 US Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
/'Nothing Compares,.
Emait correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
August 7, 2015
Mr. Todd Mikleborough
The Quartz Corporation USA
PO Box 309
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
RE: Blasting Complaint
Chalk Mountain Mine
Permit No. 61-01
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Mikleborough:
The review has been completed on the shot records you previously submitted for the June 1
through July 9, 2015 blasts at the Chalk Mountain Mine. Your company has been found to be in
compliance with the blasting conditions outlined in Mining Permit No. 6101. 1 have already notified the
complainants, Jeff Edwards and Chris McFee, of our findings.
Thank you for your continued cooperation. If you should have any questions on the above,
please contact me at [phone],
Sincerely,
Ju`ith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
cc: Ms. Shawna Riddle
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section•Geological Survey Section - Land Quality Section
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604- Internet: http://portal,ncdenr.ocgfweb/Ir/
Mailing Address: 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-92001 FAX:[phone]
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory August 7, 2015 Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
Mr, Jeff Edwards
351 Parkwood Hills Heights
Spruce Pines, North Carolina 28777
RE: Blasting Complaint
Chalk Mountain Mine
Permit No. 61-01
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Edwards:
Our office has completed its review of The Quartz Corporation USA's' blasting information,including
blast reports and seismograph recordings, related to the June 1 through July 9, 2015 blasts conducted at its
Chalk Mountain Mine. It was found that The Quartz Corporation USA was in compliance with the blasting
requirements of its mining permit during the period in question.
All peak particle velocities, a measurement of ground vibration with units in inches per second(ips),
were well below the maximum allowable limits specified in The Quartz Corporation USA's mining permit.
More specifically, all recorded values were at or below 0.33 ips at the closest offsite occupied structure(the
location where compliance with the permit limits is determined). According to extensive research by the
U,S. Bureau of Mines and others, particle velocities below 0.5 ips effectively eliminate the possibility of any
structural damage.
All airblast readings, a measurement of the atmospheric pressure wave(overpressure)with units in
psi or dBL, were also below the maximum allowable limits specified in the mining permit and well below the
U. S. Bureau of Mines' recognized level of 164 dBL for prevention of glass breakage. A key point worth
noting is that glass breakage occurs at much lower levels of overpressure than structural damage,such as
cracking plaster.
Thank you for your interest and patience in this matter. Hopefully I have answered your concerns
adequately. If you should have any additional questions or concerns,please contact me at(919)707-9220.
Sincerely,
W
J dith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
cc: Ms_ Shawna Riddle
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section -Geological Survey Section* Land Quality Section
512 North Salisbury Street,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604•Internet:hHy:/1portal.ncdenr.oMtwebllrl
Mailing Address: 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-92001 FAX: [phone]
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory August 7, 2015 Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
Mr. Chris McFee
445 Parkwood Hills
Spruce Pines, North Carolina 28777
RE: Blasting Complaint
Chalk Mountain Mine
Permit No, 61-01
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. McFee:
Our office has completed its review of The Quartz Corporation USA's' blasting information, including
blast reports and seismograph recordings, related to the June 1 through July 9, 2015 blasts conducted at its
Chalk Mountain Mine. It was found that The Quartz Corporation USA was in compliance with the blasting
requirements of its mining permit during the period in question.
All peak particle velocities, a measurement of ground vibration with units in inches per second(ips),
were well below the maximum allowable limits specified in The Quartz Corporation USA's mining permit.
More specifically,all recorded values were at or below 0.33 ips at the closest offsite occupied structure(the
location where compliance with the permit limits is determined). According to extensive research by the
U.S. Bureau of Mines and others, particle velocities below 0.5 ips effectively eliminate the possibility of any
structural damage.
All airblast readings, a measurement of the atmospheric pressure wave(overpressure)with units in
psi or dBL, were also below the maximum allowable limits specified in the mining permit and well below the
U. S. Bureau of Mines' recognized level of 164 dBL for prevention of glass breakage. A key point worth
noting is that glass breakage occurs at much lower levels of overpressure than structural damage, such as
cracking plaster.
Thank you for your interest and patience in this matter. Hopefully I have answered yourconcerns
adequately. If you should have any additional questions or concerns,please contact me at(919)707-9220.
Si cerely,
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Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
cc: Ms. Shawna Riddle
Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources
Energy Section •Geological Survey Section•Land Quality Section
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604• Internet:hitp://portal.ncdenr.org/web/ir/
Mailing Address: 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-92001 FAX:[phone]
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_AND QUALITY SECTION BLASTING ANALYSIS WORKSHEET
(* =denotes fields where input data is needed)
Permit No. 61-01
Permittee*: The Quartz Corp
Mine Name*: Chalk Mounyain Mine
Blast Report No.*: 3 Date of Blast*: 06/03/15 Time of Blast*: 13:41
Peak Particle Velocity Check:
D = Distance to closest offsite occupied structure (ft): D* = 968.00
W= Maximum pounds of explosives per delay (pounds): W= 399.20
SD= Scaled Distance: SD = D/W^0.5 SD = 48.45
V = Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second): V= 160 (SD)^-1.6 V= 0.32
(*max limit in mining permit is: V = 1.0 ips)
Based on known distances from the blast to the seismograph and any additional location,
the expected vibration level can be estimated at the second location as follows:
V= Particle velocity measured by the seismograph (ips): V*= 0.18
DS = Distance from blast to seismograph (ft): DS*= 968.00
d = Distance from blast to second location (ft): d* = 96&00
PPV = Theoretical peak particle velocity at the closest offsite occupied structure (ips):
PPV=V(DSfd)^1.5 PPV= 0.1800
Airblast (Overpressure) Check:
P = Unconfined Airblast/Overpressure (psi): P = 82 (D/WAO.33)11-1.2 P = 0,229528
To convert (psi) to (dBL): (P12.9 x 10^-9)log x 20 P = 157.97
AB = Confined Airblast/Overpressure (dBL): AB = P (dBL) - 35 dBL (for quarry situation) AB= 122.97
(*max. limit in mining permit is: AB = dBL)
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Column Check:his is a very approximate method based upon numerous assumptions;
densities may vary greatly depending upon the type and manufacturer
of the explosive products used in the shot; must consider each explosive used;
refer to Dupont Handbook for actual SPD, otherwise use the following:)
Assumptions (per Ireco):
If"straight" emulsion is used, use SPD (specific density) = 1,20
If a "blend/slurry" is used, use SPD (specific density) = 1.25
If"straight" anfo is used, use SPD (specific density) = 0.85
Ratio between explosives:
Total pounds of Explos. #1*= 14100.00
Total pounds of Explos. #2*= NIA
Ratio between explosives = NIA
Average pounds of explosives used per hole (pounds)* = 200.00
Breakdown of average pounds of explosives per hole due to ratio:
Explosive#1 = 14100.00
Explosive#2 = NIA
SPD = Specific densities for each explosive:
SPD for Explos. #1* = 1.20
SPD for Explos. #2* = NIA
HD = Hole Diameter Used in Shot(inches): HD*= 5.75
LD = Loading Density (pounds per foot of column): LD = SPD(.34)(HD)^2
LD for Explos. #1 = 13.49
LD for Explos. #2 = NIA
Explosive column height for each explosive (feet):
Explos. #1 = 14.83
Explos. #2 = NIA
Total explos. column height= 14,83
Stemming height used in shot(feet)* = 10.20
Total height of explosive column(s) and stemming in the hole = 25.03
Total depth of hole denoted on the blasting report for the shot in question* = 29.00
Analysis Completed By: Date:

/LAND QUALITY SECTION BLASTING ANALYSIS WORKSHEET
(* = denotes fields where input data is needed)
Permit No.*: 61-01
Permittee*: The Quartz Corp
Mine Name": Chalk Mounyain Mine
Blast Report No.*: 4 Date of Blast*: 06/05/15 Time of Blast*: 12:15
Peak Particle Velocity Check:
D = Distance to closest offsite occupied structure (ft): D* = 1072,00
W= Maximum pounds of explosives per delay (pounds): W* = 342.00
SD = Scaled Distance: SD = DIW^0.5 SD = 57.97
V= Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second): V= 160 (SD)"-1.6 V= 0.24
(*max. limit in mining permit is: V= 1.0 ips)
Based on known distances from the blast to the seismograph and any additional location,
the expected vibration level can be estimated at the second location as follows:
V= Particle velocity measured by the seismograph (ips): V* = 0.20
DS = Distance from blast to seismograph (ft): DS* = 1072.00
d = Distance from blast to second location (ft): d* = 1072.00
PPV = Theoretical peak particle velocity at the closest offsite occupied structure (ips):
PPV = V(DSId)^1.5 PPV= 0.2000
Airblast (Overpressure) Check:
P = Unconfined Airblast/Overpressure (psi): P = 82 (DIW^0.33)^-1.2 P = 0.191009
To convert(psi) to (dBL): (P12.9 x 10^-9)log x 20 P = 156.37
AB = Confined Airblast/Overpressure (dBL): AB = P (dBL) -35 dBL (for quarry situation) AB= 121.37
(*max. limit in mining permit is: AB = dBL)

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fExplosives Column Check.-
(this is a very approximate method based upon numerous assumptions;
specific densities may vary greatly depending upon the type and manufacturer
of the explosive products used in the shot; must consider each explosive used;
refer to Dupont Handbook for actual SPD, otherwise use the following:)
Assumptions (per Ireco):
If"straight'emulsion is used, use SPD (specific density) = 1.20
If a "blend/slurry" is used, use SPD (specific density) = 1.25
If"straight' anfo is used, use SPD (specific density) = 0.85
Ratio between explosives:
Total pounds of Explos. #1* = 14100.00
Total pounds of Explos. #2* = NIA
Ratio between explosives = NIA
Average pounds of explosives used per hole (pounds)*= 195.10
Breakdown of average pounds of explosives per hole due to ratio:
Explosive#1 = 14100.00
Explosive#2 = NIA
SPD = Specific densities for each explosive:
SPD for Explos. #1* = 1.20
SPD for Explos. #2* = NIA
HD = Hole Diameter Used in Shot(inches): HD* = 5.50
LID = Loading Density (pounds per foot of column): LID = SPD(.34)(HD)12
LID for Explos. #1 = 12.34
LID for Explos. #2 = NIA
Explosive column height for each explosive (feet):
Explos. #1 = 15.81
Explos. #2 = NIA
Total explos. column height= 15.81
Stemming height used in shot(feet)* = 8.00
Total height of explosive column(s) and stemming in the hole = 23.81
Total depth of hole denoted on the blasting report for the shot in question*= 27.00
Analysis Completed By: Date:

LAND QUALITY SECTION BLASTING ANALYSIS WORKSHEET
(* = denotes fields where input data is needed)
Permit No.*: 61-01
Permittee*: The Quartz Corp
Mine Name*: Chalk Mounyain Mine
Blast Report No.*: 5 Date of Blast*: 06/16/15 Time of Blast*: 14:02
Peak Particle Velocity Check:
D = Distance to closest offsite occupied structure (ft): D* = 1189.00
W= Maximum pounds of explosives per delay (pounds): W* = 555.40
SD = Scaled Distance: SD = DIW"0.5 SD = 50.45
V = Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second): V= 160 (SD)^-1.6 V= 0.30
(*max, limit in mining permit is: V= 1.0 ips)
Based on known distances from the blast to the seismograph and any additional location,
the expected vibration level can be estimated at the second location as follows:
V= Particle velocity measured by the seismograph (ips): V* = 0.27
DS = Distance from blast to seismograph (ft): DS* = 1189.00
d = Distance from blast to second location (ft): d* = 1189.00
PPV= Theoretical peak particle velocity at the closest offsite occupied structure (ips):
PPV= V(DSId)-1.5 PPV= 0.2700
Airblast (Overpressure) Check:
P = Unconfined Airblast./Overpressure (psi): P = 82 (DNVAO.33)^-1.2 P = 0,204390
To convert(psi) to (dBL): (P/2.9 x 10^-9)log x 20 P = 156.96
AB = Confined Airblast/Overpressure (dBL): AB = P (dBL) - 35 dBL (for quarry situation) AB= 121.96
(*max. limit in mining permit is: AB = dBL)

Explosives Column Check: •
(this is a very approximate method based upon numerous assumptions;
specific densities may vary greatly depending upon the type and manufacturer
of the explosive products used in the shot; must consider each explosive used;
refer to Dupont Handbook for actual SPD, otherwise use the following:)
Assumptions(per Ireco):
If"slmighr emulsion is used, use SPD (specific density) - 1.20
If a'blendlslurl is used, use SPD(specific density) = 1.25
If"straight" anfo is used, use SPD (specific density)= 0.85
Ratio between explosives:
Total pounds of Explos. W = 9495.00
Total pounds of Explos. #2' = 8300.00
Ratio between explosives = 1,14
Average pounds of explosives used per hole (pounds)` = 276.00 I a1
Breakdown of average pounds of explosives per hole due to ratio:
Explosive#1 = 34.74
Explosive#2 = 241P(inches)
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SPD= Specific densities for
SPD for Explos. #1
SPD for Explos. #2
HD = Hole Diameter Used iHD` = 5,50
LD = Loading Density (pounds peg foot of column), LQ,= SPPDj.34)(HD)A2 I O
LD for Explos. #1 = 1285.63 l 0. S
LD for Explos. #2 = 123420 ) ��
Explosive column height for each explosive(feet): at 1
Explos. #1 = 0.03
Explos. #2 = 0.20
Total explos. column height = 0.22
Stemming height used in shot(feet)' = 8.00
Total height of explosive columns) and stemming in the hole = 8.22 Vim'
Total depth of hole denoted on the blasting report for the shot in question' = 26.00
Analysis Completed By. Date:

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LAND QUALITY SECTION BLASTING ANALYSIS WORKSHEET
(* = denotes fields where input data is needed)
Permit No.*: 61-01
Permittee*� The Quartz Corp
Mine Name*: Chalk Mounyain Mine
Blast Report No.*: 6 Date of Blast*: 07/06/15 Time of Blast*: 12:02
Peak Particle Velocity Check:
D = Distance to closest offsite occupied structure (ft): D* = 762.00
W= Maximum pounds of explosives per delay (pounds): W` = 404.00
SD = Scaled Distance: SD = DIW^0.5 SD = 37.91
V = Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second): V= 160 (SD)^-1.6 V= 0.48
(*max. limit in mining permit is: V= 1.0 ips)
Based on known distances from the blast to the seismograph and any additional location,
the expected vibration level can be estimated at the second location as follows:
V = Particle velocity measured by the seismograph (ips): V*= 0.33
DS = Distance from blast to seismograph (ft): DS* = 762.00
d = Distance from blast to second location (ft): d* = 762.00
PPV = Theoretical peak particle velocity at the closest offsite occupied structure (ips):
PPV= V(DSId)^1.5 PPV= 0.3300
Airblast (Overpressure) Check:
P = Unconfined AirblastlOverpressure (psi): P = 82 (DIW^0.33)^-1.2 P = 0.307323
To convert(psi) to (dBL): (P12.9 x 10^-9)log x 20 P = 160.50
AB = Confined Airblast/Overpressure (dBL): AB = P (dBL) - 35 dBL (for quarry situation) AB= 125.50
(*max. limit in mining permit is: AB = dBL)

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Explosives Column Check:
(this is a very approximate method based upon numerous assumptions;
specific densities may vary greatly depending upon the type and manufacturer
of the explosive products used in the shot; must consider each explosive used;
refer to Dupont Handbook for actual SPD, otherwise use the following:)
Assumptions (per Ireco):
If"straight" emulsion is used, use SPD (specific density) = 1.20
If a "blend/slurry" is used, use SPD (specific density) = 1.25
If"straight" anfo is used, use SPD (specific density) = 0.85
Ratio between explosives:
Total pounds of Explos. #1* = 12380.00
Total pounds of Explos. #2" = NIA
Ratio between explosives = NIA
Average pounds of explosives used per hole (pounds)*= 401.00
Breakdown of average pounds of explosives per hole due to ratio:
Explosive#1 = 12380.00
Explosive#2 = NIA
SPD = Specific densities for each explosive:
SPD for Explos. #1" = 1.20
SPD for Explos. #2" = NIA
HD = Hole Diameter Used in Shot (inches): HD" = 5.50
LD = Loading Density (pounds per foot of column): LD = SPD(.34)(HD)112
LD for Explos. #1 = 12.34
LD for Explos. #2 = NIA
Explosive column height for each explosive (feet):
Explos. #1 = 32.49
Explos. #2 = NIA
Total explos. column height = 32.49
Stemming height used in shot (feet)' = 8.10
Total height of explosive column(s) and stemming in the hole = 40.59
Total depth of hole denoted on the blasting report for the shot in question' = 49.00
Analysis Completed By: Date:

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July 28, 2015 VibraTechinc.com
377 Rubin Center Drive
Suite 114
Fort Mill,SC 29708
Ms.Judith A.Wehner Phone 803.S48.3066
Assistant State Mining Specialist Fax [phone]
Land Quality Section
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT ANi)NATURAL RESOURCES
1612 Mail Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 0
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Re: Blasting Complaint—361 Parkwood Hills Heights, Spruce Pine, North Carolina W a Q O
Chalk Mountain Mine d M
Permit No.61-01 �' ❑(D
Mitchell County 'V Z2
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Dear Ms.Wehner:
At the request of THE QUARTz CORP USA,VIBRA-TECH,INC.has prepared the following document
providing the items you requested in your letter dated July 9,2015, regarding a blast complaint at
the Chalk Mountain Mine in Spruce Pine, North Carolina.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself at 803-548-3066,or Mr.Todd
Mickleborough at 828-765-9621.
Respectfully submitted,
VIBRA-TECH,INC.®
CLC'�
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Chuck Jaworski
Area Manager
CJ/cj

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Chalk Mountain Mine
Spruce Pine, North Carolina
July 2015
Letter Prepared for and Submitted to:
Mr. Todd Mickleborough
THE QUARTZ CORP USA
PO Box 309
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
By:
VibraTech
FORT MILL, SOUTH CAROLINA

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71/' VibraTech
• July 28,2015
3]]Rubin Center Drive
Suite 114
Fort Mill,SC 29708
Phone [phone]
Mr. Todd Mickleborough
fax [phone]
THE QUARr2 CORP USA
PO Box 309
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
Re: Blasting Complaint—361 Parkwood Hills Heights,Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Chalk Mountain Mine
Permit No.61-01
Mitchell County
Dear Mr.Mickleborough:
At the request of THE QUARTZ CORP USA,VIBu-TECH,INC.has reviewed the blast reports and recorded
ground vibration and air overpressure data associated with the blasting activity of the Chalk
Mountain Mine from June 1, 2015,through July 9, 2015. Figure 1 shows the location of the blasts
and the locations of the permanent seismic recording stations that are installed around the mine
• property.
Figure 1:Aerial view of blast activity and seismograph locations
445 Packwood Hill
361 Packwood
HillsHeights
Animal Shelter �'N

VibraTech
• In addition,Vl4Rr.-TECH was asked to visit the homeowner,Mr.Jeff Edwards at 361 Parkwood Hills
Heights,Spruce Pine, North Carolina,to discuss the nature of the alleged damages to the home.
On July 13,2015,a VIeM-TECR Field Technician visited the Edwards home. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards
stated the blast on July 6,2015,felt like their hot water heater blew up. Additionally,they have
claimed that the blast of July 6,2015,caused a crack in their foundation at the junction of the
south and west walls. They also stated that they had felt two previous blasts prior to the blast on
July 6,2015.
Following the visit to the Edwards home,seismic and acoustic time histories were reviewed as well
as the blast reports provided by Austin POWDER COMPANY. VIeM-TECM has monitored the blasting
activity at the Chalk Mountain Mine at two locations: 445 Parkwood Hills,which is the neighboring
property immediately adjacent to the home at 361 Parkwood Hills Heights,and the second
monitoring location is adjacent to Mitchell County Animal Rescue, Inc.at 2492 US-19E,Spruce Pine,
North Carolina.A summary of the pertinent data is included in Table 1 below:
Table l:Summary of Vibration Data for Blasts from June l through Jul 9,2015:
Date&Time Seismograph Location PDV Freq (Hz) Air Overpressure
(in./sec.) (dBL)
June 2, 2015 Animal Shelter 0.048 22.7 114
1:40 PM
• June 2,2015 445 Parkwood Hills 0.185 29.4 118
1:41 PM
June 8,2015 Animal Shelter 0.053 29.4 115
12:18 PM
June 8,2015 445 Parkwood Hills 0.205 20.8 114
12:18 PM
June 16, 2015 Animal Shelter 0.070 12-4 108
2:04 PM
June 16,2015 445 Parkwood Hills 0.180 11.1 114
2:04 PM
July 6, 2015 Animal Shelter 0.093 13.2 118
12:03 PM
July 6, 2015 445 Parkwood Hills 0.328 21.7 123
12:03 PM
The seismic and acoustic data are compared to the State of North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources ground vibration and air overpressure limits In Figure 2 and
Figure 3, respectively.
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• Figure 2:Chalk Mountain Mine Ground Vibration Data vs. NCDENR Limit
NC DENR Limit
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• Figure 3:Chalk Mountain Mine Air Overpressure vs. NCDENR Limit
Air Overpressure (dBL)
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Copies of the Blast Reports provided by AuSTIN POWDER COMPANY and the original seismic data
collected by V)Bm-TECH,INC.are Included In the Appendix to this letter.
•

1// VibraTech
• The recorded levels fall below the guidelines set forth by the State of North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources limit(Modification of Standard Blasting Conditions of Mining
Permits November 6,2000(,and pose no threat to properties located at or beyond the recording
IOCdtlons.
In response to Mr. Edwards'concerns about the blasting activities at the Chalk Mountain Mine, The
QUARTZ CORP USA will add Mr. Edwards to their pre-blast call list which will notify Mr.Edwards prior
to blasting activity.
If you have any questions, or if I can be of any additional assistance, please do not hesitate to
contact our office.
Respectfully submitted,
Vim-TECH,INC.®
Casey Jennings Chuck Jaworski
Field Technician Area Manager
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APPENDIX
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AI.IN POWDER COMPANY and Subside'
AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY BLASTREPf)RT
A `6a AP Asheville, NC eA 9SN
450 Goldview Road, Asheville, NC 23804
Blast No.: 3 Blast Type Stone Quarry/Stone Mine - Production Customer. ROGERS GROUP- CHALK
MOUNTAIN
(272486-001)
Data/Tlme 06/02/201513:41 Pit/P"nk CHALK MTN/SHOT SERVICE Location:
ENVIRONMENT
Method Used: Lat/Long. Weaomr Light Rain Wind From: N
Temperature: 75 'F Temam: Mountainous Wind Velocity: 1-5 M/h
Blast LaL/Lorq: 35' 54' 10.900'N 82' S' 51.700'W
NEAREST PROTECTED STRUCTURE Compass Paint ENE
StnucWrc Name: RESIDENCE Direction/Bearing: 67 '
Structure Type: Dwelling Distance: 968k
Structure Lat/Long.: 35' 54 14500' N Sr S' 40.80(1
IAYOUT Hole Depth: 29.0 ft MstMM Blasted: FeldsparTl Drilli
otarg Footage: 2,059.0 It
No.of Holes 71 Subdrillirg 3.0 ft Burden: ISee Below] Water Depth: DO it
No.of V.P.t HOlas: 71 Face Height 26.0 ft Spacing: [See Belowl Stem Length: 10.2 It
No.of Rows: [See Belowl Drilling Angle: 01 Back Fill Depth: 0D ft Area Type (See 11el0w1
Diameter 5.751n Mars Used: N0 Stem Type: Crushed Method: [See Below]
Stone
r V.P.=Volu R me abrdng
NTS Max.WL of Eopl.In Overlapped Deck : 3992 lb Volume Produced: 8,204.4 yd'
InidaOon Non-Electric Max Wt of FsmL Per B ms Interval: 3992 b Weight Produced: 18,970.1 t
Firing Device: Slot Shell Igniter Mao.No. of Holes Per 8 ms Intmal: 2 Powder Factor 1: 1.331 tAb
Other Method: Max Wt of Explosive Per Hole 200.6 lb Powder Factor 2: 1.727 Ib/yds
Mfg and Model: IDEAL Marc Allow.Chg.M per 8 ms w/o Sam: 374.8 lb Rock Density 2.300 Vyd'
Initiation Settings: Actual Scaled Distance Factor. 4BA5 Scaled Distance Factor Used:D/WVr=50
Series Resistance(ohms):
SEISMOGRAPH I-SEISMOGRAPH I
Data Type. Seismic Record Sebnwgreph Type: GEOSONICS
Date: 06/02/15 Trigger Level: --- iNs --- de Tramvenu. 0.185 in/s 29.4 Hz
Time 13:41 Calibration Date: 03/31/15 vertical: 0.143 INs 23.8 Hz
Dbbrue From Blast 968.00ft Calibration Signal: Longitudinal: 0.145 In/s 31.3 Hz
Direction From Blast ENE Geophone Min. Fret.: --- Hz pwV --- In/s --- NZ
Readout Mic Min. Fred.: ... Hz Acoustic 118 dB
Location: AT SNOW PLOW vector Sum: -- ints
lat/Long.: 350 54' 14.5000 N 82° S' 40.800'W
Reader and Finn: Vibra Tech, Vibra Tech
Analyst and Firm: N/A
Imtsller and Firm. Vibra Tech
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AI*IN POWDER COMPANY and Sarni
AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY BLAST RERT
6� NGC. .46•
44 9v AP Asheville, NC
450 Goldviesv Road, Asheville, NC 29804
Blast NO.: 3 Bost Type: Stone Quarry/Stone Mine - Production Customer: ROGERS GROUP-CHALK
MOUNTAIN
(272486-001)
DebuTi ne 06/02/2015 13AI "emit CHALK MTN/SHOT SERVICE lxxation:
CREW
Blast occurred other thin scheduled time. No Maine Occurred No Protecliee Cover LOADER
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ - - - - - - _ - ' - - - - � -
lntWme Hrst Name Ucesse/Cart 2W License/Cen In Char Tieil In Chi.Tie-in Driller ui
BOWERS PAUL R •NC- N/A Yes Yes Yes No Yes
ANDERS STEPHEN. No Yes No No No
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CHANDLER JEREMY, No Yes Yes No No
A
HADAWAY JASON,W No Yes Yes No No
PRODUCTSANDSERF7CES
Number ProAxt Description Quantity Weight(lb)
07347 Orange Cap 3-Hake Booster 73.00 ea 73,00
10792 50'SHOCK•STAR Dual-Delay 2S/S00 146.00 ea 0.00
12370 3000'SHOCK•STAR QuickStart 2.00 ea 0.00
01497 40'SHOCK•STAR Quick Relay 17 ms 14.D0 ea D.00
014" 40' SHOCK•STAR Quick Relay 42 ms 20.00 ea 0.00
isBIS06 60'SHOCK•STAR Quick Relay 12 ms 10.00 ea 0,00
12530 Empty-WPP Shot Bag 4 112 x 48-Plain 40,00 ea 000
10945 Heet 20 Bulk 14,100.00 lb 14,100.00
A0009 Blast Service-Average Shot 1A0 ea 0.m
A0065 Blast Service-Blaster Assistant 1.00 ea 000
Total Weight of b0can es(Include Primers)(11h). 14,173.00
COMMENTS/EXPLANAT IONS
General Comments: USED TWO SO' DUAL DELAY CAPS FOR EACHTHREE HOLE BOOSTER
Signature of Blaster in Charge
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A+'IN POWDER COMPANY and Sebalm
oiaomi>
AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY BLAST REPORT AP Asheville, NC 4•q ySP
450 Goldvlew Road. Asterville, NC 28804
Blnt No.: 3 Beta Type: Stone Quarry/Store Mine - Production Cuaanwn ROGERS GROUP-CHALK
MOUNTAIN
(272486-001)
Den/Rmr 06/021201513AI Pit/Pwmk CHALK MTN/SHOT SERVICE t.outbn:
pa . /
No.of Hales; 26 Hole Depth: 29.0 ft Burden 10.0 ft Area Typo: Conventional
No.of V.P.'Hoin 26 Subdrilling: 3.0 ft Spacing 12.0 ft Method: Deepest Hole Load
No.of Rows: 2 Face Height 26.0 ft
DriNng Anglr. 0 . Total volume for pattern: 3,004A yd'
t V.P.'Volume producing Total weight for pattern: 6,910.2 t
PeaRrrr. 2
No.of Hiles: 10 Hole Depth 29.0 ft Burden: 10.0 ft Area Type: Conventional
No.of V.Pt Holes: 10 Subdelling: 3.0 ft swing. 12.0 ft Method: Deepest Hole Load
No.of Rows: 2 Fxe Height 26.0 ft
Drilling Angle: 0 Total volume for pattern: 1,155.6 yd'
t V.I..volume Producing Tool weight far pattern: 2,657.8 t
PBMne: 3
aloof Hoes: 30 Hole Depth: 29.0 ft Burden: 10.0 ft Area Type: Conventional
No,of V.P'Holes: 10 Subdrillitg: 3.0 ft Spacing: 12.0 It Method: Deepest Hole Load
• No.of Rows: 1 Face Height 26.0 ft
Drilling Angle: 0 ° Total volume for Pattern 1,155.6 yd°
t VA. Volwne Producing Total might for panem: 2,657.81
Pomp: a
No.of Hein: 9 Hole Depth: 29.0 ft Burden: 10.0 ft Area Type: Conventional
No.of V.P.Hale: 9 si,wrillin g 3.0 ft Spacig 12-0 If Method: Deepest Hole Load
No.of Rosy 1 Face Height 26.0 ft
Drilling Angie 0 ° TOOT volume for pattern 1,040.0 yd'
t V.P.-Voimw Producing Total weight for pattern: 2,392.0 t
P4ma: 3
No.of HoMs: 14 Hole Depth: 29.0 IN Burden: 10.0 ft Area Type: Conventional
No..of V.P.t
.P t flolac 14 Subdnlling: 3.0 ft Spacing: 12.0 ft Method: Deepest Hole Load
No of RowF: 2 Face Height 26.0 ft
DrNig Arle e: 0 Total volume for proem: 1,617.8 yd
t V.P..Volume Producing Total weight for pattern: 3,720.9 t
Pnlmr: 6
No.of Hon: 2 Hole Depth: 29.0 ft Burden. 10.0 ft Arta Type: Conventional
No of VP.'Hales: 2 Subdrilling'. 3.0 ft Spacing: 12.0 it Me[hotl: Deepest Hole Load
No.A Rows: 1 Face Height 26.0 ft
Drilling Angle: 0 ° Total volume M pattern: 23L1 yd'
•t V.P.=volume Pmdudng Total weight for pattern: 531L6 t
Total blast volume: 8,204A yd'
Total weight Produced: 18,870.2 t
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hole Load Sudan DOW11de Loed Sudan
Delay Deby Deily
Al load 41 1146 1646 F29 load al 610 1110
A2 Wad al 987 1437 F30 load 41 426 926
Wad al an 1328 F31 Load al 401 901
Wad el 569 1169 F32 Load al 376 876
AS Load al S77 1077 F33 Load 41 351 851
A6 Load 41 75 575 F34 Load al 368 868
A7 Wad al 5o 550 F35 Wad 41 393 893
All Load*1 25 525 F36 Wad 41 418 918
A9 Load al 0 Soo F37 Load 41 443 943
AID Load al 17 517 G38 Wad al 493 993
All load Ml 42 542 G39 Load al 468 968
Al2 Load al 67 567 G40 Load 41 443 943
A13 Load 41 92 592 G41 Load al 460 960
Bl Load al 1121 1621 G42 Wad al 485 985
B2 load al 962 1462 G43 Load al 510 1010
03 Load 01 803 1303 G44 Load*1 535 1035
B4 Load al 652 1152 H39 load 81 585 1085
BS Load 41 S60 1060 H39 Load al 560 1060
B6 Wad al 192 692 H40 Wad 41 535 1035
67 Load 41 167 667 H41 Load 41 552 1052
Be Load 01 142 642 H42 Load a1 577 1077
69 Load al 117 617 H43 Wad 41 602 1102
0 Wad a1 134 634 H44 Load 41 627 1127
Wad Ml 159 659 145 Load 42 635 1135
022 Load al 184 694 1146 load a2 Sill 1018
813 toad al 209 709
C14 Load al 1196 16%
C15 Load 81 1037 1537
C16 Load 41 878 1378
C17 Load al 719 1219
C18 load 41 627 1127
D14 Load al 2171 1671
D15 Load al 1012 1512
D16 Load M1 853 1353
D17 Load al 694 1194
D38 Load al 602 1102
E19 Load 41 677 1177
E20 Load al 585 1085
E21 Wad al 309 B09
E22 Wad 41 284 784
E23 load al 259 759
E24 Load al 234 734
E25 Load al 251 751
load al 276 776
27 Load al 301 Bol
E28 load al 326 826
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• DeliveredIg Delivered Fran:
Cusrorr+r: ROGERS GROUP-CHAIR MOUNTAIN Location AP Asheville, NC
Pk(Pemd): CHALK MTN(SHOT SERVICE) Address: 450 Goldvim Road
Blew Non(type): 3 (Production) Asheville, NC 28804
Location Blaster in charge: BOWERS, PAULR
DaEeTinw. 05/02/201S 13:41 Telephone: [phone]
Cue.Rd.: 272486-001 Federal ULNO: 1WO0711 Federal UL No: 1NC00711
P.O.Nu Am Dray Number. 1023001738
Code eoduct 0aaapdon Dee/Shift Cade Quantity U/M
07347 Orange Cap 3-Hole Booster 16AU14E1 73 EA
10792 SO'SHOCK'STAR Dual-Delay 25/500 06MA15S1 146 EA
12370 1000'SHOCK•STAR QuickStart 21MAISS1 2 EA
01497 40' SHOCK•STAR Quick Relay 17 ms 11OC14SI 14 EA
01499 40'SHOCK•STAR Quick Relay 42 ms ISNO14SI 20 EA
01506 60' SHOCK'STAR Quick Relay 42 ms 27AP12SI 10 EA
12530 Empty-WPP Shot Bag 41/2 a 48-Plain 40.00 EA
10945 Heet 20 Bulk 14,100.00 LB
A0009 Blast Service-Average Shot 1.00 EA
A0065 Blast Service-Blaster Assistant 1.00 EA
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.&TIN POWDER COMPANY apd So0rim W/0
�� t+°�• AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY DRAY TICKET
• Dellsered To: _ gym; _.
Customer. ROGERS GROUP- CHALK MOUNTAIN Location: AP Asheville, NC
Plq It): CHALK MTN(SHOT SERVICE 1 Address: 450 Goldview Road
BWt No.(Type): 3 (Production ) Asheville. NC 28804
L4cAtion: Blaster in charge. BOWERS, PAULR
DsteTme: 06/02/2015 13:41 Telephone: [phone]
Cuss Ref.: 272486-001 Federal UCNo.: INC00711 Federal Lk.No: INC00711
P.O. Number Dray Number. 1023WI738
Hand write date shift codes where necessary. Customer signed copy to be retained
by Austin Powder. Austin Powder signed copy to be retained by customer. Authorized Signature.
�7 Customer ATF License
Signature
Austin Authorized Signature. Customer Service
Acknowledgement
APC ATE License Blut
goods and services Usat have been provided in connection wim this blasting report are subpato the tams and conditions set forth seethe W
below.
If customer and Austin have entered into a Basting Services Agreement or other written agreement(a-Masser Agreement')governing that performance of
burning services at this sift,the terms and provisions of such agreement shell control, notwithstanding any other or any inconsistent terms or
understandings between the parks.
EXCEPT AS EKPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THE MASTER AGREEMENT,THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OFFERED WITH RESPECT TO THE
GOODS AND SERVICES PROVIDED.THE STATED WARRANTIES OF AUSTIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN UEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WITH
RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT DELIVERED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO.ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCIWNTAML
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
In no event shell ehhea parry be liable to the other parry in contract,tort or othervdse,for moderated,indirect,consequential or punitive damages related
to the goods and services produced hereby.Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, neither parry shall ha liable to the other for any loss,or
alleged loss,of profit or loss of operation or right to operaft;provided.however,that this limitation shall Prot be construed as affecting any statuary right
of conMbuOon or right to inWmnhy set form in me Marta Agreement with respect to third parry lability.
AM quantities set fortis on the ba W s report shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest ewor.
These terms and conditions are Par forth on me printed blasting report being delivered to customerby barter.
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2700 Holloway Road, Suite 113
Louisville, KV 40217 U. S- A,
602. 240 , 9900 , 502, 240. 9903 ( fax)
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Seismic Analysis
Velocity Waveform Analysis
• Scriel Number: 9791 USBM Safe Blasting Levels
Firmware Version: a-0601 SSN:9701 Event:841
blaevt Date: ON2=513:4030(UTC-04.00) • ♦ ■
Event number: "I Longitudinal Transverse Vertical
Recording Time: 5 5 10.0
Client: QUARTZ CORP
(Operation: SPRUCE PINE
Location: CHALK-ANIMAL SHELTER
Distance:
Operater: VIBRA-TECH GSM
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Seismic Trigger: 0.02 iNs
Sound Trigger. 125 dB 1.0
Additional l nlo:
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Summary Data i
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kREQ(HZ): 227 208 333
PD(.001"): 0,3375 0d05 0.23
PPA(a): 0039011 0B2604 003255
Peak Yeemr Sum: 0055 ints
Peak Air Presence: 114 de -
0.001568 psi Q39IM a
.1182
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shakeable Calibrated 0.01
On: OMM015(UTC o400) 1 10 100
• By: Vibm-Tech.Inc Frequency (Hz) -
9700 Holloway Rome.Suite 113 Zero Crossing Half-Wave Frequency Analysis
Louisville,KY 40203 U S.A.
Waveform Graph Scala
'IimeScale: 0,1 s
Seismic Seale: .r.0In WS Velocity Waveform
Sound Scale: H-00023 psi SSN:9781 Event: 841
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Seismic Analysis 1191
Velocity Waveform Analysis
• Serial Number: 5026 USBM Safe Blasting Levels
Firmware Vernon; 034366 SSN: 5026 Evens. 1
Event Dale: W02201513.41.27 • • ■
Event number: I Longitudinal Tmnavera0 Vertical
Recording Time: 5 a 10.0
Client: QUARTZ L'ORP
Operation: CHALK
Location: 445 PARKWOOD
Distance:
Operator: 1'M VT
Commenl: ATSNOWPLOW
Seismic fritter. 0.02 inis
Sound Tri¢0er: OFF 1.0
Additional Into: N355414.5
WV 05 40.9
Summary Data n
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FREQ(IIZ): 31.3 294 23.8 �= f asil'I11
PD(.001"p 1265 1.833 105 . .
PPA(6): 0.1042 0.1042 0.1042 a to�,l.a •a 4
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Peak Air Yremurt. IIZJ DS a a a a
0.002228 psi @ 88 IM A I I
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On: 03I312015 1 10 100
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Louisville.KY 40203 U.S.A
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'Time Scale. 0.1 s
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S000d Scale: •/-00023 psi SSN:6026 Event: I
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*TIN POWDER COMPANY and Submix
AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY BLAST REPORT Epp°w'aaa
• Rev�Gp• AP Asheville,NC ,4FPfq plALr`,
4S0 Goldview Road,Asheville, NC 28804
Blast No: 4 Blast Type: Stone Quany/Stone Mine -Production Custamer ROGERS GROUP-CHALK
MOUNTAIN
(272486-001)
ete/Ome: 06/08/201512:15 PR/Permit CHALK MTN/SHOT SERVICE Locatlom 3 rd bench east wall
RN RONMEAT
Method uwd: Lat/Long. Weather. Partly Cloudy Wind From: SE
Temperature. 77 '1 Terrain: Mountainous Wind Velocity 2-6 M/h
Blast tat/Iang.: 35' S4' 11.500-N 82' S' 53.300-W
IVEA REST PROTECTED STRUCTURR Compass Point ENE
Sbucluca Nomw Home Diredlon/Bearing: 73 •
StrlMuro TyPe Dwelling Distame, 1072it
cture laL/Long= 3V S4' 14.50W N 820 5' 40.800- W
GT OUT Hole Depth: 27.0ft Material Blasted: Granite ToVl Drilling Footage L782.0 It
No.of Hobs: 66 Subddlling 3.0 R Burden: 10.0 ft Water Depot 0.0 it
No.11 VP.r Holes: 66 Face Height 24.0 IT Spacing: 12.0 ft Stem Length: min 8.0 it
No.of Rows: [See Belowl Dilling Angle: 0 • Back Fill Depth: 0.0ft Area Type: Conventional
Diameter. 55 in Man Used: No Stem Type: 78m Method: Deeput Hole Load
V.P.-Volume Nodxing
�1vim Max WL of fop.in Overtopped Decks: 341.8 lb Volume Produced: 7,040.0 yds
Initiation: Non-Electric Max We of Evi.Per 8 ms Imerval: 341.81b Weight Produced: 16,192.01
FInn9 Devto : Shot Shell Igniter Max No of Hobo Per 8 ms Interval: 2 Powder Factor 1: 1.258 tAb
Other Method Max WL of Eaploslve Per Hole 202.8111 Powdx Factor2 1.929 lb/yds
Tfg and Mo4et IDEAL Max Allow.Chg.WL per 8 ms w/o Selsz 319.2 lb Rods Density. 2.300 Uye
Innation Senings: Actual Scaled Distance Factor 57.98 Scaled Distance Factor Used:DANVv=60
SiHas Raskbnca(ohms):
SEIS OGRHPHI-SEISMOGRAPH I
Data Type Curt.File Seherogroph Type: ---
Dace 06/08/15 Trigger Leval --- iDA --- dB Tmnweru: --- trips --- He
Time: Calibration Dart Vertical. --- TVs --- Ih
DI tance From Blest 1,072.00ft Calibration Signal: LonBffidlnal: --- IRIS --- He
Dlr x1lon From Boot ENE Goophcne Min Fraq.: --- Ne on.- --- 1Va --- Ito
Readout MR.Min.Freq. --- He Acoustic --- dB
Location: Vector Sum --- In/s
Lat/Long.: 35' 54' 14.500- N 024 5' 40.800'W
Bxderand Nrtn: Andy,ROGERS GROUP-CHALK MOUNTAIN
Ann"and Flmr
roieller and Firm:
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Ve • 9 AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY BLAST REPORT *'W'g
• AP Asheville, NC
4SO Goldview Road,Asheville, NO 28M
Blast No-' 4 BImtrype: Stone Quarry/Storm Mine -Production Cummec ROGERS GROUP- CHALK
MOUNTAIN
(272496-001)
Date/Ilme: 06/09/201512:15 PIVParmit CHALK MTN/SHOT SERVICE Location 3 rd bench east wall
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Blestoccumed other than scheduled Bmn No Misfire Occurred No ProtecthreC .. LOADER
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Last Name First Neme Ucame/Cert end Ucerae/Can In Charge Ted Ln Chklle-In Odllw Layout
ISENHOUR BERRY, D •NC . N/A Yes Yes No No No
ANDERS STEPHEN, No No Yes No Yes
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RENFRO MATTHEW No No Yes No No
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PRO DUCTSAND SRRVIC10
Number Product Description Quantity Weight(lb)
07347 Orange Cap 3-Hole Booster 67.00 ea 67.00
10792 50'SHOCK•STAR Dual-Delay 25/5D0 130.00 es O.OD
12370 3000'SHOCK•STAR QulckStart 1,00 ea 0.00
01499 40'SHOCK"STAR Quick Relay 42 ms 8.00 as 0.00
12530 Empty-WPP Shot Bag 41/2 x 48 -Plain 6.00 ea 0.00
10528 Heet 20 Bulk-cf 12,8W.77 lb 12,807.77
• A0055 Blast Service-Blaster Assistant 1.00 W 0.00
A0007 Blast Servlce-Large Shot 1.00 ea BAD
Total Weight of Explosives(include Primers)(lb k 12,874.77
CO A/ENTS/IXPUNATIONS
General Commems: used 2 cap boosters
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A3 Load#2 50 550 ES Load #1 468 969
414 Load#2 75 575 E6 Load#1 493 993
AS Load#2 LOOP 600 E7 Load 01 518 1018
A6 Load#2 125 625 EB Load 81 543 1043
A7 Load 02 150 650 E9 Laed#1 568 1065
AS Load 42 175 675 ELO Load#1 593 1093
A9 Load#2 20D 700 Ell Load#1 618 1118
Al Load#2 225 725 Fl Load#3 485 985
All Load#2 250 750 F2 Load #1 510 1010
Bl Load 42 67 557 F3 Load#1 535 1035
B2 Load 41 92 592 F4 Load#1 560 1060
B3 Load 61 117 617 F5 Load#L 585 1085
84 Load#1 142 642 F6 Load 81 - 610 2110
B5 Load#1 167 667 F7 Load#1 635 1135
86 Load #1 192 692 Fe Load 41 660 1160
07 Load 01 217 717 F9 Load 01 685 1195
BB Load#1 242 742 F30 Load#1 710 2210
89 Load#1 267 767 Fll Load 01 735 1235
930 Load#1 292 792
oil Load#1 317 817
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C2 Load#1 184 694 •_
Load#1 209 709
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CS Load#1 259 759
C6 Load#1 284 784
>.7 Load#1 309 809
,CB Load #1 334 834
C9 Load#1 359 859
C10 Load#1 384 884
Cll Load#1 409 909
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D2 Load#1 276 776
D3 Load#1 301 Sol
�!D4 Load#1 326 826
�.DS Load#1 351 851
I�O6 Load#1 376 876
D7 Load#1 401 901
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D9 Load 01 451 951
D30 Load#1 476 976
D31 Load#1 501 1001
El Load #2 368 868
IN Load#1 393 $93
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Delivered To D IivIg;
ONstomon ROGERS GROUP- CHALK MOUNTAIN Location: AP Asheville, NC
Pit(PsrreltY. CHALK MTN(SHOT SERVICE) Address 450 Goldvlew Road
Blast No (Type): 4 (Production) Asheville,NC 28804
Locatlam 3 rd bench east Wall Blamer In Burge. ISENHOUR,BERRY D
DataTime: 06/08/201S 12:15 Telephone: [phone]
Cud.Ref: 272486-001 Federal UcNo.: 1NCO0711 Federal Uu No: INCOU711
P.O.Number. Dray Number. 1012207333
Hat d write date shift codas where necessary. Customer signed copy to be retained
by i ustin Powder.Austin Powder signed copy to be remind by customer.
Authorized Signature.
Customer ATF License
8..v�eD,y�..JNrtr
Signature
Austin Authorized Signature. Customer
mer Service
Acknowledgement
APC ATF License Bing
Gs cods and 6srvkes W[have been provided In connection with this blasting report are sub)M to the tsrms and conditions set forth or referred us
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dcv ommanQ Austin hares entered Into Slaving Servk w w m es ABronentother written agraemt(a•Mas[er Agreement-)governingperformance of
performan of
bill ng serAcp at this site the Wrens and provisions of such agreemam Shall comrol,notwithstanding any other or any ircans'stmrt forms or
understandings between the parties.
EXCE PT ASD(PR[SSLY SET FORTH WTHE MASTER AGREEMENT,THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OFFERED WITH RESPECT TO THE
GOO>S AND SERVICES PRONGED.THE STATED WARRANTEES OF AUSTIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WDH
RESP R TO THE PRODUCT DELIVERED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT,INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO,ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR MESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
In no event shall either party be liable to the other party In commct,tort or otherwise,for incidental,Indirect,coruegrentlal or punitive damages reimed
to tit P goads and sewkes produced hereby.Whhan limiting the generalHy of the foregoing,rather party shall be liable to the other for any loss or
slag A pass,of profit or lost of operation or night to operate:provided,however,the this Imitation shall not be construed m affecting any statutory right
of cc Mbudon or dghtto indemnity art forth In the Meter Agreement with respect to third party liability.
Any madges set forth on the Master's report shall be conclusive and binding absent manifet error.
Mop termsand cond8lomaresetforth on the printed bhsting report being delivered tocustomerby blamer.
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AUSN POWDER COMPANY DRAY TICKE T
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Delivered To Delivered From
Customer. ROGERS GROUP-CHALK MOUNTAIN LooNoa: AP Asheville, NC
PigParmftr CHALK WIN(SHOT SERVICE) Addre 450 Goldvlew Road
I Blast No.(ryPeY 4 (Production) Asheville, NC 28804
- Location: 3 Dl bench east wall BIeAm In Charge ISENHOUR,BERRY
Datellme: 06/08/2015 12:15 Telephone [phone]
Cum Raf.: 272486-001 Federal UCNo-- INC00711 Federal Uc Na. JNC00711
P.O.Number: Dray Number: 1012207333
Product Description Date/shift Coda Quantity U/M
7347 Orange Cap 3-Hole Booster 16AU34E2 67 EA
0792 50'SHOCK'STAR Dual-Delay 251500 14FE15SI 130 EA
2370 1000'SHOCK•STAR Qukl6tart 21MA1551 I EA
1499 40'SHOCK'STAR Quick Relay 42 ms 07N014SI 8 EA
2530 Panpty-WPP Shot Bag 41/2 K 48-Plain 6.00 EA
529 Heet 20 Bulk-cf - -- 12,193.00 LB
— 614,77 LB NYC
Total for Heet 20 Bulk-cf 12,807.77 LB
AOD65 Blast Sentfow8laster Assistant 1.00 EA
07 Blast Service-Large Shot 1.00 EA
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Seismic Analysis
Velocity Waveform Analysis
• Serial Number: 9791 USBM Safe Blasting Levels
Firmware Version: 0C406.01 SSN: 9781 Event:842
Evens Bate: 06 MO1512:19:27(UI'C-M:W) • ♦ ■
Event number: 842 Longitudinal Transverse vertical
Recording Time: 5 a Me
C1Rol: QUARTZ CoRP
Operation: SPRUCE PINE
Location: CHALK-ANIMAL SHELTER
Distance:
Operator.. VIHRA-TECH GSM
Comment:
Seismic Trigger. 0.02 We
Sound Trigger: 12$dB 1.0
Additional Info:
N3554191W82689
Summary Data a
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PPV(ids): 00525 00,15 00425 0.1
FREQ(HZ): 29.4 217 294
PIT(.001"): 0.58 0M25 03125
rPA(a): 0.03255 003506 004,557
Peak Vector Sun. 0.0625 ids •i♦li. 3 a
Peak Air Pressure: 11470
0 W1693 psi @ 11.9 HZ a a aa a a•a
Sbakemble Calibrated 0.01
Oil: 0110TQ015(UTC.04,00) 1 ID 100
By: VibrroTech.Inc. Frequency(Hz)
• 2700 Holloway Rued-Suite 113 Zero Crossing Half-Wave Frequency Analysis
Louisville.KY 40203 U S.A.
Waveform Graph Scale
Time Scale: 0.1 s
Seismic Srab: +I-O It,ws Velocity Waveform
Sound Scale: +1-00023 psi SSN:9781 Event:842
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Seismic Analysis
Velocity Waveform Analysis
• Serial Number: 8231 USBM Safe Blasting Levels
Firmwurr Ver.•ime CC-06.0I SSN: 8231 Event: 5
Event Date: (nee& 15 12:18r15IfrIC-play) • ♦ ■
Event random 5 Longitudinal Transverse Vertical
Recording Time: 5s 10.0
Climl: QUARTZ CORD
Operation: SPRUCE PINE
Location: CHALK-445 PARKWD HILL
Disbmr,
Operator: VISRA4ECH III
[eminent:
Seismic Trigger: 0 02 iNs
Sound Trigger: 125 dB 1.0
Additional taro:
j GEO-0 766 a
N3354143.W32540.6 ZI
Summary Dab Q. .f,..
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FRED(HZI: 192 294 208 ay', •A
YD(.W 1"1: 1.459 1.373 1262
I'I'A IPJ: 0.1107 0.09115 (1.1042 lI i• 1 •.•'•�1,'
Peak Vector Seoul 0.28 kJs •; is A ,
Pra4 Air Yra..mra. 113.7 dB
0 W1515 psi 3u 45 HZ
Sbekebble Calibrated 0.01
On: 0 512 0/2 0 1 5(UTC 4A G0) 1 10 100
el: Vibm-Tech.Inc. Frequency(Hz)
. 27M Holloway Read-Suite 113 Zero Creasing Half-Wave Frequency Analysis
Louisville,KY 4C203 U.S A.
Waveform Graph Smile
Time Scale: a 1 s
Scheme Scale. +403075 Ws Velocity Waveform
Sound Scole: +/-40023 psi SSN:8231 Event: 5
05 10 iS 10 25 30 SS 40 45
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A IN POWDER COMPANY and Subsi�a
F AUS POWDER COMPANY BLAST REPORT 'eE° too
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fR e` AD Asheville, NC
�" ir 450 Goldview Road, Asheville, NC 28804
Blast No.: y '� Blast Type: Stone Quarry/Stone Mine - Production Customer ROGERS GROUP- CHALK
MOUNTAIN
(272486-001)
Date/rime: 06/161201514:02 Pit/Permit: CHALK MTN/SHOT SERVICE Location:
ENVIRONMENT
Method Used: LaL/Long. Weather Clear Wind From: 5
Temperature: 84 °F Terrain: Mountainous Wind Velocity: 1-5 M/h
Blast Lat/Lang.: 35° 54' 11.900- N 82° 5' 54.900- W
NEAREST PROTECTED STRUCTURE Compass Point: ENE
Structure Name: RESIDENCE Direction/Bearing: 77 °
Structure Type: Dwelling Distance: 1189ft
Structure tat./Long.: 354 54' 14.500- N 82` 5' 40.800"W
LAYOUT Hole Depth: 26.0-38.0 ft Material Blasted: Feldspar Total Drilling Footage: 2.088.0 ft
No. of Holes: 65 Subdrilling: 4.0 ft Burden [See Below] Water Depth'. 0.0 ft
No.of V.P. Holes: 65 Face Height 22.0-34.0 ft Spacing: [See Below] Stem Length. min 8.0 ft
No. of Rawl: [See Below) Drilling Angle: 0 ° Back Fill Depth: 0.0 ft Area Type. [See Below]
Diameter. 5.5 in Mats Used: No Stem Type: 789 Method: [See Below]
r VP.= Volume Producing
0 GHTS Max.Wt. of Expl.in Overlapped Decks: 555.4 lb Volume Produced: 9,088.9 yd'
Initiation: Non-Electric Max.M.of Expl. Per 8 ms Interval: 555.4 lb Weight Produced: 18,604.5 t
Firing Device: Shot Shell Igniter Max.No.of Holes Per 8 ms Interval: 2 Powder Factor 1: 1.042 Vito
Other Method: Max.Wt of Explosive Per Hole: 307.3 lb Powder Factor 2: 2.208 IbA'd'
Mfg and Model: IDEAL Max.Allow.Chg. Wt.per 8 ms w/o Sens.: 565.5 lb Rock Density. 2.300 Vyd'
Initiation Settings: Actual Scaled Distance Factor 50.45 Scaled Distance Factor Used:D/W%=50
Sevin Resistance(ohms):
SEISMOGRAPH I-SEISMOGRAPH I
Data Type: Se[smic Record Seismograph Type: VIBRA-TECH
Date. D6/16/15 Trigger Level: --- in/s --- de Transverse: --- in/s --- Hz
Time: 14:02 Calibration Date: 03/01/15 vertical: 0.128 in/s --- Hz
Distance From Blast 1,189.GOft Calibration Signal: Longitudinal: --- in/s --- Hz
Direction From Blast ENE Geophone Min. Freng: --- Hz PPV: --- ints --- Hz
Readout Mic. Min. Frey.: --- Hz Acoustic: 114 d8
Location: AT SNOW PLOW Vector Sum: --- in/s
Lat./Long: 35° 54' 14.500- N 82° 5' 40.800"W
Reader and Firm: Vibra Tech,Vibra Tech
Analyst and Firm: N/A
Installer and Firm: Vibra Tech
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A IN POWDER COMPANY end Subsi s
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AUST POWDER COMPANY BLAST RE ORT s*isv /w93 AP Asheville,NC
450 Goldview Road,Asheville, NC 28804
Blast No.: q Blast Type: Stone Quarry/Stone Mine - Production Customer ROGERS GROUP-CHALK
/ MOUNTAIN
(272486-001)
Date/Time: 06/16/2015 14:02 Pit/Permit: CHALK MTN/SHOT SERVICE Location:
CREW
Blastoccurredothu Manschedulecitime: No Misfire Occurred: No Protective Cover. LOADER
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LastName First Name license/Cert 2nd License/Cert In Charge Tied In Chk.Tie-In Driller layout
BOWERS PAUL, R ' NC - N/A Yes Yes Yes No No
BEAVER LAMES, E No Yes Yes No Yes
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HUDGINS MATTHEW No No No No No
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RENFRO MATTHEW No No No No No
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PRODUCTSAND SERVICES
Number Product Description Quantity Weight(lb)
07347 Orange Cap 3-Mole Booster 65.00 ea 65.00
10792 50'SHOCK'STAR Dual-Delay 25/500 130.00 e i 0.00
12370 1000'SHOCK'STAR QuickStart 1.00 ea 0.00
01499 40'SHOCK'STAR Quick Relay 42 ms 8.00 ea 0.00
• 12530 Empty-WPP Shot Bag 4 112 x a8-Plain 20.00 to 0.00
10945 Heet 20 Bulk 8,300.00 lb 8,3D0.00
07696 Hydromite 4400 Bulk 9,495.00 lb 9.495.00
A0065 Blast Service-Blaster Assistant 1.00 ea 0.00
A0007 Blast Service-Large Shot 1.00 ea 0.00
AFB17 Fuel Surcharge-Blasting Agent 1.7% 1.00 ea 0.00
Total Weight of Explosives 0nclude Primers)(lb): 17,860.00
COMMENTS/EXPLANATIONS
General Comments; TWO HOLES SHORT. USED TWO CAPS TO EACH BOOSTER.
Signature of Blaster in Charge
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A IN POWDER COMPANY and Subei�rs I.
AUSTR POWDER COMPANY BLAST REPORT �seo '03a
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`f�Fm AP Asheville, NC F�FR a`teG
( 450 Goldview Road, Asheville, NC 29804
• Blast No.: l Blast Type: Stone Quarry/Stone Mine Production Customer: ROGERS GROUP-CHALK
1 MOUNTAIN
(272496-001)
Date/rime: 06/16/201514:02 Pit/Permit CHALK MTN/SHOT SERVICE Location:
Painted: I
No.of Holes 14 Hole Depth: 32.0 It Burden. 12.0 ft Area Type: Conventional
No,of V.R Holes: 14 5ubdrilling: 4.0 ft Spacing: 30.0 It Method: Deepest Hole Load
No,of Row,. 1 Face Height: 28.0 It
Drilling Angle: 0 ° Total volume for pattem: 1,742.2 yd'
I V.P.= Volume Producing Total weight for pattem: 4,007.1 t
Poneen: 2
No.of Hales: 14 Hale Depth: 28.0-32.0 R Burden: 10.0 ft Area Type: Conventional
No,of V.P.t Hole, 14 5ubdrilling: 4.0 It Spacing. 12.0 ft Method: Deepest Hale Load
No.of Rows. 1 Fine Height: 24.0-28.0 It (H = 28.0 ft)
Drilling Angle: 0 ° Total volume for pattem: 1,742.2 yd'
t V.P. = Volume Producing Total weight far pattem: 4,007.1 t
Pattern: 3
No. of Holes: 15 Hohr Depth: 26.0-32.0 It Burden: 10.0 ft Area Type: Conventional
No.of V.Pt Holes: 15 5ubdrilling: 4.0 It Spacing: 12.0 ft Method: Deepest Hole Load
No.of Rows: 1 Face Height 22.0-28.0 ft (H = 28.0 ft)
*Drilling Angle: 0 ° Total volume for pattem. 1,866.7 yd'
t V.P.=Volume Producing Total weight for pattem: 4,293.3 t
Pattern: 4
No.of Holes: 15 Hole Depth: 32.0-38.0 ft Burden 10.0 ft Area Type: Conventional
No.of V Pt Holes: 15 Subdrilling: 4.0 ft Spacing: 12.0 ft Method: Deepest Hole Load
No.of Rows: 1 Face Height: 28.0-34.0 ft (H = 34.0 ft)
Drilling Angle: 0 ° Total volume for pattem: 2,266.7 Vol
t V.P.=Volume Producing Total weight for pattem: 5.213.3 t
Pamre: 3
No.of Holes: 7 Hole Depth: 32.0-38.0 ft Burden: 10.0 ft Area Type: Conventional
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No.of Rows: 1 Face Height: 28.0-34.0 It (H = 34.0 ft)
Drilling Angle: 0 ° Total volume for pattem: 1,057.8 yd'
t V.P. =Volume Producing Total weight for pattem: 2,432.9 t
Total blast volume: 8,675.6 yd3
Total weight produced: 19,953.8 t
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Firmware Vmimr 0C.06.01 SSN: 9781 Event 843
Event Dole. 061161201514:04:10(UTL--04:1)(3) • ♦ ■
Event number: 843 Longitudinal Transverse vertical
Recording Time: 5 s 10.0
Client: QUARUL CORP
Operation: SPRUCE PINE
Location: CHALK-ANIMAL SHELTER
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Firmware Version: OC41601 SSN: 8231 Event: 7
Event Date: 06116Qm514:04.13(UTC-04.00) • ♦ ■
Evert a anther: 7 Longitudinal Transverse Vertical
Recording Time: 5 s 10.0
Client: QUARTZ CO"
Open6ru: SPRUCE PINE
Location: CHALK-445 PARKWD HILL
Distance:
Operator: VIBRA-TECH IPC
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MOM POWDER COMPANY and Suba(diGs
AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY BLAST REPORT
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N 95N AP Asheville, NC
4S0 Goldview Road,Asheville, NC 298M
BIM No.: 6 Blest Type. Stone Quarry/Stone Mine - Production Customer. ROGERS GROUP-CHALK
MOUNTAIN
(272486001)
Dwa/Tlme: 07/061201512:02 Pit/Permit CHALK MTN/SHOT SERVICE Location:
ENVIRONMENT
Method Use&. Lat./Long. Wwdaier. Cloudy/High Wind From: N
Clouds
Temperature: T7 'F Tempt: MDYMelrtouF Wad Velocity 1-3 M/b
Blast Iat/Long: 350 54' 11.700' N 82. 5' 49.4000 W
NEAREST PROTECTED STRUCTURE Compass Point ENE
Stratton Norte: RESIDENCE DlwcooNBmdng: 68 °
Structure Type: Dwelling Distance: 762 ft
Stratrr a Lat/long: 35' S4' 143W N 920 5' 402NO W
LAYOUT Hole Depth: 49.0 fl Material Bleated: Feldspar Total Drilling Footage: 1,519.0 It
No of Hales: 31 SubdrBBng 4.0 N Burden: (See Below] Water Depth: 0.0 h
ND.M V.P.t Holm 31 Fast Height 45.0 R Sparing: (See Bawl Stem Length min 8.1 c
No of Rows: [Sw Beiavl DriNlug Angie: 0 . Back Fill Daps: 0.0 h Mw Type: (See Below]
DID wha 5.5 in Mee USest No Stem Type 789 Method: (Sou Below)
volume vroduclaq
II7S Max MIL of ExpI.in Overlapped Dedw 0.0 lb Volume Produced: 6,020.0 yda
Initiation: Non-Electric Mao.WL of DpL Per 8 ms Interval: 404.0 Ib Weight Produced: 13,823.0 t
Firing Device: Shot Shell Igniter Mac No.of Holes Per 8 ms Intmat. 1 Powder Factor 1 1.212 t/Ib
Other Method: Mac.MR of Exploshre Per Hole 404.0 Be Ponder Factor 2 2.069 Ib1W
Mfg and Model: IDEAL Mac Allow.Chg.MR per 8 ms w/o Sei .: 232.3 Ib Rock DNWV.. 2300 VycV
lactation Seamps: Actual Sabtl Distance Factor. 37.91 Salad Dis ante FwR Used:D/Wb=SD
Swiss Resistance(ohms):
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Data Type: Cust. File Seismograph Type: ...
Dee: 07/06/15 Trigger Level -- in/s --- dB Transverse --- in1s --- W
Time: Calibration Date: Vertical: --- in/s --- HC
Distance From Blast 762.00h Calibration Signal Longitudinal: --. iNs --- Hz
Direction From Blast ENE Geophone Min. Fran.: --- Hi PPV: --- INS --- Ha
Readout: Mic. Min. Freq.: —- Hz Acoustic --- dS
Location: AT SNOW PLOW vector Sum: --- INS
Lat/Long.: 35° 54' 14.500' N 829 5' 40.800- W
Reader and Flom: Vibes Tech,Vibra Tech
Analyst and Firm: N/A
Installer and Firm: Vibes Tech
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AVIN POWDER COMPANY and Subs
AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY BLAST RNRT JgEO 'e�3
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450 Goldview Road, Asheville, NC 28MM
Blest No: 6 Blast Type: Stone Quarry/Stone Mine - Production Curtomar. ROGERS GROUP-CHALK
MOUNTAIN
(272486-001)
DwhiMme 07/06/20151292 Ph/Permit CHALK MTN/SHOT SERVICE laration:
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11743 Black Cap DC Booster 32.00 ea 24.00
117" Orange Cap DC Booster 31.00 x 31.00
10752 40'SHOCK'STAR Dual-Delay 25/500 32.00 ee 0.00
10294 80' SHOCK'STAR Dual-Delay 25/475 31.00 r 0.00
12370 1000'SHOCK'STAR QuickStart 2.00 as 0.00
• 01497 40' SHOCK'STAR Quick Relay 17 ins 6.00 es 0.00
01499 40' SHOCK'STAR Quick Relay 42 ms 6.00 ea 0.00
12530 Empty-WPP Slot Bag 41/2 a 48-Plain 20.00 r 0.00
10845 Heet 20 Bulk 12,380.00 lb 12,380.00
A0009 Blast Service-Average Shot 1.00 as 0.00
AFB17 Fuel Surcharge-Blasting Agent 1.7% 1.00 ea 0.00
A0215 Tech Service-elat Design/layout 1.00 m 0.00
Toth Weight of Erpbsim 0rutude Primers)(lb); 12,435.00
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450 Goldvlew Road, Asheville, NC 29804
Blast No.: 6 Blast Type: Stood Quarry/Stone Mine - Production Customer. ROGERS GROUP-CHALK
MOUNTAIN
(272496-001)
Dalertme: 07/061201512:02 PIVPermit CHALK MTN/SHOT SERVICE Localism
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No.of HoAn 7 Hole Depth: 49.0 it Burden: 10.0 If Am Type: Convwdional
No.of V.Pt Hokc 7 SuMniling: 4.0 it Spdrq: 12.0 If Method: Deepest Hole Load
No of Rows 1 Face Height 45.0 It
Drilling Angtr. 0 ° Total volume for paotarrt 1,400.0 yda
t V.P.-Volume producing Total weight for peeeerc 3,220.0 t
Palmer. 2
No of Holes: 10 Hole Depth: 49.0 If Burden: 110 1t Area Type: Conventional
NO.Mup. Holes 10 5ubtlrilling: 4.0 it Spcin9: 9.0k Method: Deepest Hole load
No.of Row: 1 Fxe Height 45.0 it
Drilling Angle. 0 . Total volume for pattern: 1,800.0 yds
I V.P.-Volume Producing Totel weight for patlrm: 4,140.0 t
Pmres: 3
No.of Holm 6 Hole Depth: 49.0 it Burden: 11.0 it Area Type: Corverdioodl
No.Of V.P.t Holm 6 Subdrilling: 4.0 (t Spacing: 11.0 If Method: Deepest Hole Load
• No.of Roos 1 Face Height 45.0 k
Drilling Angie: 0 . Total volume for poem: 1,230.0 yda
I V.P.-VaYeM Producing Total weight for pttem 2.783.0 I
Psslarw: 4
No.of Holes: 4 Hole Depth: 49.0 It Burden: 12.0 It Area Type: Conventional
No.of V.Pt Holes 4 Subdrilling: 4.0 ft Spacing: 10.0 It Method: Deepest Hole load
No.of Rows: 1 Face Height 45.0 it
Drilling Angle: 0 . Total volume fur poem: 800.0 yda
i V.P.-Volume Producing Total weight for pattern: 1,840.0 t
Pillows: 3
No of Holes: 3 Hole Depth: 49.0 h Burden: 12.0 It Area Type: Cornfentioodl
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No.of Rows 1 Face Height 45 0 ft
Drilling Angie: 0 . Total volume for pattern: 600.0 yda
t V.P. -Vohxrw Producing Total weight for perform: L380.0 t
Pere: 6
No of Holm 1 Hole Depth: 49.0 it Burden: 10.0 It Area Type: Conventional
No.of V.P.t Holes 1 Subdrilling: 4.0 ft Spacing: 12.0 it Method: Deepest Hole Load
Na of Rows 1 Face Height 45.0 If
Drilling Angie. 0 ° Total volume for poem: 200.0 yd'
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Total blast volume: 6,010.0 yde
Total weight produced: 13,823.0 t
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Blast No.(Type): 6 ( Production) Asheville, NC 28804
Location: Blmr in dwge BOWERS, PAUL R
DMr~ 07/06/2015121.02 Telephone: [phone]
Cast Rol_ 272486-001 Federal IkNo.: JN000711 Federal Ur No: JNCO0711
P.O.Numbr. Dray No Ana 1024701738
code Product Description D.te/%Nt code Quantity U/M
11743 Black Cap DC Booster 11MA15EI 32.00 EA
117" Orange Cap DC Booster 01AP15E3 31.00 EA
10752 40' SHOCK•STAR Dual-Delay 25/500 18AP15S3 32b() EA
10284 80'SHOCK•STAR Dual-Delay 25/475 14FEISSI 31.00 EA
12370 1000'SHOCK•STAR QuickStart 21MA15SI 2.00 EA
01497 40'SHOCK•STAR Quick Relay 17 ms 261y1451 6.00 EA
01499 40'SHOCK•STAR Quick Relay 42 me 07NO14S1 6.00 EA
12530 Empty-WPP Shot Bag 4 1/2 x 48 -Plain 20.00 EA
10945 Heet 20 Bulk 12,380.00 LB
A0009 Blast Service-Average Shot 1.00 EA
AF017 Fuel Surcharge-Blasting Agent 1.7% 1.00 EA
•A0215 Tech Service-Blast Design/Layout 1.00 EA
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Blast No.(Typa): 6 (Production) Asheville, NC 28804
Location: BlaFter in charge; BOWERS, PAUL R
DaaTime: 07/06/201512-02 Telephone: [phone]
Cuss Ref.: 2724WO01 Fadetel UcNw 1NM711 Federal Lit No: 1N000711
P.O.Number. only Numbs 1024701738
Hand write date shift codes where necessary. Customer signed copy to be retained
by Austin Powder. Austin Powder signed copy to be retained by customer. Authorized Signature
Customer ATF Licarue
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Austin Authorized Signature, Customer Service
Acknowledgement
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goads and services that have been provided in connection with this basting report are subject to the terms and condition set forth or referred to
below.
N customer and Austin have emered into a Basting Services Agreement or other written agreement(a'Master Agreement")governing the performance of
blasting services at this site,the terms and provisions of such agreement shall control,notwithstanding any other or any inconsistent terms or
understandings between the Fames.
MCEPT AS DXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THE MASTER AGREEMENT,THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OFFERED WITH RESPECT TO THE
GOODS AND SERVICES PROVIDED.THE STATED WARRANTIES OF AUSTIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN UEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WITH
RESPECT TO THE PROIXICT DELIVERED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT,INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO,ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR RTNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
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to the goods end services produced hereby.Wnhout linking the generality of the foregoing, neither party shall be liable to the other For any loss,or
alleged loss,of profit or loss of operation or right to operate.provided,however,that this limitation shall not be conshued as affecting arty statutory right
of contribution or right to indemnity set forth in the Nester Agreement with respect to third party liebiliy.
Any quantities set forth on the boner s report shall he conclusive and binding absent manifest error.
These terms and conditions are set forth on the printed basting repot being delivered to customer by barter.
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Wehner, Judy
From: Riddle, Shawna
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 3:21 PM
To: Wehner, Judy
Subject: blasting complaint
Attachments: 07 14 15 Blasting Complaint.com.doc
Judy—
Blasting complaint—Chalk Mountain#61-01, Mitchell County
Thanks—
Shawna
Shawna Riddle- [e-mail]
Environmental Senior Specialist
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources - Land Quality Section
2090 U,S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]D0
Fax [phone]
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MINE BLASTING COMPLAINT FORM
NAME OF PERMITTEE: The Quartz Corp USA
MINE NAME/MINING PERMIT NUMBER: Chalk Mountain # 61-01
COUNTY: Mitchell
COMPLAINANT=5 NAME: Chris McFee
ADDRESS: 445 Parkwood Hills Spruce Pine, NC 28777
PHONE #: [phone]
APPROX, DISTANCE OF COMPLAINANT=S RESIDENCE TO MINE: About 500
feet from the mining property.
DATES OF SEVERE BLASTS: May 25th and June 2nd
WEATHER CONDITIONS DURING THE BLASTS IN QUESTION, IF KNOWN:
Unknown
NATURE OF COMPLAINT/COMMENTS: Cracks in the concrete inside and
outside, cracks in the patio, cracks in sheetrock inside the house.
INVE5TIGATOR=5 NAME: July 14, 2015
DATE COMPLAINT RECEIVED: Shama Riddle

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NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory July 9, 2015 Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
Mr. Todd Mikleborough
The Quartz Corp USA
PO Box 309
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
RE: Blasting Complaint
Chalk Mountain Mine
Permit No. 61-01
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Mikleborough:
This office recently received a complaint directed at blasting practices conducted at the
above referenced mine site. According to the complainant, Jeff Edwards, the vibrations
produced from the blast at the Chalk Mountain Mine on July 6, 2015 caused cracks in his
ceiling and concrete.
As provided in the mining permit for this site, you are requested to provide this office
duplicate copies of all shot records related to the blasts conducted from June 1, 2015 to date,
including any seismograph recordings mad for this office's review.
It is recommended that you discuss this matter with Mr. Edwards. His address and
telephone number are as follows:
361 Parkwood Hills Heights
Spruce Pines, North Carolina 28777
828-467-9986
1 look forward to receiving the requested information in.the near future. Your continued
cooperation will be appreciated.
ncerely,
Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State-Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
cc: Shawna Riddle
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section •Geological Survey Section • Land Quality Section
512 North Salisbury Street,Raleigh, North Carolina 27604.Internet:hti :I! ortal.ncdenr,6r /web/Ir/
Mailing Address: 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-9200 I FAX: [phone]
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer—50% Recycled 110%Post Consumer Paper

Wehner, Judy
From: Riddle, Shawna
Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2015 2:47 PM
To: Wehner, Judy
Subject: blasting complaint
Attachments: Blasting Complaint 7 9 15 doc
Judy -
Blasting complaint
Thanks—
Shawna
Shawna Riddle [e-mail]
Environmental Senior Specialist
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources- Land Quality Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tek 828-296-4500
Fax: [phone]D43
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MINE BLASTING COMPLAINT FORM
NAME OF PERMITTEE: The Quartz Corp USA
MINE NAME/MINING PERMIT NUMBER: Chalk #61-01
COUNTY: Mitchell
COMPLAINANT-5 NAME: Jeff Edwards
ADDRESS: 361 Parkwood Hills Heights, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
PHONE #: [phone]
APPROX. DISTANCE OF COMPLAINANT=S RESIDENCE TO MINE: to I of a
mile away from the mine.
DATES OF SEVERE BLASTS: 7/6/15
WEATHER CONDITIONS DURING THE BLASTS IN QUESTION, IF KNOWN:
Sunny
NATURE OF COMPLAINT/COMMENTS: Windows shook, felt the floor moving
under feet cracks in the ceiling and in concrete outdoors. Blasts over the past 3
months have been worse. Ceiling cracks have increased.
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INVESTIGATOR=5 NAME: Shawn Riddle "1
DATE COMPLAINT RECEIVED: 7/9/15 Qp
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Boyer, Janet
From: Riddle, Shawna
Sent: Thursday,June 18, 2015 9.21 AM
To: Boyer, Janet
Subject: FW: Chalk Mtn. mine
Attachments: NOD-CHALK MTN MINE-61-01.pdf
Shawna Riddle-Shawna.RiddleCdncdenr.eov
Environmental Senior Specialist
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources- Land Quality Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, INC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax:.[phone]
From: Davidson, Landon
Sent: Friday, June 12, 2015 2:11 PM
To: Walker, Fred
Cc: Riddle, Shawna; Moore, Andrew W
Subject: Chalk Mtn. mine
The ARO WORDS will likely not pursue civil penalty assessment for the stream standard violations noted in our April 27"
NOV at this time. However, we would ask that DEMLR considerthe permit condition violations/deficiencies noted that
caused the stream impact to determine if perhaps enforcement actions are warranted or appropriate through their
existing permit. Please just let me know if you wish to discuss further.
Thanks
Landon
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
NCDENR- Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Regional Supervisor-Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
ph.: 828-296-4500
fax: [phone]
email: lands n,[e-mail]
website: www.ncwaterguality.org
Need help with other DENR permits? htto:/lponal.ncdenr.or¢/web/deao/permit-directory
Notice: Per Executive Order No. 150, all emads sent to and from this account are subject to the North Cani Public Records Low
and may be disclosed to third parties.
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NCDENRl
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory - - - Donald R. van der Vaud
Governor Secretary
June 15, 2015
Mr.Todd Mickleborough
The Quartz Corporation
P.O. Box 309
Spruce Pine,NC 28777
Mr. John Walker
The Quartz Corporation
100 Mansell Court East, Suite 300
Roswell, GA 30076-4860
SUBJECT: Incident Closure
Chalk Mountain Mine
NOV-2015-SS-0003
Mitchell County
Dear Messrs. Mickleborough and Walker:
The Division of Water Resources received your response, dated May 20,2015,to the subject
Notice of Violation. Your response did not adequately address the cause of the violation or the
steps you plan to take to prevent future violations.
Your response to the subject violation will be considered in the decision to pursue enforcement
action for any future violations.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter or other water quality issues or concerns,
please contact me at(828) 296-4684 or Andrew.W.MooreCaZncdem.eov.
Sincerely,
NVtUl^' /r'l
Andrew Moore
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
cc: Karen Higgins-401 and Buffer Permitting Unit
Fred Walker-Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (via email)
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R, van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
May 7, 2015
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
CERTIFIED MAIL—7014 0510 0000 4466 1865
CERTIFIED MAIL_--7014 0510 0000 4466 1872
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
The Quartz Corp USA
ATTN: Mr. Todd Mickleborough
PO Box 309
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
The Quartz Corp USA
ATTN: Mr, John Walker
100 Mansell Court East, Suite 300
Roswell, Georgia 30076-4860
RE: Mining Permit No. 61-01
Chalk Mountain Mine
i
Mitchell County
French Broad River Basin
Dear Messrs. Mickleborough and Walker:
This is to inform you and/or your company of the violations of the above referenced-mining
permit. On April 23, 2015, personnel of this office inspected your mine, and determined
that one or more of the conditions contained in your mining permit are being violated. A
copy of the inspection report is attached.
The deficiencies discovered and the necessary corrective actions are as follow$:
1. Operating Condition No. 4A: Adequate mechanical barriers including, but not
limited to diversions, earthen dikes,check dams,sediment retarding structures,
rip rap pits, or ditches shall be provided in the initial stages of any land
disturbance and maintained to prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent
surface areas or into any lake,wetland or natural watercourse in proximity to the
affected land.
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources—Land Quality Section
Asheville Regional Office,2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina, 28778-8211
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone] One
http://portal.ncdenr,orglweb//land-quality NbrthCarolina
An Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employeraturr>r!!y

Notice of Deficiency
Messrs. Mickleborough and Walker, No. 61-01
May 7, 2015
Page,2 of 2
Sediment basin beside LOI stockpile #3 (along the south access road to the
south pit) is full and has not been maintained. Clean, repair, and maintain
sediment basin.
If the previously described deficiencies are not corrected within 30 days following your
receipt of this Notice,this matter will be referred to the Director, Division of Mineral, Energy,
and Land Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources,for the issuance
of an official Notice of Violation in an effort to secure compliance at the site.
Do not hesitate to contact Shawna Riddle or me at [phone] regarding any
questions you may have about this matter.
Sincerely,
Laura C. Herbert, PE
Regional Engineer
Attachment; Mine Inspection Report dated April 23, 2015
ec; Janet Boyer, PE, State Mining Specialist
Landon Davidson - DWQ
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
:Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Land Quality Section
,/- MINE INSPECTION MREPORT - -
l PERMI71TF.D��MINtt,,FA�.SIT ❑ UNPER ,TTED MINE SITE
I. MINENAME; Ci't — NiW iN 2. MINE OCATION:
3. COUNTY: � 1 ' 4. RNER BASIN: _ 5 CASE:
6. OPERATOR: �/��7yyL fa/_ kin
.. 7. ADDRESS: 1'1 K 9 Q2l6a AK4 MeN 7 419 —
lO.Mf NMGN(S)CONTACTED AT SITE:N/A„y.G�VHT�ERPIRATION DATE: _ NIA
11. PICIURF.S? H Yes []No TAKEN BY; AAA SIACIA/
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12. TYPE OF INSPECTION: - - -
�•. - ❑A. Initial Inspection(Unpermitted Mine Sites) -
1. Size of affected land: . se..(attach sketch map) .
2 How was this area measured? Measured by:
IyJ 6.'Routine Inspection(Permitted Mine Sites) '
❑C. Fonow-up Inspec ' n � j
13. Date of last inspection: L l�l _ I
14. Any mining since that date? es El No If yes;cite evidence of such mining activity: 1
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15. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ' Yes No . If yes,explain(
16. 1s the mine in compliance ith the Operating Conditions of the Permit? LJ Yee No NIA
Ifoo,explain: Sr i , 4 >, ' P%1 I Lo7 41 3 4fiL4-Ket� '6ei o +h
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17. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? El Yes No Er NIA
If no,explain:
18. Is there any off-site damage? A.M Yes H.0 No C. Mane abserved
If A,describe the type and severity of the damage: <Rj,a,,.4 1,:/' 6/e4ra✓ Rr <A4w A, I'ti-1J -
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19. Corrective measures needed and/or taken: f f.v.n, �[Q
20. Other recommendations and "comments: '
21. Is the Annual Reclamation Report+!- map accurate? Eryes Ll No(Explain) Not Reviewed NIA
22. Follow-up inspection needed? Yes Na Propoaetl Date
23. No.of additional pages of fnspe�cdoSSnlRIe�port�1'!` 24. Copy of Report sent m operetor
INSPECTED BY: P � P!k t (.Pf m l.L DATE.
Telephone No: AfI fqb I -
Copy to file Copy to operator Copy to Mining Specialist

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Fat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor. Secretary
May 7, 2015
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
CERTIFIED MAIL—7014 0510 0000 4466 1865
CERTIFIED MAIL—7014 0510 0000 4466 1872
RETURN RECEIPT REgUESTED
The Quartz Corp USA
ATTN: Mr. Todd Mickleborough
PO Box 309
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
The Quartz Corp USA
ATTN: Mr, John Walker
100 Mansell Court East, Suite 300
Roswell, Georgia 30076-4860
RE: Mining Permit No. 61-01
Chalk Mountain Mine
Mitchell County E
French Broad River Basin
Dear Messrs. Mickleborough and Walker:
This is to inform you and/or your company of the violations of the above referenced mining
permit. On April 23, 2015, personnel of this office inspected your mine, and determined
that one or more of the conditions contained in your mining permit are being violated. A
copy of the inspection report is attached.
The deficiencies discovered and the necessary corrective actions are as follows:
1, Operating Condition No. 4A: Adequate mechanical barriers including, but not
limited to diversions, earthen dikes, check dams, sediment retarding structures,
rip rap pits, or ditches shall be provided in the initial stages of any land
disturbance and maintained to prevent sedimentfrom discharging onto adjacent
surface areas or into any lake,wetland or natural watercourse in proximity to the
affected land.
Division of Energy, Mineral,and land Resources--Land Quality Section
Asheville Regional Office, 2090 US Highway 70, 5wannanoa, North Carolina, 28778-8211
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone] One
http!//r)ortal,ncdenr.org/web/Ir/land-quality NO hCarolina
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Vaturally

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Notice of Deficiency
Messrs. Mickleborough and Walker, No.61-01
May 7, 2015
Page.2 of 2
Sediment basin beside LOI stockpile #3 (along the south access road to the
south pit) is full and has not been maintained. Clean, repair, and maintain
sediment basin.
If the previously described deficiencies are not corrected within 30 days following your
receipt of this Notice, this matter will be referred to the Director, Division of Mineral, Energy,
and Land Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, for the issuance
of an official Notice of Violation in an effort to secure compliance at the site.
Do not hesitate to contact Shawna Riddle or me at [phone] regarding any
questions you may have about this matter.
Sincerely,
k
Laura C. Herbert, PE
Regional Engineer
Attachment: Mine Inspection Report dated April 23, 2015
i
ec: Janet Boyer, PE, State Mining Specialist
Landon Davidson - DWQ
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North Carolina Departinent of Environment and Natural Resources,
:Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
UiPERMITTED MINE SITf{p. ❑UNPERMITTED MINE SITE '
1. MINENAME: .k `�/ M01M'W
Y Ih 2. MINE ATkOC ON:
3. COUNTY: 1 - 4. RIVER BASIN: (3 7. CASE:
6. OPERATOR: 111zj 1s ...
.. 7. ADDRESS: VIW 9 'k 7 11 .: .. ..
. & MINDNC PERMIT ft: -J . N/A,.y� 11hHT E�CP RATION DATE: N/A . . .
10. PERSONS) CONTACTED AT SITE: �1 U /v1 G�' lP [A7.Yb,iG
ll. PICTURES? EYes []No TAKEN BY• SjA0I&1jCd& a tf
12. TYPE OF INSPECTION:
❑A. Initial Inspection(Unpmmitted Mine Sites) -
1. Size.of affected land: r ae. (attach sketch map)
" 2. Haw was this area measured? Measured by:
_
Y. lRoWine Inspection(Permitted Mine Sites).' j
C. Follow-up lnspecti
14. Date afloatsincethatd
' 14. Any mining since That dale? esLl No If yea;cite evidence of such mining activity: i
15.Was mine operating at time of inspeethm? ' Yea No , If yes,explain:
16. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? Yes - No NIA
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If no,explain: - '
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If A,describe the type and severity o(ihe damage <..L,...� ✓6:/ We4W Awt i..-k.✓,..( fH�J
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20. Other recommendations and comments:
21. Is the Annual Reclamation Report+/- map accurate? Yes LJNo (Explain) 0 Not Reviewed N/A
22. Follow-up inspection needed? port
Yes Nosy Proposed date
23. No.of additional pages or lnsp2on/IRre- g,,/I 24. Copy of Report sent to operator
INSPECTED BY: WF'F- i'1�OW Lee 41 Ltr DATE 41 t 3 I Sr
Telephone No: At 9 q� 17
Copy to file Copy to operator Copy to Mining Specialist

Boyer, Janet
From: Emrick, Carrie
Sent: Friday, May 08, 2015 11:23 AM
To: Boyer, Janet; Davidson, Landon
Cc: Riddle, Shawna; Herbert, Laura C
Subject: Mining Permit No. 61-01 NOD
Attachments: NOD-CHALK MTN MINE-61-01.pdf
Should you have any questions pertaining to the attachment please feel free to contact Laura.
Carrie Stewart-Emrick
[e-mail]
Administrative Office Assistant
NCDENR-Asheville Regional Office
Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service
2090 US 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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Rodgers, Ashley
From: Alex S. Glover [A.Glover@activeminerals,com]
Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 $:40 AM
To: Rodgers, Ashley
Subject: RE: Partial Mine Map -Charlk Mountain Mine(61-06)
GREAT-Thanks Ashley'!
Alex Glover, PG
Director of Mining and Mineral Resources
Active Minerals International, LLC
Technical Services Center
651 Madison Road
Eatonton, GA 31024
Cell 828-467-9324
www.activeminerals.com
From: Rodgers, Ashley [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 3:35 PM
To: Alex S. Glover
Subject: Partial Mine Map - Chi Mountain Mine (61-06)
Alex,
Here's the blow up of the map we discussed. I think I have been able to orient it so that North is at top of the page. If
for some reason the file didn't save that way, the access road to head toward 19 East should join the mine area at the
northern edge of the map.
It's not the best quality scan, so feel free to email or call if you have any questions.
I was just looking at the area immediately above the plant processing site and didn't see any haul roads shown within
the buffer. (But I may not have been looking in exactly the right location).
The purple dotted line is the permit boundary/property boundary and it is labeled with arrows as well. The first interior
line is pink and dashed—that is the 25 foot undisturbed buffer line. Then, along the undisturbed buffer,the next area
(bounded by a red dashed line) is an additional 100 foot unexcavated buffer.
Let me know if you need anything else.
Thanks,
Ashley Rodgers
Assistant State Mining Specialist
NCDENR Land Quality Section
1611 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
[phone] -
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j919)715-8801-fax
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties.
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Rodgers, Ashley
From: Rodgers, Ashley
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 3,35 PM
To '[e-mail]'
Subject: Partial Mine Map -Charlk Mountain Mine (61-06)
Attachments: 61-01 map (partial)
Alex,
Here's the blow up of the map we discussed. I think I have been able to orient it so that North is at top of the page. If
for some reason the file didn't save that way, the access road to head toward 19 East should join the mine area at the
northern edge of the map.
It's not the best quality scan, so feel free to email or call if you have any questions.
I was just looking at the area immediately above the plant processing site and didn't see any haul roads shown within
the buffer. (But I may not have been looking in exactly the right location).
The purple dotted line is the permit boundary/property boundary and it is labeled with arrows as well. The first interior
line is pink and dashed—that is the 25 foot undisturbed buffer line. Then,along the undisturbed buffer, the next area
(bounded by a red dashed line) is an additional 100 foot unexcavated buffer.
Let me know if you need anything else.
Thanks,
Ashley Rodgers
Assistant State Mining Specialist
NCOENR Land quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
[phone]
1919) 715-8801-fax
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Director and State Geologist August 13, 2010 Dee Freeman, Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7001 0360 0000 5313 6593
Mr. Jeff Hicks
Imerys
100 Mansell Court
Suite 300
Roswell, Georgia 30076
RE: The Feldspar Corporation
Chalk Mountain Mine, Wiseman-Sullins Mine, Altapass Mine, Pete Lawson Mine,
- Beaver Creek Mine
Permit Nos, 61-01, 61-02, 61-16, 61-17, 61-18
Mitchell County
French Broad River Basin
Dear Mr. Hicks:
On August 12, 2010, we received the revised $500,000.00 Surety Bond (no. 82192891)
issued by Federal Insurance Company for the referenced mining operations. As this new
surety bond sufficiently covers the mining operations, the enclosed Irrevocable Standby Letter
of Credit (no. F850951) for $500,000.00 issued by Suntrust Bank is hereby released by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources for your disposal.
In addition, per your request, I am returning the incomplete Surety Bond No. 82192891
received by this office on August 9, 2010. We will retain the revised, completed bond as
referenced above as surety for this site. This office is closing its bond cancellation/forfeiture
action.
1.512 Mail Service Center,Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 • Telephone [phone] I FAX: [phone]
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Thank you for your cooperation and prompt attention to this matter. If you should have
any questions on the above, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Ashley L. Rodgers
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: SB No. 82192891 received by the Land Quality Section on August 9, 2010
ISLOC No. F850951
cc: Mr. Zahid Khan
Ms. Josephine Kerr, Esq., Attorney General's Office
Ms. Kathy Cooper, Esq., Attorney General's Office
Mr. Steven A. Deily, Suntrust Bank — Standby Letter of Credit Dept., 25 Park Place, 16th
Floor, MC 3706, Atlanta, GA 30303
Mr. Gregory Taveras, The Feldspar Corporation, PO Box 99, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Beverly Eaves Perdue,Governor
Director and State Geologist Dee Freeman,Secretary
July 27, 2010
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
BOND CANCELLATION & FORFEITURE NOTICE
7008 1300 0000 1127 4808 7008 1300 0000 1127 4815
Mr. Gregory Taveras Mr. Steven A. Deily
The Feldspar Corporation Suntrust Bank — Standby Letter of Credit Dept.
P O Box 99 25 Park Place, 16th Floor, MC 3706
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
RE: Chalk Mountain Mine, Wiseman-Sullins Mine, Altapass Mine, Pete Lawson Mine,
Beaver Creek Mine
Permit Nos. 61-01, 61-02, 61-16, 61-17, 61-18
Mitchell County
French Broad River Basin
Dear Mr. Taveras and Mr. Deily:
This office has received notification of SunTrust Bank's intent to cancel The Feldspar .
Corporation's $500,000.00 mine reclamation bond (Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No.
F850951). The effective date for the cancellation is September 30, 2010.
Please note that if the bond is not reinstated or replaced by Auqust 31, 2010, the
non-expired mining permits will be automatically revoked (G.S. 74-50(c)). Thus, all mining
activities must cease and the entire mine sites must be completely reclaimed. Should any
further mining activities occur at the sites after this date, such activities will be considered
mining without a permit and subject to further enforcement action, such as civil penalties and
injunctive relief.
As a surety is required to maintain the validity of the mining permits and until final
reclamation of the site has been completed, please arrange to substitute this bond. 1 am
enclosing another surety form, an assignment of savings account form and an irrevocable
standby letter of credit form, any of which may be used to replace the existing surety.
1612 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1612 • Telephone [phone] FAX:[phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604 • Internet:http:llwww,dir.enr,state.nc.us/pages/landqualitysection.html
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Mr. Taveras and Mr. Deily
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Please be advised that this reclamation bond must remain in full force and effect until it
is reinstated or replaced, or the sites are completely reclaimed and deemed releaseable by the
Department. A review of our records indicates that three of the mining permits (Mining Permit
Nos. 61-01, 61-02, and 61-16) for the above referenced mine sites are non-expired and,
therefore, a valid mine reclamation bond is still required until all outstanding reclamation
obligations have been met at the sites.
Mine Permit No. 61-17, for Pete Lawson Mine, has expired but is in the renewal
process. A letter requesting additional information was sent by this office on June 25, 2010. If
you wish to proceed with the renewal of this permit, please submit the additional information
requested within the specified time frame.
Furthermore, Mine Permit No. 61-18 for Beaver Creek Mine expired on November 23,
2009. Therefore, all mining activities must cease at Beaver Creek Mine and a valid mine
reclamation bond must remain in effect until all outstanding reclamation obligations have been
met at the site.
If a substitute reclamation bond is not received by this office within this deadline, or if
reclamation of the site.has not commenced and is proceeding in a timely manner by this
deadline, this matter will be referred to the Attorney General's Office for initiation of bond
forfeiture proceedings under G,S. 74-56(d) to ensure proper reclamation of the mine sites. In
addition, failure to address the terms of this Notice may result in the assessment of civil
penalties and/or injunctive relief against the permittee.
Please contact me at [phone] as soon as possible to convey your intentions in
this matter. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Ashley L. Rodgers
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosures: Bond Forms
cc: Ms. Janet Boyer, PE
Ms. Sueanna Sumpter, Esq., Attorney General's Office (ARO)
Ms. Alison Howard, Attorney General's Office
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Director and State Geologist May 10, 2010 Dee Freeman,Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7008 1300 0000 1124 0841
Ms. Joye Dawkins
Credit Industriel et Commercial
520 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022
RE: Permit Nos. 61-01, 61-02, 61-16, 61-17, 61-18
Chalk Mountain Mine, Wiseman-Sullins Mine, Altapass Mine, Pete Lawson Mine,
Beaver Creek Mine
Mitchell County
French Broad River Basin
Dear Ms. Dawkins:
As requested by Mr. Jeff Hicks of Imerys USA, Inc., we are returning to you the
enclosed Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. SB23.072 in the amount of $500,000.00 for
the referenced mining operations of The Feldspar Corporation. This Letter of Credit was not
acceptable due to the fact that the language was not consistent with our required language for
a Letter of Credit and it was not notarized.
Thank you for your cooperation and prompt attention to this matter. If you should have
any questions on the above, please contact me at [phone].
Sin erely,
Ashley L. Rodgers
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: ISLQC No. SB23.072
cc: Ms. Janet Boyer PE
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - Telephone [phone]/FAX:[phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh,North Carolina,27604- Internet:http://www.dlr.enr.state.no.uslpagesAandquaIitysection.html
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Director and State Geologist May 10 2010 Dee Freeman, Secretary
Mr, Gregory Taveras
The Feldspar Corporation
PO Box 99
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
RE: Permit Nos. 61-01, 61-02, 61-16, 61-17, 61-18
Chalk Mountain Mine, Wiseman-Sullins Mine, Altapass Mine, Pete Lawson Mine,
Beaver Creek Mine
Mitchell County
French Broad River Basin
Dear Mr. Taveras:
On May 6, 2010, the Department received a letter from Suntrust Bank pertaining to your
company's $500,000.00 mine reclamation bond. Said letter rescinded the cancellation of
Letter of Credit no. F850951 by extending the expiration date of the Letter of Credit to
September 30, 2010, Thus, as this bond will remain in full force and effect to cover your
company's reclamation obligations, this office is closing its bond cancellation/forfeiture action.
Thank you for your cooperation and prompt attention to this matter. If you should have
any questions on the above, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Ashley L. Rodgers
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
cc: Ms. Janet Boyer, PE
Ms. Sueanna Sumpter, Esq., Attorney General's Office
Ms. Alison Howard, Attorney General's Office
Ms. Kathy Cooper, Esq., Attorney General's Office
1612 Mail Service Center,Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - Telephone [phone] FAX:[phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. 27604 •lnternet:http,Nwww.dlr.enrstate.nc.uslpagesllandqualitysection.himl
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Rodgers, Ashley
From: Jeff Hicks ([e-mail]
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 12,31 PM
To: Rodgers, Ashley
Cc: [e-mail]
Subject RE: Extension of Letter of Credit
Ashley,
Send it to:
Ms. ]eye Dawkins
Credit Indurstriel et Commercial
520 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10022
212-715-4431
Thanks,
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"Rodgers, Ashley"
<ashley.rodgers@n
cdenr.gov> To
Jeff Hicks <ieff.hickspimerYs .com>
05/10/2010 12:25 cc
PM
Subject
RE: Extension of Letter of Credit
Jeff,
I need a name and address to send the Credit Industriel at Commercial bond back to the
company. To whose attention should I send it?
Thanks,
Ashley
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Hicks [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 5:07 PM
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TO: Rodgers, Ashley
Cc: Ryan Van Meter
Subject: Extension of Letter of Credit
Importance: High
Attached is a copy of the amendment that was released today by SunTrust Bank today. This
amendment extends the maturity date of letter of credit
F850951 issued to the State of North Carolina OENR as beneficiary until September 30, 2010.
You should receive the original tomorrow. The extension of the maturity date should allow us
adequate time to discuss the necessary wording on the replacement LC. I look forward to
receiving the name of the individual in the State's AG office to discuss this issue.
Thank you for your assistance. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Jeff Hicks
(See attached file: Document.pdf)
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Rodgers, Ashley
From: Rodgers,Ashley
Sent: Monday, May 10, 20102.26 PM
To: 'JPAYNEQncdoj.gov'
Subject: Question re: Letter of Credit Language
Attachments: Rejected LOC.pdf
Importance: High
John,
The Feldspar Corporation submitted the attached LOC (blanket bond, for all mining sites in
NC), which we wouldn't accept because some of the language was missingichanged and it wasn't
notarized. They were under a bond cancellation notice and didn't have time for us to run
their proposed language through the AG's office, so they have reinstated the existing bond
for now.
However, they want to switch bonding companies and would like to speak with someone in the
AG's office about the language for our LOC and what might be accepted. If you would, please
have someone get in touch with Jeff Hicks to discuss what would or wouldn't be acceptable.
I've attached the LOC we rejected, so that you can have an idea of what they are wanting to
use. There are several changes in the LOC from our language, and it's missing all of 7(c).
Jeff's contact info is:
Jeff Hicks
Jeff.hicks(dimerys.com
phone: [phone]
Let me know if I can do anything to help.
Thanks,
Ashley
-----Original Message-----
From; Jeff Hicks [mailto:[e-mail])
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 5:07 PM
To: Rodgers, Ashley
Cc: Ryan Van Meter
Subject: Extension of Letter of Credit
Importance: High
Attached is a copy of the amendment that was released today by SunTrust Bank today. This
amendment extends the maturity date of letter of credit
F850951 issued to the State of North Carolina DENR as beneficiary until September 30, 2010.
You should receive the original tomorrow. The extension of the maturity date should allow us
adequate time to discuss the necessary wording on the replacement I.C. I look forward to
receiving the name of the individual in the State's AG office to discuss this issue.
Thank you for your assistance. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Jeff Hicks
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I latter of Credil No. SI3210721. and should include the lidlntving Jncunrenlaliun:
(A) A signed ceitiliclle by DEM. wferring to the clIQclive dale
and Lcticr uh Credit Number S1323.1172 of tiis krcvorlhle StandbY
Leiter of Credit and smuine Ihnr
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Lever of Credit onunnn, less am' prexinus drawingS IhCcuudcr, punu;ua to
notices received in accurd;mce with N.C. Cicn. Slat. 74-59.'.
S. This irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit is subject to the Uaitorm Customs And
Practice for Dr1ClIlnClllM V Crcdits. 2007 Revision. International Chanhcr of ConumCrec
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Rodgers, Ashley
From: Jeff Hicks [e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 3 06 PM
7o: Rodgers, Ashley
Cc: Phil W. Davis
Suhject: The Feldspar Corporation Letter of Credit
Attachments: $500,000-The Feldspar Corp replaces F850951.pdf: $500,000-Kings Mountain replaces
F853073.pdf
Importance: High
As a follow up to our telephone conversation today, Imerys and its subsidiaries are
transferring its credit facilities from SunTrust Bank to Credit Industriel et Commercial
located in NY, NY. As a result,. you have received a notice of non-renewal for one of the
letters of credit
(FS50951) issued by SunTrust Bank listing the State of INC EPD as beneficiary. We need to
replace this letter of credit issued by SunTrust with the new LCs. In addition, the NCDENR
is a beneficiary on an additional letter of credit issued by SunTrust for Kings Mountains
Minerals, Inc, (FS53073) and SunTrust will issue a letter of non-renewal on this LOC on Oct.
10, 2010. I would like to replace both of these LOCs at the same time, and once the NCDENR
has received the replacement LOC S, have
them return the SunTrust original LOCs for cancellation. I have
attached draft copies of the letters of credit to replace the current LCs.
Would you please review these drafts and let me know if any wording needs to be changed on
these drafts before I have the original LOC issued.
Thank you for your assistance.
Jeff Hicks
Treasurer
Imerys USA, Inc.
phone: [phone]
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$500,000-Kings Mountain replaces F853073.pdf)
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Draft (2) Dated Ol/12/10 Date:
Our Ref:
Amount: US$500,000.00
Expiry Date:; October 10, 2010
Place of Expiry: At our counters
Beneficiary:
Slate of North Carolina
Dept of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 I
�l Quote our customer advises and we quote for information purposes only:
1. The applicant/operator desires to engage in mining operations within the slate of North
Carolina, under the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971, N.C. Gen. Star. 74-46, at seq.,
and the administrative rules promulgated thereunder.
2. N.C. Gen. Stat. 74-50 requires that operatogrengaged in mining shall first obtain an
operating permit from the N.C. Department of Environment l and Natural Resources
("DENR') which covers the affected land and which has not terminated, been revoked,
been suspended for the period in question, or otherwise become invalid. N.C. Gen. Stal.,
74-54 requires that each applicant for an operating permit, or for the renewal thereof,
shall file with DENR, and shall [hercafler maintain in foroe°�rend in favor of the State of
North Carolina in an amount as prescribed by Title 15A�dministrative Code Sub-
chapter 513.0003, N.C. Gen Sun. 74-54 further provides that in lied of the surety bond, an
applicant or operator may file with DENR as a cash deposit, negotiable securities, or an
assignment of a savings account in a North Carolina bank.
3. Thus this irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit is issued to DENR, in lieu of the surety
bond required to be filed by the applicant/operator, as provided by N.C. Gen. Stat, 74-54.
Unquote'.
4. By order of The Feldspar Corporation 530 Alta s R adl4p c, NC 29777,
°�vlitchell County (the "Operator') nd For account of Imerys USA I , we, Credit
Industriel et Commercial, 520 Madison venu , my-Yrrk;N'f-t002 2-,`hereby establish
this irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. in favor of State of North
Carolina, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (`DENR') in the amount of
US$500,000.00 (United States Dollars Five Hundred Thousand and 001100) available by
DENR's drafts drawn on us payable at sight.
f� +`°
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5. This irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit shall expire on October 10, 2010. The kya,�N M �.'
expiration dale shall be extended automatically for a period of one (1) year on October
10, 2010, and on each successive expiration date, unless,at least sixty (60)days prior to
Continued on page 2,which fors an integral pad of this Letter of Credit

f
,
Our for US$560,000,00 in favor of Stale of North Carolina Dept Envimn Paget
the expiration date, the undersigns notifies DENR and merys USA Inc. by certified
mail return receipt requested oven[ t courier at thersi t I not extend
this Letter of Credit beyond the current expiration date. If the undersigned notifies
DENR that this Letter of Credit will not be extended, any unused portion of the Credit
shall be available_uponntation of DENR's sight draft within sixty (60) days after
DENR's or merys USA inc. ceipt of such notification, whichever is later.
6. '[his irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit is non-transfcrabte.
7. Draft(s) shall be marked "Drawn under Credit Industrial et Commercial, New York
Letter of Credit No. and should, include the following documentation:
(A) A signed certificate by DENR,referring to the effective date
and Letter of Credit Number of this irrevocable Standby oaloL
Letter of Credit and stating that:
In accordance with N.C. Gen. Stat. 74-59, we havy received a
notice of forfeiture of put or all of the Letter of Credit. The amount
of can drawing does not exceed the amount of the forfeitures as set
forth in such notice."
OR
(B) A signed certificate by DENR, referring to the effective date and
Letter of Credit Number of this irrevocable Standby
Letter of Credit and stating that:
"we have received from Credit Industrial et Commercial,New York
written notice stating that(1) this irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit has
yt not been extended; and, (2) the amount of our drawing does not exceed the 7,
Letter of Credit amount less any previous drawings thereunder, pursuant to
GIM
rr notices received in accordance with N.C. Gen. Stat. 7459." &��
S. This irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit is subject to the Uniform Customs and
Practice for Documentary Credits, 2007 Revision, International"Chamber of Commerce
Publication 600 and the laws of the State of North Carolina. In the event of any conflict,
the laws of the State of North Carolina will control.
Continued on page 3, which forms an integral part of this Letter of Credit

i
Our_for US$500,000.00 in favor of State ofNorth Carolina Dept Environ. Page 3 1
Y`U- IjuM'd Co . map ". rr,p(y sif t^S, d be,� -Rd� habttir�
9. c why agree with ou fiat all drafts draw��,, ++pp wmpliance with the terns of this
-IS Lcl er of Credit will be duly honored upon presenTa iion`and delivery of the documents
specified above to our office located at 520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022 on
or be ore eto r 10, 2010 or any automatically extended date.
Please address all correspondence regarding this Letter of Credit to the attention of the
Standby Letter of Credit Department located at 520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY
10022, referring to our Standby Letter of Credit No. For telephone
assistance, please contact the Standby Letter of Credit Department at [phone] and
have this Letter of Credit number available.
I

Draft Z Dated 01/12/10
Date:
Our Ref
Amount: US$500,000.00
Expiry: October 10, 2010
Place of Expiry: At our counters
Beneficiary:
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
By order of Kings Mountain Minerals Inc., 120 Eagle Rack Avenue, East Hanover, NJ
07936 ("Operator") and for the account of Imerys USA Inc., we, Credit Industriel et
Commercial, 520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10024 hereby establish our
irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. in favor of State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources ("DENR"), for the amount of
US$500,000.00 (United States Dollars Five Hundred Thousand and 00/I00) available by
DENR's drafts drawn on Credit Industriel et Commercial,New York at sight.
We have been informed that this irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit is issued to DENR,
in lieu of the surety bond required to be filed by the Operator, as:provided by N.C. GEN.
STAT. 74-54.
This irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit shall expire on October 10, 2010.
It is a condition of this Letter of Credit that it shall be deemed automatically extended
without amendment for one year from the expiration date hereof, or any future expiration
date, unless at least sixty (60) days prior to any expiration date we send notice to you by
registered mail or overnight courier that we elect not to consider this Letter of Credit
extended for any such additional period. If we notify DENR and Imerys USA Inc. that
this Letter of Credit will not be extended, any unused portion of this Letter of Credit shall
be available upon presentation of DENR's sight draft within sixty (60) days after
DENR's or Imerys USA Inc. receipt of such notification, whichever is later.
This irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit is not transferable.
I
Draft(s) shall be marked "Drawn under Credit Industriel et Commercial, New York
Letter of Credit No. "and shall include the following documentation:
Continued on page 2,which forms an integral part of this Letter of Credit

Our for USS500,000,00 in favor of State of North Carol Dept Environ Page 2
(A). A signed certification by DENR, referring to the effective;date and number of this I
irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit, and stating that:
i
"In accordance with N.C. GEN. STAT. 74-59, we have received a notice of forfeiture of I
part or all of the bond amount. The amount of our drawing does not exceed the amount of
the forfeiture as set forth in such notice.";
OR
(B). A signed certification by DENR, referring to the effective date and number of this
irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit, and stating that:
"We have received from Credit Industriel et Commercial, New York written notice
stating (1) that this irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit has not been extended; and
(2) The amount of our drawing does not exceed the bond amount, less any previous
forfeitures thereunder, pursuant to notices received in accordance.with N.C. GEN. S`fA'f.
74-59."
OR
(C). A signed certification by DENR, referring to the effective date and number of this
irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit, and stating that:
"(1). There exists an event of default under the Credit Agreement; (2) A drawing should
be made under this irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit; and:(3) The amount of the
drawing does not exceed the bond amount, less and previous forfeitures thereunder,
pursuant to notices received in accordance with N.C. GEN. STAT. 74-59."
This Letter of Credit is subject to Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary
Credits, 2007 Revision, International Chamber of Commerce Publication No. 600.
We hereby agree with you that all drafts drawn in compliance with the terms of this
Letter of Credit will be duly honored upon presentation and delivery of the documents
specified above to our office located at 520 Madison Avenue, New York, New York
10022 on or before October 10, 2010 or any automatically extended date.
l
Continued on page 3, which forms an integral part of this Letter of Credit

Our for US$500,000.00 in favor of State of North Carol Dept Environ Page 3
Please address all correspondence regarding this Letter of Credit to the attention of the
Standby Letter of Credit Department located at 520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY
10022, referring to our Standby Letter of Credit No. For telephone
assistance, please contact the Standby Letter of Credit Department at [phone] and I
have this Letter of Credit number available. I
1

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE)I. MINE NAME Ml1 A5L, Wi ne . 2. MINING PERMIT # 6146
3. OPERATOR-'1.o tlder.atr 1"9r.Mwn Lr 4. COUNTY I,Ail [.11E11
5. ADDRESS Po R,4 49 3Tvu,.. *P," "c ra '7
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DARE• t ) - q 1 'I 7. RIVER BASIN
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8. Person(s) contacted at site ( GLK E.IVWgrb - `
9. Was mine operating atttiineapkinsp ction? ❑ Yes ; No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes OI'No
11. Date last inspected: / /w 1 12. Any mining since last inspection? ❑ Yes 'i1 No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? :d Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If no, explain: Z1n�Pr�"imn -Gv
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IS. Did any of the above deficiencies rees lI A offsite damage? El Yes ❑ No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
17,. Other recommendations and comments:
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18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) N,40Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes 0 No Proposed date /"7 '
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report. 21. Copy of Report sent to operator')
9��ew 1, (date)
INSPECTED, BY- ' i.1 II DATE tj7 (date)
Telephone No: d''1(o" y `.j
White copy to file Yellow copy to operator Pink copy to Mining Specialist 10197

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT ,
`` (PERMITTED MINE) ;
L MINE NAME PP14eo UTAS " Woe 2. MINING PERMIT # tit
3. OPERATOR'_LI;Q. 1"01i1 ,9n:r ('nv ^rva-kity 4. COUNTY M 1d,P11 '
5. ADDRESS Pn hkhY ' q G 'S1a,a.a 'P.r. KV , r3-AI71
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE /-n1X, - �y 7. RIVER BASIN . R I`
S. Person(s) contacted at site - ToA e( MWr k l♦ 6lcvnu uk,
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes ;K No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes p No
11. Date last inspected: 01 // I r) /o 9/0 9 12. Any mining since last inspection?�;�1 Yes ❑ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? J Yes ❑ No
If no, explain: VrtorPSSt Y�\\14,,
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type and severity of the damage:
16. /Corrective measures needed and/or taken: I n
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18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? ❑ Yes 0 No (Explain) Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes p No Proposed date . 77'
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report f6. 21. Copy of Report sent to operatornq A1/ 1 r]
,
(date)
INSPECTED BY: ,.1F l: 1 y ?=, t i i i K . 141 r DATE Ot /(1 / 7)
Telephone No: 1 1 AGe —U _ ' 1
White copy to file Yellow copy to operator Pink copy to Mining Specialist 10197

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(� /� (PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME [. kft (4 L `rto)L. AA,tiw 2. MINING PERMIT # l0 - {�
3. OPERATOR "�o I,l�fhtr err.Mvn'�i m.. 4. COUNTY W,4rl,oll
5. ADDRESS &E 9A • .Stw une DtAN 00 c)977'7
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION 7. RIVER BASIN T:Ps .
8. Person(s) contacted at site'(rod P�C•Ave 9 nnt\ln
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes 'RkNo 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes '�g No
11. Date last inspected: 01 /aR/n9/n) 12. Any mining since last inspection? ❑ Yes [ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? '® Yes ❑ No
If no, explain: '4 t Hn. nn-hka r ,
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? V Yes O No
If no, explain:
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type and severity of the damage: . , 1 A-
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20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report (1. 21, Copy of Report.sent-to operatorab '1/ Ih
/ 5'k" (date)
INSPECTED BY: :�/"'/1.. ,1L I r[/r/li �[ . �-�r �( .1, ,,. DATE 0 / t1IA
Telephone No: (9 A7 Wo - d CM
White copy to file Yellow copy to operator Pink copy to Mining Specialist 10197

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINEINSPECTI REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME j a A+�,nP 2. MINING PERMIT # W��
3. OPERATOR- 1 Co l.I<rn v rt (Yvrr' Arty 4. COUNTY MA I r i
5. ADDRESS fll.Pvw A9 ` Sneu,r1 1 P. co Wf .Wlr7q
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 3- n_ - 7.IRIVER BASIN C. R
S. Person(s) contacted at site-TbA� A r�I0 yAunN
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yesy< No
ll. Date last inspected: �t / I� / 12. Any mining since last inspection? ❑ Yes sZ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? 12' Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
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INSPECTED BY: '�^('' t . " �/l �' ILr,sk� �� trb Crl DATE DqI 11()
Telephone No: (9 4) IAG.rUri/1a `
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Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
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3. OPERATOR a -a Ais e V �a,mv.. •�.. 4. COUNTY�IA 4 4 r lno 11
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13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? �,Yes ❑ No
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18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes No Proposed date
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 21. Copy of Report sent-to operator
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Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Beverly Eaves Perdue, Gcvemor
Director and State Geologist Dee Freeman, Secretary
March 30, 2010
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
BOND CANCELLATION & FORFEITURE NOTICE
7001 0360 0000 5313 6388 7001 0360 0000 5313 6371
Mr. Gregory Tavares Ms. Pamela T. Crenshaw
The Feldspar Corporation Suntrust Bank — Standby Letter of Credit Dept.
P O Box 99 25 Park Place, 16`h Floor, MC 3706
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
RE: Chalk Mountain Mine, Wiseman-Sullins Mine, Altapass Mine, Pete Lawson Mine,
Beaver Creek Mine
Permit Nos, 61-01. 61-02, 61-16, 61.17, 61-18
Mitchell County
French Broad River Basin
Dear Mr. Tavares and Ms. Crenshaw:
This office has received notification of SunTrust Bank's intent to cancel The Feldspar
Corporation's $500,000.00 mine reclamation bond (Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No.
F850951). The effective date for the cancellation is May 31, 2010.
Please note that if the bond is not reinstated or replaced by May 1, 2010, the
non-expired mining permits will be automatically revoked (G.S. 74-50(c)). Thus, all mining
activities must cease and the entire mine sites must be completely reclaimed. Should any
further mining activities occur at the sites after this date, such activities will be considered
mining without a permit and subject to further enforcement action. such as civil penalties and
injunctive relief.
As a surety is required to maintain the validity of the mining permits and until final
reclamation of the site has been completed, please arrange to substitute this bond. I am
enclosing another surety form, an assignment of savings account form and an irrevocable
standby letter of credit form, any of which may be used to replace the existing surety.
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Mr. Taveras and Ms. Crenshaw
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Please be advised that this reclamation bond must remain in full force and effect until it
is reinstated or replaced, or the sites are completely reclaimed and deemed releaseable by the
Department. A review of our records indicates that three of the mining permits (Mining Permit
Nos. 61-01, 61-02, and 61-16) for the above referenced mine sites are non-expired and,
therefore, a valid mine reclamation bond is still required until all outstanding reclamation
obligations have been met at the sites.
Mine Permit No. 61-17, for Pete Lawson Mine, has expired but is in the renewal
process. A letter requesting additional information was sent by this office on July 16, 2009. If
you wish to proceed with the renewal of this permit, please submit the additional information
requested as soon as possible.
Furthermore, Mine Permit No. 61-18 for Beaver Creek Mine expired on November 23,
2009. Therefore, all mining activities must cease at Beaver Creek Mine and a valid mine
reclamation bond must remain in effect until all outstanding reclamation obligations have been
met at the site.
If a substitute reclamation bond is.not received by this office within this deadline, or if
reclamation of the site has not commenced and is proceeding in a timely manner by this
deadline, this matter will be referred to the Attorney General's Office for initiation of bond
forfeiture proceedings under G.S. 74-56(d) to ensure proper reclamation of the mine sites. In
addition, failure to address the terms of this Notice may result in the assessment of civil
penalties and/or injunctive relief against the permittee.
Please contact me at [phone] as soon as possible to convey your intentions in
this matter. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
r }
Ashley L. Rodgers J
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosures: Bond Forms
cc: Ms. Janet Boyer, PE
Ms. Sueanna Sumpter, Esq., Attorney General's Office (ARO)
Ms. Alison Howard, Attorney General's Office
Ms. Kathy Cooper, Esq., Attorney General's Office

Rodgers, Ashley
From: Peggy Dortch ([e-mail]]
Sent Tuesday, March 30, 20104*09 PM
To: Rodgers, Ashley
Subject: The Feldspar Corporation
All communications for The Feldspar Corporation should be addressed to:
Gregory Tavares-Operations Manager
PO Box 99
Spruce Pine, NC 2B777
828-467-6438(24 hr contact)
Peggy Dortch - EHS Manager
PC Box 99
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
BOND CANCELLATION & FORFEITURE NOTICE
7001 0360 0000 5313 6388 7001 0360 0000 5313 6371
oy SMr. Dennis Dzvonik I°� Ms.. Pamela T. Crenshaw
The Feldspar Corporation Suntrust Bank — Standby Letter of Credit Dept.
5(' P O Box 99 25 Park Place, 16" Floor, MC 3706
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777 Altanta, Georgia 30303
RE: Chalk Mountain Mine, Wseman-Sullins Mine, Altapass Mine, Pete Lawson Mine,
Beaver Creek Mine
Permit Nos. 61-01, 61-02, 61-16, 61-17, 61-18
Mitchell County
French Broad River Basin
Dear Mr. Dzvonik and Ms. Crenshaw:
This office has received notification of SunTrust Bank's intent to cancel The Feldspar
Corporation's $500,000.00 mine reclamation. bond (Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No.
F850951). The effective date for the cancellation is May 31, 2010.
non -e%pi"GCl
Please note that if the bond is not reinstated or replaced by May 1,`2010, tb&eCWe
mining permits will be automatically revoked (G.S. 74-50(c)). Thus, all mining activities must
cease and the entire mine sites must be completely reclaimed. Should any further mining
activities occur at the sites after this date, such activities will be considered mining without a
permit and subject to further enforcement action, such as civil penalties and injunctive relief.
As a surety is required to maintain the validity of the mining permits and until final
reclamation of the site has been completed, please arrange to substitute this bond. I am
enclosing another surety form, an assignment of savings account form and an irrevocable
standby letter of credit form, any of which may be used to replace the existing surety.

CERTIFIED MAIL
Mr. Dzvonik and Ms. Crenshaw
Page 2
Please be advised that this reclamation bond must remain in full force and effect until it
is reinstated or replaced, or the sites are completely reclaimed and deemed releaseable by the
Department. A review of our records indicates that three of the mining permits (MiniPernq it
Nos. 61-01, 61-02, and 61-16) for the above referenced mine sites are stiles-and, noo -
therefore, a valid mine reclamation bond is still required until all outstanding reclamation +✓�P��
obligations have been met at the siteseagadditional
ine Permit No. 61-17, for Pete Lawson Mine, is in
the renewal process. A letter requesti information was sent by this office on July
16, 2009. If you wish to proceed with the renewal of this permit, please submit the additional
information requested as soon as possible�urthermore, Mine Permit No. 61-18 for Beaver
Creek Mine expired on November 23, 200 Therefore, all mining activities must cease at
Beaver Creek Mine and a valid mine reclamation bond`must remain in effect until all
outstanding reclamation obligations have been met at the site.
If a substitute reclamation bond is not received by this office within this deadline, or if
reclamation of the site has not commenced and is proceeding in a timely manner by this
deadline, this matter will be referred to the Attorney General's Office for initiation of bond
forfeiture proceedings under G.S. 74-56(d) to ensure proper reclamation of the mine sites. In
addition, failure to address the terms of this Notice may result in the assessment of civil
penalties and/or injunctive relief against the permittee.
Please contact me at [phone] as soon as possible to convey your intentions in
this matter. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ashley L. Rodgers
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosures: Bond Forms
cc: Ms. Janet Boyer, PE
Ms. Sueanna Sumpter, Esq., Attorney General's Office (ARO)
Ms. Alison Howard, Attorney General's Office
Ms. Kathy Cooper, Esq., Attorney General's Office

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Director Pat McCrory, Governor
June 3, 2013 John E. Skvarla, lit, Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7008 1300 0000 1126 3574
Ms. Peggy Dortch
The Quartz Corp., USA
PO Box 309
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
RE: Mining Permit Nos.61-01, 61-02, 61-06, 61-16, 61-17, 61-18
Mitchell County
French Broad River Basin
Dear Ms. Conch,
Your request to have the corporate name changed on the above referenced
mining permits from The Feldspar Corporation and K-T Feldspar Corporation to The
Quartz Corp, USA is hereby approved. As we have received the required surety in an
amount sufficient to cover these operations, I am enclosing new cover sheets for each
updated mining permit. The permit number, expiration dale and mine name shall
remain the same as before this corporate name change.
Please attach this approval letter to your existing mining permits for future
reference. Please review the cover sheets carefully and notify this office of any
objections, questions or corrections that may need to be addressed.
I have also enclosed Surety Bond No. 82192891 for The Feldspar Corporation
(issued by Federal Insurance Company) for your disposal. We have accepted the rider
for Surety Bond No. 81924857 (also issued by Federal Insurance Company) to change
the name on the bond from K-T Feldspar Corporation to The Quartz Corp, USA. This
surety bond will now serve as the blanket bond for all of the above referenced permits.
In addition, enclosed is a revised page 11 for the recently modified Pine
Mountain Mine permit no. 61-06. Operating Condition No, 12E has been corrected to
reference the adjacent Hawkins Mine (61-04) rather than Buna Mine (61-05).
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Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you should have any questions,
please contact Ashley Rodgers, Assistant State Mining Specialist, at [phone].
Sincerely,
Anet S. Boyer, PE�
State Mining Specialist
\and Quality Section
JSBIar
Enclosures
cc: Ms- Shawna Riddle, ARO
Ms. Shannon Deaton -WRC, w/enclosures
Mr. William Gerringer-DOL, Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures
File

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
The Quartz Corp, USA
Wiseman-Sullins Quarry
Mitchell County - Permit No. 61-02
for the operation of a
Industrial Minerals Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and.restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: March 20 2017

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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
The Quartz Corp, USA
Chalk Mountain Mine
Mitchell County - Permit No. 61-01
for the operation of a
Feldspar/Mica/Quartz Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: .tune 3, 2018

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
.fames D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Michael F. Easley. Governor
Director and State Geologist William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
June 3, 2003
Mr. James W. Thomas
The Feldspar Corporation
PO Box 99
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
RE: Permit No. 61-01
Chalk Mountain Mine
Mitchell County
French Broad River Basin
Dear Mr. Thomas:
Your application for renewal and modification of the above referenced mining permit
has been approved. The modification is to increase the affected acreage at this site to 106.32
acres as indicated on the Overall Permit Map last revised April 2008. This modification
includes the addition of a disposal area for mineral tailings produced by the Altapass
processing plant (Dump No. 4), expansion of the existing disposal area (Dump No. 2),
expansion of the 10-year pit limit and the installation and maintenance of the associated
sediment and erosion control measures. A copy of the renewed and modified permit is
enclosed. The new expiration date is June 3, 2018.
The conditions in the renewed and modified permit were based primarily upon the initial
application. Modifications were made as indicated by the renewal and modification requests
and as required to insure compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. 1 would like to draw your
particular attention to the following conditions where minor additions or changes were made.-
Operating Condition Nos. 1 B, 3C, 4B, 4C, 8A through J, 10B, 12C and 12D and Reclamation
Condition No. 3.
G.S. 74-65 states that the issuance of a mining permit does not supersede or otherwise
affect or prevent the enforcement of any zoning regulation or ordinance duly adopted by an
incorporated city or county or by any agency or department of the State of North Carolina.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 203.53 acres and the amount of
land you are allowed to disturb is 106,32 acres.
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June 3, 2008
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Please review the renewed and modified permit and contact Ms. Judy Wehner,
Assistant Skate Mining Specialist, at [phone] should you have any questions
concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
Floyd R. Williams, PG, CPG, GPM
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
FRW/jw
Enclosures
cc: Ms. Janet Boyer, PE
Ms. Shannon Deaton-WRC, w/enclosures
Mr. Bradley Bennett-DWQ, w/enclosures
Mr. William Gerringer-DOL, Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
The Feldspar Corporation
Chalk Mountain Mine
Mitchell County - Permit No. 61-01
for the operation of a
Feldspar/Mica/Quartz Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: June 3, 2018

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources hereinafter referred to as the Department,
and in conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of
this permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation
Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable
obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the Department, and may survive
the expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit.and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Modifications
June 6, 1995: This permit has been modified to allow the installation of a new crushing plant,
loadout facility and shop building as indicated on the Soil and Erosion Control Plan dated
January 18, 1995.
September 29 1995: This permit has been modified to include the "Maintenance Plan for
Chalk Mountain" dated September 20, 1995 and the "Haul Road Slopes and Drainage Plan"
dated August 30, 1995.

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June 3, 2008: This permit has been modified to increase the affected acreage'at this site to
106.32 acres as indicated on the Overall Permit Map last revised April 2008. This modification
includes the addition of a disposal area for mineral tailings produced by the Altapass
processing plant (Dump No. 4), expansion of the existing disposal area (Dump No. 2),
expansion of the 10-year pit limit and the installation and maintenance of the associated
sediment and erosion control measures.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until June 3, 2018.
Conditions
This Permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and
to the following conditions and limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
1. Wastewater and_Quarry Dewatering
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.
B. Any storm water runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact
the Division of Water Quality to secure any necessary storm water permits or
other approval documents.
2. Air Quality and Dust Control
A. Any mining related process producing air contaminant emissions including
fugitive dust shall be subject to the requirements and rules promulgated by the
N.C. Environmental Management Commission and enforced by the Division of
Air Quality.
B. During processing operation, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. Buffer Zones
A. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands
shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and
enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management Commission.

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B. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any affected land and any
adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of that waterway or
wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve the integrity of the
natural watercourse or wetland.
C. All buffer zones shown on the Overall Permit Map last revised April 2008 shall be
maintained to protect adjoining property. These buffer zones, with the exception
of the installation of required sediment control measures and approved earthen
berms, shall remain undisturbed.
4. Erosion and Sediment Control
A. Adequate mechanical barriers including, but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent
sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland
or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All mining activities, including those associated with the expansion of the existing
disposal area (Dump No. 2), expansion of the 10-year pit limit and the installation
and maintenance of all erosion and sedimentation control measures, shall be
conducted as indicated on the Mine Overall Permit Map last revised April 2008
and the supplemental information received by the Land Quality Section on
August 23, 2007, January 18, 2008 and April 14, 2008.
C. The mining activities associated with the disposal area for mineral tailings
produced by the Altapass processing plant (Dump No. 4), including the
installation and maintenance of the associated sediment and erosion control
measures, shall be conducted as indicated on the Dump No, 4 Plans, Sheets 1
through 10, dated April 2007 and Sheets 1 through 12 dated June 2007 and the
supplemental information received by the Land Quality Section on April 10, 2007
and June 14, 2007.
D. An erosion and sediment control plan(s) shall be submitted to the Department for
approval prior to any land disturbing activities not indicated on the revised
erosion control plan or mine maps submitted with the approved application for a
mining permit and any approved revisions to it. Such areas include, but are not
limited to, expansion outside of the approved pit area, creek crossings, or
expansion of overburden or waste disposal areas.
5. Groundwater Protection
Groundwater monitoring wells shall be installed and monitored as deemed appropriate
by the Department.

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6. Graded Slopes and Fills
A. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle which
can be retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure,
structure, or device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels,
the erosion of which may cause off-site damage because of siltation, shall be
planted or otherwise provided with groundcover, devices or structures sufficient
to restrain such erosion.
B. Overburden cut slopes along the perimeter of any pit expansion conducted after
June 16, 1995 shall be graded to a minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter
and shall be stabilized within 60 days of completion. Furthermore, a minimum
ten (10) foot wide horizontal safety bench shall be provided at the top of the rock
and at the toe of any overburden slope constructed after June 16, 1995.
7. Surface Drainage
The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,
or likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits shall be constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
8. Blasting
The operator shall monitor each blast with a seismograph located at a distance
no farther than the closest off site regularly occupied structure not owned or
leased by the operator. A seismographic record including peak particle velocity, air
overpressure, and vibration frequency levels shall be kept for each blast (except as
provided under Operating Condition Nos. 8B and 8D of this permit). The following
blasting conditions shall be observed by the mine operator to prevent hazard to persons
and adjacent property from surface blasting:
A. Ground Vibration With Monitoring:
In all blasting operations, the maximum peak particle velocity of any component
of ground motion shall not exceed Figure 1 (below) at the immediate location of
any regularly occupied building outside of the permitted area such as a dwelling
house, church, school, or public, commercial or institutional building.

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monitoring, blasting shall be conducted in accordance with the following
formulas:
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W = Maximum charge weight of explosives per delay period of 8.0 milliseconds
or more (pounds).
D = Distance from the blast site to the nearest inhabited building not owned or
leased by the mine operator (feet).
D, = Scaled distance factor.
V = Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second).
The peak particle velocity of any component shall not exceed 1.0 inch per
second, for the purposes of this Section.
C. Air blast With Monitoring:
Air blast overpressure resulting from surface blasting shall not exceed 129
decibels linear (dBQ as measured at the immediate location of any regularly
occupied building not owned or leased by the operator outside of the permitted
area such as a dwelling house, church, school, or public, commercial or
institutional building, unless an alternate level based on the sensitivity of the
seismograph microphone as specified below is being used:

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Lower Frequency Limit of Max Level,
Measuring System, in Hz in dBL
0.1 Hz or lower-flat response 134 peak
2.0 Hz or lower-flat response 133 peak
6.0 Hz or lower-flat response 129 peak
D, Air blast Without Monitoring'.
In the event of seismograph malfunction or other condition which prevents
monitoring, blasting shall be conducted in accordance with the following
formulas:
U = 82 (D(VV"')-i.2
To convert U (psi) to P (dBL):
P = 20 x log (U/2.9x10-9)
Confined Air blast/Overpressure (dBL)
for quarry situation:
A = P - 35
U = Unconfined air overpressure (pounds per square inch).
W = Maximum charge weight of explosives per delay period of 8.0 milliseconds
or more (pounds).
D = Distance from the blast site to the nearest inhabited building not owned or
leased by the mine operator (feet).
P = Unconfined air overpressure (decibels).
A = Air blast or air overpressure for typical quarry situations (decibels).
The air blasUoverpressure shall not exceed 129 decibels, for the purposes of this
Section.
E. Record Keeping:
The operator shall maintain records on each individual blast describing: the total
number of holes; pattern of holes and delay of intervals; depth and size of holes;
type and total pounds of explosives; maximum pounds per delay interval; amount
of stemming and burden for each hole; blast location, distance from blast to
closest offsite regularly occupied structure; and weather conditions at the time of
the blast. Records shall be maintained at the permittee's mine office and copies
shall be provided to the Department upon. request.
F. Excessive Ground Vibration/Air blast Reporting:

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If ground vibration or Air blast limits are exceeded, the operator will immediately
report the event with causes and corrective actions to the Department. Use of
explosives at the blast site that produced the excessive reading shall cease until
corrective actions approved by the Department are taken. However, blasting
may occur in other approved areas within the permitted boundary. Authorization
to blast at the blast site may be granted at the time of the verbal reporting of the
high ground vibration or high air blast reading if the circumstances justify verbal
approval. Failure to report will constitute a permit violation.
G. Flyrock Prevention:
A. The operator shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that flyrock is
not thrown beyond areas where the.access is temporarily or permanently
guarded by the operator. Failure to take corrective measures to prevent
flyrock and repeated instances of flyrock shall be considered a violation of
the Mining Permit.
B Whenever a near surface area is prepared fir drill shot, the operator shall
carefully look for indications of foliated or cracked areas.
C. If theses areas are noted, the drill bit diameter shall be reduced in order to
reduce the surface area of the inner bore hole to further restrict and
confine the stemming material and reduce the likelihood of upper bore
hole wall failure.
H. Flyrock Reporting:
Should flyrock occur beyond the permitted and guarded areas, the operator shall
immediately report the incident to the Department. Further use of explosives on
the mine site shall be suspended until the following actions have been taken:
1 . A thorough investigation as to the cause(s) of the incident shall be
conducted.
2. A report detailing the investigation shall be provided to the Department
within 10 days of the incident. The report shall, at a minimum, document
the cause(s) of the incident along with technical and management actions
that will be taken to prevent further incidents. The report shall meet with
the approval of the Department before blasting may resume at the mine
site.
I. Studies:
The operator shall provide to the Department a copy of the findings of any
seismic studies conducted at the mine site in response to an exceedence of a
level allowed by these blasting conditions. The operator shall make every

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reasonable effort to incorporate the studies' recommendations into the
production blasting program.
J. Notice:
The operator shall, when requested by the Department, give 24-hour advance
notice to the Land Quality Section Regional Office prior to any blast during a
period for which notice is requested.
9. High Wall Barrier
A physical barrier consisting of large boulders placed end-to-end or fencing shall be
maintained at all times along the perimeter of any highwall to prevent inadvertent public
access. In addition, a minimum 10 foot wide horizontal safety bench shall be provided
at the junction between the top of rock and the toe of any overburden cut slope
constructed after June 18, 1995.
10. Visual Screenin6
A. Existing vegetation shall be maintained between the mine and public
thoroughfares to screen the operation from the public. Additional screening
methods, such as constructing earthen berms, shall be employed as deemed
appropriate by the Department.
B. Vegetated earthen berms shall be located and constructed as shown on the
Overall Permit Map last revised April 2008. In addition to grasses, long leaf
and/or Virginia pines or other acceptable evergreen species shall be planted as
deemed appropriate by the Department to improve visual and noise buffering.
11. Plan Modification
The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete, modify or
otherwise change any part of the mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan
contained in the approved application for a mining permit and any approved revisions to.
it. Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to
on-site implementation of the revisions.
12. Refuse Disposal
A. No on-site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Land Quality Section,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.

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B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971
generated on-site and directly associated with the mining activity may be
disposed of in a designated refuse area. All other waste products must be
disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their storage containers
or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of
within the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Land Resources considers the
following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to those specifically listed
under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1. on-site generated land clearing debris
2. conveyor belts
3. wire cables
4. v-belts
5. steel reinforced air hoses
6. drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit
boundary, the following information must be provided to and approved by the
Division of Land Resources prior to commencement of such disposal:
1 . the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3, verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse;
4. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
seasonally high water table; and
5. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established
13. Annual Reclamation Report
An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department by February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and approved.
14. Bonding
The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S.-74-54 in the form of a
$500,000.00 blanket bond, is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the
approved application. This security must remain in force for this permit to be valid. The
total affected land shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
15. Archaeological Resources
Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be granted
access to the site to determine the presence of significant archaeological resources.

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

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A. All areas of unconsolidated material such as overburden or waste piles shall be
graded to a 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter slope and terraced as necessary to
insure slope stability.
B. Any settling ponds and sediment control basins shall be backfilled, graded, and
stabilized or cleaned out and made into acceptable lake areas.
C. The processing, stockpile, and other disturbed areas neighboring the mine
excavation shall be leveled and smoothed.
D. Compacted surfaces shall be disced, subsoiled or otherwise prepared before
revegetation.
E. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On-site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Conditions Nos. 12.A.
through D.
F. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
Disturbed areas shall.be permanently revegetated as per the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates Species Rate, LbsfAcre
February 15- April 1 Korean Lespedeza 10
Fescue 40
Redtop 1
Winter rye (grain) 15
April 1- July 31 Common Bermuda 50
August'l- October 25 Lespedeza (unscarified) 30
German millet 40
October 25- February 15 Rye (grain- temporary) 120
Soil Amendments
Lime: 2000 lbslacre or follow recommendations from a soil test.

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Fertilizer: 1000 Ibs/acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow recommendations from a soil
test.
Mulch: All seeded areas shall be mulched using small grain straw at a rate of
2000 Ibslacre and anchored appropriately.
Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.
In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post-project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In
any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
This permit, issued July 26, 1972, renewed July 29, 1982, modified June 16, 1995 and
September 29, 1995 and renewed August 29, 1997, is hereby simultaneously renewed
and modified this 3rd day of June, 2008 pursuant to G.S. 74-52.
By:
James D. Simons, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority,of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

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THE FELDSPAR Check No. Date Vendor Vendor No.
CORPORATION 970OD14299 o129R013 Slateof Nonh Carolina K10283
Spruce Pine, NC
Nvoice Invoice Grass Discoun Nei
Number Dole voucher Number Description Am Gross
Amm,nt Amount
CKN WnW1317 oiad 013 Z01300193 IMOD 0.00 100.00
RECEIVED Fes 0I1p'3
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LAND DUALITY
67!N1NG PROGRAM
TOTAL 100.0D 0.00 100.00

The Quartz Corp., USA OD
8342 South 226 Bypass
P.O. Box 309 THE QUARTZ '"
Spruce Pine, NC 28777 CORP
T: 828.765.9621
F: 828.765.6304
April 29, 2013
NCIJENR Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center RECLE:iVE
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
EXPRESS MAIL ; u 0� 21�1'
LAND QUALITY
RE: Minim Permits—Corporation Name Change MINING FROGRAki
Mitchell County
French Broad River Basin
Dear Sir or Madam.
The K-T Feldspar Corporation and The Feldspar Corporation were subsidiary corporations of'
The Quartz Corp.. USA. For business reasons, we have merged`flee K-T Feldspar Corporation,
The Quartz Corp., USA and The Feldspar Corporation into a single entity. Supporting
documentation is attached.
We are requesting an ownership name change to "The Quartz Corp., USA" for the following
active mining permits:
61-01, Chalk Mountain Mine, Mitchell County, French Broad River Basin
61-02, Sullins-Wiseman Mine, Mitchell County, French Broad Rivcr Basin
61-06, Pine Mountain Mine, Mitchell County, French Broad River Basin
61-16, Ahapass Mine, Mitchell County, French Broad River Basin
61-17, Pete Lawson Mine, Mitchell County, French Broad River Basin
61-18. Beaver Creek Mine, Mitchell County, French Broad River Basin
We are requesting that the existing bond for the K-T Feldspar Corporation (Bond No. 81924857)
be used to cover all the mines listed and the bond for The Feldspar Corporation be released from
further obligation upon completion of the name change. We have included the RIDER to the
existing bond for K-T Feldspar, Bond No. 81924857 and a power of attorney.
`hhe Quartz Corp., USA accepts any and all responsibilities and liabilities with respect to the
Mining Act of 1971.
No changes are being made to the existing permitted areas so we are not requesting any permit
modifications with this submittal. We will submit updated mine maps upon request.
111, au0

The Quartz Corp.,USA
8342 SW th 226 6ypaw
P.O.Box 3D9 THE QUARTZ'"
$puce Pine, NC 28777 CORP
T:828.765.9621
F:828.765.6384
We have included the following paperwork for each mine permit:
I. Pages 1-3 of the mining permit application form.
2. Page 14 of the mining permit application form. (Security Bond Calculation Worksheet)
3. A non-refundable $100.00 processing fee.
4. Land Entry Agrecroents/Lease -
Please
call ggy Dortch at 828-765-8956 or email peuay.dortch r2 theuuartzcoro.com with any
questions requests for additional information.
4Rcgardera
Operations Director, Spruce Pine
The Quartz Corp.. USA
Attachments (3):Articles of Merger—The Feldspar Corporation, K-T Feldspar Corpor tion, 'fhc
Quartz Corp., USA
cc: Peggy Dortch, Environmental Manager
Todd Mickleborough, lands& Mines Manager
Michael Ertischek. Controller
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT CzTd oJ M i cL
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES RECEIVED
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT MAY 09 2913
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) LAND QUALIFY
hn1G'VP."SC�R':.I
I. Name of Mine CHALK MOUNTAIN MINE County MITCHELL
River Basin FRENCH BROAD
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places)35.89917 N
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places) 82.1008 W
2. Name of Applicant*_ THE QUARTZ CORP, USA
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** P.O. BOX 309 SPRUCE PINE NC 28777
Telephone (828 ) 765-9621 X 7012 Alternate No. (828 ) 765-8956
4. Mine Office Address 8342 S 226 BYPASS SPRUCE PINE. NC 28777
Telephone [phone]
5. Mine Manager S. TODD MICKLEBOROUGH
We hereb4eerti�f�, ils contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of our
knowledgtand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revocatio***Signat Date `I -1y - Z60
Print NVERAS
Title OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the
reclamation bond (security) that corresponds to this site.
** The Land Quality Section must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
*** Signature of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grantor deny an application for a permit within 60 days ofreceipt ofa
complete application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any
supplemental information required by the Department. All questions must be addressed and all required maps
provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
NOTE: All of 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
I Answer all of the following that apply:
❑ If 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 that 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:
❑ If this is an application for RENEWAL ofa mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.:
Total permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon):
❑ If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage:
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ No ❑. If yes, indicate the acreage lobe covered by this modification (this is the acreage
that the"major modification' fee will be based upon):
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved pennitted boundary?
Yes ❑ No ❑. If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: . (NOTE: you must complete all of Section F. ofthis application form
entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (i.e.: disturbed,
ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes ❑ No ❑ (If no, a "minor modification"
fee of $100.00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added). If yes, indicate the
acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit (the total act€age to be added to
the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
X Ifthis is an application forTRANSFER ofa mining permit, indicate the mining permit numberamd
the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: 61-01 Total permitted acreage: 20353
SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO RE
PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTIONS) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED
ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined: ALASKITE (feldspar, quartz. mica)
3. Minm6method:
eHydraulic Dredge ® Front-cnd Loader & Truck X Shovel & Truck
Dragline & 'truck Self-loading Scraper
Other (explain):
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 2,858
Depth is relative to what benchmark'? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
mean sea level
It. Expected average depth of mine(feet) 3,050
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes X No ❑
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted?^ 1954 to Present by "l'he Feldsbar Corporation
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10
B. MAPS
1. Clearly mark and label the location of-your mining operation on six(6)dies ofa 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 OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 5"' Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 21604
[phone]
http://portal.ncdenr.ork;/web/Ir/#,eological_]iome
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
North Carolina Department of Transportation —Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Mailing; Address: Physical Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center 3401 Carl Sandberg Court
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1587 Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
[phone]
littp://www.ncdot.org/it/,pis/
2. 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. As a reminder, mining permits can
only be issued for up to 10 years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must only denote those
activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps must be
of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) 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. 1lxisting or proposed permit boundaries.
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(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. Location 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 ofrecord, both public and private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; i fan 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.
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APPLICATION FORA MINING PERMIT
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
Thefol(anring band caleerfution worksheel is to be used io e.surhldsh an oppropriate bond(hosed alrona range
of 850o to 35,000 per afjecled acre) for each permined mine adte based ulnrn the acreage approved by the
Department lobe affected during the life a f e ntlntngpermit. Please Insert the upnratirnarle ocreaee top,each
arnect ofdae rninhv�2xratinn that poa iniendrn effect dao'rn lehe life oJ'thisvninini trait(in addirinn.please
h7sert the aaprooriale reclamation cost/acre far each calevory trnm the Schedule of Reclamation Costs
provided with Phis application form) OR you cot defer to the Department to cadculale Fula bond fa'you hosed
upon roar—m s and standard reclamation costs:
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
Tallings/Sediment Ponds: 3 . 07 Ac. X $ " Soo /Ac = $ 4 , 605 . 00
Stockpiles: 5 .25 Ac. X $ " Boo IAc = $ 9 , 450 . 00
Wastepiles: 32 . 98 Ac. X $ 2 , 000 /Ac _ $ 65 , 96.0 . 00
Processing Area/Haul Roads: S . D2 Ac.. X $ 2, 000 /Ac. _ $ 10, 040 . 00
Mine Excavation: 60 - 0 Ac. X $ 2 , 300 lAc. _ $ 150 , 000 . 00
Other: 0 Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 106 . 32 Ac
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: 203 . 53 Ad.)
Temoorary & 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 h)affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where nncasures wil I
he needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage -none- Ac.
b) Positive Drainage 106 . 32 Ac. X $1.500.00 - $ 159, 48D . 00
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 399 , 535 . OD
Inllation Factor:
7 , 990 , 70 10
0,02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ X Permit.Life (I to 10 years):
INFLATION COST:. S 79, 907 . 00
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = S 479, 442 . 00
Tnlal licdamaliou 13un1 Cost: $ 479, 400 . 00
(round down to the nearest $100.011)
MINE 461-01
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right ofcnnyand travel upon our lands
or operation during regular business hours for the purpose o f making necessary field inspcclions or investigations as
may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S. 74-56.
We further gram to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on the
land as maybe 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:
L..
Signature: nn Signatur *
Print Namc: �.llian04tex Print Name: GRL^GORY "fAVERAS
(fide, ifa l,came) MnnaSer
Company aTEAT CFAXV LCC Title: OPERATIONS MANAGER
(If applicable)
Address: 4U k) C-4NE1I*N NVCrxE Company:. "THE QUARTZ CORP.. USA
CHAPZr 141k+ M: 2,951C Mine Name: CHALK MOUNTAIN MINE
Telephone: (9151 ) Telephone: (929) 765-9621 EXT 7012
Date Signed: A/{&IA 1`! 20 UR Date Signed! 4- 2 `'I
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed ]'age I of this application.
One original and five (5) conies of the completed application, six (6) conies of all location mans, mine mans
and reclamation maps,and the annronriate processing fee(see next page for fee schedule) in the form a check
or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be
sent to the Land Quality Section 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
[phone].
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right ofentry 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 of1971 pursuant to G.S. 74-56.
We furthergrant 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: Signatur -*
Print Name: GREGORY TAVERAS Print Name: GREGORY TAVERAS
(Title, if applicable)
Company TI-IE QUARTZ CORP., USA Title: OPERATIONS MANAGER
(1 f applicable)
Address: P.O. BOX 309 Company: THE QUAI2'fZ CORP., USA
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777-0309
Mine Name: CHALK MOUN"I'AIN MINE
Telephone: [phone] EXT 7012 Telephone: (828) 765-9621 EXT 7012
Date Signed: Date Signed: 4 aN _ Z p t 3
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page I of this application.
One original and rive (5) conics of the completed annlication, six (6) conies of all location mans, mine mans
and reclamation maps,and the appropriate processing fee(see next page for fee schedule)in the form a check
or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be
sent to the Land Ouality Section 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 slali'at
[phone].
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right ofentry 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:
U• /77c»c LGC.
Signature: /a'� —7� Signature.*
Print Name: �'. ,D,ia�•.- LL•,� Print Name: GREGORY 'I'AVERAS
(Title, if applicable)
Company Vie. ze /yJe79eaus i CC Title: OPERATIONS MANAGER
(Ifapplica c
Address: pzD 'ew {/ o Company: THE OUAR'f/_CORP.. USA
�0o/ueE •.ae T /I/� ad?91 Mine Name: CHALK MOUNTAIN MINE
Telephone: ( SA 96 S- 4o96 Telephone: (828) 765-9621 EXT 7012
Date Signed: "? 3�/ ' Date Signed: / &sl3
i
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page I of this application.
One original and five (5) conies of the completed application, six (6) conies of all location mans, mine maps
and reclamation maps,andthe appropriate processing fee(see next page for fee schedule)in the form a check
or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be
sent to the Land Ouality Section 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 staffat
[phone].
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CCHUBB GROUP OF INSURANCE COMPANIES
ChILIBH 15 Maunlain View Road, P.C. Boa 1615, Warren, New Jersey 07061 1615
FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
RIDER to be attached to and form a part of
Bond Ni wherein
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
is named as Principal and FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
AS SURETY, in lavor of
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
in the amount of a 500,000.00 ,
~lw 3/11/2004
IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED THAT said bond is hereby amended are follows:
The name of the pnncipal in said bond is changed main
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION TO THE OUARTZ CORP USA
and that the Principal hereby binds itself, its successors and assigns, as Principal end FEDERALJN=
SURANCE COMPANY hereby binds itself, its successore and assigns, as Surety, In accondarm-trigh-.'
the terms, provisions and conditions of said bond as so amended.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Principal and Surety have caused this Radar to be duly signed end.-
their respective seals to be hereunto allixed this Ah day of January, 2013 -
Accepted: THECA ARTZ PUSA .......
By
BY
FEDE L IN$URAN O PANY
BY
Debra A. Deming A1lomey.", I --
am

Chubb POWER Federal Insurance Company Attn: Surety Department
OF Vigilant Insurance Company 15 Mountain View Road
Surety ATTORNEY Padfic Indemnity Comparry Warren, NJ 07059
(.Y•IVB@
Know All by These Presets, That FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, an Indiana corporation, VIOIIANT INSURANCE
COMPANY,a New York corporation. and PACIFIC INDEMNITY COMPANY, a Wisconsin corporation, do each hereby constitute and
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those presets 0M MhXeedd—Mae Palmer goals On W%y11th Maya February, 2011.
1 YfeM al,Ass ISMkr:�u�C� oa�orda.Jr.,vl[e ProSb STATE �ett �
STATE OF
NEW JERaEY '
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Near to be MSslunt Seretary Of FEDERAL INSNWiLE COMPANY, VIGILANT INSUN C COMPANY.and PACIFlC MOEMNITY COMPANY.da mmpsnes ati[M1
,rowed to foapmnq Framer of Assume. and to and permit C.We L being by me it* swm, did depose and an chat M is Aa4We SeeroMy a FEDERAL
INSURANCE COMPANY,ytG1UNT INSURANCE COMPANY,and PACWC INOENY COMPANY ad Wrens One coryoMa saab Iheraot that IM mats ahead he IN
pieaoies Pour q Attorney are wU MW94 seals and wars tMaW afteed of&Nunry of the My-tows d faid companms;and may he Ngned mid Ferrer of Anomrry as
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fear am fn depor'mrs Pres
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,�01�MS P NOTARY P e.2376 NEW JFk4i1
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CERTIFICATION
ExlncT from to aY Laws of FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY,VIGILANT INSURANCECOMPANY,and PACIFIC INDENINi COMPANY'
'All porn M anmmey for aM on beFall PI rM Company hey and NOW OB exe Wd In IN rcme and on b 11 Of Ue Co..OM,by to Clmamlen in Nth
Peaidem or a Vice program or an A6istam Vice PNSWnt jointly Nhh the Secretary on an ARivere Seem". under Intel fMAmc(rve atligneYOns. The
parrature of such.effects Mary be ehamM,pd orIphgroolit They Mgi of each 0 the 1p NM Wlber$ Chairman,PreeNent any Vice Prwdcgi ON
Assistant Vice Praadem,any Sevenry,arty A6isunt Serpi aM the seal of the Company may be affixed b/facsimile to are over of money W W any
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(tin Z-mrperma't de heeNy COTIy Ual
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NennOh C. endol,Assiaanl5ecro4y
IN THE EVENT YOU WISH TO NOTIFY US OF A I IM,VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY OF THIS BOND OR NOTIFY US OF ANY OTHER
MATTER,PLEASE CONTACT US AT ADDRESS LISTED ABOVE,OR BY Telephone(905)SG3'3493 Fax(Mal 903-3656
e+nai: s Ochubb.c
Form 15-10-032a6 U (Ed.100) CONSENT

Delaware PAGE 1
2Fie First State
I, JEFFREY W. BULLOCK, SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE STATE OF
DELAWARE, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THE ATTACHED IS A TRUE AND CORRECT
COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP, WHICH MERGES:
"THE QUARTZ CORP USA", A DELAWARE CORPORATION,
WITH AND INTO "K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION" UNDER THE NAME OF
"THE QUARTZ CORP USA", A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING
UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, AS RECEIVED AND
FILED IN THIS OFFICE THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF DECEMBER, A.D. 2012,
AT 2:29 O 'CLOCK P.M.
AND I DO HEREBY FURTHER CERTIFY THAT THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THE AFORESAID CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP IS THE THIRTY-FIRST DAY
OF DECEMBER, A.D. 2012, AT 11 :59 O'CLOCK P.M.
A FILED COPY OF THIS CERTIFICATE HAS BEEN FORWARDED TO THE
NEW CASTLE COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS.
m'o
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1"rz�w rs"ima,xCreiary of nape
5258403 6100M 'q AUTHEN C TION: 0070781
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121.336425 "'�.awhac DATE: 12-14-12
You may verify this certificate line
at carp. ea rs.gev%auNwz.ehtml

State of Delaware
Secretary of State
Division of Corporations
Delivered 02:40 PM 12/13/2012
FILED 02,29 PM 1211312012
SRV 121336425 - 4908914 FILE
CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND MERGER
MERGING
THE QUARTZ CORP USA
(Parent Corporation)
WITH AND INTO
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
(Subsidiary Corporation)
The Quartz Corp USA, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the
State of Delaware ("Parent Corporation"),
Does hereby certify:
FIRST: That Parent Corporation was incorporated on February 1, 2011 pursuant
to the Delaware General Corporation Law,
SECOND: That Parent Corporation oums all of the issued and outstanding shares
of the capital stock of K-T Feldspar Corporation, a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the State of North Carolina (the "Subsidiary Corporation" or the
"Surviving Corporation").
T141RD: That Parent Corporation, by the following resolutions of its Board of
Directors, duly adopted on December 13, 2012, determined to merge itself with and into
the Subsidiary Corporation (the"Merger").
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Directors of Parent Corporation authorizes and approves the Merger and
approves and adopts the Agreement and Plan of Merger in substantially
the form provided to the Board of Directors and authorizes any officer of
Parent Corporation to execute and deliver the Agreement and Plan of
Merger on behalf of Parent Corporation substantially in such form,
together with any changes thereto which any such officer, in such officer's
sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate and in the best interests of
Parent Corporation (any such officer's execution thereof containing any
such changes being deemed to evidence conclusively such officer's
decision that such changes are in the best interests of Parent Corporation);
FURTHER RESOLVED, that each share of the capital stock of
Parent Corporation that was issued and outstanding immediately prior to
the Merger shall, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the
part of the holder thereof, be converted into one fully paid and non-
assessable share of the capital stock of the Surviving Corporation, and the
officers of the Surviving Corporation shall issue a certificate evidencing
ownership of such shares of the Subsidiary Corporation's capital stock io
the sole stockholder of Parent Corporation, upon the surrender by the sole
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stockholder of all of its stock certificates evidencing ownership of its
shares of Parent Corporation's capital stock;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors recommends
approval of the Agreement and Plan of Merger to the sole stockholder of
Parent Corporation and authorizes and directs the officers of Parent
Corporation to submit the Agreement and Plan of Merger to the sole
stockholder for its consideration and approval;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Merger shall become effective at
11:59 p.m. local time on December 31, 2012 (the "Effective Time"),
provided, however, that the Merger may be amended or terminated and
abandoned by the Board of Directors of Parent Corporation at any time
prior to the Effective Time;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Articles of Incorporation of the
Surviving Corporation shall be amended at the Effective Time to change
the name of the Surviving Corporation to "The Quartz Corp USA"; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the officers of Parent Corporation
are authorized and directed to execute and deliver the documents and
certificates that are required or permitted under the applicable provisions
of the Delaware General Corporation Law and the North Carolina
Business Corporation Act to effect the Merger.
FOURTH: That the Merger was approved by written consent of the sole
stockholder of Parent Corporation on December 13, 2012 in accordance with Sections
228 and 253(a)of the Delaware General Corporation Law.
FIFTH: The Subsidiary Corporation agrees that it may be served with process in
the State of Delaware in any proceeding for enforcement of any obligation of any
constituent corporation of the State of Delaware, as well as for enforcement of any
obligation of the Surviving Corporation arising from the Merger, including any suit or
other proceeding to enforce the right of any stockholders as determined in appraisal
proceedings pursuant to Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, and shall
irrevocably appoint the Secretary of State as it agent to accept service of process in any
suit or other proceedings, a copy of which shall be mailed by the Secretary of State to the
Subsidiary Corporation's principal office address which is 100 Mansell Court East, Suite
300, Roswell,Georgia 30076,
SIXTH: This Certificate of Ownership and Merger and the Merger contemplated
hereby shall become effective at 11:59 p.m. local time on December 31, 2012; provided,
however, that the Merger may be amended or terminated and abandoned by the Board of
Directors of Parent Corporation at any time prior to the time that this Certificate of
Ownership and Merger filed with the Secretary of State becomes effective.
[Signoture on following page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF. The Quartz Corp USA has caused this Certificate of
Ownership and Merger io be executed by a duty authorized officer this 13th day of
December , 2012.
THE QUARTZ CORP USA
•�. '�
Susan 13. Radcliffe
Vice President, Deputy General Counsel
— Americas and Secretary
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NORTH CAROLINA
Department of The Secretary of State
To all whom these presents shall come, Greetings:
cretaiybf State of the State of North{ arralina,du
hereby certify the following and hereto attached to be a true copy of
ARTICLES OF MERGER
OF
THE QUARTZ CORP USA
INTO
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
WHICH CHANGED ITS NAME TO
THE QUARTZ CORP USA .
the original of which was filed in this office on the 13th day of December, 2012.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my official seat at the
- City of Raleigh, this Ath day of December,2012
Secretary of State
Dow t b! cm234802199

SOSED:007"0
Date Filed: 12//312012 4:45:00 PM
Effective: 1213V2012
Elaine F.Marshall
North Carolina Secretary of State
C201234802199
ARTICLES OF MERGER
OF
THE QUARTZ CORP USA
(Parent Corporation)
WITH AND INTO
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
(Subsidiary Corporation)
ursuantTo Section35--11-43 of ffiFe North Caro ma Business Corporation Act,
K-T Feldspar Corporation, a North Carolina corporation, as the surviving corporation,
hereby submits the following Articles of Merger.
1. The name of the merging corporation is The Quartz Corp USA, a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of Delaware.
2. The more of the surviving corporation is K-T Feldspar Corporation, a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of North Caroline.
3, An Agreement and Plan of Merger has been approved by each merging
corporation in the manner required by law.
4. The Agreement and Plan of Merger provides that the surviving corporation will
amend its Articles of Incorporation to change the name of the surviving
corporation to"The Quartz Corp USA."
5. These Articles of Merger and the merger contemplated hereby shall be effective at
11:59 p.m. local time on December 31,2012. _
[Signatwe on following page]
LFAALON3499Ia6V1

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, K-T Feldspar Corporation has caused this Certificate
of Merger to he executed by a duly authorized officer this 1y day of
December , 2012.
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
By.
user B.Radcliffe
VicePresident-DeputyOeaemi
Americas and Secretary
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° NORTH CAROLINA
Department of The Secretary of State
To all whom these presents shall come, Greetings:
.EF MeA,- RSr?sr_ L eerzta"fState-of-the-State of-North-Gargioa, de
hereby certify the following and hereto attached to be a true copy of
ARTICLES OF MERGER
OF
THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
INTO
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
the original of which was filed in this office on the 13th day of December, 2012.
"QJ ' ° IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
S set my hand and affixed my official seal at the
City of Raleigh, this 13th day of December,2012
Secretary of Slate
Document 1d; 0201204003190

C201234802198
SOSID:0073741
Date Filed: 12/13/2012 4:39:00 PM
Effective: 12MY2012
Elaine F.Marshall
North Carolina Seeretary of State
C2 123480 198
ARTICLES OF MERCER
OF
THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
(a North Carolina corporation)
WITH AND INTO
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
(a North Carolina corporation)
Pursuant to Section 55-11-05 of the North Camlina Business Corporation Act,
K-T Feldspar Corporation, a North Carolina corporation, as the surviving corporation,
hereby submits the following Articles of Merger.
1. The name of the merging corporation is The Feldspar Corporation, a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina.
2. The name of the surviving corporation is K-T Feldspar Corporation,a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina.
3. An Agreement and Plan of Merger has been approved by each merging
corporation in the manner required by law.
4, These Articles of Merger and the merger contemplated hereby shall be effective at
11:58 p.m, local time on December 31,2012.
(Signature on following page)
lEOAIa'WH➢SSIM

• C20123480208
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, K-T Feldspar Corporation has caused this Certificate
of Merger to be executed by a duly authorized officer this _13.th. day of
December 2012.
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
By.
usan9.Radcliffe
Vice President, Deputy General Counsel
—Americas and Secretary
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LFAaLdYa)4PSSIr.I ,

THE QUARTZ
a
CORP
The Quartz Corp USA
North Carolina Operations
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
JANUARY 1. 1013
Signature Authon/mlion for National Pollution Discharge 8lintination system (NI'ULS) Discliary Monitoring Repnaa
(DMRs). Permit Applications and related documcros: Iiar all Mine Pemth applications and ickecd documrnts and all of ivr
permits and licenstm�associated with the Spruce Pine Operations or1'he Quartz Corp USA.
Whemas our NPDBS permits, Air Qtwlity Perants. Rudioacthe Materials Licenses and our Lund Quality' permit
requiremlents Rave became more involved, and to honer manaµc these mquimments. its orthe sigrmune dam below. the
lidlowing emmployees,or employees who may sulscqucntly held the saute position. are aulhurixd agems ofihe principle
esccutive ofliccr to sign the NPDBS and Land Quality mine permit renewal, new and modification applicationsand
rclaied documents. P:mployccs regislcrrul as tlk Opcmtor Italwnsibk in Charge IORC)Putsmm to Noah Carolina tiFuc '
Iicgulatipns (CSA NC'AC Ng)are specitienlly authorized by rile tp sign NPUI55 Discharge Monitoring Itepons I UAAI<s).
']'his delegation N'aulhorily applies to The Ouarrr Corn USA minine and orocossinp operations in and ichileil to rite
Spite or North Carultim,
Permit Autborrity_ _�_� _ Opernbn_Ilcspnnsible in CM1a-gclflN(=lnthurin_ —�
( regin 0 avers Fddie Durum
U.S. On rnionc Director OR(,'jor Permit mir c.YCOM0400
S.•Icdd Micklclxrtougli _--- Crnlg Spar As _
Lands& A'/inev rldan EPn Rncku r r1NC' or Permit i;NCpr)f)04(;ll
Peggy A, Donch —.. 'rimoth)'Calloway .—._—
(:tit tronnaixn!Harm•er _ ONC ur Permit H,V(.'0000333
cilcnn Young . .loseph Pittman
Plant Maim oen Pine Mtn. O/ilo alions Backlip 012C 6a Pei onil ii Nf: H)OUJ.i i
,terry Prosser
Plan) Alanvgki'. ANap ois Operations
Rvan Prtdsull
Plum l Sup')vimm. Ahupasr Olui'allans I
.IcR'$mrll
fhduld? & Sr um Mamr�w. RSO Aotl em Pi,
.lo W ke. , ' 6\tCtnive OlTicer. Dam
"File in1'.
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MINE INSPECTION REPORT •
P- Land Quality Section
1. Operator: r EL05PAP� Cr RP. 2. Mine Name C ♦•IALIL IA i W
3. County: Yl 1i1516l.L 4. Is site permitted? Yes/ No 5. Permit No. fa - 1
6. Person(s) Contacted: .f ll..l. BALL c�L J4d
7. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Yes/No_ 8. Pictures? Yee_ No,
9.+Date Last Inspected:_(_/_10. Any mining since last inspection? Yesr/No_
11. If mine is not under permit cite evidence of recent mining activity:
rllA
12. Are public safety provisions in compliance with the permit? Yea 1/ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the permit?
Yes No , / If no, explain: (pr<2nT,lat
irk.
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14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the permit?
YesV/ No If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in affairs sedimentation?
Yes,/ No_ If yes, what measures are needed? ('Lp,.Aid - O,IT SE TTL i n,(,,
ivrol7
16. Is the Annual Reclamation Report and map accurate? Yes./ No_ If no,
explain:
17. Other recommendations and comments: I�rccJ IDE i:7U A n NE MI 14 �E IA r�C.
PP,LLRKAM i lA.<AN Cu'i FG?Ali, wix of pit Nr (c•Mr,+.c
18. Follow-up inspection needed? Yea NoN/ Proposed date:
19. Copy of report sent to operator? Yesj lib /67 No_ No, of add'l pages_
'—I.� (date)
INSPECTED RY: ,A% �- i�,v.�w DATE: S / i F- / '&7

' MINE INSPECTION REPOR*
Land quality Section
Asheville Regional Office ,
P.O. Box 370
Asheville, NC 28802
(704) 253-3341
1. Company: r¢CD9DAn r:'-,p 2, County: 1A 1 .Tf F11 Ll
3. Mine: 0 .JALV. +'\\T h{ 4. Permit No.
5. Person Contacted: 'r3 „_,. Ian U, � 1-1 6. Date Inspected y��. ll�•
7. Pictures: Videotape Slides Other
8. Was mine active on date of inspection? Yes No
9, Erosion Control Measures taken. Alt.Sl &:-h:. b2ar NRL,¢ t-,r "i'i L,CthN
�ETTL WL. F..9iN
10. Describe any offsite damage. (".h.a��. D'@iv( rn ,V' t .C,.ouar rAr r „r \4 t.,. .
11. Are public safety provisions in compliance with permit? YL
12. Waste Disposal measures taken, i'. title C.14.d. -'a, ..r € td LI 'IS it , nt t F1'ln r
\\,NF r14FA .
13. Is Annual Reclamation Report form accurate? Yes ,i No
If no, explain
14. Reclamation accomplished since last inspection. Ncrlr No. of acres
15. Reclamation measures needed. { .oe A. N 1
i ., N • n1c.,�- ( c�. .1 ,.t..,1. �.. oi.. 1 I. 1t
16. Other recommendations 6 comments: i , ' .\ All ct:.,Tu.�
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17. Were recommendations made to operator at, site? Yea. No
18. Follow-up inspection needed? Yee No
19. Copy sent to .operator? Yes SII/X L, (date) No
INSPECTED BY: ( 1 .V.,-

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Division of-Land•Resource#, Land Quality Section `
MINE INSPE TI PORT
(PERMITTED •MINE)
1. MINE NAME D. l G1,,,:f\1. :": f'.. n 2. MINING PERMIT 4
3. ORERATORE 4. COUNTY P1 k lw
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N.¢PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE U i7> I 1W 7. RIVER BASIN R3
Person(s) contacted at site 'fitld 'hl'tc V LL lawvo r 1.
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? 2r Yes ❑ No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes E'No
11. Date last inspected: 6l /21 / 01 12. Any mining since last 'inspection? .E Yes O No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? P'Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If no, explain: N/(1
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15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes fd'No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
RECEly
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16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
D QUAUTy
OGR4h1
17. Other recommendations and comments: Qihhll✓I lt1 Nils hl l it/9 Y~ tvt v�•i
C tI0&A
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? Z Yes ❑ No (Explain) U Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes )F] No Proposed dale / /
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection ReportN . 21. Copy of Report sent to operator
pp� //��
(date)
INSPECTED BY:>!^PwrO MAJ , &t.(_ g/Cl. DATE
Telephone No: U �t l
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natnral Resonrces,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
/ MINE INSPECTION REPORT
IIITEDMINE)1MIN$ NAME 1YllY vDA`lInM / ll6MININGPE MIT #
3. OPERATOR Till h I d lF fit- /, Aa1nY r1 B/1 4. COUNTY ki i I-r I u I l
5. ADDRESS Po . F,» '44.-4)' 5771AU Oimg W 7( kk1
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 'Iv 19 /19 7. RIVER BASIN ti� r VV 1. 1 ,41-Ad
8. Person(s) contacted at site Van ia,,. 1>JA -rl PP aiV klIllm ty/(ln '
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection?',17 Yes ❑ No lo. Pictures? ❑ Yes 'O No
l 1. Date last inspected: 3 Ill./lb— 12. Any mining since last inspection? O Yes ❑ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? „O'Yes , 0 No
If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes - ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? 0 Yes A•No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
l IN F7 1
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1
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19. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/"map accurate? ❑ Yes p'No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
Alnd vCIfl M 7IV ()
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes /O No Proposed date -//-
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Repor(y. 21. Copy of Report sent to operator, / /
INSPECTED BY: jWMIM 011Y/ kLA Uf( K DATE A /I //11
Telephone No: (� IC-) 7/1/ 1/.(./)
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Subject: 61-01 Chalk Mountain Mine - The Feldspar Corporation
JFrom: Kristin I-licklin <[e-mail]>
Date. Mon, 12 May 2008 14:40:15 -0400
To: Judy Wehner<[e-mail]>
CC: Janet Boyer <Janet.BoyerC3a ncmail.net>
Judy:
ARO has the following comments for Sheets 1 and 2 of 27 [received 4-21-CB) :
1 . We would like a scale of 1"=100' or better for reviewing the maps/ES&C.
2 . Excavation 1 abuts a creek, however I see no buffer or measures along in
this area. Need a revision with measures shown and talcs for those measures.
Thanks,
Kristin
Kristin Hicklin - Kristin.Hicklin@ncmail .net
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section ..
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone] L. n
Fax: [phone]
101,1 5?12r20e

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❑ Fee Received: $
Pleas/e� r�oute entire application package to:
❑V l Kb I I-( Regional Office (2 complete copies; attach the"LQ5 Regional
Office Mining Application Review Checklist" to one copy and attach bah the DWQ and PAQ
"Mining Application Review Forth"to the other copy; send both copies to the Regional Engineer)
Date: Routed LIMA/nV, Reed
❑ Division of Water Resources Date: Routed Reed
C NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Reed
❑ U5 Fish &Wildlife 5ervice Date: Routed Reed
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
Please mute first 3 pages of the application and any location maps to: n
[I Division of Parks & Recreation Date: Routed Rec'd y
❑NC Geological Survey 5ection Date: Routed Reed
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
Division of Archives & History Date: Routed Reed
(Only newapplications)
❑Other. Date: Routed Rec'd
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from receipt) l �©
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RECEIVED MichaelJr., Inc.
4301 Dutchh Pdge Ridge Road
Beaver, PA 15009
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724-495-7711
FAX [phone]
LAND QUALITY SECTION
April 11, 2008
North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources
land Quality Section, Division of Land resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Attention: Judith A. Welmer
Subject: Chalk Mountain Mine Permit 61-Of Modification- Comment Response
Dear Ms. Wehner:
On behalf of the Feldspar Corporation we hereby submit 2 revised copies of the mining permit application
"Overall Permit Map"drawing sheet 2, for renewal and modification of Mine Permit No. 61-01 for the
Chalk.Mountain Mine industrial minerals mining facility located in Spruce fine, Mitchell County.
Your comments from the letter dated 2/15/08 arc listed below, followed by the corresponding responses.
l. Revise permit map to include all existing and proposed erosion and sediment control
measures and all required diversions.
Response: The map has been revised to show all sediment control measures including existing and
proposed ponds and associated diversion ditches. These features have been added to the plan view
where required, and ditch symbols added to the legend. Pond boundaries and shading have been
revised to improve clarity.
2. label both the mine and dump areas on the permit map.
Response: All excavated,new excavation, and dump areas have been labeled on the map.
Boundary lines and shading of these areas have also been revised on the plan and legend to
improve clarity.
3. Please clarify that the pemlil and property boundary are the same on the permit map.
Response: The permit boundary has been relabeled as"Pennit Boundary/1'ropery Boundary"to
clarify that the entire permit boundary coincides with adjacent properly boundaries. Labels have
been added at several locations to emphasize this fact.

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4. Label the buffers as undisturbed or unexcavated on the pen-nit map.
Response: The buffers have been labeled "100 foot unexcavated permit boundary buffer", or"25
foot undisturbed permit boundary buffer"as appropriate.
If you have any questions you may contact me at 724-495-4273.
Sincerely,
M9MIC AEI.BAKER JR., INC.
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Gregory P. ynes
Consulting Engineer
Cc: Cltuppcii/LDiday/WD'I'rimbath/CFile, PFiie
Jerry Prosser, Manager,The Feldspar Corporation
Beau Thomas, Safety/Environmental Coordinator, The Feldspar Corporation

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
John Morris, Director
February 28, 2008
MEMORANDUM RECEIVED
I'0: Brenda Harris FEB 2 a 2008
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
LAND OLlALrrY
MINING PROGRMA
FROM: Blake Rouse �7
Ground Water Management Section
Division of Water Resources
SUBJECT: Comments on the Mining Permit Renewal/Modification Request for:
The Feldspar Corporation
Chalk Mountain
Mitchell County
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit renewal/modification request for the above referenced
project.
The Chalk Mountain Site located in Mitchell County should not have an unduly adverse effect on
ground water supplies.
Any water withdrawal will be subject to North Carolina General Statute 143-215.22H; Registrcition of
Water Withdrawals and Transfers Required. Any person who withdraws in one day 100,000 gallons (70 gpm)
or more of surface water or ground water in North Carolina is required to register the withdrawal with the
Division of Water Resources. A Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area permit must be obtained from the
Division of Water Resources if the withdrawal exceeds 100,000 gallons per day and occurs in Beaufort,
Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Edgecombe, Greene, Jones. Lenoir, Martin, Onslow, Pamlico, Pitt, Washington,
Wayne, or Wilson County.
If you have further questions please contact the Division of Water Resources at [phone] or send
correspondence to 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1611.
One
1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 NorthCarohna
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.ncwater.org ;Vatural&

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Michael F, Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist January 22, 2008 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Ha
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Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal 1 Modification for The Feldspar Corporation
Chalk Mountain
Mitchell County
❑Mine Dewatering Proposed © No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification
request for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on February 12, 2008 so that we may complete our review
of this request within our statutory time limits.
Any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on potable
groundwater supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to have
any recommendations you may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable protection of
groundwater quantity or quality.
If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact
the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please
send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy
Wehner at [phone]-if you have any questions.
Ibmh "M
Attachments 11 ,
cc: Ms. Janet Boyer
ill 24,21 2003
Nft.0FWA7FR SaJgCES
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 • 919-733-45741 FAX; 919-733-2876
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

NCDENR.
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
February 15, 2008
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7002 3150 0003 7044 5373
Mr. Jerry Prosser
The Feldspar Corporation
530 Altapass Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
RE: Chalk Mountain Mine
Mining Permit No. 61-01
Mitchell County
French Broad River Basin
Dear Mr. Prosser:
We have reviewed the modification and renewal request your company submitted for
the referenced mine site. However, the following information is needed to continue processing
your application:
1. Revise permit map to include all existing and proposed erosion and sediment
control measures and all required diversions.
2. Label both the mine and dump areas on the permit map.
3. Please clarify that the permit and property boundary are the same on the permit
map.
4. Label the buffers as undisturbed or unexcavated on the permit map.
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed. In addition, please note the Land Quality Section may
request additional information, not included in this letter, as the mining application review
progresses.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 • 919-733-4574/FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina,27604
An Equal npwrpmty l Affirmative Action Employer-50%Recycled 110% Past Consumer Paper

Certified Mail
Mr, Prosser
Page Two
In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information to my attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
As required by 15A NCAC 513.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline can not be met and request that
an extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made
to grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's
files at the end of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,, )
4
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Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
CC' Ms. Janet Boyer, PE

M kOl Chalk Mountain Mine, Mitchell Co.
Subject: 461-01 Chalk Mountain Mine, Mitchell Co.
From: Kristin Hicklin<[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, I t Feb 2008 17:14:35 -0500
To: Judy Wehner<[e-mail]>, Janet Boyer<Janet.Boye rr cmail.net>
CC: Kristin Hicklin<[e-mail]>
Judy:
AR0 has the following comments on the renewal/modification application submitted:
1. The plans should show and label all existing erosion and sediment control
measures at the site. The plans received do not show these items.
2. The modification as proposed for the expansion of the pit areas, again, do
not show any ESC measures on the larger plans. The applicant stated that the
stormwater will be directed to the pit, but no ditches, berms, diversions are
shown on these plans.
3. The proposal referenced Dump N2 and Dump k3 basins, however these are not
labeled on the large plans. If these plans are what should be used for
inspections over the next 10 years, the hand drawings on the B.Sxll-inch
documents should not be acceptable.
4 . The previous proposal for a waste area (from spring/summer 2007) is now
shown on the reclamation map. However, 1 don't believe the items in your letter
dated May 10, 2007 have been satisfied. Please note, some of those previously
proposed ESC measures were shown on those drawings were outside the permit
boundaries and within the creek buffer.
Thanks,
Kristin
Kristin Hicklin - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional office
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
I of 1 2/12Y2008 11:06 AM

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❑Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑Transfer ❑ Release
❑Partial Release 0 Additional Information 0 Fee Needed: $
41`ee Received: $ l 7 5-0 qo
Please route ell appli a ioty._packa/ge to,
UcI"v u��IP . Regional Office (2 complete copies; attach the "L05 Regional
Offioe Mining Application Review Checklist"to one copy and attach both the DWQ and.DAQ
"Mining Application Review Farm"to the other copy; send both,copies to the Regiohal-Engineer)
Date: Routed 12 ��n R Rec'd
ODivisionof Water Resources Date: Routed Feed
0•NG Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed ^I/ Reed
❑ IJ5 Fish & Wildlife Service Date: Routed Reed
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
Please rote first 3 pages of the application and any location maps t2
❑Division of Parks & Recreation Date: Routed Reed
0 NC Geological 5urvey Section Date: Routed Feed
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
❑Division of Archives & History Date: Routed Reed
(Only new applications)
❑Other. Date: Routed Feed
"5uapense Date for Comments: S i ra I(A (no later than 25 days
from receipt)
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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
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YES NO
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Comments:
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:
YES NO
NPDES permit required
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Nondischarge permit required
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Wetlands disturbed
401 Wetland Carl. required
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist January 22, 2008 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Ron Linville
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources C mmissi n
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal / Modification for The Feldspar Corporation
Chalk Mountain
Mitchell County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification
request for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please
respond by February 12, 2008 so'that we may complete our review of this request within
our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and
modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control
measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off-site sedimentation.
However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and
freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site
inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set
up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person
noted in the application. RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH
YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy
Wehner at [phone] if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Ms. Janet Boyer
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, Borth Carolina 27699-1612 - 919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street,Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

RECEIVED
1-tb 04 2008�+ _ T`
LAND QUALITY SEC I
® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda M. Harris, Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator
. Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: January 29, 2008
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal and Modification, The Feldspar Corporation - Chalk Mine,
Permit No. 61-01, Mitchell County
This correspondence responds to your request for our review of the referenced mine permit modification
These comments are provided in accordance with certain provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 (as
amended, 1982; G.S. 7446 through 74-68; 15 NCAC 5) and the North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.
H3-131 ct seq.).
The mining operation is renewing and modifying their existing mining permit. Another 11.27 acres will
become part of the active mine operation. This area is within the previously permitted mine boundaries.
Fifty foot buffers will be maintained between water courses and land disturbing operations. Final
reclamation plans do not appear to significantly restore habitat values to the site.
Since the activities proposed are within the existing quarry boundaries, we will not object to the proposed
activities. We do not recommend monoculture forests for site reclamation. The following
recommendations are provided for your consideration as permit conditions:
I. During any new land clearing activities, woody debris (slash or large trees) removed during
development of the site should be placed along the outer stockpileloompost area construction limits
in the form of brush piles and downed logs to provide cover and nesting habitat for wildlife.
2, Where practicable, fifty (50) foot undisturbed natural buffers should be established for intermittent
channels and one hundred (100) foot undisturbed natural buffers should be established for
perennial streams. Should any stream diversion activities become necessary, relocations should
use state-of-the-art natural channel design techniques. Clean Water Act 404 permits and 401
certifications must be obtained from the US Army Corps of Engineers and the NC Division of
Water Quality prior to any channel relocation or stream culverting activities. Native riparian -
plants should be incorporated into any stream relocations. Any channel relocations and riparian
plantings should be planned and constructed by a company having professional bioengineering
stream restoration training and experience within the state of North Carolina.
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh,NC 276997721
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Feldspar Chalk Mountain Minp -Page 2 - January 31, 2008
3. Any stream crossings necessary should provide for aquatic life passage. Bridges are preferred over
culverts and pipes, Culverts 48 inches diameter or larger should be buried a foot into the
streambed. Culverts less than 48 inches diameter should be buried to a depth equal to or greater
than 20% their size to allow for aquatic life passage. These measurements must be based on
natural thahveg depths.
4. Stringent erosion control measures should be installed where soil is disturbed and maintained until
protect completion. As appropriate to protect listed species, sediment and erosion control
measures may need to meet design standards for sensitive watersheds (15A NCAC 4B .0024).
5. Native plants are preferred for revegetation and reclamation activities. Please see the attached
piedmont mine plant list recommendations. Similar higher elevation planting schedules should be
used for the mine site where practicable. We recommend that the mine operation consult with a
professional North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission biologist to further discuss planting
schedules and reclamation activities to ensure optimum habitat restoration. Wildlife biologist,
Michael Juhan can be reached at 828-651-8380. Additional planting suggestions may he obtained
from Stewardship biologist, Elizabeth Hughes at 828-651-8380.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you have any questions
regarding these comments, please contact me at 336-769-9453.
Attachment: Piedmont Stormwater Pond and Mine Planting Recommendations
Cc: Mr. Jerry Prosser, Chalk Mountain Mine

Feldspar Chalk Mountain MA -Page 3 - January 31, 2008
Piedmont Stormwater Pond and Mine Planting Recommendations
Instead of using the typical fescue grasses or exotic plant species, the following mixtures should be
considered for lower elevation Stormwater ponds and mine sites:
Spring/Summer Mixture, May 1 - Sept. 15 Fall/Winter Mixture,Sept. I5-April 30
Browntop millet 20 lbs/a Winter Wheat 120 lbs/a
Kobe lespedeza 20 lbsla Kobe lespedeza 20 lbs/a
Shrub lespedeza 1 Ib/a Shrub lespedeza 1 lb/a
Switchgrass* 5lb/a Switchgrass* 5lblac
Add to fall or spring plantings: 'Tioga' Deertongue (Panicum clandestinum) at a rate of 7 lbs. Pure Live
Seeds (PLS)per acre.
* When possible on slopes less than 3:1 use Switchgrass instead of lespedezas and on slopes greater than 3:t .use
Orchard Grass or Creeping Red Fescue. Other native species may be appropriate depending on soil, slope, and'
region. Korean lespedeza may be appropriate in colder geophysical areas. We do not recommend Sericea
lespedeza. Native plants and warm season grasses are preferred over exotic plants.
Add one of the following to the above mixture:
Creeping Red Fescue 51bs/acre
Ladino Clover** 5 lbs/acre
Atlantic Coastal Panic Grass 5 lbs/acre (PLS)
Alfalfa** 5 Ibs/acre(requires fertilizer containing Boron)
** Lime& fertilize disturbed areas according to MRCS soil test results and follow planting guidelines as appropriate
and necessary. Depending on elevation and region, other native species may be appropriate. Note that mowing
should be limited to late winter or early spring. Mowing should only occur as needed to prevent unwanted tree
growth on a 2-3 year schedule.
The provision of shade around impounded waters can significantly reduce thermal impacts. Trees and
shrubs (1 year bare root seedlings) should be'planted randomly at a minimal rate of 100 trees per acre on
the top and upper portions of the structure and at a minimal rate of 150 per acre around the normal water
elevation and littoral shelf area. The following list of tree species may assist in providing habitat benefits:
Loblolly Pine* Red Cedar Black Gum American Holly Dogwood
Hickory Sumac White Oak Willow Oak Red Maple**
Viburnum Green Ash Ironwood Black Cherry Persimmon
Water Oak Spice Bush Willow(sp) Serviceberry Red Oak
Swamp Chestnut Silky Dogwood
Other species may be utilized depending on site requirements and native plant availability. Pines* should not
exceed 15%of the reforestation. No more than 20%of the tree species will be of a single species. An 80%success
rate is acceptable over five years. Large or fast growing trees like Sycamore and Maple** may not be appropriate
near detention facility dares. Note: Non-native plants included in this list are routinely considered beneficial and/or
agriculturally established non-natives. They have been included as they are readily available commercially and they
do not exhibit many of the negative attributes of other non-natives that tend to spread or inhibit native plant
propagation and survival.

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P,G., P.E. Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist January 22', 2008 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Ha
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal 1 Modification for The Feldspar Corporation
Chalk Mountain
Mitchell County
❑Mine Dewatering Proposed �X No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification
request for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on February 12, 2008 so that we may complete our review
of this request within our statutory time limits.
Any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on potable
groundwater supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to have
any recommendations you may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable protection of
groundwater quantity or quality.
If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact
the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please
send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy
Wehner at [phone] if you have any questions.
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Attachments
cc: Ms. Janet Boyer
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 • 919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street,Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

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NORTH CAROLINA
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
1"fY Sti��ION
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
Revised: December 10, 2007
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APPLICATION FOR A MININ PERMIT
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
I. Name of Mine Chalk Mountain Mine County Mitchell
River Basin French Broad
Latitude(decimal degrees to four places) ) 35.89917 N
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places) 82.1008 W
2. Name of Applicant* The Feldspar Corporation
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** The Feldspar Corporation, P.O. Box 99
530 Altapass Road, Spruce Pine North Carolina 28777
Telephone [phone] Alternate No. ( )
4. Mine Office Address The Feldspar Corporation, P.O. Box 99
530 Altapass Road, Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777 Telephone [phone]
5. Mine Manager Jerry Prosser
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of our
knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revocation.
***Signature T Date 0
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Print Nae _1e
Title �!ntl'+�'
* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the
reclamation bond (see
urity) that corresponds to this site.
** The Land Quality Section must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
*** Signature of company officer required
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt of a
complete application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any
supplemental information required by the Department. All questions must be addressed and all required maps
provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.
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NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered with regards to 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 of the following;that apply:
❑ If 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 that 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:
® If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining;permit, indicate the mining;permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing; permit: Mining; Pen-nit No.: 61-01
Total permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon): 203.53
® If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining pen-nit, indicate the mining pen-nit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining; Permit No.: 61-01 Total pennitted acreage. 203.53
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ® No ❑. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the acreage
that the "major modification" fee will be based upon): 11.27 Acres
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved pennitted boundary?
Yes❑ No ® . If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: . (NOTE: you must complete all of Section F.of this application form
entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit,will any portion of this acreage be affected(i.e.: disturbed,
ground cover removed) by the mining; operation? Yes ❑ No ❑ (If no, a "minor modification"
fee of $100.00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added). If yes, indicate the
acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit(the total acreage to be added to
the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):_
❑ If this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining;permit, indicate the mining;permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing;pen-nit,
Mining; Pennit No.: Total permitted acreage:
SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO BE
PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED
ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined: Alaskite Granite felds ar/mica/ uartz
3. Mining method:
❑ Hydraulic Dredge B Front-end Loader & Truck ® Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self-loading; Scraper
Other (explain):
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 2858
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
mean sea level
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 3050
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5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ® No ❑
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? 1954 to present by The Feldspar Corp
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10 years
B. MAPS
1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six (6)copies of 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 pen-nit application.
7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C. Geological Survey:
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
1612 Mail Service Center OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 5`h Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
[phone]
www.geo l ogy.enr.state ne.us/
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
GIS Department
3401 Carl Sandburg Court
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
[phone]
www.nedot.orp/it/gis
2. 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. As a reminder, mining permits can
only be issued for up to 10 years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must only denote those
activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps must be
of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) 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.
c. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and gading.
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(processing plants maybe 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. Location 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 I00-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries.
o. Names of owners ofrecord,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 pen-nit boundary, must be provided on the mine map.
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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. Name of applicant
2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
6. Symbols used and corresponding names
7. Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE
0-99 Acres I inch = 50 feet
100-499 Acres 1 inch = 100 feet
500+ Acres 1 inch = 200 feet
(NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items)
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A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment
ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles; processing area/haul roads, mine excavation and airy 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:
CATEGORY AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds 3.07 Acres
Stockpiles 5.25 Acres
Wastepiles 32.98 Acres
Processing Area/Haut Roads 5.02 Acres
Mine Excavation 60.0 Acres
Other(Explain) Undisturbed/unused -
Total Disturbed Acreage 106.32
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 IN
THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED QUESTIONSISTATEMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE FORM). THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE
WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS.
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C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
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.
Development of the mine will generally advance from existing developed areas of the mine with bulk
excavation from the existing ground surface to the elevation of the mineral seam. The overburden will be
excavated to extent possible with hydraulic excavators. Drilling,blasting with bulk ANFO-emulsion,and
excavation of remaining overburden may take place when needed. Overburden wastes will be placed in
designated dump sites as shown on the permit drawings, and product will be removed from the site or
temporarily placed in designated stockpile areas.
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans_forsediment and erosion control for mine
excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of
installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion
control measures on the mine maps) and provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each
measure. Engineering designs and calculations shall be required when needed to justify the adequacy of
any proposed measures.
Erosion and sedimentation control in accordance with the applicable portions of the State of North
Carolina Surface Mining Manual and the North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and
design Manual will be provided,except that E&S control designs are now based on 25 year stonn events.
The plan locations of relevant E&S measures and details are shown on the permit drawings. In general,
sediment ponds shall be required for waste disposal areas. Proposed new excavation area one and two are
required to allow active mining operations to continue and are not new, but rather are extensions of
existing active operations. Drainage from excavated areas shall be directed into the excavation and
current methods of handling pit water shall continue including mechanical dewatering to existing
permitted structures as needed.
3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes ❑ No Z. If yes,briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or waste water from the mine or plant as a point discharge to
the waters of the State? Yes[:] No Z. lfyes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and locate
all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s).
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c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table? Yes[:] No Z.
If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes❑ No ❑.
If yes,what impact,if any,will mine dewatcring have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal rate
in gallons per day: . Locate all existing wells on the mine maps) that lie within
500 feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or statements 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
Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section.
In addition, the applicant is required to register water use with the Division of Water Resources if the
operation withdraws more than 10,000 gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit from the Division
of Water Resources 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 ® 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.
The feldspar Corporation currently maintains an active air quality pen-nit from NC Division of Air
Quality for the Chalk Mountain Mine; Permit#0706,classification small, which may be verified with
NC DAQ.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
Dust control is by water suppression. Water Trucks will be used to control fugitive dust.
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5. a. A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining pen-nit 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
rnap(s).
A 100 foot unexcavated buffer and 25 foot minimum buffer are provided around the perimeter of the
permit boundary. Past excavations along the southwestern corner of the permit area are located
within the 100 foot buffer. No excavation activities are located within the 25 foot buffer
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 pen-nit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Show all buffer
locations and widths on the mine map(s).
A 50 foot buffer shall be maintained between all watercourses and land disturbing activities.
6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining. Minimum 2 horizontal to l vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and
minimum 3 horizontal to I vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required, unless
technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
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 shall be required. Dump site materials are anticipated to
be suitable for placement at 2H:IV. Fill slopes shall be provided with 20 foot wide benches at 40
foot vertical intervals. Fill materials shall be keyed in to existing slopes as shown on the permit
details to provide stability.
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b. Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s)_for all fill slopes(berms, wastepiles, 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 offinal stabilization.
Fill slopes are to be 2H:1 V and provided with 20 foot wide benches at a maximum vertical spacing of
40 feet
c. In excavation(s)of unconsolidated(non-rock)materials, specify the ankle of all cut slopes including
specifications for benching and sloping. Cross-sections for all cut slopes must be provided on the
mine map(s).
Minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for excavation of clayey material and minimum 3
horizontal to I vertical slopes or flatter for excavation of sandy material will be required.
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 safely benches and
mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
25 foot wide benches in hardrock excavations will generally be provided at 40 to 50 foot vertical
intervals except final walls will include 25 foot safety benches at vertical intervals of 90 to 100 feet.
7. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling
house, public road, public, commercial or industrial building from any mine excavation. Locate all such
structures on the mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation.
The mine is in a relatively isolated location,with flying rock from blasting activities being the only hazard of
note. Best management practices with respect to blasting and ground control procedures will be adhered to
including Federal and State regulations. Services of a professional licensed blasting company will be
employed on all production blast and seismograph readings will be performed on all production blasting.
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).
Stone and boulder type barricades will be placed as new highwall cuts are made as required by Federal and
State agencies. Berns or fencing may be used in lieu of stone and boulder barricades.Access roads and foot
trails shall continue to be posted with signs and provided with barricades.
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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?
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.
The mine is located near to top of Chalk Mountain primarily along the western slopes.`view from the
east will be largely but not completely blocked by the existing ridge line and a tree covered buffer is
maintained around the entire perimeter of the mine permit boundary,but due to the hilltop location
complete screening will not be possible.
b. Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park,
forest or recreation area? If so, how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated?
No publicly owned parks, forests, or recreation areas are located within 1000 feet of the mine. The
mine is an existing mine that has operated since 1954. No changes to local impacts are anticipated.
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 inforniation may be
required on the blasting program(such as a third-party blasting study). Locate the nearest offsite occupied
structures) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the
proposed excavation.
Blasting shall be performed with bulk ANFO-emulsion. Best management practices with respect to
blasting and ground control procedures will be adhered to including Federal and State regulations. Services
of a professional licensed blasting company will be employed on all production blast and seismograph
readings will be performed on all production blasting.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on-site? Yes ❑ No ®.
Ifyes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case ofspill. Indicate
the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
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D. RECLAMATION PLAN
l. 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(v) ofall permanent
channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
Final reclamation of the mine will primarily include; excavation of all dump/waste piles; backfilling
highwalls and pits; grading roads, channels, ponds, and facility site pads to provide positive drainage and
blend with undisturbed contours where possible; removal of all metals, scrap,cables,and junk from the site;
revegetation of all disturbed areas, and final removal of any remaining sedimentation ponds used during
reclamation. Pond reclamation shall including removal of pipes and spillways, grading the pond sites to
provide positive drainage, and revegetation. No permanent channels are anticipated as pant of the
reclamation plan. To the extent possible, highwalls, and steep slopes will be eliminated by backfilling with
on site materials removed during previous mining activities. Since large amounts of material are permanently
removed from the site during mining activities,this may not be possible. Any remaining highwall areas will
be permanently barricaded with large boulders placed end to end according to the detail provided on the
pen-nit drawings,or approved fencing. Backfilling shall such that twelve inches of soil material suitable for
revegetation is placed on top and materials less suitable for revegetation are buried below grade.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes ❑ No ®.
If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled
cross-section(v) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet,
measured from the nonnal low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a more
shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site.
Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes ❑ 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.
To the extent possible, highwalls, and steep slopes will be eliminated by backfilling with on site materials
removed during previous mining activities. Where this cannot be accomplished,the area will be barricaded
with large boulders placed end to end according to the details provided on the pen-nit drawings.
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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.
All areas of unconsolidated material such as overburden and spoil will be graded to a 2H:IV or flatter
slope and terraced as necessary to insure slope stability. Reclaimed slopes will blend in with adjacent
contours and be no steeper than 2H:1 V. Fill benching will be required at 40 foot vertical intervals on
steep slopes. Benches are expected to be at least 15 feet wide,where required. Dump/waste sites will be
leveled and smoothed and the material removed used to backfill areas previously excavated during mine
operations. All facility sites, roadways, and channels shall be smoothed over and graded to provide
positive drainage. All settling ponds and sediment control basins shall be backfilled, graded to provide
positive drainage, and revegetated. It is anticipated that existing sediment ponds will be used for
sediment control during dump reclamation, and thus should not be reclaimed before establishment of
vegetation on affected areas. Material placement will be such that soil materials suitable and capable of
supporting vegetation will be used for final cover. Less suitable soil and rock materials will be placed as
fill before being covered with soil and re-vegetated. Erosion and sediment controls and mine reclamation
in general shall follow the applicable requirements of the most recent version of the State of North
Carolina Surface Mining Manual, and the North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Planning;and
design Manual. Existing sediment ponds shall be maintained and used for erosion control during
reclamation of waste dump areas. Reclamation of pits shall,to the extent possible,be sequenced to direct
drainage into the pit area. Any highwall areas remaining after reclamation will be barricaded with
boulders or a fence placed along;the top of the highwall to prevent entry.
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on-site roadways.
All processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on site roadways will be cleared of all structures, trash, or
other debris, then graded to blend with the adjacent slopes. Final grading shall provide for positive
drainage and backfilling of highwalls at original pre-mining contours to the greatest extent possible.
b. Will any on-site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ❑ No M.
If yes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent ditch line
stabilization.
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 Environment and Natural Resources,Land Quality Section 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.
It is expected that the majority of scrap metals,junk machinery,and cables will be sold to a scrap dealer.
Any remaining unsuitable or unsalvageable materials from processing facilities, ancillary structures,or
machinery shall be removed from the site and placed in a state permitted landfill.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT •
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
permanent revegetation and, if necessary, 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 Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources;
c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service,specialists
and research faculty with the Colleges of Agn-iculture and Life Sciences and Forest Resources at
North Carolina State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
e. Private consulting foresters referred by the Division of Forest Resources, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources;
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):
2,000 lb/acre or follow recommendations from a soil test
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
1000 lbs per acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10 or follow recommendations from a soil test
SEED - TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre)
Seed Types: Seeding Dates: Seedinp- Rates:
Korean Lespedeza Feb. 15 —April 1 10
Fescue 40
Redtop l
Winter Rye (grain) 15
Common Bcnnuda April 1 —July 31 50
Lespedeza (unscarified) August—Oct. 25 30
German Millet cc 40
Rye (grain-temporary) Oct. 25 — Feb. 15 120
MULCH-TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre)AND METHOD OF ANCHORING:
Mulch all seeded area using small grain straw at a rate or 2000 lb/acre and anchor appropriately
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS —TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
The permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources
Commission and a professional forester with the NC Forest Service for assistance in enhancement of
wildlife habitat and reforestation of suitable areas within the permit area during reclamation.
The revegetation plan given on this page is from page 9 of the current Chalk Mountain Mine Pen-nit No.
61-01
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APPLICATION FORA MINING ERMIT •
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
Thefollowing bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond(hosed 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 ofthe mining permit. Please insert the anor atimate acreage, far each
aspectofthe mining operation that you intend too ect during the lien this miningperndt(in addition please
insert the apornnriate reclamation cost/acre far each category from the Schedule of Reclamation Costs
provided with this application form) you can defer to the Department to calculate your bond for van based
upon your mans and standard reclamation costs:
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds: 3.07Ac. X $ 1500 /Ac. - $ 4,605
Stockpiles: 5.25 Ac. X $ 1800 /Ac. - $ 9,450
Wastepiles: 32.99 Ac. X $ 2000 /Ac. — $ 65,960
Processing Area/Haul Roads: 5.02 Ac. X $ 2000 /Ac. _ $ 10,040
Mine Excavation: 60.0 Ac. X $ 2500 /Ac. _ $ 150.000
Other: Ac. X S /Ac. _ $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 106.32 Ae.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: 203.53 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 h)affected acres that will be graded forpositive drainage where measures will
be needed to prevent.offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage Ac.
b) Positive Drainage 106.32 Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ 159,480
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 399535
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 7990.70 X Permit Life (I to 10 years): 10
INFLATION COST: $ 79,907
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $ 479,442
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $ 479.400
(round down to the nearest $150.00)
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APPLICATION FOR A MININPPERMIT •
F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS - NOT APPLICABLE
The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail
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 is 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 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(bl).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF
NOTIFICATION"
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
NOT APPLICABLE has applied on
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
❑ a new surface mining permit, or
❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area.
The applicant proposes to mine on acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
of off/near road
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in County.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(b 1), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort 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 are 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:
. For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact
the Mining Program staff at(919) 733-4574. 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.
(Addressee/Owner of Record's (Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
Name and Address) & Company Name, if Applicable)
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/ (Address of Applicant)
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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APPLICATION FOR A MININ•ERMIT •
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, NOT APPLICABLE , 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 Environment and Natural Resources,being first duly sworn,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,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)
(Attach additional list if necessary)
do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which
any part of the pennitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by
certified or registered mail, to said office at the following address:
(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(b])and 15A NCAC 513 .0004(d).
understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing showing that the above
notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
Signature of Applicant or Agent Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of applicant:
Title of person executing Affidavit
I, a Notary Public of the County of ,
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by him/her.
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day of 20
Notary: my Commission expires:
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APPLICATION FOR A MININAERMIT •
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
maybe 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:
Signal Urr Signature* n
Print Name: G/�.ca:o- !.��' 7�-- Print Name:. fir >� Pf 0,5,s�-,-
Company �e aE E7fod . s TVC_ Title:
(If applica c�
Address: -f70 1�0� Yoo Company: /4�!7 PF���
Mine Name: vyi?5' �'T ,
Telephone: (gZg) )6.T 9y8G Telephone: (?& ) ?65 — Ff 777
Date Signed: /2- /J? Date Signed: /e( $/�O
T
'Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page I of this application.
One original and five (5) copies of the completed application, six !6) copies of all location maps, mine mans
and reclamation maps.and the appropriate processing fee(see next page for fee schedule) in the form a check
or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be
sent to the Land Ouality Section 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
[phone].
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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: Print Name:
Company Title:
(If applicable)
Address: Company:
Mine Name:
Telephone: ( ) Telephone: ( )
Date Signed: Date Signed:
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
One original and five (5) copies of the completed application, six (6) copies of all location maps, mine maps.
and reclamation maps,and the appropriate processing fee(see next page for fee schedule)in the form a check
or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be
sent to the Land Ouality Section 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
[phone].
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APPLICATION POR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry mid travel upon our lands
or operation dudngrcgular business hours forthe purpose of making necessary f eld inspections or investigations as
maybe reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S. 74-56.
We t'udhcr grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on the
land as may he reasonably nec;crai and to lake whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry
out reclamation which the opera37r , es failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S.
74-59,
LANDOWNER: APPLICANT:
Signature: a�ra.c, �/. Signature''� �
Print Name: UiLetoss% 0. NiTeat Print Namc: 10 ..� trrvss
Company a" 7 C2a z9 LC= Title: `rlA.a.�' ✓N✓Yri .s-,
(if'applica a
Address: IWJQt5U0 457 NJ Company:
WI&SN1N1":rp .1 DC X00 5 Mine Namc:
Telephone: (42o 2 24 %-70 Telcphona (Vk ) 7(5 - 5577
Dale Signed: IIF/.ZA07 Date Signed: /2//S/2oo7
*Signature must be the sane its the individual who signed Page I of this application.
One orielnal and rive(5) conies of the completed nopliration-six f61 conics of all Incntion moos. ' hic moos'
and reclamation mans-sad the appropriate nroeessine fee(see next page for fee schedule)ip the form a cheek
or money order Payout le the Norm Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be
sent to the Land Quality Section Central Office sit the address listed on the front cover or this application
form.
Inquiries rcgurding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program start at
[phone].
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•
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
MINING FEE SCHEDULE
A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when filing for a new mining permit,a major permit modification or a renewal
permit is required as follows:
0-25 acres 26+acres
New Permit Applications $3,750.00 $5,000.00
Permit Modifications $750.00 $1,000.00
Permit Renewals $750.00 $1,000.00
Transfers/Minor Modifications* $100.00 $100.00
* A nonrefundable$100,00 permit application processing fee is required for minor permit modifications. Alinor permit modifications include ownership transfers,
name changes,bond substitutions and permit renewals wherethe mine is inactive and fully stabilized. A minor permit modification also includes lands added to a
permitted area,outside ofthe minimum permit buffer zone requirements,where no plans for mining related disturbanceol'the added lands have been approved. All
other changes are considered major permit modifications.
Acres for new permits and renewal permits eneans the total acreage at the site. Acres for major modification of permits means that area of land affected by the
modification within the permitted mine area,or any additional land that is to be disturbed and added to an existing permitted area,or both.
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APPLICATION FOR A MININ0•G PERMIT
There are seven Land Quality Section (LQS) Regional Offices. Use the map below to locate the Regional
Office serving your county.
Wan to 6 Sol
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Gj
;
n
or lie
Wil ngton
Asheville Regional Office
• Counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson,
Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Poke, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey
• Address: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
• Voice: 828.296,4500
• FAX: [phone]
Fayetteville Regional Office
• Counties: Anson, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson,
Sampson, Scotland
• Address-, 225 Green Street, (Systel Building), Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301-5094
Voice: 910.433.3300
• FAX: [phone]
Mooresville Regional Office
• Counties: Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, tredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan,
Stanly, Union
• Address: 610 East Center Ave., Mooresville, NC 28115
• Voice: 704.663.1699
• FAX: [phone]
Raleigh Regional Office
• Counties: Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Lee, Nash,
Northampton, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake, Warren, Wilson
• Address: 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1626 or 3800 Barett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
• Voice: 919,791.4200
FAX: [phone]
Washington Regional Office
• Counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Hyde,
Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquirnans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne
• Address: 943 Washington Square Mail, Washington, NC 27889
Voice: 252.946.6481
• FAX: 252,975.3716
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
LAND QUALITY REGIONAL OFFICES (continued)
Wilmington Regional Office
• Counties: Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender
• Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405
Voice: 910.796.7215
• FAX: [phone]
Winston-Salem Regional Office
• Counties: Alarnance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham,
Randolph, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wikes, Yadkin
• Address: 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Voice: 336.771,5000
• FAX. [phone]
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APPLICATION FOR A MININ•ERMIT
SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
(Based upon range of$500 - $5,000 per affected acre)
COMMODITY CODES: SG= Sand and/or Gravel, GS=Gemstone, Borrow= Borrow/fill dirt, CS=Crushed
Stone, DS = Dimension Stone, FS = Feldspar, MI = Mica, Ll = Lithium, PF= Pyrophyllite, OL = Olivine,
KY= Kyanite/Sillimanite/Andalusite, PH = Phosphate, CL=Clay/Shale, PE=Pcat, AU =Gold, TI =Titanium,
and OT = Other
Type T/S_Ponds Smiles W.Piles Karca/H.R. Mine Excay.
SG, GS, $500/ac.(L) $1800/ac. S2000/ac. S 1800/ac. $500/ac.(L)
Borrow 1500(FI) $2000(PD)
CS, DS, 500(L) 1800 2000 2000 500(L)
FS, Ml, 1500(FI) 2500(PD)
Ll, PF, OL, KY
PH 1000(L) 2500 5000 5000 2000(L)
2500(FI) 5000(PD)
CL 1000(L) 2500 5000 5000 2000(L)
2500(FI) 3700(PD)
PE, AU, 1000(L) 2500 3000 3500 2000(L)
TI, OT 2500(FI) 5000(PD)
(L) = reclamation to a lake and revegetating sideslopes
(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, Land Quality Section, 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.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION, POND,AND DITCH DESIGN
CHALK MOUNTAIN MINE
THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
SPRUCE PINE, NC
The Feldspar Corporation requires a permit for both renewal and modification of its current
mining permit #61-01 for the Chalk Mountain Mine facility in Mitchell County. Renewal is
required as the 10 year renewal period for the previous permit has expired, but has been extended
to allow for submission of the renewal. The modification(major) is required to expand the
allowable limits for excavations within the current permit boundary. The current total permit
acreage will not change, but the total acreage currently designated for mine excavation is
proposed to increase by 11.27 acres. This will allow for the continuance of ongoing pit mining
activities and reclassify 11.27 previously undisturbed acres as 'mine excavation'. The acreage is
labeled as `proposed new excavation' on the permit drawings to differentiate it from the current
mine excavation permit boundary. Sediment from pit excavations will continue to be directed
into the pit and handled with existing sediment structures and methods.
In addition, excess materials from mine excavations will be placed in designated waste piles
shown on the drawings as Dump #2 and Dump#3. These dumps will be provided with properly
designed sediment control ponds and related drainage structures. Dump #2 is an existing Waste
pile which requires a new sediment pond due to expansion of the dump. Dump #3 is a new site at
which materials have not previously been placed.
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DUMP 2 SEDIMENT POND - DESIGN CALC'S
Design is per North Carolina Surface Mining Manual and Erosion and Sediment Control
Planning and Design Manual, Appendix 8, using Q25 for design
Drainap-e Area and Peak Flow
Per the site plan
Total Drainage Area = 8.4 Acres (6.6 Ac storage pile and 1.8 Ac adjacent areas)
Total Drainage Area to Sediment Pond conservatively assumed to be 100% disturbed
Estimate runoff by rational method
Q25=CiA where C=runoff coefficient, i= rainfall intensity, A = Area in Acres
Per Table 8.03b and the site plans
The runoff areas consist of woodlands and the waste storage pile
C1= 0.35 for the waste stockpile assuming bare packed smooth soil prior to establishment of
vegetation, small undisturbed areas neglected.
Tc= conservatively assume the minimum time(5 min)based on the small size of the drainage
area
i=8.59 for 25 year storm and thin Te from Table 8.03c for Boone, NC area
i=7.50 for 10 year storm and min Tc from Table 8.03c for Boone, NC area
i=5.71 for 2 year storm and min Te from Table 8.03c for Boone, NC area
Q25=0.35*8.59*8.4=25.25 cfs
Q10=0.35*7.5*8.4=22.05 cfs
Q2 = 0.35*5.71*8.4 = 16.79 efs
Estimate required sediment pond volume
Required storage volume= 1,800 cft per disturbed acre - The volume estimated is to be
maintained up to the basin cleanout elevation per appendix 8 of the North Carolina Erosion
and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual. This in effect makes the requirement 1.5
X 1,800 cft per disturbed acre with cleanout at 50%of the calculated minimum sediment
volume.
Storage volume= disturbed area x required volume = 8.4 x 1,800 x 1.5 = 22,680 eft
Estimate re aired sediment pond surface area
Trapping efficiency
A=0.01 Q where Q = 25 year design storm for entire drainage area
Min A= .01 Q25 = .01*25.25 = 0.25 Ac = 10,890 sgft
The pond must therefore hold 22,680 cft of storage volume between the pond bottom and top of
the principal spillway riser crest, and have a surface area of at least 10,890 sgft or more at the
riser crest elevation.
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Principal Spillway Capacity
The combined principal and emergency spillway typically must pass the 25 year storm event
with at least one foot of freeboard. The principal spillway alone shall have a minimum capacity
of 0.2 cfs per acre, and shall be one foot below the emergency spillway. . The spillway outlet
pipe shall be discharged to a rip rap apron sized based on anticipated flow rates per Figure 8.06a.
Based on the attached spreadsheet a 24" pipe with 36"riser is required.
The concrete base pad for the spillway must resist uplift due to displaced water plus 10%
1.1* 62.41b/cft*6*pi*1^2= 1,2941b
The standard concrete pad selected weighs
4'x 4'x 2'x 90 lblcft = 1,440 lb>1,294 lb
Emergency Spillway Capacity
The combined principal and emergency spillway must pass the 25 year storm event as described
above. Since the principal spillway alone passes more than the 25 year storm flow, assume a
configuration and size of emergency spillway based on site conditions and applicable
requirements of Appendix 8. A 15" CMP is proposed as an emergency spillway discharging into
the same rip rap outlet apron as the principal spillway outlet pipe. The 15" CMP has capacity to
pass 4 cfs with water level at the top of the pipe but below the pond embankment crest per the
FHWA nomograph assuming inlet control since the pipe slope is steep.
Dewatering
A skimmer is proposed to dewater the 22,680 cft pond volume in 24 to 72 hours. Per the
"Faircloth skimmer" selection chart, a 3" skimmer with 3" head will dewater 22,680 cft in
between two and three days thus meeting the State dewatering requirement.
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DUMP 3 SEDIMENT POND - DESIGN CALC'S
Design per North Carolina Surface Mining Manual and Erosion and Sediment Control Planning
and Design Manual, Appendix 8, except use Q25 for design
Drainage Area and Peale Flow
Per the site plan
A 1 =Total Disturbed Area= 3.3 Acres (storage pile)
A2 = Undisturbed wooded and grassy Area = 1.3 Ac
Total Drainage Area to Sediment Pond =4.6 Acres
Estimate runoff by rational method
Q25=CiA where C=runoff coefficient, i= rainfall intensity, A = Area in Acres
Per Table 8.03b and the site plans
The runoff areas consist of woodlands and the waste storage pile
C1= 0.35 for the waste stockpile assuming bare packed smooth soil prior to establishment of
vegetation (3.3 Acres)
C2=0.15 —average value for woodlands (1.3 Acres)
Cavg=(0.35*3.3+ 0.15*1.3)14.6 = 0.293
Te = conservatively assume the minimum time (5 min) based on the small size of the drainage
area
i=8.59 for 25 year stonn and min Te from Table 8.03c for Boone,NC area
i=7.50 for 10 year storm and min Tc from Table 8.03c for Boone, NC area
i=5.71 for 2 year storm and min Tc from Table 8.03c for Boone, NC area
Q25= 0.293*8.59*4.6 = 11.58 efs
Q10= 0.293*7.5*4.6 = 10.11 efs
Q2=0.293*5.71*4.6=7.70 cfs
Estimate required sediment Dond volume
Required storage volume = 1,800 cft per disturbed acre - The volume estimated is to be
maintained up to the basin cleanout elevation per appendix 8 of the North Carolina Erosion
and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual. This in effect makes the requirement 1.5
X 1,800 cft per disturbed acre with cleanout at 50%of the calculated minimum sediment
volume.
Storage volume=disturbed area x required volume= 3.3 x 1,800 x 1.5 =8,910 cft
Estimate required sediment pond surface area
Trapping efficiency
A=0.01 Q where Q = 25 year design stone for entire drainage area
Min A= .01 Q25 = .01*11.58 = .] 158 Ae=5,044 sgft
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The pond must therefore hold 8,910 eft of storage volume between the pond bottom and top of
the principal spillway riser crest, and have a surface area of 5,044 sgft or more at the riser crest
elevation.
Principal Spillway Capacity
The combined principal and emergency spillway typically must pass the 25 year storm event
with at least one foot of freeboard. The principal spillway alone shall have a minimum capacity
of 0.2 cis per acre, and shall be one foot below the emergency spillway. The spillway outlet pipe
shall be discharged to a rip rap apron sized based on anticipated flow rates per Figure 8.06a.
Based on the attached spreadsheet an 18" pipe with 24"riser is required.
The concrete base pad for the spillway must resist uplift due to displaced water plus 10%
1.l* 62.4 lb/cft*6*pi*1^2= 1,294 lb
The standard concrete pad selected weighs
4'x 4'x 2'x 90 Well = 1,440 lb>1,294 lb
Emergency Spillway Capacity
The combined principal and emergency spillway must pass the 25 year storm event as described
above. Since the principal spillway alone passes the 25 year stone event, assume a configuration
and size of emergency spillway based on site conditions and applicable requirements of
Appendix 8. A 15" CMP is proposed as an emergency spillway discharging into the same rip rap
outlet apron as the principal spillway outlet pipe. The 15" CMP has capacity to pass 4 cfs with
water level at the top of the pipe but below the pond embankment crest per the FHWA
nomograph assuming inlet control since the pipe slope is steep.
DewaterinQ
A skimmer is proposed to dewater the 8,910 cft pond volume in 24 to 72 hours. Per the
"Faircloth skimmer"selection chart, a 2 %z"skimmer with 2 %a"head will dewater 8,910 eft in
between one and two days thus meeting the State dewatering requirement.
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DUMP NO. 2 AND 3 DISPOSAL AREAS
Introduction
Collection ditches have been designed to direct runoff frorn Dump No. 2 and 3 to their respective
sediment control ponds. A diversion ditch was also designed for Dump Site #2 to limit surface
runoff from undisturbed areas entering the sedimentation pond. The channels were designed for
the 25 year 24 hour storm event as per NCDENR requirements. Calculations for the flow from
the 25 year 24 hour storm were determined using the rational equation as provided in the
Sediment pond calculation narrative, and divided equally between the collection channels at each
dump site based on site mapping. Calculations based on Manning's equation for flow area and
depth are on the attached pages including a surnmary spreadsheet.
Ditch linings of permanent synthetic mats (PECMAT or equal) are proposed due to steeper
slopes requiring excessively large rip rap linings. Permanent mat linings were evaluated for
maximum shear conditions which occur on new installation with a bare mat and at maximum
slope and for maximum flow depth which occurs at minimurn slope with vegetation growing up
through mat, which is normal, A minimurn depth of 1.5 feet was assurned for all ditches for
conformance with common construction and best management practices. A summary of ditch
design parameters used is as follows:
Maximum shear=6 lb/sqft per manufacturer literature(attached)
Maximum velocity=20 ft/sec per manufacturer literature (attached)
Maximum shear calculated for maximum slope and zero vegetation (worst case)
Maximum depth calculated for minimum slope and vegetated mat (worst case)
Manning's W roughness coefficient when newly installed (zero vegetation) = 0.02 per
manufacturer literature(attached)
Manning's W roughness coefficient when vegetation established = 0.05 per manufileturor
literature(attached)
Q25 per rational equation for collection ditch 2-1 and 2-2 = 12.6 cl-IS
Q25 per rational equation for diversion ditch 2-1 = 2.0 efs -
Q25 per rational equation for collection ditch 3-1 and 3-2 =5.8 cfs
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Value of Runoff Coefficient
(C) for Rational Formula Business: Lawns:
Downtown areas 0.70-0.95 Sandy soil, flat, 2% 0.05-0.10
Neighborhood areas O�50-0.70 Sandy soil, ave , 0.10-0.15
2-7% 0.15-0.20
Residential Sandy soil, steep, 0.13-0.17
Single-family areas 0.30-0.50 7% 0.18-0,22
Multi units, detached 0.40-0.60 Heavy soil, flat, 2% 0.25-0.35
Multi units, Attached 0.60-0.75 Heavy soil, eve ,
Suburban 0.25-0.40 2-7%
Industrial Heavy soil, steep,
Light areas 0.50-080 7% 0.30-0�60
0,20-0.50
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on <91 0
Playgrounds 0.20-0.36 *ouaoht 1-0.4 0'
Cultivated rows 0.10.0.25
Railroad yard areas O�20-0.40 Heavy soil no crop
Heavy sell with 0.15-OA5
Unimproved areas 0.10-0.30 crop 0.05-0.25
Streets: Sandy soil no crop 0.05-0,25
Asphalt 0.70-0.95 Sandy soll with
Concrete 0.60-0.95 crop 0.10-0.25
Brick 0.70-0.85 Pasture
. Heavy soil 0.15-0.45
Drives and walks 0.75-0.85 Sandy soil 0.05-0.25
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Roofs 0.75-0.85
NOTE: The designer must use judgement to select the appropriate C
value within the range for the appropriate land use. Generally, larger
areas with permeable soils, flat slopes, and dense vegetation should
have lowest G values. Smaller areas with slowly permeable soils, steep
slopes, and sparse vegetation should be assigned highest C values.
Source: American Society of Civil Engineers
8.03.6 Rev.

Table 8.03g Intensity Duration Freguency
For use with Rational Method**
Murphy, North Carolina 35.0961N, 84,0239W
ARI* 5 min. 10 min. 15 min. 30 min. 60 min. 120 min. 3 hr. 6 hr. 12 hr. 24 hr.
(years) ,
2 4,93 . 3.94 3.30 2�28 1.43 0.89 0.62 0.38 0.24 0.15
10 6.78 5.42 4,57 3,31 2.16 1.29 0.92 0.55 0.34 0.21
25 7,90 6.29 5.31 3.94 2.62 1.57 1.13 0.68 0.41 0.25
100 9.62 7.64 6.44 4M 3.40 2.06 1.50 0.90 0.53 0.33
Asheville. North Carolina 35.4358N, 82.5392W
ARI* 5min. 10min. 15min. 30min. 60min. 120min. 3 hr. 6 hr. 12 hr. 24 hr..
(years)
2 5.21 4.16 3.46 2.41 1.51 0.89 0,63 0.38 0.24 0.14
10 7,06 5.65 4.76 3.45 2.25 1.30 0.91 0.55 0.34 0,20
25 8.09 6,44 5.45 4.03 2.69 1.56 1.10 0.66 0.40 0.24
100 9.68 7.69 6-48 4.96 3-42 2.00 1-43 0.86 0.50 0,30
BQgne. Norih-CarQlina 36.21 fiZN, 81,6667W
ARI* 5 min. 10 min. 15 min. 30 min. 60 min. 120 min. 3 hr. 6 hr. 12 hr. 24 hr.
(years)
2 5,71 4.57 3.83 2.64 1.66 1.00 0.72 0.48 0.31 0,18
10 7.50 6.00 5,06 3-67 239 1.46 1�06 0.69 0-44 0.28
25 8.59 6.85 5.78 4.28 2r85 1-77 1�29 0.83 0,52 0,34
100 10.38 8.25 6.95 5.32 3.67 2.35 1.72 1.08 0.65 0.44
Charlofte, Ng-rth Carolina, 35,2333N, 80,a5W
ARI* 5 min. 10 min. 15 min. 30 min. 60 min. 120 min. 3 hr. 6 hr. 12 hr. 24 hr.
(years)
2 5.68 4.54 3.80 2.63 1.65 0.96 O�68 OA1 0.24 0.14
10 7.26 5.80 4�89 3.55 2.31 1.36 0.98 0.59 0.35 0.20
25 8.02 6.38 5.40 4,00 2.66 1.59 1.15 0.70 0.42 0.24
100 9.00 7.15 6.03 4.62 3.18 1.93 1.43 0.87 0.53 0.30
Greensboro. North Carolina 36,975N, 79,243M
ARI* 5 min. 10 min. 15 min. 30 min. 60 min. 120 min. 3 hr. 6 hr. 12 hr. 24 hr.
(years)
2 5.46 4.36 3.66 2.52 1.58 0.93 0.66 0.40 0,23 D.14
10 6.85 5.48 4.62 3.35 2,18 1.30 M2 0.56 0.33 0.20
25 7.39 5.89 4.98 3.69 2.46 1.49 1.06 0.65 0.39 0.23
100 7.93 6.30 5.31 4.07 2.80 t75 1,24 0.78 0.48 0.29
ARI is the Averige Return Interval.
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STANDARD WORKSHEET#21
Channel Design Data
Project Name: Chalk Mt Mine
Localion� Mitchell County NC
Prepared By: G Hynes Date: 12/2/2007
Checked By: Date:
BARE @ AX SLOPE VEGET'D @ MIN SLOPE
Channel Or Channel Section C3-113-2 C 2-1/2-2 D 2-1 C 3-1/3-2 C 2-1/2-2 02-1
Temporary Channel(TC)or Permanent(PC) PC PC PC PC PC PC
Tributary Drainage Area(acres) 2�30 4.20 1.30 2.30 4,20 1.30
Required Discharge Capacity(efs) 5.80 12.60 2.00 5.80 12.60 Z00
Protective Lining PECIVIAT PECMAT PEGMAT PECMAT PECIVIAT PECIVIAT
Channel Top Width(ft)at 0 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 &00 8.00
Channel Top Width(ft)at d 216 3.24 2.92 4.04 5.24 2.76
Channel Side Slopes(H:V) 2 2 2 2 2 2
Channel Bottom Width(ft) 2 2 2 2 2 2
d (flow depth in ft) 0.19 0.31 0.08 0-51 0.81 0.19
Bottom Width:Depth Ratio(12:1 max) 10.5 6.5 25.0 3.9 2.5 10,5
A (area in sqft) OA5 0.81 0.17 1.54 2,93 0.45
WP (wetted perimeter) 2.85 3.39 2.36 4.28 5.62 2.85
R (hydraulic radius) 0.16 0.24 0.07 0.36 0.52 0.16
S (bed slope. fUft)* 0.3800 0.3000 0.7100 0.0630 0.0500 0.2500
Vegetative Lining Retardance NIA N/A N/A N/A NIA NIA
n (manning's coefficient)" 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.050 0.050 0.050
V (at flow depth d,cfs) 13,42 15.71 10.96 3.77 4.31 4.36
Or (req'd capacity)and 0 (at flow depth)cfs 6�07 12.76 1.89 5.81 112-03 1.97
Sc. (critical slope,ft/ft) 0,0111 0.0098 0.0141 0.0542 O�0485 0.0694
0.7S, 0.0078 OM69 0.0099 0M80 0,0340 0,0486
1�3 S, 0.0144 0,0127 0.0184 0.0705 0.0631 0.0902
Stable Flow? (YIN) stable stable stable unstable unstable stable
Freeboard Based On Unstable Flow.ft N/A NIA NIA 0.14 0.26 NIA
Freeboard Based On Stable Flow,ft G.05 0,08 O.G2 NIA WA 0.05
Minimum Required Freeboard,ft 0.50 0.50 D.50 0.50 0.150 0.60
Freeboard(F)Required 0.50 0.50 0.50 Mo 0.50 0.50
1) (total depth to be constructed)ft 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1�50
Freeboard(F)Provided 1.31 1.19 1.42 0.99 0.69 1�31
D50 Stone Size(in) NIA N/A NIA NIA NIA NIA
Lining**** Permiss.Vel. (V)I Shear$tr.(S) S S S S S S
Va (allowable velocity)fps 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20-00
t, (shea stress at flow depth d)lb/ft2 4.51 5.80 3.54 2.00 2.53 2.96
%, (max allowable shear stress)lb/ft2 f),00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6-00 6.00
Slopes may not be averaged,
For PECmat liner, vegetation assumed for max depth, newly installed bare ditch assumed for max shear.
Minimum Freeboard, F, is 0.5 feet.
Permissible vel. lining method(Tables 7a,9, 13)is not acceptable for channels with a bed slope of 10%or greater,
Shear stress I ining design method(Table 6)is recommended for channels with a bed slope of 10%or greater.
Shear stress lining design method may be used for any channel bed slope.

ing the Skimmer Size
Determin
and the Required Orifice
forthe
Faircloth Skimmel' Surface Drain
November 2007
Important note: The 'orifice sizing cha in the Pennsylvania Erosion
Control Manual and reproduced in the North Carolina Design Manual
DOES NOT APPLY to our skimmers. It will give the wrong size orifice
and not specify which size skimmer is required. Please use the
information below to choose the size skimmer required for the basin
volume provide and determine the orifice size required for the drawdown
time, typically 4-7 days in Pennsylvania and 3 days in North Carolina.
The size of a Faircloth Skirrimero, for example a 4" skimmer, refers to the maximum diameter of
the skimmer inlet. The inlet on each of the 8 sizes offered can be reduced to adjust the flow rate
by cufting a hole or orifice in a plug using an adjustable cutter(both supplied).
Determining the skimmer size needed and the orifice for that skimmer required to drain the
sediment basin's volume in the required time involves two steps: First, determining the size
---skirnmer required based on the volume to be drained and the number of.days to drain it� and
Second, calculate the orifice size to adjust the flow rate and "customize" the skimmer for the
basin's volume. The second step is not always necessary if the flow rate for the skimmer with
the inlet wide open equals or is close to the flow rate required for the basin volume and the
drawdown time.
Both the skimmer size and the required orifice radius for the skimmer should be shown for each
basin on the erosion and sediment control plan. Make it clear that the dimension is either the
radius or the diameter. It is also helpful to give the basin volume in case there are questions.
During the skimmer installation the required orifice can be cut in the plastic plug using the
supplied adjustable cutter and installed in the skimmer using the instructions provided.
The plan review and enforcement authority may require the calculations showing that the
skimmer used can drain the basin in the required time.
Determining the Skimmer Size
Step 1. Below are approximate skimmer maximum flow capacities based on typical draw
down requirements, which can vary between States and jurisdictions and watersheds. If one 6"
skimmer does not provide enough capacity, multiple skimmers can be used to drain the basin.
For drawdown times not shown, multiply the 24-hour figure-by the number of days required.
Example: A basin's volume is 29,600 cubic feet and it must be drained in 3 days. A 3" skimmer
with the inlet wide open will work perfectly. (Actually, the.chart below gives 29,322 cubic feet but
this is well within the accuracy of the calculations and the basin's constructed volume.)
Example: A basin's volume is 39,000 cubic feet and it must be drained in 3 days. The 3"
skimmer is too small; a 4" skimmer has enough capacity but it is too large, so the inlet will need
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to be reduced using stepoo adjust the flow rate for the basin's As. (it needs a 3.2"
diameter orifice.)
W' skimmer: 11728 cubic feet in 24 hours 6,912 cubic feet in 4 days
with a 1W head 3,456 cubic feet in 2 days 12,096 cubic feet in 7 days
5,184 cubic feet in 3 days
2" skimmer: 3,283 cubic feet in 24 hours 13,132 cubic feet in 4 days
with a 2b head 6,566 cubic feet in 2 days 22,982 cubic feet in 7 days
5ED 9,849 cubic feet in 3 days
po �b 2%" ski er, 0 c.4-+
6,234 cubic feet in 24 hours 24,936 cubic feet in 4 days
P with a 27head 12,468 cubic feet in 2 days 43,638 cubic feet in 7 days
Rev[sed 11-6-07 18,702 cubic feet in 3 days
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3" skimmer 91774 cubic feet in 24 hours 39,096 cubic feet in 4 days
with a 3" head 19,547 cubic feet in 2 days 68.415 cubic feet in 7 days
1-�Q,322 cubic feet in 3 days
4" skimmer: 20,109 cubic feet in 24 hours 80,436 cubic feet in 4 days
with a 4" head 40,218 cubic feet in 2 days 140,763 cubic feet in 7 days
Revised 11-6-07 60,327 cubic feet in 3 days
5" skimmer: 32,832 cubic feet in 24 hours 131,328 cubic feet in 4 days
with a 4" head 65,664 cubic feet in 2 days 229,824 cubic feet in 7 days
98,496 cubic feet in 3 days
6" skimmer: 51,840 cubic feet in 24 hours 207,360 cubic feet in 4 days
with a 5" head 103,680 cubic feet in 2 days 362,880 cubic feet in 7 days
155,520 cubic feet in 3 days
8" skimmer., 97,978 cubic feet in 24 hours 391,912 cubic feet in 4 days
with a 6" head 195,956 cubic feet in 2 days 685,846 cubic feet in 7 days
CUSTOM 293,934 cubic feet in 3 days
MADE BY ORDER CALLI
Determining the Orifice
Step 2. To determine the orifice required to reduce the flow rate for the basin's volume and the
number of days to drain the basin, simply use the formula volume + factor (from the chart
below) for the same size skimmer chosen [n the first step and the same number of days. This
calculation will give the area of the required orifice. Then calculate the orifice radius using Area
= � e and solving for r, r � �(Area/3.14) The supplied cutter can be adjusted to this radius to
cut the orifice in the plug. The instructions with the plug and cutter has a ruler divided into tenths
of inches. Again, this step is not always necessary as explained above.
An alternative method is to use the orifice equation with the head for a particular skimmer
shown on the previous page and determine the orifice needed to give the required flow for the
volume and draw down time. C = 0.59 is used in this chart.
Example: A 4" skimmer is the smallest skimmer that will drain 39,000 cubic feet in 3 days but a
40 inlet will drain the basin too fast (in 1.9 days) To determine the orifice required use the factor
of 4,803 from the chart below for a 4" skimmer and a drawdown time of 3 days. 39,000 cubic
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Te-et -4,803 8.12 squar ches of orifi'ce required. Calcul'ate thewice radiuslusing Area 71
r2 and solving for r, r = vF(8-12/3-14) and r = 1.61". As a practical matter 1.6" is about as close
as the cutter can be adjusted and the orifice cut..
Factors (in cubic feet of flow per square inch of opening through a round orifice with the head
for that skimmer and for the drawdown times shown) for determining the orifice radius for a
basin's volume to be drained. This quick method works because the orifice is centered and has
a constant head (given above in Step 1).
11/2" skimmer: 960 to drain in 24 hours 3,840 to drain in 4 days
1,920 to drain in 2 days 6,720 to drain in 7 days
2,880 to drain in 3 days
2" skimmer: 1,123 to drain in 24 hours 4,492 to drain in 4 days
2,246 to drain in 2 days 7,861 to drain in 7 days
3,369 to drain in 3 days
2'/2" skimmer: 1,270 to drain in 24 hours 5,080 to drain in 4 days
Revised 11-6-07 2,540 to drain in 2 days 8,890 to drain in 7 days
3,810 to drain in 3 days
3" skirnmer.- 1,382 to drain in 24 hours 5,528 to drain in 4 days
2,765 to drain in 2 days 9,677 to drain in 7 days
4,146 to drain in 3 days
4" skimmer: 1,601 to drain in 24 hours 6,404 to drain in 4 days
Revised 11-6-07 3,202 to drain in 2 days 11,207 to drain in 7 days
-4,803 to drain in 3 days
5" skimmer- 1,642 to drain in 24 hours. 6,568 to drain in 4 days
3,283 to drain in 2 days 11,491 to drain in 7 days
4,926 to drain in 3 days
6" skimmer: 1,814 to drain in 24 hours 7,256 to drain in 4 days
3,628 to drain in 2 days 12,701 to drain in 7 days
5,442 to drain in 3 days
8" skimmer: 1,987 to drain in 24 hours 7,948 to drain in 4 days
3,974 to drain in 2 days 13,909 to drain in 7 days
5,961 to drain in 3 days
J. W. Faircloth & Son, Inc.
Post Office Box 757
412-A Buttonwood Drive
Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
FairclothSkimmer.com [e-mail]
Orifice sizing Revised 2-2-01�3-3-05;2-1-07; 11-6-07
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M!
alThIcknesSk W 4o -rIllculated fori vegkiifed Condition; the
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Iflament Diameter Measured mm(in.) 1.14 (0.045) vegetated roughness coefflicien( uNN.on
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Width Measured in(it) 1.83 (61 _of now and type of vegetation.
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mum,of 6 in.wide x 12 in. deep 61111rachadon 5. Stake the mat at
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clitcli or slope during installation. bofforn anclujastrearn wall of the slot,
m Grade surface of installation area, back fill and compact with a tamper. e
shaping and smoothing the soil. i Always stake PEWAT at three loca-
Fill in all holes with an appropriate tions across the botorn of any slot.
fill material and compact.
•Trenches for terminal slots and check 2 �R. COMPAGM PERHAVEREDGE
slots should be prepared perpendicular FILL TERMIN)MONAWNCH SIDES
In the flow and a minimum of 6 in
wide x 12 In.deep.Ndth and depth to Andtoring Options
increase per design requirements of the a Staples should be I I puge steel and
pniject engineer based on spedfic pro- a minimum of 1 In.wide x 6 in, long
ject soil characteristics and conditions.
a Steel Pins should be 3/16 in.diameter
• Dress site by removing rocks,dods,
stumps,debris,vehicle tacks m any 18 in. long with a 2 in. diameter
washer.
protrusion which wilt prevent the mat DOWNMUM HRMINM END SLOrOhOW) III Wooden stakes should be a nominal
from lying flush with the soil surface. ANDTIPANSVERSECHEICK star I in, x 4 in.triangular wooden survey
a Fertilize and seed before Installing stake and 10 to 12 in in length.
PEGIVIAT. m When spllclng in a new roll that doesn't The 4 In.dimension should run
Mat Installation coincide with a transverse check slot parallel to the flow.
w In channel applications, center the first use a 2 fi.overlap and shingle down- m The proper anchoring device should
roll at the center4ire of the channel. stream. (Illustration 3) be determined by the projed engineer
If additional rolls are required, overlap based our soil type and water velocity.
the new roll by minimum of 6 bides. 3
III; Begin installing PEC-MAT at the
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it conforms to the surface and is not
in tension.

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PEC-MAP is the permanent soft armor solution for many
hard armor applications. PEC-MAT protects seed and soil
during germination and provides long term turf-reinforcement
for established vegetation. Its dense web design guards seed
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development.The new vegetation's roots entwine with
PEC-MAT to produce a reinforced turf capable of withstanding
flow velocities up to 20 feet per second and a shear stress of
6 pounds per square foot.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
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* Pipe outlets and culverts
Al Storm channels
Irrigation channels
Spillways
a Landfill covers
MATERIAL AND FORMULATION
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welded PVC moncifilaments. It is high!y flexible and will
conform to irregularities in the grade for.superior protec-
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d.410ing) 75 pourfds per square yard and having a Specific
gravity of137iPEC-MAT will not float or blow,away.,,�
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MAT
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soil protection.
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Shear Stress Across Flow With Flow
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0-1 3 ft 6 ft Greenstreak warrants this product to be free from dEfeds in
1-2 34 3 ft. material and workmanship when released from our factory.
2-3 2 ft 3 ft, H this product is detective and our Customer gives notice to
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replace the product without charge to the customer or refund
ORDER INFORMATION the purchase price at Greenstreak's election. Replacing the
product or obtaining a refund am the buyer's sole remedy for
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tors. Please(ordadour Customer Service Center at l800) flat dama'ge alldbuted to a detective product Final determina-
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Applicant's NamcJJJ4l"A )"Ahrin% Project Name: (ai.dli.goze44Wo /
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Applic./PermitNo.:6101 County: M,kh�) Date Received: gia3ld7
Reviewer. l G) U lLw River 6aein Name: JALa Q) &J
0 New Ocnewal Modification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release ❑ Additional Information 0 Fee Needed: $
❑ Fee Received: $
htin )K/ Regional Officcomplete copies; attach the "L05 Regional
Office Mining Application Review Checklist" to one copy and attach tatib the DWO and DAQ
"Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; send both copies to the Regional Engineer)
Date: Routed Reed
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Date:
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Date:
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❑ US Fish & Wildlife Service
Date:
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(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
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❑ Division of Parks & Recreation Date: Routed Rec'd —
0 NO Geological Survey Section Date: Routed Rec'd _
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
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(Only new applications)
❑ Other.
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IND USTRIAL MINERALS
August 22, 2007
NCDENR — Land Quality Section
Attn: Ms. Judith Wehner, Assistant Mining Specialist
512 North Salisbury Street, 5`h Floor
Raleigh, NC 27604
Subject: Mine permit Name Change Request
Chalk Mountain Mine — Permit No. 61-01
The Feldspar Corporation
Spruce Pine, Mitchell County
Ms. Wehner:
We received your letter dated July 24 regarding the above mine for renewal and modification. We greatly
appreciate the 180-day extension to submit.
As discussed today via telephone, the Chalk Mountain Mine should remain with The Feldspar
Corporation. I apologize for our earlier request to change from The Feldspar Corporation to Zemex
Industrial Minerals, which was our mistake.
To insure the appropriate liable entity is The Feldspar Corporation (not Zemex Industrial Minerals) I have
enclosed the necessary completed application forms (Pages 1, 2, & 3) and applicable Page(s) 18 "Land
Entry Agreement" for Transfer or mine permit name change request from Zemex Industrial Minerals to
The Feldspar Corporation. Also included is one set of copies.
The Feldspar Corporation is a legal subsidiary of Zemex Corporation. Zemex Corporation also owns
Zemex Industrial Minerals. SunTrust Bank retains a Letter of Credit (No. F847594) for $500,000 in the
name of The Feldspar Corporation for reclamation purposes.
Finally, I believe the above completes the transfer or mine permit name changes from Zemex Industrial
Minerals to The Feldspar Corporation. As such, I would appreciate the NCDENR's release of the
SunTrust Bank Letter of Credit (No. F845556) for $500,000 in the name of Zemex Industrial Minerals.
Thank you in advance. If questions, please contact me directly at 1-864-640-7900.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dennis Dzvonik
Corporate Director of Safety, Health & Environmental
cc: Jerry Prosser of The Feldspar Corporation
1040 Crown Pointe Parkway, Suite 2701 Atlanta, Georgia 30338 /phone: [phone] / fax: [phone]
A Comentos Pacasmayo Company

The Feldspar Corporation •
Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC
Mine Permit No. 61-01 :AUG23
VED
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT 1007
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
V1'ECTrON
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1. Name of Mine Chalk Mountain Mine County Mitchell
River Basin French Broad Latitude (dd.mm.ss) 32 - 54'- 00" Longitude (dd.mm.ss) 82 - 06' - 00"
2. Name of Applicant' The FeldspLu Co ration
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail" P.O. Box 99. Spruce Pine. NC 28777
Telephone [phone]
4. Mine Office Address 530 Altapass Road, Somce Pine, NC 28777
Telephone [phone]
5. Mine
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of our
knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revocation.
'•'Signature Date �rz4vaA.,007
Print a Jem Prosser
Title Area Ooerations 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 (security) that corresponds to this site.
•' The Land Quality Section must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
Signature of company officer required.
O.S.74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 dayysofreceipt ofa
complete application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hewing and fhe 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.
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The Feldspar Corporation
Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC
Mine Permit No. 61-01
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
■ NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered with regards to 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
Answer all of the following that apply:
1. a. If 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 that tie "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.
b. If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.: Total
permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon):
If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered Fiy the existing permit: Mining Permit
No.: Total permitted acreage:
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes_ No—. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the acreage that
the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
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: (NOTE: you must complete all of Section F. of this application form
entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (disturbed,
ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes No (if no, a "minor
modification" fee of $50.00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added). If yes,
indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit (the total acreage to
be added to the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
d. If this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered y t e existing permit: Mining Permit No.: 61-01
Total permitted acreage: 203.53
■ SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO
BE PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED
ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined: PegmatitelAlaskitelfeldspar & quartz)
3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader & Truck X Shovel & Truck
X Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper Other (explain)
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The Feldspar Corporation
Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC
Mine Permit No. 61-01
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 560-feet
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
From_existina jzround level of -2,800-feet in elevation
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 280-feet
5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes X No
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? Yes from before 1950 to present by The Felds
Corporation. _
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): NIA
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The Feldspar Corporation
Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC
Mine Permit No. 61-01
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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.
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:
Signature:
Print Name: Jegy Prosser
Address: P.O. Box 99
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Telephone: [phone]
Signature:
Print Name: _ Jerry Prosser___
Title: _ Area -Operations Manager
Company: The Feldspar Corporation
Mine Name: Chalk Mountain Mine
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page I of this application.
ol2ies of the completed application, six 6 copies of all location maps, mine maps and reclamation
id the a propriate processing fee (see next page for fee schedule) in the forma check or money order
to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be sent to the Land
Section 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 (9I9) 733-4574.

The Feldspar Corporation
Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC
Mine Permit No. 61-01
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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.
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: r 0 Signature:*
Print Name: Poteat Property,, LLC Print Nam Jerry Prosser
Address: 3717 Morrison Street NW
- Washington, DC 20015
Telephone: [phone]
Title: _ Area Operations Manager
Company: The Feldspar Co oration
Mine Name: Chalk Mountain Mine
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page I of this application.
o ties of the completed application, six b copies of all location majDs. mine maps and reclamation
id the appropriate processing fee (see next page for fee schedule) in the form a check or money order
to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be sent to the Land
Section 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 [phone].

•
The Feldspar Corporation
Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC
Mine Permit No. 61--01
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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.
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:
Signature: '� "W�/'
611
Print Name: Byron Phillips
Great Meadows, Inc
Address: 1-64t3 We Read
Pd &:r 406
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
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Telephone: [phone]+45
APPLICANT:
Signature:*
f
Print Name: Jerry Prosser_
Title: Area Operations Manager
Company: The Feldspar Corporation
Mine Name: Chalk Mountain Mine
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
Six 6 copies of the completed application, six jfiLeopies of all location maps, mine maps and reclamation
maps, and the aRpropriate processing fee (see next page for fee schedule) in the form a check or money order
payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be sent to the Land
Quality Section 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 [phone].

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INDUSTRIAL NINLRALS
July 23, 2007 R a---------
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Judy Wchner �N 1Q01
Assistant Mining Specialist 0QUq
'1.6e112 Quality Service
renter t'y Sferi�N
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Subject: Mine permit Name Change, Request &Renewal
Chalk Mountain Miat, Permit No. 61-1
The Feldspar Corporation
Spruce Pine, Mitchell County
Ms Wehner.
A permit modification for the above mine was recently sent to your office under the name of
Zemex Industrial Minerals. The permit has been listed under The Feldspar Corporation and
needs to remain listed under The Feldspar Corporation. Please disregard the previous letter
request to change to Zemex Industrial Minerals.
The Feldspm Corporation is sending a $500.00 renewal fee for renewal, which expires August
29, 2007. We ere requesting a 120.day extension for submitting the required updated renewal
application, including all required mine maps, appropriate sediment and erosion control
measures, and reclamation plans. It is the intent of The Feldspar Corporation to utilize the
services of a qualified engineering consulting company for this.
On behalf The Feldspar Corporation, I appreciate NCDFNR land Quality's consideration for the
above. Should you have any`questions, I can be reached m 1-864-640-7900 or you may contact
the Plant Manager, Jerry Prosser, at 1-828-765-8977.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dennis Dzvonik
Corporate Director of Safety, Health & Environmental
cc: TFC Chalk Mountain Mine files
Jerry Prosser of The Feldspar Corporation
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North Carolina
NCDENR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
July 24, 2007
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7003 1680 0000 1484 3900
Mr. Dennis Dzvonik
Zemex Industrial Minerals
1040 Crowne Point Parkway
Suite 270
Atlanta, Georgia 30338
RE: Chalk Mountain Mine
Permit No. 61-01
Mitchell County
French Broad River Basin
Dear Mr, Dzvonik:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
We have reviewed the renewal and modification request your company submitted for
the referenced mine site. However, the following information is needed to continue processing
your application:
In order to complete the renewal request, submit pages 1 through 13 and page
18 of the mining permit application. Include a comprehensive updated mine map
that clearly shows the mining permit boundary and affected areas at the site. A
processing fee of $500.00 is required for the renewal request. I have included a
renewal checklist and application form for your use. Reduce the number of
copies to two.
2. In order to change the name back to The Feldspar Corporation, please complete
Page 1 and 18, as requested in No, 1 above, stating the applicant name and
company name is The Feldspar Corporation.
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed. In addition, please note the Land Quality Section may
request additional information, not included in this letter, as the mining application review
progresses.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612-919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
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Mr. Dzvonik
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In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information to my attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
As required by 15A NCAC 513.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline can not be met and request that
an extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made
to grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's
files at the end of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
,Siqcerely,
Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Application Form
Renewal Checklist
cc: Ms. Janet Boyer, PE

Jul 13 07 09:25a GV1 6 Mike Dzvenik (7010 896-7884 P.1
To: JudyWehnerof NCDENR Front Dennis Dzvmk
FM 1-91%7158801 Pasm 2,including this one
Plaee 1.919.715-0939 Data: 7rZ312007
Ra TFC Chalk Mh1. Mine Permit No, 61-1 CC
❑ urgent Fos- Renner+ ❑Please Cammant ❑ Plasma Reply O Plaaae Rer:Ycta
.See the:N hcd. Thmk you for your help!
Dennis Dzvonik
Corg)m4 Di, vvtm of Safety, Health & Fnvirunmcnal
7cmux Industrial Minerals
WINI-864 40-7900

Jul 13 07 09:26a C V 1 & Mike Dzvonik
(709 896-7884 p.2
IND 6STRIAL MINERALS
July 23, 2007
Judy Wehner
Assistant Mining Specialist
1612 Mail Service Center
[,and Quality section
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Subject: Mine hermit Name Change Request & Renewal
Chalk Mountain Mine, Permit No. 61-1
The Feldspar Corporation
Spruce Pine, Mitchell County
Ms Wchncr:
A permit modification for the above mine was recently sent to your office: under the name of
Amex Industrial Minerals. The penruit has been listed under The feldspar Corporation and
needs to remain listed undcr'The Feldspar Corporation. Please disregard the previous letter
request to change toLeutex industrial Minerals.
The Feldspar Corporation is sending; a $500.00 renewal fee for renewal, which expires August
29, 2007_ We are requesting a 120-day extension for submitting the: required updated renewal
application, including all required mine maps, appropriate sediment and erosion control
measures, and reclamation plans. It is the intent of The Feldspar Corporation to utilize the
services or qualified engineering consulting company for this.
On behall'The Feldspar Corporation, I appreciate NCDENR Land Quality's consideration ibr the
above. Should you have any questions, ) can be reached at 1-864-640-7900 or you may contact
the Plant Manager, Jerry Prosser, at 1-828-765-8977.
Respectfully submitted,
Dennis Dzvonik
Corporate Director of Safety, Health & Environmental
cc: TFC Chalk Mountain Mine files
Jerry Prosser of The Feldspar Corporation
1040 Crown Pointe Parkway, Suite 270 / Atlanta, Georgia 303381 ~. (770) 392-8W 1 fa)c (770) 392A70
A Cemenfos Pwasm*v Company

MINING CHECKLI5T FOR ROUTING
Applicant's Name: 3VAo r 3tl I 24nk Project Name: SIC 12'Af /k ..r
Applic./Per/miitt No.: 0-01 County: (.o Aljekdl Date Received: A
Reviewer..(//vv�'L River 5asinName: 4./.Ka+✓r�Ni-ti'
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❑ New ❑ Renewal klr odfication (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑Partial Release SAdditionalInformation ❑Fee Needed:$
❑ Fee Received: $
Please mi itr./I entire application package to:
Flshevl �!f . Regional Office (2 complete copies; attach the "LQ5 Regional
Office Mining Application Review Checklist" to one copy and attach both the DWQ and DAQ
"Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy, send both copies to the Regional Engineer)
Date: Routed /1147 Reed
❑ Division of Water Resources Date: Routed I Reedi
❑ NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Rec'd
0 U5 Fish & Wildlife Service Date: Routed Reed
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
Please route first 5 pages of the application
and
any location
maps to;
❑ Division of Parks & Recreation
Date:
Routed
Rec'd _
[INC Geological Survey Section
Date:
Routed
Reed _
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Archives & History
Date:
Routed
Reed _
(Only new applications)
❑ Other.
Date:
Routed
Rec'd
'*5uorenoe Date for Co mmerto: 407 (no later than 25 days
from receipt)
U F ease note the following:
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4(�
Michael BakerInc.
4301 Dutch Ridgege Road
Beaver, PA 16009
(724) 495- 1864617 JPY
FAX (724)Letter of Transmittal
To:
Lanu Wuaury aeaion v Division of Land resources S.O. No.:
Department of Environmental and Natural
Resources Project:
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1612
Alin: Judith A. Wehner
Date:
110871-4
Chalk Mountain Mine
Permit No. 61-01
Mitchell County
June 13, 2007
We are forwarding the following: MAttached O Under Separate Cover m
DWG. NO.
NO. COPIES
TITLE OR DESCRIPTION
COMMENTS
1 through 12
2
Dump No. 4
Revised as per NCDENR
comments
2
Response to NCDENR Comments dated May 10,
2007
2
Perimeter Diversion Ditch Calculations
2
Revegetation Plan
THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below:
R1 As requested rl No exception taken
rl Revise and resubmit
6dFor review and comment I­1Rejected -See remarks
rlSubmitspecified items
r-1 For your information rl Proceed subject to corrections noted
�
I-1
I
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Michael Baker Jr., Inc.
CC: A Bick, C Rupperl Dennis Dzovnik (Zemex)
By
Jack Dziubek
Tine-
Geotechnical Engineer
Page
1 of

9
Response to NCDENR Comments
dated May 10, 2007

CHALK MOUNTAIN MINE
PERMIT NO.61-01
MITCHELL COUNTY
FRENCH BROAD RIVER BASIN
RESPONSE TO NCDENR COMMENTS DATED MAY 10, 2007
Prepared by Michael Baker Corp. and Zemex Industrial Minerals
Provide calculations for permanent ditches around the proposed waste area. The
ditches must be based on a minimum 25 year 24 hour storm event.
Response: See the attached calculations based on the 25 yr 24 hour storm
event. The ditch design is shown on Drawing No. 11 of the Plans with the
typical section and channel dimensions for corresponding segments and
Drawing No. 12 showing the locations of the ditch segments.
2. Provide details on the final reclamation of the waste area, including depth of
capping material, type of capping material, source of capping material, and
revegetation plans.
Response: Zemex Industrial Minerals has successfully direct seeded waste
areas in the past. Attached is the Revegetation Plan that is included in our
Permit No. 61-01 that will be used to accomplish the direct seeding, mulching
and fertilizing for the final reclamation of the waste area.
3. Provide a construction detail for the floor drains with the filter fabric blankets.
Response: See the attached revised Drawing No. 10 which shows the
required detail.
4. Clarify whether the undisturbed future mine and waste areas are to be disturbed in
the near future. if so, sediment and erosion control measures will be required for
these areas. Clarify if you intend to leave these areas undisturbed until a
modification to disturb the areas is submitted.
Response: At the present time, designated undisturbed future mine and
waste areas ("Non -Disturbed Future Waste" & "Non -Disturbed Future
Excavation" - See Previously Submitted Mine Map, Prepared By Tom
Freeman 04/2007) will remain undisturbed until a modification to disturb the
areas is submitted for approval (including sediment and erosion control
measures)."
5. Locate the proposed waste area on the overall mine map.
Response: See the revised attached Title Sheet for the Plans.

Perimeter Diversion Ditch
Calculations

PERIMETER DIVERSION DITCH ENGINEERING MEMO
DUMP NO. 4 DISPOSAL AREA
CHALK HILL MIE
THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
SPRUCE PINE, NC
Introduction
A perimeter diversion ditch has bee designed to divert runoff around Dump No. 4. The
channel was designed fior the 25 yesr24 hour storm event as per NCDENR requirements.
The perimeter ditch consists of channel north of Dump No. 4 with a drainage area of 42
acres and a c channel south of Dump No. 4 with a drainage area of 106 areas.
Calculations for the flow from the 25 year 24 hour storm were determined from the
method in SCS TR-55. Calculations for flow area and depth of flow were done using the
FlowMaster version of Manning's formula. The calculations are attached to this memo.
Dischar ,es
The discharges for the North channel is141 cfs. The discharge for the south channel is
103 cfs. The North Channel flow is higher due to a higher curve number from previous
mining activity in the north drainage area.
Perimeter Ditch Sections
The south channel was designed as one cross section with an average slope of 10% and a
flow velocity of 20 feet per second. A PECMAT lining with a maximum velocity
resistance of 20 fps was chosen for this channel.
The North Channel was dived into five segments with average slopes that varied from
less than 2% to 32%. Segment No. 1 with a flow velocity of 9.6 fps. Will have a
PECMAT lining. Segment No. 2 has a channel slope of 15% and a flow velocity of 13
fps but a high shear stress. It will require a more resistant lining. A fabric formed
concrete lining is recommended.
Segment No. 3 and 5 have steep channel slopes of 32% and flow velocities of 15.5 fps
and high shear stress. A fabric form concrete lining is recommended.
Segment No. 4 has a flatter channel slope of 7% and could be lined with 11ECMAT.
Because it is bracketed by fabric formed concrete line channel =s No. 3 and 5, a fabric
formed concrete channel is recommended for Segment No. 4 for continuity.
The depth of flow in the ditch segments varies fro LI to 1.6 feet. With added freeboard
the recommend depth for the ditches are 2.0 and 1.5 feet as shown on the drawings.

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Computed by J D5 Checked By �O� Date S 22-J '
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(5� �Ma- 7)
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TC y 4 ooded area , w,lh 4 CAI oC 70 1Wrtods j/4 gcod Co.dl)
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TR55 Tc Worksheft
0 V 0, q (z � o � - I %
Hyd. No. 1
Area to Diversion Channel 1
Hydraflow Hydrographs by Intelisolve
Description
A
B
C
Totals
Sheet Flow
Manning's n-value
= 0.800
0.011
0.011
Flow length (ft)
= 100.0
0.0
0.0
Two-year 24-hr precip. (in)
= 2.93 __.
0.00
0.00
Land slope (%)
= 6.50
0.00
0.00
Travel Time (min)
= 24.38 +
0.00 +
0.00 =
24.38
Shallow Concentrated Flow
Flow length (ft)
= 1750.00
0.00
0.00
Watercourse slope (%}
= 42.30 '
0.00
0.00
Surface description
= Unpaved
Paved
Paved
Average velocity (ft/s)
= 10.49
0.00
0.00
Travel Time (min)
= 2.78. +
0.00. +
0.00 --
2.78
Channel Flow
X sectional flow area (sqft)
= 48.00
0.00
0.00
Wetted perimeter (ft)
= 28.94
0.00
0.00
Channel slope (%)
= 4.00
0.00
0.00
Manning's n-value
= 0.025,
0.015
0.015
Velocity (ft/s)
= 16.73
0.00
0.00
Flow length (ft)
= 1000.0
0.0
0.0
Travel Time (min)
= 1.00 +
0.00 +
0.00 =
1.00
Total Travel Time, Tc..............................................................................
28.16 min

Hydrograph Plot
Hydrafi= Hydrogruphs by Intelisolye
Tuesday. May 22 2007. 056 PM
Hyd. No. 1
Area to Diversion
Channel 1
Hydrograph type
= SCS Runoff
Peak discharge =
140.92 cfs
Storm frequency
= 25 yrs
Time interval =
5 min
Drainage area
= 106.00 ac
Curve number =
70
Basin Slope
= 0.0 %
Hydraulic length =
Oft
Tc method
= TR55
Time of conc. (Tc) =
28.2 min
Total precip.
= 4.45 in
Distribution =
Type II
Storm duration
= 24 hrs -
Shape factor .=
484
Area to Diversion Channel
Q (cfs) Hyd. No. 1 — 25 Yr
160.00
........_ ------
1
40.00
120.00
100.00
80.00 —
60.00
_ .. ..
40.00
20.00 —
a 00
Hydrograph vdume = 650,142 wh
Q (cfs)
160.00
-.---- 140.00
120.0o
— 100.00
80.00
-. - 60.00
40.00
20.00
0 00
0 3 5 8 10 13 15 18 20 23 25
— Hyd No. 1 Time (hrs)

TR55 Tc Worksheef
Hyd. No. 2
Area to Diversion Channel 2
Description
A
Sheet Flow
Manning's n-value
= 0.800
Flow length (ft)
= 100.0
Two-year 24-hr precip. (in)
= 2.93
Land slope (%)
= 10.00
Travel Time (min)
= 20.53
Shallow Concentrated Flow
Flow length (ft)
= 1375.00
Watercourse slope (%)
= 21.80
Surface description
= Unpaved
Average velocity (ft/s)
= 7.53
Travel Time (min)
= 3.04
� �i"f1=1-1100
Hydratlow Hydrographs by Intelisolve
B
C Totals
0.011
0.011
0.0
0.0
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
+ 0.00 +
0.00 - 20.53
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Paved
Paved
0.00
0.00
+ 0.00 +
0.00 - 3.04
X sectional flow area (sqft)
= 0.00
0.00
0.00
Wetted perimeter (ft)
= 0.00
0.00
0.00
Channel slope (%)
= 0.00
0.00
0.00
Manning's n-value
= 0.015
0.015
0.015
Velocity (ft/s)
= 0.00
0.00
0.00
Flow length (ft)
= 0.0
0.0
0.0
Travel Time (min) = 0.00 + 0.00 + 0.00 = 0.00
Total Travel Time, Tc.............................................................................. 23.57 min

Hydrograph Plot
Hydrallm Hydmgraphs by Inteliwlve
Hyd. No. 2
Area to Diversion
Channel 2
Hydrograph type
= SCS Runoff
Storm frequency
= 25 yrs
Drainage area
= 40.00 ac
Basin Slope
= 0.0 %
Tc method
= TR55
Total precip.
= 4.45 in
Stone duration
= 24 hrs
Q (cts)
120.00
100.00
80.00
Moo
40.00
20.00
000
pm
Tuesday, May 22 2007, IM PM
Peak discharge = 103.02 cfs
Time interval =
5 min
Curve number =
81
Hydraulic length =
0 ft
Time of conc. (Tc) =
23:6 min
Distribution =
Type II
—Shape factor =
484
Area to Diversion Channel 2
Hyd. No. 2 — 25 Yr
Hyd' aph Vdume • 383,710 a
Q (a)
120.00
It 11
a rI
r rr
I1
20.00
MVw
0 3 5 8 10 13 15 18 20 23 25
— Hyd No. 2 Time (hrs)

Precipitation Frequency Data Ser • -Page-4 OF
hag e '7 6 )�3
POINT PRECIPITATION,..
FREQUENCY ESTIMATES {
FROM NOAA ATLAS 14 '
ERWIN, TENNESSEE (40-2929) 36.1667 N 82.4167 W 2365 feet
from"Pmcipiution-Fmqumcy AJuof t1ne United Stmes' NOAA Atlm 14, Volume; Vaelon3
G.M. eannin D. Mmtiu, B. Lin, T. Pazybok, M.Yekta, and D. Riley
NOAA, Natloml WmtNa Savim Silva Spring,. Maryland, 2004
atmclnl: Too May 222007
Confidence Limits
Seasonality
Location Maps
Other Info.
CIS data 11
Maps
11 Help C
Precipitation Frequency Estimates inches
ARI*
(years)
❑5
mm
10
mm
15
min
30
min
60
mm
120
min
3❑
hr
6❑
hr
12
hr
hr
48
hr
❑4
day
7❑
day
10
day
20
da
30
da
45
da
60
day
�1
0.32
0.52
0.64
0.88
1.10
1.24
1.32
1.62
2.03
2.47
2.92
3.37
4.03
4.66
6.49
8.06
10.23
12.30
0
0.38
0.61
0.77
1.06
1.33
1.49
L58
1.92
2.41
2.93
3.46
3.98
4.76
5.48
7.59
9.37
11.86
14. 44
0.45
0.72
0.91
1.29
1.6fi
1.87
1.97
2.35
2.42
3.48
4.10
.69
5.62
6.42
8.69
10.54
13. 88
15.74
10
0.50
0.81
1.02
1.48
1.92
2.18
2.29
2.71
3.34
3.90
4.60
5.25
6.30
7.17
9.56
1145
14.19
16. 88
25
0.57
0.92
1.16
1.72
2.29
2.62
2.75
3.24
3.92
4.45
5.27
6.00
7.20
8.18
I0.69
12.61
15.45
18.28
®O.fi3
1.00
127
1.91
2.59
2.97
3.14
3.68
4.39
4.88
5.79
6.59
7.91
8.98
1L54
13.46
16.37
19.29
100
0.68
1.09
137
2.10
2.90
7.35
3.55
4.16
4.87
5.30
6.31
7.17
5.61
9.78
12.37
14.27
17.21
20.21
200
0.74
Ll7
1.48
2.30
3.22
3.75
3.99
4.66
5.37
5.72
6.83
7.74
9.31
10.59
13.17
15.03
IS.OD
21.05
500
0.81
L28
L61
2.56
3.67
4,30
4.61
5.38
6.05
6.28
7.52
8.51
10.25
11.68
14.20
15.98
18.96
22.04
1000
0.86
L36
L71
2.76
4.03
.75
5.12
5.97
6.58
6.71
8.04
9.09
10.96
12.5]
14.96
16.67
19.63
22.73
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Table 2-2a._Runoff curve numbers for urban areast
Cover description
Cover type and hydrologic condition
Average percent
impervious areas
A
Curve numbers for
hydrologic soil group —
B C
D
Fully cre eloped urban areas (vegetation established)
Open space (lawns. parks, golf courses. cemeteries.
eteY:
Poor condition (grass cover < 50%) ..............
68
79
86
89
Fair condition (Btys cover 50% to 75%)...........
49
69
79
84
Good condition (grass cover > 75%) ........
'
39.
61
74
R
Impervious areas:
Paved parking Iota, roofs, driveways, etc.
(excluding rightof-wayl........................
98
98
98
98_
Stints and roads:
Paved; curbs and storm sewers (excluding
rightof-way)..................................
98
98
98
98
Paved: open ditches (including right -of -troy) .......
83
89
92
93
Gravel (including right-of-way) ...................
76
-95
89
91
Dirt (including right-of-way) ......................
-
72
82
87
89
Western desert urban areas:
Natural desert landscaping (pervious areas only)'-.
63
77
&i
88
Artificial desert landscaping (impervious weed
barrier, desert shrub with I. to 2-inch sartd
a gravel mulch and basin borders) ...............
96
96
96
96
Urban distrcts:
Commercial and business ..........................
85
89
92
94 -
95
Industrial ........................................
72
Bi
88
91
93
Residential districts by average lot sire:
118 acre or less (town houses) .................'.....
65
77
85
90
92
1/4 acre .........................................
38
61
75
83
9i
113 acre .................................. 4......
30
57
72
81
86
L2 acre .........................................
25
.54
70
80.
--85-
1 acre ...........................................
20
51
68
79
84
2 acres ..........................................
12
46
65
ri
82
Developing urban areas
Newly graded areas (pervious areas only,
no vegetation)s................................... 77 86 9l 94
Idle lands (CMs are determined using Myer types
similar to those in table 2.2e).
dAvenge runoff condition. and 1, . US.
Me average percent impervious area shown was used to develop the composite CN'a Other assumptions are as follo%s impervious area,
are directly connected to the drainage system, impervimu areas have a CN of 9& and pervious areas are considered equivalent to opm
space in good hyddulugie mnditioa Me for other combinations of mualitwm may be computed using fgi re 23 or 24.
e N's shown are equivalent to throe of panum. Composite CN's may to computed for other combinations of open spun cover type.
sComlxwite CN's for natural desert lamiseaping should be computed using figures 23 or 24 based on the bnpervious area percentage ICN
99) and the pervious area C.N. The pervious area CN's art assumed equivalent to desen shrub in poor hydrologic condition
a :ompuatte CN-s to ace for the design of temporary measures during grading and comtruction should be computed using figure'_'3 or 24.
hued on the degree of development (Impervluus sues percentage) and the CN's for the newly graded pervba: area.
(21O-VI-TR.55, Second Ed., June 1986) 2.5

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Table 2.2c.-Runoff curve numbers for other agricultural lands'
Curve numbers for
Cover description hydrologic soil group -
Hydrologic
Cover type mnditlon A B C D
Pasture. grassland, or nnge-condnuous
forage for gnzing.r
Meadow -continuous grass, protected from
grazing and generally mowed for hay.
Brush-brush-weedgrass mixture with brush
the major element s
Woods -grass combination (orchard
- ' or tree farm).'
Woods!
Poor
68
79
86
89
Fair
49
69
79
84
Good
39
61
74
80
-
30
56
71
78
Poor
48
67
74
83
Fair
35
56
70
77
Good
430
48
65
73
Poor
57
73
82 '
86
Faun
43
65
76
&
Goad
32
58
72
79
Poor
45
66
77
83
Fair
36
60
79
Good
430
55
_
71
Farmsteads -buildings, lanes, driveways, - 59 74 82 84
and surrounding lots. -
'Average runoff condition, and 1, - 015.
21•w <51Y3 around cover or heav8y greed With run mulch.
Fulr W to iY4 tovuMl covtr and not heavily grazed. -
(arxl. >-dN ground curer unit lightly w uniy uma+imulb graxwi.
alwo: <5(ri ground cover.
Ala- Be to 754 Rto ncl corer.
(kAd. >7Y4 gauMl cover.
Mdual cone number is Irru than W. lone CT - 30 fur runoff computatiuna
rCN'..q ho%n were cvmlaiml fur arew with W4 wwa4 and S gran (luotun) corer. Other ambinatWre of andidotu+ my be tvmputell
bvm nre CN's fur wu,ab and p:wan'.
'Am". Fweat litter. anwll tom. aull brash ne d"ttuvwl be heavy grating or regular buming.
Fair: W'wxh, are growl but not bumwl. and eon a fwct liner aver, the auil.
GMxh . Wwh are protected from grm'ng. and liner and brush atkyuatn(s m-er the wil.
(230NI-TR-55, Second Ed., June 1986) 2.7

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Worksheet
Worksheet for Trapezoidal Channel
Project Description
Worksheet
South Ditch
Flow Element
Trapezoidal Channel
Method
Manning's Formula
Solve For
Discharge
Input Data
0.020 -- Peemq{
Meanings Coefficient
Slope
0, 100000 Nfl
Depth
1.13 It
Left Side Slope
2.00 H : V
Right Side Slope
2.00 H : V
Bottom Width
4.00 ft
Results
Discharge
140.99 efs —
Flow Area
7.1 R2
Wetted Perimeter
9.05 It
Top Width
8.52It
Critical Depth
2.33 ft
Crtlical Slope
0.005541 N8
Velocity
19.93 his ---
Velocity Head
6.17 It
Specific Energy
T30 It
Frcude Number
3.86
Flow Type
Supercritical
Pad. f I 4 4
rV rJeco Cjwtli d' `Ab
1111ed Df tell i5eo, k4ic //aL
Q- 190.99A ) 140.92e17o .t300cl
Vc 19.93XPs c bf'ps .'. Gdrk4
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TECHNICAL DATA pet q� I I a I eP
PROPERTY
TEST METHOD
UNIT
VALUE
Weight
ASTM 0 3776
kglm' (ozlyd')
95 (28)
Thickness
Measured
min(in.)
2.5401)
Filament Diameter
Measured
min (in.)
1.14 (0.045)
Porosity
CWD 02215-86
%
72
Width
Measured
in ill.(
183 (6)
Length
Measured
In 00
22.86 {75)
Area of Roll
Measured
in fyd')
41.8 (50)
Weight of Roll
Weighed
. kg hi
40 (90)
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
OF PEC-MAT: MINIMUM AVERAGE ROLL VALUES (MARV)
PROPERTY
TEST METHOD
UNIT
VALUE
Tensile Strength
ASTM D 4595.86
n/m db.7in.)
Length
640 (12)
Width
373 (7)
Elongation
ASTM D 4595.86
% _
Length _
75
Width
-
75
Secant Tensile
Modulus
ASTM D 4595-86
n/m (P.11n.)
Length
1600 (30)
Width
800 (15)
Brolding1oughne55
ASTM D 4595-86
k'pa (lbAn')
Length
41:4 (6)_
Wldlh
Vm/kgxl
241
Conformity
ASTMD 13BB-75
D4Ln.Ab.x10i
Length
2.79 (501
Width
1.84(33)
Ultraviolet Stability "-
'GUV @ 2DU0 hi..
'ASTM G 53-84,
%prop. ret
85
Weatherometer
@ 1500 hr.
ASTM G 23-81
No prop. ref.
85
Low Temp. Maleness
ASTM 0 746
C (Fj
-37r2 (35)
PH Range
pH
2-12
HentRetentlon
Ym7C (BIDRI'/On
1430 (0.071
HYDRAULIC PERFORMANCE OF PEE -MAT
PROPERTY
TEST METHOD
UNIT
VALUE
Mannin R h 5
efficient IN
0.02
Max, Flow Velocity
misec {Rlsec.)
6.1 (20)
a . n Ed
Shear Stress
pa(dIfl9
287(6)
Max. Slake Load
Kg (11
11.4 (25)
'Ruwlgls cpbutlN M CWalb Seale UilsasilY lsirgan a h wiaex a h daPx 200 h Img reawDrn®@imeal
AVwalesuplu100Cis. PECWTsU Nmo@rsollallmm120NJmrc UAmvimumwl¢iy ffellume.
"Maxmmi ealumanx NIZ4IP s are axade O Omn duration Dam Miwmare bromams as Ne dmaim
iaoE .41Ptt sV65585(G UITOA Ta ndl plIM Medldllfd TP9 Malpj
CHANNEL DESIGN
Channel carrying capacity should be
calculated for a vegetated Condition; the
vegetated roughness coefficient "N" can
vary from .03-.05 depending on depth
of flow and type of vegetation.
Shear stress should be calculated fora
non -vegetated condition using a Tough-
ness coefficient "N" of .02.
The following equations can assist In
determining the carrying capacity and
shear stress for a padimlar design and
set of canmtlons:
Q-AxV
Manning Equation for Velocity:
V= 1.49(R)ea(S)'a
N
Equation for Hydraulic Radius:
R— A
VIP
Equation for Hydraulic Gradient:
5= Drop
Channel Length
Equation for Shear Stress.
T - y (0) (S)
Where:
A = Crass Section Area (sq, ft.)
D= Maximum Water Depth (ft.)
N = Roughness Coefficient
Q m Carrying Capacity ((u.fidsec)
R- Hydrai Ic Radius(ft)
5 = Hydraulic Gradient (ft./tt.(
T =Maximum Shear Stress (lb.7sq.fL)
V - Average Water Velocity Ifthec.)
WP = Wetted Perimeter (ft )
y- Density of Water (IT /m.ft.)

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Worksheet
Worksheet for Trapezoidal Channel
Project Description
Worksheel
Noah Ditch 1
Flow Element
Trapezoidal Channel
Method
Manning's Formula
Solve For
Discharge
Input Data / 1
Mannings Coefficient 0.020 — PaCmolt tined d;L' % ($e¢ r14dv�
Slope 0.016000 Nft
Depth 1.60 It
Left Side Slope 2.00 H : V
Right Side Slope 2.00 H : V
Bottom Width 4.00 ft
Discharge 110.61 cfs — [ - 110.61e51 >ID&I CfA, . 6008
Flow Area
11.5 ft2
Welled Perimeter
11.16 ft
Top Width
10AOIt
Critical Depth
2.06 It
Critical Slope
Velocity
0.005818 Nft
9.60 We44ps<200p5 ,'. Gora
Velocity Head
1.43 ft
Specific Energy
3.03ft
Froude Number
1.61
Flow Type
Supercdtical
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Worksheet
Worksheet for Trapezoidal Channel
Fabri�ofr•1 i.irvdu}
Project Description
Worksheel
North Ditch 2
Flow Element
Trapezoidal Channel
Method
Manning's Formula
S
Salve For
Discharge
/
Input Data
Marriage Coefficient 0.040
Slope
0.150000 ft/ft —
Depth
Left Side Slope
1.30 ft
2.00 H V
L
Right Side Slope
2.00 H : V
Bottom Width
4.00 ft
/is per fitld.ro{eY
Results
112.87 Cts—
fq lier P6�rJ{ -!rrAq
Discharge
Flow Area
8.6 1
.l
Welted Perimeter
9.81 a
Top Width
9.201
FF 40U kos
dt 20"1�.:
Critical Depth
2.08 ft
Critical Slope
Velocity
0.023213 tl(ft
13.15 Ns
20 10/jht2 � 12,.17 Wet 2
CeC.Ie
Velocity Head
2.69 ft
Specific Energy
3.99 ft
Frcude Number
240
{�
Flow Type
Supercritical
poed
'
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where:
b = channel bottom width, R
B = width of channel at the water surface, 0
R = hydraulic radius, R
V =velocity for mhform flow and nomml depth, ft/sec
y = depth of water, ft
Z = side slope of trapezoidal or triangular channel, NO
n—Manning's roughness coefficient
Typical Manning 5 n Roughness Coefficients
Depth of new, (n)
0.40
0.60
0.90
1.30 or Greater
HYDROTEX Fabric Fomt Style
Filter Point
O.070
O.oSs
.045
0 4
Filter Band
0,125
0.055
5
0. 0
Uniform Section
0.030
0.035
0.040
0.040
Miculating Block
0.095
0.075
0.065
0.055

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Worksheet ®
Worksheet for Trapezoidal Channel
Project Description
Worksheet
North Ditch 3 and 5
Flow Element
Trapezoidal Channel
Method
Manning's Formula
Solve For
Discharge
Input Data
Moorings Coefficient
0.045
Slope
0.320000 Poft— 5
Depth
1.09 it —
Left Side Slope
2.00 H:.V
Right Side Slope
2.00 H : V
Bottom Width
4.00 it
Discharge
104.70 cis 4— Q
Flow Area
6.7 W
Wetted Perimeter
8.87 ft
Top Width
8.36It
Critical Depth
2.00 it
Critical Slope
0.0290621Uft
Velocity
15.54 gas
Velocity Head
3.75 0
Specific Energy
4.84 ft
Fronde Number
3.05
Flow Type
Supercritical
Q=1o`I,10Its >to3,O?c C5
1 dooj
IN�xlverhl L11101-I5 .
Sl.e6,- 5�res5
- Ga y `SFoI
Ld=
As per Prnidroter Speer �eq .ems
& Flt.r Pain Gn,nS
FP40o < 20 i R 2
rp6w- 3o th/'ncz
3o'�et2 > 2177'h'r't2
,'600d
( 16 -)
_% USe. Faoo F her Pbn J Lnyy j
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'MY rJ RaTi
Specification Guideline
Fabric -formed Concrete
Erosion Control Systems
Filter Point
fable 1.0 Typical Dimensions and Weights
Filter Point n
Average Thickness, inches (mm) 22 (56)
FP400
4.0(102)
FP60D
6.0 (152)
FPSOO
Lining
FP1OOO FP1200
10.0 (254) 12.0 (305)
Mass Per Unit Area, VIP (kg/mr)
25 (121)
45 (220)
6B (330)
113 (550)
135 (661)
Filter Point Spacing, inches (mm)
5.0(127)
8.0 (203)
10,0 (254)
)
14.0 (356)
16.0 (406)
Area per Filler Point, in' (cri
2.0(12.9)
2.0 (12.9)
6.3 (401
H(195)
12.2 (70.7)
12.2 (78.7)
Perimeter per Filler Point, inches from)
6.5 (165)
11
11 (279)
15 (381)
15 (381)
Concrete Coverage, f 2/yd3 (rinfli
136 (16.6)
75(9.1)
50 (6.1)
30(3.6)
25(3.0)
Shear Resistance, RMP (kghnr)
11 (54)
20 (98)
30 (146)
50 (244)
60 (293)
�Jote Values shown are moicol an win vow
with wowi,t of noncrste
and eels condleons.
Product Description
Filler Point Linings with filtering points (drains) provide
an small resistant. permeabfeconclate linirgforditches,
channels, canals, streams, rivers, ponds. lakes, reser-
voirs, marinas, and protected port and harbor areas. Fil-
ter Point Linings have a cobbled surface and a relatively
high coefficient of hydraulic friction in order to achieve
lower flow velocities and to reduce wave run-up. The fil-
ter points provide for the relief of hydrostatic upeh pres-
sure, increasing the systems stability.
Filter Point Linings are generally used in lieu of stone rip
rap or slope paving due to their lower cost and higher
performance. Filter Point Linings have greater stability
than conventional slope paving because ofseveralfac-
tors - they can mitigate uplift pressure from ground wa-
ter, reduce hydraulic uplift of flowing water by slowing
channel velocities, and conform to sdl contours during
installation to reduce the potential for underscour.
Filler Point forms are woven from multifilament and tax.
tured yarns. The double -layer fabric is joined by imerwo.
von filler points or controlled centers to form a lining with
a deeply cobbled appearance. The spacing of the Ill
points determines the lining's thickness and weight, while
the specially designed filterpoinis relieve hydrostatic pres-
sure and reduce applied stress lothe fabricduring pump.
ing. Filler Point Linings are available in a wide range of
thicknesses.
1.0 GENERAL
1.1 Scope of Work: The Contractor shall famish all labor,
materials, equipment, and incidentals required to pedonn
all operations in connection with the installation of the pro-
posed Filler Point (FP) Lining in accordance with the lines,
grades, design, and dimensions shown on the Contract
Drawings and as specified herein.
1.2 Description: The work shall consist of installing an unre-
inlorced concrete lining by positioning specially woven,
double -layer synthetic forms on the surface to be protected
and filling them with a pumpable, line aggregate cancmte
(structural grout) in such a way as to loom a stable lining of
required thickness, weight and configuration.
2.0 MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Fine Aggregate Concrete: Fine aggregate concrete shall
consist of a proportioned mixture of Portland cement, fine
aggregate (sand) and water. The consistency of the fine
aggregate concrete delivered to the concrele pump shall
be proportioned and mixed as to have an efflux time of 9-
12 seconds when passed through the 0.75 inch (19 mm)
orifice of the standard flow cone that is described in ASTM
C 939. Pozzolon, fluidifier or pumping aid conforming to
this Specification may be used at the option of the Con-
tractor. The mix shall exhibit a compressive strength of
2,0001brin2 (13.0 MPa) at 25 days, when made and tested
in accordance with ASTM C 31 and C 39.
2.1.1 Portland cement shall conform to ASTM C 150, Type
I or Type If.
2.1.2 Fine aggregate shall conform to ASTM C 33, except
as to grading. Aggregate grading shall be reasonably
consistent and shall not exceed the maximum size
which can be conveniently handled with available
pumping equipment.
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Worksheet for Trapezoidal Channel
Project Description
Worksheet
North Ditch 4
Flow Element
Trapezoidal Channel
Method
Manning's Formula
Solve For
Discharge
Input Data
96Qmi Lire)
Mannings Coeffident
0,020
Slope
0.070000 Nit
Depth
1.06 R
Left Side Slope
2.00 H : V
Right Side Slope
2.00 H : V
Bottom Width
4.00 ft
Results
Discharge
104.53 cis —
Flow Area
6.5 112
Wetted Perimeter
8.74 It
Top Width
8.24 it
Critical Depth
2.00 It
Critical Slope
0.005860 Nft
Velocity
16.11 B/s
Velocity Head
4.04 ft
Specific Energy
5.10 it
Froude Number
3.20
Flow Type
Supercritical
(� = 104.5 $@ (s ) /03 .0745 .. iieod
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2. The specificatio s for surface gradient restoration to a surface
suitable for the planned future use are as .follows:
A. All areas o ,unconsolidated material such as overburden or
waste piles shall be graded to 2 horizontal to 1 vertical
or flatterslope lope and terraced as necessary to insure slope
stability.
B. Any settlid jponds and sediment control basins shall be
backfilledgraded, and stabilized or cleaned out and made
into accept ble lake areas.
C. The process'ng, stockpile, and other disturbed areas
neighboring the mine excavation. shall be leveled and
D. Compacted s'sfaces shall be disced, subsoiled or otherwise
prepared be' -ore revegetation.
E. No contamin nts shall be permanently disposed of at the mine
site. on -Ate disposal of waste shall be in accordance with
Operating C� nditious Noe. 12.A. and B.
F. The affects ',land shall be graded to prevent the collection
of noxious, r foul water.
3. ReVe etation Pla :
After site pxepa 8tion, all disturbed land areas shall be
revegetated as p s the following:
Dates { Species Rate, Lbs/Acre
February 15- ApL 1 Korean Lespedeza 10
j Fescue 40
Redtop 1
winter rye (grain) 15
April 1- July 31 `. Common Bermuda So
August. 1- Octobe 125 Lespedeza (unscaxified) 30
German millet 40
October 25- Feb'- ary 15 Rye (grain- temporary) 120.
Soil Amendmentsi�,i
Lime- 2000 bs/acre or follow recommendations from a
soil] est.
Fertilizer- 1000 lbs/acre a-0-a or 10-1c-30, or follow
recommendations from a soil test.
I'
Mulch- All eeded areas shall be mulched using small
gra '.straw at a rate of 2000 lbs/acre and
an red appropriately.

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Michael F. Easley, Govemor
Director and State Geologist William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
May 10, 2007
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7003 1680 0000 1479 2086
Mr. Thomas Freeman
Zemex Industrial Minerals
PO Box 99
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
RE: Chalk Mountain Mine
Permit No. 61-01
Mitchell County
French Broad River Basin
Dear Mr. Freeman:
We have reviewed the modification request your company submitted for the referenced
mine site. However, the following information is needed to continue processing your
application:
1. Provide calculations for the permanent ditches around the proposed waste area.
The ditches must be based on a minimum 25 year 24 hour storm event.
2. Provide details on the final reclamation of the waste area, including depth of
capping material, type of capping material, source of capping material and
revegetation plans.
3. Provide a construction detail for the floor drains with the filter fabric blankets.
4. Clarify whether the undisturbed future mine and waste areas are to be disturbed
in the near future. If so, Sediment and erosion control measure will be' required
for these areas_ Clarify if you intend to leave these areas undisturbed until a
modification to disturb the areas is submitted.
5. Locate the proposed waste area on the overall mine map.
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Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed. In addition, please note the Land Quality Section may
request additional information, not included in this letter, as the mining application review
progresses.
In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information to my attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
As required by 15A NCAC 5B.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline can not be met and request that
an extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made
to grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's
files at the end of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
cc: Ms. Janet Boyer, PE

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MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Applicant's Name: 41.c.,hrA4i C-d730/1�,GJ rj Project Name:
ApplicJPermitNo.:GI-01 County: I/Iii01iA Date Received:
Reviewer. O/W J , River basin Name: uyr�/ �
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❑ New ❑ Renewal Z Modification (inside permit boundaries)
C Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
Partial Release ❑ Additional information ❑ Fee Needed: $
❑ Fee Received: $
�V(-Kit/ei�ll�1. Regional Office (2 complete copies: attach the"LQ5 Regional
Office Mining Application Review Checklist" to one copy and attach � the PWQ and DAQ
"Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; send both copies to the Regional Engineer)
Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ Division of Water Resources
Date:
Routed
Rec'd
❑ NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Date:
Routed
Rec'd
❑ U5 Fish &Wildlife Service
Date:
Routed
Rec'ci
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
Please route first 3 Rages of the application
and
any location
maps to:
❑ Division of Parks & Recreation
Date:
Routed
Rec'd _
❑ NC Geological 5urvey 5ection
Date:
Routed
Rec'd _
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
C Divi5ion of Archives & History
Date:
Routed
Rec'd _
(Only new applications)
❑ Other.
Date:
Routed
Reed
**5u5pen5e Date for Comments: Avl A' (no later than 25 day5
from receipt)
❑ Please note the following:
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INDUSTRIAL MINERALS
May 5, 2007
NCDENR
Land Quality Section
Attn: Judy Weimer, Assistant Mining Specialist
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Subject: Mine Permit Name Change Request
Chalk Mountain Mine, Permit No. 61-1
Zemex Industrial Minerals
Spruce Pine, Mitchell County
Ms Wehner:
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A permit modification for the above mine was recently sent to NCDENR under the name of
Zcmex Industrial Minerals. The permit has been listed under The Feldspar Corporation.
By this letter we request that the company name be changed from The Feldspar Corporation to
Zemex Industrial Minerals.
I thank you in advance and can be reached at Telephone No. 1-864-640-7900.
Respectfully submitted,
+`
Dennis
Corporate Director of Safety, Health & Environmental
Cc: Jerry Prosser, Plant Manager, Spruce Pine Operations
1040Crown Pointe Parkway, Suite 2701 Atlanta, Georgia 303381phone '. [phone] / (ex: [phone]
A Cemenfos Pacesmeyo Company

zemex chalk mountain mine #61-01 comments
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Subject: zemex chalk mountain mine #61-01 comments
From: Kristin Hicklin <Kristin.liicklinQN ncmail.net>
Date: Fri, 04 May 2007 10:44:28 -0400
To: Judy Wehner<Judy.Wehner@ncmaitnet>
CC: Janet Boyer <Janet.Boyer [e-mail]>, Kristin Hicklin <Kristin.f icklin a nemail.net>
Judy:
Bill Beck and I met with Tom Freeman and Dennis Dzvonik both of Zemex yesterday afternoon to
discuss this modification. Flere are ARDS comments on the submittal for the waste area:
1. Recommend that a licensed engineer familiar with the project, or preferably the design engineer,
should be on -site during the initial site preparation, rock toe, center drain, and side drains installation.
Provide a construction sequence for the filling of the waste area. CAOW .d "' ���
The sedimentation pond drainage pipes and their outlets are outside the permit boundacorthng to
e maps and Drawing No. 3. In addition the-3.pipe:calculations-and-all.eudet.protection.calculation�
re-not-provided-for-review.3 64K
provide a detail for the floor drain and fabric liner interface. This detail was not iiLt�h p^lan, for a
\zv ual of what the floor will look like during the initial waste area floor preparation. i�J
The detail showing the center drain and Rock Toe did not show how the water from the center drain
would be piped through or around the Rock Toe. Need clarification and new detail on t1ansport of water
in at this interface. &V4,t CiA*&4M'L44&p y Wt W-ft &XV4if
OCalculations were not provided for the permanent diversions around the proposed waste area or the
I lection ditch.
What material will be used for capping the waste? No temporary or permanent seeding specs were
ovided for the waste area or ditches, etc. pp .
hat size stone will be used for the Rock Toe? tNanr.d' J6 3
The overall mine map does not show the location of this proposed waste pile.
10 The overall mine map shows more area for "future" waste pile and excavation area than what is
permitted to affect. For field clarification, the map should indicate these areas as buffer or
"undisturbed"
11. Bill and I are concerned about the Rock Toe and waste slope contact area for the potential of waste
material to slide down over the Rock Toe and past the collection ditch and possibly off -site (See the
RockToc Detail). (� 9, 4 A &-J��
12. DAQ AQ and D WQ comments faxed to you yesterday. h
Thanks and let me know if you have any questions.
-Kristin
Kristin Hicklin - [e-mail].
North Carolina Dept. of environment and'Nafucal Resources
Asheville Regional Office i/
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 20778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Kristin Hicklin <Kristio.Flicklin a ncmail.nel>
I ol'2 5/4/2007 11:48 AM

zemex chalk mountain mine #61-01 comments
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MINING CHECKLI5T FOR ROUTING
Applicant's Name: Zv�s_, 0// P44bjectName: IY®DkjA-.A�
ApplicJPermiit^t ••No.:nn Lo County: ✓ likilif 1/1 Date Received: y^,) 93 107
Reviewer. UI�) ll River Basin Name:-)uW)j&aj
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❑ New a Renewal eModification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release Z�Additional Information D Fee Needed: $
❑ Fee Received: $
Please route entire application an rkage
i
a � � h n Iri Regional Office (2 complete copies; attach the "LQ5 Regional
Office Mining Application Review Checklist" to one copy and attach bi2tb the DWQ and DAQ
"Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy: send both copies to the Regional Engineer)
Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ Division of Water Resources
Date:
Routed
Rec'd
❑ NG Wildlife Resources Commission
Date:
Routed
Rec'd
❑ L15 Fish & Wildlife Service
Date:
Routed
Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
Please route first 3 pages of the application
and
any location
maps to•
❑ Division of Parks & Recreation
Date:
Routed
Rec'd
❑ NC Geological Survey Section
Date:
Routed
Rec'd _
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
❑Division of Archives & History
Date:
Routed
Rec'd _
(Only new applications)
❑ Other.
Date:
Routed
Reed
"`5uopenoe Date for Comments: Rs YyrForte (no'later than 25 days
from receipt)
0 Please note the following:

/ APR 2 31987
LA'40 QUALITY SEC7i0A

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT Fneanhdl
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G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT 232007
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the rlghtofupon""o"iu.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.
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: .e.161za �_ Signature:*
Print Name: Poteat Property. LLC
Address: 3717 Morrison Street, NW
Washington, DC 20015
Telephone: [phone]
Print Name: Dennis Dzvonik
Title: Commute Dir of Safety. Health & Environment
Company: Zemex Industrial Minerals
Mine Name: Chalk Mountain Mine
Telephone: (864 ), 6 0-7900
'Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
nne tee tsee next page tar tee seneouie) in me form a cneca or money order
tartmenl of Environment and Natural Resources must be sent to the Land
the address listed on the front cover of this application form.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT APR 2 3 2007
l.Ahl©OUI -ITY SECTION f
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.
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.
Print Name: Great Meadows, Inc
Address: 12019 South 226 Hwy
Sj2ruce Pine NC 28777--
Telephone: [phone]
APPLICANT:
Signature:
Print Name: Dennis Dzvonik
Title: Comorate Dir of Safety, Health & Environment
Company: Zemex Industrial Minerals
Mine Name: Chalk Mountain Mine
Telephone: (8fi41-b40-7900
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
payable to the North Carolina Departmeni of Environment and Natural Resources must be sent to the Land
Ouali!j Section Central Office at the address listed on the front cover of this application form.
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05-03-'07 17:99 FAOM-NB 828-299-7A93 T-A32 P001/002 F-034
MINING PERMIT APPLICATI W FORM
forthe
DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
g�ypp �n,'''' {�finn r �rdLt U
Project/Number:l�Y�lt II`k County: I°11
Please return comments back to: :T1'We f k-�QUv2
Comments due by: 3' U —7
Will the operation, as proposed, violate standards of air quality?
YES NO
Air permit required
Air permit existing ✓ (Permit # (o e0 q )
Other Comments:
Reviewed by: 61fDate: 6ttlD7�
Print Name: ' 9
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Cenral Office Reviewer:
Rev Oft 20M

05-03-'07 17:44 FROG-14WR 828-299-7043 T-032 P002/002 F-034
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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Project/Number: Y Y_ti�L _ County: 1
Please return comments back to:
Comments due by: 5-3-0-7
Will the operation, as proposed, violate standards of water quality? _
Comments:
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:
YES/ NO
NPDES permit required Y
NPDES permit existing "' (Permit #
Nondischarge permit required r/
Nondischarge permit existing {Permit # ) �le-If
Wetlands disturbed
401 Wetland Gert. required
401 Wetland Cart, existing {Permit # )
Reviewed by:^�,� t `>,� s 1, . Date: 54
Print Name:
Cenvrai Office Reviewer:
Rev Doe 2006

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NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
May I, 2007
131_D) lU M- ill1111�A1
TO: Brenda Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality ��S��ecction
FROM: Blake Rouse p"
Ground Water Management Section
D"' fWt R
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
John Morns, Director
M
rvtston o a er esources
RGCEIVI:D
SUBJECT: Comments on the Mining Permit Modification Request for:
%emex Industrial Minerals MAY O j. �n07
Chalk Mountain
Mitchell County tNJ0 al1AL1T'.'SECTION
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above referenced project.
The Chalk Mountain site located in Mitchell County should not have an unduly adverse effect on ground
water supplies.
Any water withdrawal will be subject to North Carolina General Statute 143-215.22H; Registration of
Water Withdrawals and Transfers Required. Any person who withdraws in one day 100,000 gallons (70 gpm)
or more of surface water or ground water in North Carolina is required to register the withdrawal with the
Division of Water Resources. A Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area permit must be obtained from the
Division of Water Resources if the withdrawal exceeds 100,000 gallons per day and occurs in Beaufort,
Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Edgecombe, Greene,7ones, Lenoir, Martin, Onslow', Pamlico, Pitt, Washington,
Wayne, or Wilson County.
If you have further questions please contact the Division of Water Resources at [phone] or send
correspondence to 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh INC 27699-161 I.
One
1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 NOrthCarOiina
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]Internet: www.ncwater.org Naturally

ATLA.
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist April 11, 2007
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
<g�
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
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Natural Resources
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for Zemex Industrial Minerals
Chalk Mountain
Mitchell County
Michael F. Easley,,Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed ® No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification
request for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on May 4, 2007 so that we may complete our review of this
request within our statutory time limits.
Any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on potable
groundwater supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to have
any recommendations you may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable protection of
groundwater quantity or quality.
If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact
the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please
send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy
Wehner at [phone] if you have any questions.
Ibm h
Attachments
APR I2 2007
cc: Ms. Janet Boyer
""SION OF WATER RESOURCES
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574! FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

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® North I
Richard B. Hamilton, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda M. Harris, Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator I/
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: April 20, 2007
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification, Zemex Industrial minerals Chalk Mountain,
Permit No. 61-01, Mitchell County
This correspondence responds to your request for our review of the referenced mine
permit modification. These comments are provided in accordance with certain
provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 (as amended, 1982; G.S. 74-46 through 74-68; 15
NCAC 5) and the North Carolina General Statutes (G.S. 113-131 et seq.).
The pegmatite mining operation proposes modify their existing operation inside the
approved mining acreage area. The modification will provide a tailing disposal area to
be located in an abandoned 'pit.
Since the activities proposed are within the existing quarry, boundaries, we will not
object to the proposed activities providing the existing quarry permit requirements will
remain enforce.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project during the permitting process.
If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact me at 336.769-
9453.
Cc: Jerry Prosser, Mine Manager
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

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MINING( CHECKLIST FOR ROUTINGnp /�U. �y \
Applicant's Name: 2 "i1( a1"�GS)i aQ &a 6 Project Name: e 6 JRlc&n��
Applic./PermiitgqNo.:Ud UI County: PJA f Date Received: yl/o�aoa7
Reviewer. (YVJ River Basin Name: .4/uii a ��
❑ New ❑ Renewal L (Vodification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
�❑/Partial Release \GAdditional Information i7Fee Needed:
$
Fee Received: $ 56D•or� \
d
Pl/eas/e� route entire application packagr. to:
ix MShb)i I IL Regional Office (2 complete copies; attach the "LQ5 Regional
Office Mining Application Review Checklist" to one copy and attach trnZh the D d•DAQ
"Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; send both cop, ie5 tb the Regional Engineer)
nz Date: Routed % Feed
0-Division of Water Resources Date: Routed Pced
XNC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ U5 Fish & Wildlife Service Date: Routed Reed
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
■ Pivi5ion of r Pate:
❑ NG Geological Survey Section Date: Routed Reed
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Archives & History Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications)
❑Other. Date: Routed Rec'd
"`5u5pen5e Date for Comments: S 4 07 (no later than 254e, s Q�
from rN
eceipt) I ®
Please note the following:
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
'Director and State Geologist April 11, 2007
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M.-Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
Resources
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for Zemex Industrial Minerals
Chalk Mountain
Mitchell County
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed ® No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification
request for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on May 4, 2007 so that we may complete our review of this
request within our statutory time limits.
Any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on potable
groundwater supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to have
any recommendations you may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable protection of
groundwater quantity or quality.
If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact
the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please
send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy
Wehner at [phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Ms. Janet Boyer
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-4574 I FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

A7LA.
NCDENR'
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Michael P. Easley, Governor
'Director and State Geologist April 11, 2007 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Ron Linville
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Brenda M.-Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for Zemex Industrial Minerals
Chalk Mountain
Mitchell County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request
for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please
respond by May 4, 2007 so that we may complete our review of this request within our
statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and
modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control
measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation.
However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and
freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site
inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set
up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person
noted in the application. RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH
YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy
Wehner at [phone] if you have any questions.
T�@
Attachments
cc: Ms. Janet Boyer
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - 919-733-4574 1 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

IHDNSTRIAI MINERALS
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November 21, 2006 LAPI 1 0 2097
Judy Wehner C,I'.^A I
Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Raleigh, NC
Subject: Mine permit modification
Chalk Mountain Mine, Permit No. 61-01
Zemex Industrial Minerals
Spruce Pine, Mitchell County
Dear Ms Wehner.
Please find attached a modification request for the above listed mine. This submittal is per our
conversations today concerning the Soil and Erosion Control Plan and measures enclosed as an
attachment. Also stanched is a modification fee of 5500.00.
The attached maps list the categories of affected acreages as they are now, reflecting new maps
and better information than was available in the past,.thus:the_affecled_acreages=will'-beislightly
diF ffercq.aThe land entry agreements for the affected property that Zemex leases will follow as
soon as signatures are obtained.
This modification will seek approval of the existing permit requirements for change of affected
area as follows: Buck (Baker) Engineering was hired to engineer the preparation of a mined area
consisting of a rock floor and benched walls for a disposal area for mineral tailings produced by
the Ahapass processing plant. The engineering was to assure the integrity of The disposal site
during filling and final reclamation. Engineering drawings, calculations and memos are attached
for your review.
Andrew Bick (Buck Engineering) and I will be meeting with the ARO LQ staff, about this as
soon as a meeting can be arranged. Your prompt approval is appreciated. Should you have any
questions about this submittal can be reached at 828-765-8955.
Sincerely,
T ' m) Freem CPESC
or mote of Environmental Services
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NORTH CAROLNID NATURAL DEPARTMENT
OF E SVIRONMENK�Cr:yt,.(�
LAND QUALITY SECTION APR 1 n
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT LAkO gUF'tP' x� Ori
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1. Name of Mine Chalk Mountain County Mitchell
River Basin French Broad Latitude 32-54-00 Longitude 82-06-08
2. Name of Applicant' Zemex Industrial Minerals
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail" P.O. Box 99
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Telephone [phone]
4. Mine Office Address 530 Altarrass Road. Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Telephone [phone]
•5. Mine Manager Jerry Prosser
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of our
knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revocation.
""'Signature +T�4 Date e3 Z i f0
Print Name Dennis Dzvonik 1 4 n i2 voy\'t
Title Corporate Director of Safety. Health and Environment
This will be the time that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the
reclamation bond (security) that corresponds to this site.
•• The Land Quality Section must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
"•" Signature of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of reeeipt 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.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
aNOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered with regards to 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
Answer all of the following that apply:
1. a. If 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 that "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:
b. If this is an application for RENEWAL of mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.: Total
permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon):
c. If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit
No.: 61-01 Total permitted acreage: 203.53 acres
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes X No_ If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the acreage that
the "major modification" fee will be based upon): 6
. Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes No X . If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: (NOTE: you must complete all of Section F. of this application form
entitled Notification of Adjoining, Landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (disturbed,
ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes No (if no, a "minor
modification" fee of $50.00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added). If yes,
indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit (the total acreage to
be added to the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
is
d. if this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covere3 6y the existing permit: Mining Permit No.:
Total permitted acreage:
u SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO
BE PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED
ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined: Pegmatite
3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader & Truck X Shovel&Truck
X Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper Other (explain)
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0 4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 2800 (560')
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
Mean Sea Level
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 280'
5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes X No
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? Before 1950, The Feldspar Corporation
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10
B. MAPS
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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 L1 copies of all mine maps and reclamation
maps, must be submitted with each permit application.
7.5 minute quadrangles may be obtained from:
N.C. Geological Survey
NCDENR
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
County highway maps may be obtained from:
Location Department
State Highway Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
[phone]
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® 2. 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. As a reminder, mining permits can
only be issued for up to IO years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must only denote those
activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps must be
of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) 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.
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.
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Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
h.
Location and acreage of all processing plants (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 Iakes.
j.
Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
k.
Location 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. Name of applicant
2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
6. Symbols used and corresponding names
7. Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE
0-99 Acres I inch = 50 feet
100-499 Acres I inch = 100 feet
500+ Acres I inch = 200 feet
(NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items)
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A tablelchart must be provided on the mine ma that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment
ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles, processing area/ttaul roads, mine excavation 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%hart
similar to the following wil be acceptable:
CATEGORY
AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
1.93
Stockpiles
5.74
Wastepiles
18.08
Processing Area/Haul Roads
10.7
Mine Excavation
48.43
Other (Future Excavation &
60.09
Wastepiles
NOTE: IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE -SPECIFIC
Nam( 2MATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN
THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED QUESTIONSISTATEMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE FORM). THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE
WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED O MINE MAPS.
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of. 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.
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 ma 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.
11"011114121 aT:�
Signature:
Print Name: Great Meadows, Inc
Address: 12019 South 226 Hwy
• Spruce Pine, NC 28777
APPLICANT:
Signature:*
Print Name: Dennis Dzvonik
Title: Corporate Dir of Safety. Health & Environment ..
Company: Zemex Industrial Minerals
Telephone: [phone] Mine Name: Chalk Mountain Mine
Telephone:(864 )-640-7900
*Signature must he the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT O
4r. 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.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on the
land as maybe 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:" f Z)
Print Name: Potent Property, LLC Print Name: Dennis Dzvonik
Address: 3717 Morrison Street, NW
• Washington. DC 20015
Telephone: [phone]
Title: Coroorate Dir of Safety. Health & Environment
Company: Zemex Industrial Minerals
Mine Name: Chalk Mountain Mine
Telephone: I864 I-640.7900
'Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page I of this application.
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O SEDIMENT CONTROL POND ENGINEERING MEMO
DUMP NO.4 DISPOSAL AREA
CHALK HILL MINE
THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
SPRUCE PINE, NC
Pile Volume and Life Expectancy
The proposed tailing disposal area pile has total volume of 454,300 CY. The design configuration
also includes an aggregate underdniin, highwal I blanket drain, and rock toe. Construction of the
aggregate underdrain requires 15,560 CY of ASSHTO No. 1 aggregate, whereas the blanket drain
requires 7,500 CY of No 57 aggregate, and the rock embankment toe requires 9,380 CY of rock. It is
assumed the rock for the embankment toe will be obtained from the floor and sidewalls of the
abandoned pit and thus will not reduce the storage volume of the pile, however all other aggregate
materials totaling 23,060 CY are assumed to come from outside the pit, thereby reducing its capacity
to store tailings by an equal amount. Taking these factors into account the total anticipated volume of
tailings to be stored in the abandoned pit is 431,240 CY. At a tailings production rate of 700 Tons per
day, five days per week as provided by the client, and a density of 110 Ib/cft, the estimated life of the
disposal site is 3.1 years.
• Sedimentation Pond
A sedimentation pond located down gradient From the disposal area has been sized to control
sediment from the disturbed area in accordance with the requirements of the North Carolina Erosion
and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual. The pond is located in a small hollow adjacent to
an existing access road. The access road follows the proposed pond embankment which will allow
easy access for cleanout equipment, while the principal and emergency spillways will cross the access
road and discharge into an existing drainage channel. Excavation for the sediment pond requires
13,150 CY of cut which should be stockpiled for future reclamation of the pond. If suitable rock is
encountered above the pond the allowable slopes may be increased, thereby reducing the volume of
excavation required.
The sedimentation pond is capable of providing the required sediment storage for a disturbed area of
6.0 acres, which includes the 5.4 acres attributable to the waste pile, plus 0.6 acres to account for an
existing sand stockpile located within the drainage area. A collection channel located below the toe of
the pile is proposed to convey surface water from the disturbed areas to the sedimentation pond.
Seepage from the pile underdrain and runoff from the sand stockpile will also be collected by this
channel. Diversion ditches located around the perimeter of the pile are proposed in order to minimize
the area draining to the sedimentation pond. The total drainage area of the proposed pond is 15.1
acres including 6.0 acres of disturbed area and 9.1 acres of mostly wooded areas.
The pond discharges into a high quality watershed and thus the combination of principal and
emergency spillways must be sized to pass the 25 year storm event. The principal spillway proposed
• is a 24" CMP riser with trash nick attached to an 18" CMP outlet pipe. A smaller size outlet pipe was
considered but was not adequate to pass the required flow. A 4x4x2 concrete riser pad will act to
resist uplift of the riser pipe due to buoyant forces. In addition, a floating skimmer will be provide and
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dewater the pond in less than 72 hours, but not less than 24 hours.
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The principal spillway alone is capable of passing the 25 year storm event without activation of the
emergency spillway. This is due to the required outlet pipe size, the relatively low Bow, and the fact
that the emergency spillway crest must be set at least one foot above the principal spillway crest. The
emergency spillway is required to pass the design storm, less any reduction due to flow in the
principal spillway, thus hydraulically there is no need For an emergency spillway. An emergency
spillway is provided in accordance with sound engineering practices. Since an access road passes
along the pond embankment it is preferred to provide a piped emergency spillway consisting of a 15"
diameter CMP. The invert level of the CMP will be one foot above the principal spillway riser and
requires one foot of cover. Based on inlet control criteria the emergency spillway pipe bass capacity
of 6.2 efs. Although this Bow will not occur under design conditions unless the principal spillway is
not functioning, it was used for design of the rock lined outlet apron.
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Design per North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and. Design Manual,
Appendix 8
Drainage Area and Peak Flow
Per the attached site plan
Total Disturbed Area = 5.4 Acres (storage pile) +.6 acres (nearby sand pile) = 6.0 Ac
Undisturbed wooded Area = 9.1 Ac
Total Drainage Area to Sediment Pond =15.1 Acres
Estimate runoff by rational method
Q=CiA where C= runoff coefficient,
i= rainfall intensity, A = Area in Acres
Per Table 9.03b of the manual and the site plans
The runoff areas consist of woodlands and permeable sand/aggregate storage piles
C I= 0.15 —average value for wooded area (9.1 Acres)
C2= 0.075 for sandy stockpiles with Flat top (6.0 Acres)
Cavg—(0.15*6.0+.075*9.1)/l5.1 =0.104
Tc = conservatively assume the minimum time (5 min) based on the small size of the drainage
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i=8.59 for 25 year storm and min Tc from Table 8.03c for Boone, NC area
i=7.50 for 10 year storm and min Te from Table 8.03c for Boone, NC area
Q25= 0.104*8.59* 15.1 = 13.49 cfs
Q10= 0.104*7.5* 15.1 = 11.78 eft
Estimate required sediment pond volume
Required storage volume = 1,800 cft per disturbed acre - The volume estimated is to be
maintained up to the basin cleanout elevation per appendix 8 of the North Carolina Erosion
and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual. This in effect makes the requirement 1.5
X 1,800 eft per disturbed acre with cleanout at 50% of the calculated minimum sediment
volume.
Storage volume = disturbed area x required volume = 6.0 x 1,800 x 1.5 — 16,200 eft
Estimate required sediment pond surface area
Trapping efficiency
A=0.01 Q where Q = 10 yew design storm for entire drainage area
Min A= .01 Ql O = .01 * 11.78 = .1178 Ac = 5,130 sgft
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• The pond most therefore hold 16,200 cft of storage volume between the pond bottom and top of
the principal spillway riser crest, and have a surface area of 5,130 sqft or more at the riser crest
elevation
Principal Spillway Capacity
The combined principal and emergency spillway typically must pass the 10 year storm event
with at least one foot of freeboard, except in HQW watersheds this is increased to the 25 year
storm event. The principal spillway alone shall have a minimum capacity of 0.2 cfs per acre.
Assume HQW watershed per Feldspar Corporation, thus
Riser capacity = Q25= 0.104* 8.59* 15.1 = 13.49 cfs
Based on the attached spreadsheet an 18" pipe with 24" riser is required.
The concrete base pad for the spillway must resist uplift due to displaced water plus 10%
1.1 * 62.4 Ib/cft*6*pi* l A2= 1,294 lb
The standard concrete pad selected weighs
4'x 4'x 2'x 90 lb/cft = 1,440 lb>1,294 lb
Emergency Spillway Capacity
The combined principal and emergency spillway must pass the 25 year storm event as described
above. It is recommended to provide an emergency spillway under any circumstances. Since the
principal spillway alone passes the 25 year storm event, assume a configuration and size of
emergency spillway based on site conditions and applicable requirements of Appendix S. A 15"
CMP is proposed as an emergency spillway with a rock outlet apron designed to pass the
maximum flow capacity of the pipe which was estimated at 6.2 cfs per FH WA nomograph for
inlet control with one foot of headwater above the pipe. The pipe slope must be 3% in order for
the barrel capacity to equal the inlet control capacity.
Uewatering
A skimmer is proposed to dewater the 16,200 eft pond volume in 24 to 72 hours. Per the
"Faircloth skimmer" selection chart, a 2'/%" skimmer with 2" head will dewater 16,500 eft in 3
days, thus the 16,200 eft pond will be dewatered in slightly less than 3 days thus meeting the
State dewatering requirement of between one and three days.
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® DUMP NO.2 DISPOSAL AREA
CHALK HILL MINE
THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
SPRUCE PINE, NC
1. Field Reconnaissance
1.1 Tailing Disposal Area
Waste material (tailings) lies within the Sandy Silt range and is classified as an SM-SP in the Unified
Soil Classification System. The tailings are produced by crushing and flotation of pegmatite on. The
gradation of the waste material is fairly consistent with limited variability (See Appendix).
Information provided by The Feldspar Corporation (FTC) indicates that the moisture content of the
waste material varies from a high of 25.5% to a low of 17% and averages 21%. Based on an SM-SP
classification the unit weight estimate for the tailings is 120 to 125 pounds per cubic foot.
The proposed waste disposal site is an inactive portion of open pit quarry of the pegmatite an. The
pegmatite extends several hundred feet below the bottom of the excavation and is highly fractured
thmughouG A Baker geologist visited the site in March 2007. Steep highwalls in a semicircular
configuration generally enclose a flat rock bottom area. The highwalls are approximately So to 100
feet in height. The static water level is within 3 feet of the bottom of the quarry (proposed waste
disposal area). Infiltration from the surface passes through the fractures in the highwalls and assumes
a static level just below the floor of the open pit (proposed disposal area). Ice and some free flowing
water from seepage from fractures on the walls Omar sets and probably blast -induced fracturing near
the excavation) were noted in extensive areas on both sides and in the now of the quarry. Seepage
locations vary over time and the seepage rate changes in intensity in response to snow melt water I
rainfall conditions. The height of the seepage is fairly constant with some local fluctuations at the
now of the quarry.
A ditch has been excavated on the northwest edge of the quarry to dewater the excavation and convey
the mnoffto the storage ponds located adjacent to the access road.
2. Gwtechaical Analysis
2.1 Slope stability
The sandy gilt (SM-SP) waste material will be placed in the Dump No. 4 site of the abandoned
pegmatite on quany. Most of the waste materials will betaiHgated:by.dumptmcksin-40featlifls�
The material will be in a very looses state with an approximate relative density of 25°A. Baker
recommends that the .fiont_fwe=of--the=tailings=embankment-bq=placed-in_four-fM-14y=-apd—
`compwted:with,earthmoving:equipment This procedure should cream a mace tlut is 100 feet wide
and of a higher relative density. A 15 feet high rock tee, made of broken rock material will be placed
for added stability. The floor oNhequartfiacbmposed'of.hed'be&mk.NThe will parameters for the
stability analysis are given in Table 1.
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Soil/Rock
Total Unit
Weight
Saturated Unit
Wt. (pcf)
Relative
Density N
Cohesion
(psi)
Friction Angle
(degree)
SM-SP 40' lift
120
125
25
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30
SM-SPo 4' lift
125
1 130
5045
0
34
OW Rooktoe
145
1 147
50-75
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37
Bedrock
155
1 160
5000
45
Stability analysis was performed for the three following activities, and results of the stability analysis
is attached in the appendix:
➢ No water table
➢ Water table at 10' above quarry floor
➢ Water table at 20' above quarry floor
The analysis revealed that the water table above the quarry floor did not affect the slope stability of
the waste pile because of the drawdown created by the rock toe. The lowest factor of safety for the
front face of Dump No. 4 is 1.47 for a shallow slope failure. Failure surface for larger volumes of the
waste had higher factors of safety. The analysis is show in the Appendix.
22 Seepage
• The semicircular quarry wall is steep and often vertical with a height approximately varying from SO
to 100 feet. The joint seta and blast -induced fractures near the excavation wall create seepage
pathways for free flowing water. Seepage locations vary over time and the seepage rate changes in
intensity in response to snow melt water and minfall conditions. Observations during the field visit
also indicated that seepage from the sidewalls can infiltrate to tailings, increasing the moisture content
or establishing a perched water condition within the tailings. These conditions will tend to destabilize
the pile and increase liquefaction potential. As_a:resuh:seepage:wnlrol=in=the=waste:disposal--situ
needs to'be undermk
The amount of seepage surrounding the high quarry wall is addressed in this section. Due to the
heterogeneity in mck fractures, the permeability of the fractured rock may vary from one place ro
another. However for the seepage analysis a value of 1 X ]Or cm/sec was used, The seepage along
the semicircular quarry wall was calculated in three segments: segment 1, southern ann; segment 2,
the middle part (nose of the quarry), and segment 3, the northern ram of the semicircular quarry
(attached in Appendix). As per field observation, hydraulic gradients were estimated in the three
segments respectively. The estimated seepage along the entire quarry highwall was less than 1.0 cis
which was compatible with observations made during the site visit.
cPi:riiiFOU dmins=cen=be:used tocantml.the:seepaBe-frwn-highwalls-of ihe:quany.� The drains are
designed so trot the discharge capacity of the drains exceeds the seepage from the highwalls and the
base of the pile. Along with the perimeter drains, a central drain and two connecting drains will be
placed at the base of the waste pile to minimize the drainage path. The design of the drains is
attached in Appendix The drains will be placed maintaining a shallow gradient from the quarry wall
towards the center of the waste disposal site to maximize the drainage and to prevent excess pore
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pressure from developing in the pile and eliminating liquefaction potential. The drainage exists the
Dump within the rock toe. AASHTO No. I aggregate (4 inch to % inch) will be used with
permeability ranging from 1 X 10° cm/see to 1 X IW cm/sec. For this specific design calculation an
average permeability of I X. 10' cm/sec is used. The drains will have cross sectional area of 6 X 4
sq.ft. The drainage design analysis indicated that the discharge capacity of the drains is 1.6 efs, which
is greater than the calculated total seepage inflow from the rock in the highwall. The higher discharge
capacity of the drains will account for any added seepage from the rock fractures at the base of the
quarry, and any water that seeps into the drains from the tailings material itself.
3. Gcotechnicai Recommendations
Three principal concerns were identified for the design of the disposal facility:
1) Stability of the existing exposed quarry highwall and stability of the tailings,
2) Control the internal drainage,
3) Site preparation for the tailings disposal in the abandoned quarry.
This section will address the mentioned concems and will provide recommendations for the design
and construction of the waste disposal area
3.1 Slope stability of the existing exposed high walls and waste materials
a. Line drill and shoot the existing highwall slopes to eliminate overhangs and
mitigate rock fail hazards.
b. Place waste materials (tailings) in a single "lift^ of approximately 40 ft in height (a lift
representing the outside face of the pile as the rocks are backed to the waking face area
and dumped). The pile will progress (at the angle of repose on the front face) from the
highwall area our to the front face. The front face of the tailing embankment will be
placed in four feet layers and will be compacted by eanhmoving equipment. This zone
will 100 fear wide and of a higher relative density. The outside slope of the final
compacted zone will be graded to the required 2H:1 V slope m the and of the disposal area
life.
C. Place a 15 feet high rock toe made of broken rock material for added stability. The
recommended gradation is from a top size of three feet to lower range of six inches.
Broken rock of this description is presently available within the quarry at various
locations. It can be a obtained from the line drilling and shooting of the highwall as well.
3.2 Control the internal drainage
a. Intercept and divert the seepage from surrounding highwalls.
b. Place perimeter drain, one central drain and two connecting drains at the base of the
waste disposal site before placing the waste materials. Use AASHTO No.I aggregate as
drain material.
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® tailings disposal site and from the back of the quarry to the rock toe.
d. Use geotextiles to prevent clogging of the aggregate in the drains.
C. Construct highwall drains as the tailings pile rises in elevation, These drains are a
minimum of two feet thick and placed against the quarry highwall and against the
perimeter drains. Use AASHTO No. 57 aggregate (1 '/2 inch to'/. inch) for the perimeter
drains.
3.3 Site preparation
Remove all piles of rock from the quarry floor. Gradc the quarry floor with smaller rock and
earth to Form a surface that slopea toward the canter and toward the rock toe. Construct the rock
toe using broken rock from the quarry as rock toe material.limiting.thc top sizafo three feety
Place the center and perimeter drains. Begin W nnl gs disposal and concurrently place the
highwall drain aggregate as the tailings elevation rises within the quarry. Place the front 100
fed of tailings in lou feet lifts and compact with earthmoving equipment.
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To: lack Dzlubek; John Callahan
Date: 2/28/2007 10:05 AM
Subject: Fwd: FW: Tailings Screens
FYI
>>> "Freeman, Tom" < OanOzemex.com> 2/28/2007 9:51 AM >>>
Andrew,
Below are the screen test results from the da4 composites taken East
week. Composites for the 22nd and 23rd were only 2 shifts due to plant
production Changes that were not normal.
2-19-07 2-20-07 2-21-07
2-23-07
A-B-C A-B-C A-B-C
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8.0
100 Mesh - 19.3 14.1 16.7
18.0
200 Mesh - 19.5 18.5 19.8
21.0
Pan - 46.6 56.8 52.2
46.2
Regards,
Thomas(Tom) Freeman
Zemex Industrial Minerals
Phone:[phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: &eemanOzemex.com
2-22-07
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DUMP NO.4 DISPOSAL AREA
CHALK HILL MINE
THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
SPRUCE PINE, NC
Pile Volume and Life Exaectancy
The proposed tailing disposal area pile has a total volume of 454,300 CY. The design configuration
also includes an aggregate underdrain, highwall blanket drain, rock toe, and soil cover. Construction
of the aggregate underdrain requires 15,560 CY of ASSHTO No. 1 aggregate, whereas the blanket
drain requires 7,500 CY of No 57 aggregate. Assuming one foot of topsoil for final reclamation of the
pile requires 8,450 CY of topsoil, and the rock embankment too requires 9,380 CY of rock. It is
assumed the rock for the embankment toe will be obtained from the floor and sidewalls of the
abandoned pit, and topsoil will not be considered, however all other aggregate materials totaling
23,060 CY are assumed to come from outside the pit, thereby reducing its capacity to store tailings by
an equal amount. Taking these factors into account the total anticipated volume of tailings to be
stored in the abandoned pit is 431,240 CY. At a production rate of 700 Tons per day five days per
week as provided by the client, assuming a density of 120 lb/eft, the estimated life of the disposal site
is 3.8 years.
0 SPIT entation Pond
A sedimentation pond located down gradient from the disposal area has been sized to control
sediment from the disturbed area in accordance with the requirements of the North Carolina Erosion
and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual. The pond is located in a small hollow adjacent to
an existing access road. The access road follows the proposed pond embankment which will allow
easy access for eleanout equipment, while the principal and emergency spillways will cross the access
road and discharge into an existing drainage channel. Excavation for the sediment pond requires
13,150 CY of cut which should be stockpiled for future reclamation of the pond.
The sedimentation pond is capable of providing the required sediment storage for a disturbance of 6.0
acres, which includes the 5.4 acres attributable to the waste pile, plus 0.6 acres to account for an
existing sand stockpile located within the drainage area.. A collection channel located below the toe of
the pile is proposed to convey surface water from the disturbed area to the sedimentation pond.
Underdrain seepage from the pile and runoff from the sand stockpile will also be collected by this
channel. Diversion ditches located around the perimeter of the pile are proposed in order to minimize
the area draining to the sedimentation pond. The total drainage area of the proposed pond is 15.1
acres, of which 6.0 acres is disturbed.
The principal spillway proposed is a 24" CMP riser with trash rack attached to an 18" CMP outlet
pipe. A 4x4x2 concrete riser pad will act to resist uplift due to buoyant forces. In addition, aggregate
shall be placed over the bottom half of the riser which will further anchor the riser but is intended to
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holes.
The emergency spillway control section crosses the access road and thus is designed both as an
emergency spillway and a ford crossing. The emergency spillway control section and sides are to be
riprap lined and chocked with No. 57 aggregate to allow for vehicular traffic since the spillway passes
through an existing access road. The exit channel from the emergency spillway control section to the
point of discharge into the existing drainage channel shall also be riprap lined but should be tapered
from the full width spillway section (10 ft wide at control section) and terminating with a four foot
bottom width. Due to the required pond configuration, the principal spillway alone is capable of
passing the 25 year design storm, thus the emergency spillway will seldom, if ever, be activated. The
emergency spillway control section is lined with riprap in order to allow vehicular access and prevent
erosion due to passage of vehicles, while the exist channel is lined due to the severity of the slope
which is 2.SH:1V at maximum.
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Design per North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual,
Appendix 8
Drainage Area and Peak Flow
Per the attached site plan
Total Disturbed Area = 5.4 Acres (storage pile) + .6 acres (nearby sand pile) = 6.0 Ac
Undisturbed wooded Area = 9.1 Ac
Total Drainage Area to Sediment Pond =15.1 Acres
Estimate runoff by rational method
Q=CiA where C= runoff coefficient, i= rainfall intensity, A = Area in Acres
Per Table 8.03b and the site plans
The runoff areas consist of woodlands and permeable sand/aggregate storage piles
C 1= 0.15 — average value for wooded area (9.1 Acres)
C2= 0.075 for sandy stockpiles with flat top (6.0 Acres)
Cavg = (0.15*6.0+ .075*9.1)/l5.1 = 0.104
Tc = conservatively assume the minimum time (5 rnin) based on the small size of the
drainage area
i--8.59 for 25 year storm and min Tc from Table 8.03c for Boone, NC area
i=7.50 for 10 year storm and min Tc from Table 8.03c for Boone, NC area
Q25= 0.104*8.59*15.1 =13.49 cfs
Q10= 0.104*7.5*15.1 =11.78 cfs
Estimate rewired sediment Pond volume
Required storage volume = 1,800 cft per disturbed acre -The volume estimated is to
be maintained up to the basin cleanout elevation per appendix 8 of the North Carolina
Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual. This in effect makes the
requirement 1.5 X 1,800 cft per disturbed acre with cleanout at 50% of the calculated
minimum sediment volume.
Storage volume = disturbed area x required volume = 6.0 x 1,800 x 1.5 =16,200 cft
Estimate rengked sediment pgnd,surface area
Trapping efficiency
A=0.01 Q where Q = 10 year design storm for entire drainage area
Min A= .01 Q10 = .01 * 11.78 = _1178 Ac = 5,130 sqft
The pond must therefore hold 16,200 cft of storage volume between the pond bottom and
top of the principal spillway riser crest, and have a surface area of 5,130 sgft or more at
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Principal Spillway Capacity
The combined principal and emergency spillway typically must pass the 10 year storm
event with at least one foot of freeboard, except in HQW watersheds this is increased to
the 25 year storm event. The principal spillway alone shall have a minimum capacity of
0.2 cfs per acre.
Assume HQW watershed per Felspar Corporation, thus
Riser capacity = Q25= 0.1 04*8.59* 15.1 = 13.49 cis
Based on the attached spreadsheet an 18" pipe with 24" riser is required.
Emer ency Spillway Coacity
The combined principal and emergency spillway must pass the 25 year storm event as
described above. Since the principal spillway alone passes the 25 year storm event,
assume a configuration and size of emergency spillway based on site conditions and
applicable requirements of Appendix 8. Provide a riprap lined emergency spillway and
choke voids with aggregate since an access road runs along the pond embankment. The
emergency spillway will thus also act as a ford crossing. The exit channel may be also
lined with riprap and transit ioned to a smaller trapezoidal channel at the point of
discharge to existing drainage.
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Appendix 8
Drainage ,Area and Peak goer
Per the attached site plan
Total Disturbed Area = 5.4 Acres (storage pile) + .6 acres (nearby sand pile) = 6.0 Ac
Undisturbed wooded Area = 9.1 Ac
Total Drainage Area to Sediment Pond =15.1 Acres
Estimate runoff_ by rati2gal method
Q=CiA where C= runoff coefficient, i= rainfall intensity, A = Area in Acres
Per Table 8.03b and the site plans
The runoff areas consist of woodlands and permeable sand/aggregate storage piles
C1= 0.15 — average value for wooded area (9.1 Acres)
C2= 0.075 for sandy stockpiles with flat top (6.0 Acres)
Cavg = (0.15*6.0+ .075*9.1)/l5.1 = 0.104
Tc = conservatively assume the minimum time (5 min) based on the small size of the
drainage area
i=8.59 for 25 year storm and min Tc from Table 8.03c for Boone, NC area
i=7.50 for 10 year storm and min Tc from Table 8.03c for Boone, NC area
Q25-- 0.104*8.59*15.1 = 13.49 cfs
Q10= 0.104*7.5*15.1 = 11.78 cfs
Estimate rgauired sediment Bond volume
Required storage volume =1,800 eft per disturbed acre - The volume estimated is to
be maintained up to the basin cleanout elevation per appendix 8 of the North Carolina
Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual. This in effect makes the
requirement 1.5 X 1,800 cft per disturbed acre with cleanout at 50% of the calculated
minimum sediment volume.
Storage volume = disturbed area x required volume = 6.0 x 1,800 x 1.5 = 16,200 cft
Estimate re mired sediment Pond surface area
Trapping efficiency
A=0.01 Q where Q = 10 year design storm for entire drainage area
Min A= .01 Q10 = .01 *11.78 =. 1178 Ac = 5,130 sqft
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top of the principal spillway riser crest, and have a surface area of 5,130 sgft or more at
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Principal Spillway Capacity
The combined principal and emergency spillway must pass the 10 year storm event with
at least one foot of freeboard, except in HQW watersheds this is increased to the 25 year
storm event. The principal spillway alone shall have a minimum capacity of 0.2 cfs per
Acre
Assume HQW watershed per Felspar Corporation, thus
Riser capacity = Q25= 0.104*8.59* 15.1 = 13A9 cfs
Based on the attached spreadsheet an 18" pipe with 24" riser is required
Emergency Spillway Capacity
The combined principal and emergency spillway must pass the 25 year storm event as
descried above. Since the principal spillway alone passes the 25 year stomp event, assume
a configuration and size of emergency spillway based on site conditions and applicable
requirements of Appendix 8. Provide a riprap Iined emergency spillway and choke voids
with aggregate since an access road runs along the pond embankment. The emergency
spillway will thus also act as a ford crossing. The exit channel may be also lined with
riprap and transitioned to a trapezoidal channel discharging to existing drainage.
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Tailinos Placement 431,240 CY
MI hwall Blanket D21n 101,100 SQFT
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AgUFWQtB UndeWraln 17,500 LF
No. 1 Aggregate 7,500 CY
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filter fabric below spillway and exit 222 Sy
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PECMAT lineolledlon Dqqfi 750 LF
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Index Contour
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Permit Boundary w/25' Buffer
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Stockpiles
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THE FELDSPAR CORP
SPRUCE PINE, NC,
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