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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S.BISER
Secretary
WILLIAM E.TOBY VINSON,JR. NORTH CAROLINA
/nlerim Director Environmental Quality
August 23,2024
Jay Nivens
Martin Marietta Materials,Inc.
8701 Red Oak Blvd. Suite 540
Charlotte,NC 28217
RE: Kings Mountain Quarry
Mining Permit No.23-02
Cleveland County
Broad River Basin
Dear Mr.Nivens:
Your recent request to have the above referenced mining permit modified has been approved. The modification
includes updates to the mining permit limits with more accurate boundary information. The mining permit limits
have not changed, but the acreage has been adjusted to reflect more accurate information. The processing plant
location has been revised and the Reclamation Plan has been updated to reflect current conditions. A copy of the
modified permit is enclosed.
The conditions in the modified permit were based primarily upon the initial application. Modifications were made
as indicated by the modification request and as required to ensure compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. The
mine name and permit number shall remain the same as before the modification. I would like to draw your particular
attention to the following conditions where minor additions or changes were made: III.3.C, III.43, III.6, 111.113,
111.12.
The issuance of a mining permit and/or any modification to it does not supersede local zoning regulations. The
responsibility of compliance with any applicable zoning regulations lies with you.
As a reminder,your permitted acreage at this site is 377.3 acres and the amount of land you are approved to disturb
is 283.3 acres.
Please contact me at(919)707-9207 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Adam Parr, PE
State Mining Engineer
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Enclosures
cc: Jerry Eplin, PE
D_EQ�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy.Mineral and Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh.North Carolina 27699-1612
919.707.9200

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY,MINERAL,AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
For the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. §74-46 through 68,"The
Mining Act of 1971,"Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 0513,and other
applicable laws,rules,and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Kings Mountain Quarry
Cleveland County-Permit No.23-02
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
Which shall provide that the usefulness,productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the Department of
Environmental Quality,hereinafter referred to as the Department,and in conformity with the approved Reclamation
Plan attached to and incorporated as part of this permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the
surrounding environment and for reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation.
This permit is expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation Plan.
However,completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation,secured by the bond
or other security on file with the Department, and may survive the revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another operator succeeds to the
interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation,by virtue of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise,the
Department may release the permittee from the duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the
Mining Act with reference to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided
that both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor operator agrees
to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the affected land and posts a suitable bond or
other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not complying with the
Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit or is failing to achieve the purposes and requirements
of the Mining Act,the Department may give the operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend
the permit,or its intent to modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right
to a hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation, or suspension by the
Department. Alternatively,and in addition to the above,the Department may institute other enforcement procedures
authorized by law.
I. Definitions. N.C.G.S. ,74-49.
Wherever used or referred to in this permit,unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,terms shall have
the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act,N.C.G.S. §74-49.
H. Modifications. N.C.G.S. §74-52.
November 14, 1991: This permit has been modified to allow construction of a berm as indicated on the
information submitted with the letter dated September 5, 1991.
December 11, 1992: This permit has been modified to incorporate the design of the relocated creek channel,
detailed on the Mine Map and Erosion Control Plan dated March 13, 1992,and revised September 16, 1992,
with the calculations package dated September 9, 1992.
August 15, 2000: This permit has been modified to construct an overburden berm near the southeast end
of the existing pit, including its associated erosion and sedimentation control measures,as indicated on the
Mine Map last revised July 24,2000.
January 28,2002: This permit has been modified to increase the affected acreage to 126.34 acres,which
includes the construction of a berm at the southeast end of the pit (including its associated erosion and
sedimentation control measures) and the installation of a rock dam basin on the west side of the pit as
indicated on the Mine Map last revised January 4,2002.
March 21,2003: This permit has been modified to increase the affected acreage to 165.07 acres as indicated
on the Mine Map last revised February 13, 2003. This modification includes the new pit area, berm
extension, use of existing onsite ponds as tailings ponds,and the construction of a new roadway entrance,
including all associated erosion and sediment control measures.

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October 5,2004: This permit has been modified to increase the permitted acreage to 400.72 acres at this
site as indicated on the Mine Map last revised August 13,2004. The modification includes the addition of
5.0 acres of buffer land on the southeast side of the property. In addition, the 4.28 acre area at the site
requested to be released has been granted.
July 9,2009: This permit has been modified to increase the affected acreage at this site to 227.56 acres as
indicated on the Mine Map received by the Land Quality Section on June 2, 2009. The modification
includes the relocation of the processing plant area for secondary plant operations, the installation and
relocation of the conveyors, the expansion of the pit operations to the northwest and the addition of an
overburden berm along the northwestern existing pit area. The modification also includes the installation
and maintenance of all associated erosion and sediment control measures.
March 29,2010: This permit has been modified to increase the affected acreage at this site to 241.53 acres
as indicated on the Mine Map received by the Land Quality Section on February 17,2010. The modification
includes the installation of Proposed Privacy Berm#1 located along the southeastern permit boundary(Area
1),the installation of Proposed Future Privacy Berm#2 north of the approved plant area(Area 2),and the
installation of a third berm for overburden disposal near the northwestern permit boundary (Area 3),
including the installation and maintenance of all associated erosion and sediment control measures.
April 18, 2013: This permit has been modified to decrease the permitted acreage to 371.98 acres and
increase the affected acreage at this site to 263.65 acres as indicated on the Mine Map February 14,2013.
This modification includes addition of two tracts of land to the permit area along the southern and western
edge of the property,expansion of the ten year pit limit,and relocation of the employee building and shop
to the eastern side of the property. In addition, a partial release has been granted, removing 13.47 acres
from the mining permit boundary.
December 1,2017: This permit has been issued for the life of site or the duration of the lease term.
October 17, 2019: This permit has been modified to partially release 1.83 acres as indicated on the Mine
Map last revised September 6,2019.
January 12,2024: This permit has been modified to allow the disposal of rock dust generated from the on-
site asphalt plant to be handled and disposed of in accordance with the currently permitted disposal of the
process tailings generated from the processing plant.
August 23, 2024: This permit has been modified to update the mining permit limits with more accurate
boundary information. The mining permit limits have not changed, but the acreage has been adjusted to
reflect more accurate information. The processing plant location has been revised and the Reclamation
Plan has been updated to reflect current conditions. The permitted area is 377.3 acres and the area approved
to disturb is 283.3 acres.
This permit is valid for the life of the site or life of lease, if applicable, as defined by Session Law 2017-
209 and has no expiration date. However, all provisions of N.C.G.S. §74-51 and N.C.G.S. §74-52 still
apply for new,transferred,and modified mining permits.
III. Operating Conditions. N.C.G.S. V4-51.
This Permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. §74-46, et. seq., and to the
following conditions and limitations:
1. `]Vastewater 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.

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B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance with any
applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the Environmental
Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental Management Commission. It
shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact the Stormwater Program to secure any
necessary stormwater permits or other approval documents.
2. Air Quality and Dust Control.
A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental Management
Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary shall be
utilized to mitigate dust leaving the permitted area.
3. Buffer Zones.
A. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State,waters of the U. S.,or wetlands shall be
in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and enforced by the N.
C. Environmental Management Commission.
B. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any affected land and any adjoining
waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of that waterway or wetland from erosion
of the affected land and to preserve the integrity of the natural watercourse or wetland.
C. All buffer zones shown on the Mine Map dated April 19,2024,and last revised June 2024,
shall be maintained to protect adjoining property. These buffer zones,with the exception
of the installation of required sediment control measures and approved earthen berms,shall
remain undisturbed.
4. Erosion and Sediment Control.
A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen dikes,
sediment check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent sediment
from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland, or natural
watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All mining activities, including the installation and maintenance of all erosion and
sedimentation control measures, shall be conducted as indicated on the Mine Map dated
April 19,2024,and last revised June 2024.
C. An erosion and sediment control plan(s)shall be submitted to the Department for approval
prior to any land disturbing activities not indicated on the revised erosion control plan or
mine maps submitted with the approved application for a mining permit and any approved
revisions to it. Such areas include,but are not limited to,expansion outside of the approved
pit area,creek crossings,or expansion of overburden or waste disposal areas.
5. Groundwater Protection.
Groundwater monitoring wells shall be installed and monitored as deemed appropriate by the
Department.
A. The observation wells denoted on the Mine Map last revised February 14, 2013, shall be
monitored at least 30 days prior to initiating any excavations of consolidated material
(rock) in the initial pit area to allow for the determination of pre-existing (static)
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B. The observation wells shall be drilled wells cased into consolidated rock and grouted to the
surface. The wells(boreholes)shall be extended at least 50 feet below static water level,
or at least 50 feet into unweathered rock,whichever is deeper. The wells shall be secured
against unauthorized entry with a lockable cap. The necessary permits or approvals to
construct these wells shall be obtained from the N.C. Division of Water Quality.
6. Permanently Marked Boundaries.
A. All mining permit boundaries shall be permanently marked at the site on 100-foot intervals
unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
B. Before and during site development, limits of disturbance, for any active disturbed areas,
as indicated on the Mine Maps dated April 19,2024,and last revised June 2024, shall be
marked at the site on 100-foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing
intervals.
7. Graded Slopes and Fills.
A. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle which can be
retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or
device. In any event,exposed slopes or any excavated channels,the erosion of which may
cause off-site damage because of siltation, shall be planted, or otherwise provided with
groundcover,devices,or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
B. Overburden cut slopes along the perimeter of any pit expansion conducted after December
11, 1992, 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 December 11, 1992.
8. Surface Drainage.
The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,or likely to
become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or conduits shall be
constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
9. Blasting.
A. The operator shall monitor each blast with a seismograph located at a distance no farther
than the closest off site regularly occupied structure not owned or leased by the operator.
A seismographic record including peak particle velocity, air overpressure, and vibration
frequency levels shall be kept for each blast(except as provided under Operating Condition
Nos.III.9.0 and III.9.E of this permit).The following blasting conditions shall be observed
by the mine operator to prevent hazard to persons and adjacent property from surface
blasting:
B. In all blasting operations,the maximum peak particle velocity of any component of ground
motion shall not exceed Figure 9-1(below) at the immediate location of any regularly
occupied building outside of the permitted area such as a dwelling house,church, school,
or public,commercial,or institutional building.

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C. In the event of seismograph malfunction or other condition which prevents monitoring,
blasting shall be conducted in accordance with the following formulas:
W=(D/DS)2 (EQ.8.1)
Ds=D/W'' (EQ. 8.2)
V= 160(DS)".6 (EQ. 8.3)
W = Maximum charge weight of explosives per delay period of 8.0
milliseconds or more(pounds).
D = Distance from the blast site to the nearest inhabited building not owned or
leased by the mine operator. (feet).
DS = Scaled distance factor.
V = Peak Particle Velocity(inches per second).
The peak particle velocity of any component shall not exceed 1.0 inch per second, for the
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D. Air blast overpressure resulting from surface blasting shall not exceed 129 decibels linear
(dBL)as measured at the immediate location of any regularly occupied building not owned
or leased by the operator outside of the permitted area such as a dwelling house, church,
school, or public, commercial,or institutional building, unless an alternate level based on
the sensitivity of the seismograph microphone as specified below is being used:
Lower Frequency Limit of Measuring System(Hz) Max Level(dBL)
0.1 Hz or lower-flat response 134 peak
2.0 Hz or lower-flat response 133 peak
6.0 Hz or lower-flat response 129 peak
E. In the event of seismograph malfunction or other condition which prevents monitoring,
blasting shall be conducted in accordance with the following formulas:
U=82 (D/W1.33)-L2 (EQ 8.4)
To convert U(psi)to P(dBL):
P=20 x log(U/2.9x10-9) (EQ 8.5)
Confined Air blast/Overpressure(dBL)for quarry situation:
A=P- 35 (EQ 8.6)
U = Unconfined air overpressure(pounds per square inch).
W = Maximum charge weight of explosives per delay period of 8.0
milliseconds or more(pounds).
D = Distance from the blast site to the nearest inhabited building not owned or
leased by the mine operator(feet).
P — Unconfined air overpressure(decibels).
A = Air blast or air overpressure for typical quarry situations(decibels).
The air blast/overpressure shall not exceed 129 decibels,for the purposes of this Section.
F. The operator shall maintain records on each individual blast describing:
i. date and time of the blast.
ii. the total number of holes.
iii. pattern of holes and delay of intervals.
iv. depth and size of holes.
V. type and total pounds of explosives.
vi. maximum pounds per delay interval.
vii. amount of stemming and burden for each hole.
viii. blast location.
ix. distance from blast to closest offsite regularly occupied structure.

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X. weather conditions at the time of the blast.
Records shall be maintained at the permittee's mine office and copies shall be provided to
the Department upon request.
G. If ground vibration or Air blast limits are exceeded, the operator will immediately report
the event with causes and corrective actions to the Department. Use of explosives at the
blast site that produced the excessive reading shall cease until corrective actions approved
by the Department are taken. However,blasting may occur in other approved areas within
the permitted boundary. Authorization to blast at the blast site may be granted at the time
of the verbal reporting of the high ground vibration or high air blast reading if the
circumstances justify verbal approval. Failure to report will constitute a permit violation.
H. The operator shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that flyrock is not thrown
beyond areas where the access is temporarily or permanently guarded by the operator.
Failure to take corrective measures to prevent flyrock and repeated instances of flyrock
shall be considered a violation of the Mining Permit.
I. Should flyrock occur beyond the permitted and guarded areas, the operator shall
immediately report the incident to the Department. Further use of explosives on the mine
site shall be suspended until the following actions have been taken:
i. A thorough investigation as to the cause(s)of the incident shall be conducted.
ii. A report detailing the investigation shall be provided to the Department within 10
days of the incident. The report shall,at a minimum,document the cause(s)of the
incident along with technical and management actions that will be taken to prevent
further incidents. The report shall meet with the approval of the Department before
blasting may resume at the mine site.
J. The operator shall provide to the Department a copy of the findings of any seismic studies
conducted at the mine site in response to an exceedance of a level allowed by these blasting
conditions. The operator shall make every reasonable effort to incorporate the studies'
recommendations into the production blasting program.
K. The operator shall,when requested by the Department,give 24-hour advance notice to the
Division of Energy,Mineral and Land Resources' Regional Office prior to any blast during
a period for which notice is requested.
10. Highwall Barrier
A physical barrier consisting of large boulders placed end-to-end or fencing shall be maintained at
all times along the perimeter of any highwall to prevent inadvertent public access. In addition,a
minimum 10-foot-wide horizontal safety bench shall be provided at the junction between the top
of rock and the toe of any overburden cut slope created after December H, 1992.
11. Visual Screening.
A. Existing vegetation shall be maintained between the mine and public thoroughfares to
screen the operation from the public. Additional screening methods, such as constructing
earthen berms,shall be employed as deemed appropriate by the Department.
B. Vegetated earthen berms shall be located and constructed as shown on the Mine Maps
dated April 19,2024, and last revised June 2024. In addition to grasses, long leaf and/or
Virginia pines or other acceptable evergreen species shall be planted as deemed appropriate
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C. Additional visual screening, such as vegetated earthen berms, tree plantings at staggered
spacings,etc.,shall be installed and maintained between any mining-related activity and I-
85 in those areas where such screening is feasible.
12. Buffer Between Mining Permit Boundaries and/or Right-of-ways.
Sufficient buffer, as shown on the Mine Maps dated April 19,2024, and revised June 2024, shall
be maintained between any excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent
property.
13. Refuse Disposal.
A. No on-site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the mining
permit area shall be allowed within the. boundaries of the mining permit area unless
authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from both the Division of
Waste Management and the Division of Energy,Mineral and Land Resources,Department
of Environmental Quality. The method of disposal shall be consistent with the approved
reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by N.C.G.S. §74-49 (14)of The Mining Act of 1971 generated
on-site and directly associated with the mining activity may be disposed of in a designated
refuse area. All other waste products must be disposed of in a disposal facility approved
by the Division of Waste Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their
storage containers or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed
of within the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
considers the following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to those specifically
listed under N.C.G.S. §74-49(14)of the N.C.Mining Act of 1971):
i. on-site generated land clearing debris.
ii. conveyor belts.
iii. wire cables.
iv. v-belts.
V. steel reinforced air hoses.
vi. drill steel.
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit boundary, the
following information must be provided to and approved by the Division of Energy,
Mineral and Land Resources prior to commencement of such disposal:
i. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area.
ii. a list of refuse items to be disposed.
iii. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the refuse.
iv. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the seasonally
high-water table;and,
V. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established.
E. Used, clean concrete shall only be allowed on permitted quarry sites that have obtained a
valid air permit and are allowed to operate crushing operations for the purposes of recycling
and reuse provided that the following conditions are met:

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i. Appropriate quality control measures shall be taken when the used concrete arrives
onsite to ensure that all such concrete processed onsite is clean, inert material.
ii. Used,clean concrete shall be temporarily stockpiled and processed within existing
approved affected areas draining to existing approved erosion and sedimentation
control measures.
iii. No used,clean concrete material shall be permanently disposed of onsite.
iv. Any foreign material that may be found within the used concrete must be separated
from the concrete and properly recycled or disposed off-site.
F. Rock dust generated from the on-site asphalt plant may be handled and disposed of in
accordance with the currently permitted disposal of the process tailing generated from our
processing plant.
i. This rock dust material shall only come from the asphalt preheater prior to mixing
with any other material in the asphalt process.
ii. This rock dust material shall be handled onsite and transported in accordance with
all other operating permits.
iii. This rock dust material may be treated the same as rock dust or dry tailings
generated from the mining process.
iv. Any foreign material that may be found within the rock dust shall be separated and
disposed of properly.
V. If there are any changes or updates to the asphalt plant that significantly change
the process on how the rock dust is collected during the preheating process,before
mixing with other materials in the asphalt process,the operator must apply for and
receive approval from the Department before the rock dust may be disposed on
site.
IV. Annual Reclamation Report and Annual Operating Fee. N.C.G.S.
An Annual Reclamation Report and Annual Operating Fee of$400.00 shall be submitted to the Department
by September 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and approved for release by the Department.
V. Prior Approval Required for Plan Modification. N.C.G.S. §74-52.
The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete,modify or otherwise change any
part of the mining,reclamation,or erosion/sediment control plan contained in the approved application for
a mining permit or any approved revision to it. Approval to implement such changes must be obtained
from the Department prior to on-site implementation of the revisions.
VI. Bonding. N.C.G.S. §74-54.
The security,which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. §74-54 in the form of a$1,000,000.00 blanket bond,
is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the approved application. This security must remain in
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VII. Archaeological Resources. N.C.G.S. §70.
1. Minimum Reguirements.
A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be granted access
to the site to determine the presence of significant archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §70, Article 3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and Human Skeletal
Remains Protection Act,"should the operator or any person in his employ encounter human
skeletal remains,immediate notification shall be provided to the county medical examiner
and the chief archaeologist,North Carolina Division of Archives and History.
VIH. Approved Reclamation Plan. N.C.G.S. §74-53.
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition on the
continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally,the Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation of
the permittee,which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
To comply with N.C.G.S. §74-53 the approved plan will provide:
1. Minimum Standards.
A. The final slopes in all excavations in soil,sand,gravel,and other unconsolidated materials
shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and be consistent with the
future use of the land.
B. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
excavations in rock.
C. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with
accepted conservation practices, and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use of
the land.
D. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined area that are,or
are likely to become noxious,odious,or foul.
E. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic and
reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
F. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to the time schedule included
in the plan,which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous with mining
operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable time after
completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and shall be
completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
2. Reclamation Conditions.
A. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned reclamation shall
be to allow the quarry excavation to fill with water,provide a permanent barricade(fence)
along the top of any high wall, and grade and revegetate any areas in unconsolidated
material.
B. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:

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i. All areas of unconsolidated material such as overburden or waste piles shall be
graded to a 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter slope and terraced as necessary to
insure slope stability.
ii. Any settling ponds and sediment control basins shall be backfilled, graded, and
stabilized or cleaned out and made into acceptable lake areas.
iii. The processing, stockpile, and other disturbed areas neighboring the mine
excavation shall be leveled and smoothed.
iv. Compacted surfaces shall be disced, subsoiled, or otherwise prepared before
revegetation.
V. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On-site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Conditions Nos. 111.13.A
through I1I.13.F.
vi. The affected land shall be graded to preventthe collection of noxious or foul water.
3. Revegetation Plan.
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the Revegetation Plan
shown on the reclamation map dated April 19,2024, last revised June 2024.
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 revegetatiori, shall be completed within
two years of completion or termination of mining.
IX. Issuance and Modification Summary. N.C.G.S. V4-51 and V4-52.
This permit, issued July 20, 1972, renewed June 24, 1982, modified November 14, 1991, renewed and
modified December 11, 1992, modified August 14, 2000 and January 28, 2002, renewed and modified
March 21,2003,and modified October 5,2004,July 9,2009 and March 29,2010,simultaneously renewed
and modified April 18,2013,and modified December 1,2017,October 17,2019,and January 12, 2024, is
hereby modified this 23rd day of August,2024 pursuant to N.C.G.S. §74-52.
By:
Adam Parr,PE, State Mining Engineer
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environmental Quality

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