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NORTH CAROLINA _
Department of Environmental Quality

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
Energy,Min ercr!&
TRACY DAVIS
Land Resources Director
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 1, 2017
Tarheel Sand & Stone Inc
Tarheel Sand & Stone Inc
1108 Tuckda Way
Hamptonville, NC 27020-0090
RE: Mining Permit No. 99-04
TarheelSand Mine No. 68
Yadkin County
Dear Tarheel Sand & Stone Inc:
This letter is to advise you of recent amendments to the North'Carolina Mining Act of 1971 which impact the
permit tend 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
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is 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
$50/month 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 a 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
Wehner, Assistant State Mining Specialist, or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Willimm "Tnh%P Vincnn Jr., PP, f'PRA
Interim Director, DEMLR
State•of North Carcilirur I Enviranmcnta[Qualify 11=rEe:gy,Mn feral and Land Aesour�ec
512 N.Salisbury Street 11612.Mall Service Center I Raleigh.North Carolina 2769E-1612
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
June 10, 2015 y
Mr. Keith Adams
Tarheel Sand & Stone Inc.
1108 Tuckda Way
Hamptonville, North Carolina 27020
RE: Tarheel Sand Mine No. 68
Yadkin County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Adams.-
The application for a mining permit for the above referenced mine site has been found
to meet the requirements of G.S. 74-51 of The Mining Act of 1971. As your company has a
blanket bond sufficient to cover this application, I am enclosing the mining permit.
The conditions of Mininc_Permit No. 99-04 were based primarily upon information
supplied in the application with conditions added as necessary to insure compliance with The
Mining Act of 1971. This permit expires on June 10 2025. 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 13.0 acres and the amount of land
you are approved to disturb is 12.5 acres.
Please review the permit and contact Judy Wenner, Assistant State Mining Specialist, at
[phone] of any objection or questions concerning the terms of the permit.
Sincerely,
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Janet S. Boyer, P
State Mining Specialist
Quality Section
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Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section •Geological Survey Section - Land Quality Section
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh,North Carolina 27604• Internet: htt :I! ortal.ncdenr.or /web/Ir/
Mailing Address: 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-92001 FAX [phone]
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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:
Tarheel Sand & Stone, Inc.
Tarheel Sand Mine No. 68
radkin kCuunty — reirriiL 1410. ZIZ7-Ul+
for the operation of a
Sand Dredging Operation
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 10, 2025

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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 the 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
Whenever 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.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until June 10, 2025
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:
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1. A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
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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. A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. The channel of the waterway shall not be constricted or widened.
4. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, water of the U. S., or wetlands shall be
in accordance with the requirements and regulation promulgated and enforced by the
N.C. Environmental Management Commission.
5. Only a hydraulic dredge shall be used to excavate material from the riverbed.
6. The following steps shall be taken at this mine site to ensure safety to boaters and
others who may use the section of the river covered by this mining permit:
A. Signs shall be placed on the westerly bank of the river at the upstream extremity
and the down stream extremity of dredging operations warning river traffic of the
dredging operation.
B. The dredge shall operate in the river only during daylight hours. When the
dredge is in operation in the river, the dredge shall at no time be operating closer
than twenty-five feet to the bank. The dredge shall face upstream, the direction
from which most all river traffic would approach the dredge. When river traffic
approaches, the operator shall cease pumping and idle. If river traffic is headed
around the easterly side of the dredge, the operator shall wait to resume
operations until the river traffic passes. If the boater is headed towards the
westerly side of the river, the side where the pontoon supported pipeline is
located, the operator shall exit the pilot house and flag traffic to the easterly side
of the river.
C. The cables extending from the dredge to the bank shall be up and out of the
water at all times except possibly when one cable is slackened in anticipation of
moving the dredge using the opposite winch. This technique shall not be
undertaken when there is river traffic in the area. With the cables extending
upwards to the river bank, the cables shall be at least eight (8) feet above the
water level and easily avoidable by river traffic. Highly visible markers shall be
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D. If an anchor system set in the middle of the river is utilized, the cables extending
from the dredge to the anchor system shall extend parallel with the flow of the
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E. No dredging operations shall be performed at any time when the level of the river
exceeds trlree feet above norrinal river level.
F. When the dredge is moored at the side of the river, all piping and portions of the
dredge shall be tied off such that no part of the dredge or equipment extends out
from the bank by more than twenty feet.
7. All permit boundaries on land (4.48 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on
100 foot intervals unless site distance allows from greater marking intervals.
8 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 or natural
watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All surface water runoff from the processing, stockpile and wastepiles at the site
shall be diverted via appropriately sized and sloped diversions to the existing
sediment basins/pits or other appropriate erosion and sedimentation control
structures.
C. The existing boat ramp shall be stabilized with vegetation and rip-rap or large
pieces of concrete, such as lengths of broken curb and gutter, to prevent erosion
and sedimentation problems from occurring at the said boat ramp.
D. All mining activities, including the installation and maintenance of erosion and
sedimentation control measures, shall be conducted as indicated on the mine
map last revised November 18, 2014 and the supplemental information received
by the land Quality Section on October 6, 2014 and December 1, 2014.
9. A. Riparian vegetation shall be planted immediately to stabilize any exposed
riverbanks to prevent continued erosion of said riverbanks.
B, A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer buffer shall be maintained along the
riverbank except in those minimal areas where access during the operation is
essential (i.e. boat ramps, discharge pipes, etc.). At such access points, all
stabilizing roots and stumps shall not be removed or otherwise disturbed on the
riverbank.

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10, 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.
B. Mining refuse 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 Energy, Mineral and 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, and
6. drill steel
C. 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:
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
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E. All waste generated from the river shall be stockpiled in the processing and Work
Yard as indicated on the mine map last revised November 18, 2014 and disposed
of prvperiY.
10. 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 measures, structure, or
device. III any event, exposed slopes or any excavated chiani.01Q, the �r osion of vvh,„h
may cause off-site damage because of siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided
with ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.

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11. 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.
12. Sufficient buffer (minimum of 50 feet) shall be maintained between any mining activity
and any mining permit boundary, right-of-way, bridge abatement, or other source to
protect adjacent property.
13. 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.
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blanket bond (of which $20,400.00 is required for this site), 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. The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete, modify or
otherwise change any park of the mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan
contained 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.
16. 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
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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 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
inch iirrlad in thrai hnlan %nrhirh chill to thw aYtent fPAgihla prnvir m. r€-HAmatinn gimultanRntjS
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 grade and revegetate the disturbed land areas.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
A. The channel banks shall be restored to as near the natural condition as possible.

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B. The processing plant, dredge, dredge pipes and sediment basin pipes shall be
removed from the site upon termination of mining activities prior to final grading
and seeding of the affected area.
C. The processing, stockpile, and waste areas shall be graded and stabilized.
D. The access road shall be graded and stabilized.
E. All sediment basins shall be backfilled, leveled and stabilized.
F. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On-site
disposal of waste snail be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 101V
through D.
G. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land.areas shall be revegetated as per the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates Species Rate, Lbs/Acre
February 15- April 1 Korean Lespedeza 10
Fescue 40
Redtop 1
Winter rye (grain) 15
April 1- .duly 31 Common Bermuda 50
Aumist 1- O tnhPr 25 l PSnP_dP72 (unscarified) 30
German millet 40
October 25- February 15 Rye (grain- temporary) 120
Soil Amendments
Lime- 2000 lbs/acre or follow recommendations from a soil test.
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
lbs/acre and anchored appropriately.
Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
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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.
A. Rar.lamatinn 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
tellminatlon of mining of uny rri;ne segrnoni under permii. Finn! reclamation, Inc!ud,ny
revegetation, shall be completed within two (2) years of completion or termination of
mining.
Permit issued this 101h day of June, 2015.
By:
Tray E. Davis, Director
Division Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Ly Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF
MINING PERMIT
You have previously expressed an interest and/or are listed as an adjoining
landowner in the application for a mining permit filed by Tarheei Sans and Stone, Inc. to
conduct mining activities off SR 1716 (Farmington Road) in Yadkin County. The mining
permit (no. 99-04) was issued on June 10, 2015.
North Carolina law allows persons aggrieved by the issuance of a mining permit
to contest the decision by filing a petition for a contested case in the Office of
Administrative Hearings pursuant to N.C.G.S. 150B-23 of the Administrative Procedure
Act (APA),
if you believe that you are an aggr ieved party 'v"v'ithin tha meaning W. the APA a
petition for a contested case must be filed in the Office of Administrative Hearings within
sixty 6( 0) days of the mailing of this notice to you.
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IT you Tile a contested case petition, it must be in writing and it ly he form
prescribed by N.C. General Statutes 15013-23. File the original petition and one copy
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-6714.
Any questions about filing a petition may be directed to the Clerk of the Office of
Administrative Hearings by telephoning [phone].
You must serve the Department of Environment and Natural Resources by
mailing a copy of the petition to Mr. Sam M. Hayes, Registered Agent and General
Counsel, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, 1601 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1601.
Tracy E. Davis
1 rector
J ision of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources
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Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
June 9, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7013 2630 0001 8990 2074
Mr. J. Keith Adams
Tarheel Sand & Sand, Inc.
1108 Tuckda Way
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RE: Tarheel Sand #52, Tarheel Sand #51, Hayes Pit, Settle Pit, Tarheel Sand #68 and
Tarheel Sand #53
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Davie, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin Counties
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Adams:
We have received the $90,000.00 Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No.
issued by 4B B & T for the referenced mining operations. As this new
Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit sufficiently covers the mining operations, the enclosed
Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. 2000150 for 27,100.00 issued by Southern
Community Bank and Trust is hereby released by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources for your disposal.
If you should have any questions on the above, please contact me at [phone].
cerely,
Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. 2000150
cc: Mr. Matt Gantt, PE
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section •Geolooical Survev Section• Land Qualitv Section
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-92601 FAX:[phone]
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Permit Number Permit Name Bond Amount
30-04 Tarheel Sand #52 $9,000.00
86-14 Tarheel Sand #61 $16,200.00
97-05 Hayes Pit $15,700.00 .
97-22 Settle Pit $11,700.00.
99-04 Tarheel Sand #68 20,400:00-
99-09 Tarheel Sand #53 �$`14,900.00
TOTAL $87, 09 D:00

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
March 25, 2015
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7013 2630 0001 8990 1411
Mr. J. Keith Adams
Tarheel Sand & Sand, Inc.
1108 Tuckda Way
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RE: Tarheel Sand #52, Tarheel Sand #51, Hayes Pit, Settle Pit, Tarheel Sand #68 and
Tarheel Sand #53
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Davie, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin Counties
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Adams:
The review has been completed on the transfer and applications request your company
submitted for the referenced mine sites. In order for this office to complete its review of the
referenced project in accordance with GS 74-50 and 51 of the Mining Act of 1971, please
provide the following:
The total reclamation bond for these sites is $95,900.00. The bond will be required prior
to approval of this transfer request. Please find enclosed the list of permits and required bond
amounts.
For your convenience, I have enclosed a bond form, an assignment of a savings
account form and irrevocable standby letter of credit form for your use in securing the required
bond. The name on the security must be the same as the name appearing on the application
for a mining permit, i.e., Tarheel Sand & Stone, Inc. In addition to one of these alternatives,
you may, upon request, substitute a cash deposit.
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed.
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy'Section i 'vcaiogicai S;:i Ycy vcciion ' Lund wuaiiiy Section
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-92001 PAX:919-715.8801
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In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward the bond 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
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an extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made
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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,
Ju ith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosures: Bond Forms
Permit and Bond List
CC: Mr. Matt Gantt, PE

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Permit Number Permit Name Bond Amount
30-04 Tarheel Sand #52 $9,000.00
86-14 Tarheel Sand #61 $16,200.00
97-05 Hayes Pit 315,700.00
97-22 Settle Pit $11,700.00
99-04 Tarheel Sand #68 $28,400.00
99-09 Tarheel Sand #53 $14,900.00
TOTAL $95,900.00

MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Applicant's Name: ��A 5: jR I Q ProjectName: JAIJ '4 A
Applic./Permit No: y County: Date Received: 0? c7- /-q-
Reviewer: A River Basin Name:
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❑ New ❑ Renewal ❑lodification(inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification(outside permit boundaries) Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release ❑ Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed: ❑ Fee Received:s
Please,"entire application package to:
0/ n Regional Office(z complete topics;attach the"LQS Regional Office Mining Application Review
Checklist"to one copy and attach both the DWQand DWR"Mining Application Review Form"to the other copy;send both copies to the Regional
Engineer)
Date:Routed 0) 5 Rec'd
[I Division of Water Resources Date:Routed Rec"d
❑ NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date:Routed Rec'd
❑ US Fish it 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 an location maps to:
❑ Division of Parks a Recreation Date:Routed Rec'd
❑ NC Geological Survey Section Date:Routed Rec'd
❑ Division of Marine Fisheries Date:Routed Rec'd
❑ Division of Soil it Water Conservation (plus LEA) Date:Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modifications requests that add land to the permit)
❑ Dtv:sion A-chives J> :.�rtv:j DwMi:Rvit2d Reid
(Only new applicants)
❑ Other: Date:Routed Rec'd
Suspense Date for Comments: Aj (no later than 25 days from receipt)
❑ Please note the following:
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TARHEEL SAND'& STONE, INC
1108 Tuckda Way, Hamptonville,NC 27020
336-468-4003
February 14, 2015
Attention Ms. Judy Wehner
Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Division of Energy, Mineral, and.Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
RE: Mine Site#52, #53, 461 &#68
Dear Judy,
Please find enclosed the revisions and signatures for the land entry agreements for each
of the four mine sites noted above. Also enclosed is revised page 1 of the Mining Permit
Application to reflect applicant name change on each site. In addition, the security bond
has been put in place and should have been received by the State of North Carolina in
form of an irrevocable standby letter,of credit.
Should you have any questions at all, please tail me directly at 336-468-4003.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
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RE
Keith Adams, President
Tarheel Sand & Stone Inc. 0
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING 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 Tarheel Sand .,M6-e #.� _,._ _ _ County Yadkin
River Basin Yadkin
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 36.0430
I.,on..;tude !decimal ulegrPPC to fn�_ir nlarPcl St0 3(ldll
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2. Name of Applicant* Tarheel Sand & Stone Inc.
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** 1108 Tuckda Way Ham tonville NC 27020
Telephone (336 )468-4003 Alternate No. (336 _ L, 4-6840
4. Mine Office Address 1108 Tuckda Wa. 1y lamptonville NC 27020 _
Telephone ( 336 A68-4003
5. Mine Manager Keith Adams
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 (2,Am A Date 1-20-15
Print Name J. Keith Adams
Title President
* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the
reclamation bond (securiiyj 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 fora 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 tiling 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
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.
LANDOWNE APPLICANT:
Signature: � Signature:*4
Print Name: 1T �`� r Print Name: T �eA �/ 3
(Title, if applicable)
Company Title: Prnde&
(if applicable)
Address: ���� lS�lc- Company: 112d 2QI 6ri�aAe lc--
larh��el .�►nd
ine Name: I file —0�- (013
Telephone: 636) �6 lV _.__ Telephone: (393 ) 49 -4CO3 T^
Date Signed: 2--
Date Signed: I. -z'1- (5-
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
One original and five 5 copies of the completed application,six 6 copies of all location maps, mine maps
and reclamation maps,and the appropriate rocessin fee(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].

Wehner, Judy
From: Sink, Scott
Sent: Friday, December 19, 2014 9:34 AM
To: Wehner, Judy
Subject: 99-04 & 99-09
Plans are same as been working off of for years with no noted problems. Other than any new design regs. that may be
able to be implemented to upgrade the designs, I see no problems with the two mine plans. That is if they are fully
grandfathered then they are sufficient.
Scott Sink
NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Main Number: 336-776-9800
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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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrary
Governor Donald R, van der Vaart
January 7, 2015 Secretary
Mr. Keith Adams
Aaron Sand & Gravel
Division of Tarheel Sand & Stone inc.
1108 Tuckda Way
Hamptonviile, North Carolina 21020
RE: Aaron Sand Mine No. 68
Yadkin County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Adams:
Your application for a mining permit for the above referenced mine site has been
reviewed but not yet approved. Enclosed is a draft of the mining permit proposed by the
Department. The conditions in the draft permit were based primarily upon information supplied
in your application. Other necessary conditions may have been added to ensure compliance
with The Mining Act of 1971.
The reclamation bond has been calculated for this site using the information submitted
on the revised mine map (see enclosed worksheet). The bond amount for this site is
$28,400.00. The bond is required before the permit can be issued. For your convenience, i
have enclosed a bond form, an assignment of a savings account form and an irrevocable
standby letter of credit form. The name on the security form must be the same as the name
appearing on the enclosed draft permit, i.e., Aaron Sand & Gravel, a Division of Tarheel
Sand & Stone, Inc. In addition to one of these alternatives you may, uport request, substitute
a cash deposit.
Please review the enclosed draft permit and the reclamation bond worksheet, and
contact this office should you have any objections or questions concerning the permit
conditions. G.S. 74-51 provides that the operator has sixty (60) days following the mailing of a
notice of the required bond in which to file the required surety.
The permit cannot be issued until the required security has been received. No mining
may be conducted until the permit is issued. 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.
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section •Geological Survey Section• Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612-919-707-92001 FAX:[phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604- Internet:htt :l/ ortal.ncdenr,or iweb/lr/
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Please contact Judith A. Wehner, Assistant State Mining Specialist, at [phone] if
you have any questions.
Sincerely,
`J ne S. Boyer IP
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
JSBIjw
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Matt Gantt, PE

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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:
Aarnn Sand and Gravel a Division of Tarheel Sand & Stone Inc.
Aaron Sand Mine No. 68
Yadkin County— Permit No.
for the operation of a
.jai di Dredging g 0/pe a iol i
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: January *, 2025

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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 the 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
Whenever 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.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until January *, 2025
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:
(1R�R�Tinl(, (`flNfllTl(1N�•
1. 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 Aqency 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 stormwater permits or other
approval documents.
2. A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that,may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. The channel of the waterway shall not be constricted or widened.
4. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, water of the U. S., or wetlands shall be
in accordance with the requirements and regulation promulgated and enforced by the
N.C. Environmental Management Commission.
5. Only a hydraulic dredge shall be used to excavate material from the riverbed.
6. The following steps shall be taken at this mine site to ensure safety to boaters and
others who may use the section of the river covered by this mining permit..
A. Signs shall be placed on the westerly bank of the river at the upstream extremity
and the down stream extremity of dredging operations warning river traffic of the
dredging operation.
B. The dredge shall operate in the river only during daylight hours. When the
dredge is in operation in the river, the dredge shall at no time be operating closer
than twenty-five feet to the bank. The dredge shall face upstream, the direction
from which most all.river traffic would approach the dredge. When river traffic
approaches, the operator shall cease pumping and idle. If river traffic is headed
around the easterly side of the dredge, the operator shall wait to resume
operations until the river traffic passes. If the boater is headed towards the
westerly side of the river, the side where the pontoon supported pipeline is
located, the operator shall exit the pilot house and flag traffic to the easterly side
of the river.
C. The cables extending from the dredge to the bank shall be up and out of the
%A/Pfar At all times except pnccihly when nne rahla i-. glarkwned in nntirinatinn of
moving the dredge using the opposite winch. This technique shall not be
undertaken when there is river traffic in the area. With the cables extending
upwards to the river bank, the cables shall be at least eight (8) feet above the

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water level and easily avoidable by river traffic. Highly visible markers shall be
used to mark the cables.
D. If an anchor system set in the middle of the river is utilized, the cables extending
from the dredge to the anchor system shall extend parallel with the flow of the
river and shall be under water to a depth of at least three feet at the anchor. A
buoy shall be used to mark the location of the anchor.
E. No dredging operations shall be performed at any time when the level of the river
exceeds three feet above normal river level.
F. When the dredge is moored at the side of the river, all piping and portions of the
dredge shall be tied off such that no part of the dredge or equipment extends out
from the bank by more than twenty feet.
7, Ali permit boundaries on land (4.48 aCfe-S) shaii be permanently marked at t he site one
100 foot intervals unless site distance allows from greater,marking intervals.
8 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 or natural
watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All surface water runoff from the processing, stockpile and wastepiles at the site
shall be diverted via appropriately sized and sloped diversions to the existing
sediment basins/pits or other appropriate erosion and sedimentation control
structures.
C. The existing boat ramp shall be stabilized with vegetation and rip-rap or large
pieces of concrete, such as lengths of broken curb and gutter, to prevent erosion
and sedimentation problems from occurring at the said boat ramp.
D. All mining activities, including the installation and maintenance of erosion and
sedimentation control measures, shall be conducted as indicated on the mine
map last revised November 18, 2014 and the'supplemental information received
by the Land Quality Section on October 6, 2014 and December 1, 2014.
C} A pinarian vartAtntinn shall hp nlanted immediate! to stahili7P nnv exnosed
riverbanks to prevent continued erosion of said riverbanks.
B. A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer buffer shall be maintained along the
riverbank except in those minimal areas where access during the operation is
essential (i.e. boat ramps, discharge pipes, etc.). At such access points, all
stabilizing roots and stumps shall not be removed or otherwise disturbed on the
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10. 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
hoth 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.
B. Mining refuse 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 Energy, Mineral and 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, and
6. drill steel
C. 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:
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
E. All waste generated from the river shall be stockpiled in the processing and Work
Yard as indicated on the mine map last revised November 18, 2014 and disposed
of properly.
10. 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 measures, structure, or
dGVllnie. In any event, e^Vw d slopes or any excavated channels, the erflClflll -- V .i .
may cause off-site damage because of siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided
with ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.

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11 . 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.
12. Sufficient buffer (minimum of 50 feet) shall be maintained between'any mining activity
and any mining permit boundary, right-of-way, bridge abatement, or other source to
protect adjacent property.
13. 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. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of an $*.00
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. 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 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.
16. 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
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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 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 grade and revegetate the disturbed land areas.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
A. The channel banks shall be restored to as near the natural condition as possible.

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B. The processing plant, dredge, dredge pipes and sediment basin pipes shall be
removed from the site upon termination of mining activities prior to final grading
and seeding of the affected area.
C. The processing, stockpile, and waste areas shall be graded and stabilized.
D. The access road shall be graded and stabilized.
E. All sediment basins shall be backfilled, leveled and stabilized.
F. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On-site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 10.A.
through D.
G. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shalt be revegetated as per the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates Species Rate, Lbs/Acre
February 15- April 1 Korean Lespedeza 10
Fescue 40
Redtop 1
Winter rye (grain) 15
April 1- July 31 Common Bermuda 50
August 1- October 25 Lespedeza (unscarified) 30
German millet 40
October 25- February 15 Rye (grain- temporary) 120
Soil Amanrlmantc
Lime- 2000 lbslacre or follow recommendations from a soil test.
Fertilizer- 1000 lbslacre 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
lbslacre 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.

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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 (2) years of completion or termination of
mining.
Permit issued this *th day of January, 2015.
By:
Tracy E. Davis, Director
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

APPLICATION FOR A MININ RMIT 0
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND � -�o d
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond(based upon a range
of$500 to $5,000 per affected acre)for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affected during the life of the miningpermit. Please insert the a roximate acreage or each
aspect of the mining operation, that you intend to affect during the life o this mining permit Lin addition,please
insert the a ro riate reclamation cost/acre for. ach categoryom the Schedule ol Reclamation Costs
provided with this application form) OR You-can defer to the Department to calculate your bond for You based
imon iyoUr Mary 17vir7 vtnvir]rrrd roz-7lymrrtin" on qv -
AFFECTED • RECLAMATION RECLAMATION .
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds: Ac. X $ /Ac. - $
Stockpiles: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
Wastepiles: Ac. X $ l�/Ac. _ $
Processing recallIauRoads: +'�6� Ac. X $ 6�7Ac. _ $
Mine Excavation Ac. X /Ac. — $
Other: Ac. X $ /Ac. $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: a .�" Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: .`C1 Ac.)
Temporary & Permanent Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measures:
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into
proposed/existing excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures will
be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage Ac.
b) Positive Drainage
Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ 7 �
SUBTOTAL COST: 626 _
Inflation Factor:
06
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 1. OZ X Permit Life (1 to 10 years): AD
INFLATION COST: $ ./q0
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TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST f INFLATION COST = $ 016
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $
(round aw -the nearest.$100.00)
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APPLICATION FOR A MININOERMIT
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond(based upon a range
of$500 to $5,000 per affected acre)for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affected during the life of the mining permit. Please insert the approximate acreage, for each
aspect ofthe mining operation, that you intend to affect during the lid(this mining permit(in addition,please
insert the appropriate reclamation cost/acre for each coley rom the Schedule of Reclamation Costs
provided with this application form) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate your bond. or You based
upon your maps and standard reclamation costs:
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
Stockpiles. Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
Wastepiles: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
Processing Area/Haul R ads: `�5' Ac. X $ 0 ')7Ac. _ $_
Mine 1xcavation: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
Other: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: �a -Sr' Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: Ac.)
Temporary & Permanent_Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measures:
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into
proposed/existing excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures will
be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage Ac.
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b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ / at�
I SUBTOTAL COST: $ L ? 0,75 v-d
Inflation Factor:
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0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ C ��v X Permit Life (Ito 10 years):
as
INFLATION COST: S
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $_ 0(0 `!
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $
(round ow to he nearest $100.00)

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MINING PRC)GRAM
Dear Judy Wehner,
I am requesting that the bond for permits, 86-14 and 30-04 be extended until
the bond calculations for permits, 99-04 and 99-09 are finalized. I plan on utilizing a
blanket bond for all permits. If there are problems with this please let me know.
You can contact me at 336-468-4003
Sincerely,
Keith Adams -President
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336-468-4003
Nov.19, 2014
Attention Ms. Judy Wehner
Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Division of Energy, Mineral, and I-and Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
RIB: Mine Site #53 & #68
Dear Judy,
Please review the additional information you requested Please note the dimensions on
the sediment pond are highlighted at the top of the mine map.
Should you have any questions at all, please call me directly at 336-468-4003.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
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November 13, 2014 RECEIVED
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Ms, Brenda M. I-larris
Mining Program Secretary
Iaand Quality Section
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Dear Ms. Harris:
Subject: Mining Permit Application for Aaron Sand and Gravel, Mine #53, Yadkin County,
North Carolina
We received vnor letter dated Octoher 7. 2014 (receiver! October 17. 2014)- reauestingy our
comments about the subject project. Please note that you sent the letter to our Raleigh Field
Office. They received it on October 14, 2014 and they then forwarded it to us and we received it
October 17, 2014. In the future, you would receive our responses in a more timely fashion ifs
requests were cent to the nnnrnnr;nta nflira Tn accict unit with thic nttarhod is a list nFNnrth
requests u...� ..., �t t,.�t .. 1- �...... .� . . .7-- .1.1.. ....-, ....�....,. -- .. H. -. . ..,....
Carolina's counties showing which ones are handled by our respective offices in North Carolina.
Your letter asks that comments be returned to your office by October 31, 2014. Our policy is to
have responses to requests for comments mailed within 30 days of receipt of the request. The
quantity ofprojects we review generally does not allow for a quicker response. Asking for our
response in a shorter period would force us to give priority to some projects over others; we
respond to projects in the order received and will continue to do so. In the future, if you would
like our response by a particular date, please ask for our comments at least one month in
advance. The following comments are provided in accordance with the provisions ofthe
National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C.§ 4321 et seq.); Fish and Wildlife Coordination
Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 661-667e); the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, as amended (16 U.S.C.
703); and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of. 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543)
(Act).
The subject project involves the application for a mining permit to operate a hydraulic dredge in
the Yadkin River in Yadkin County, North Carolina, to excavate sand. The permit application

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describes the affected acreage to be impacted as 2.14 acres for a processing area and haul road,
0.1 A acre for tailinoQ/cPdirn,,nt nnnrrtc AM acre lnr ctnPLrn;l�+o o J K AO n + F +'
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We are opposed to any in-stream mining. Because of the detrimental effect of in-stream mining
to aquatic life, the North Carolina Chapter of the American Fisheries Society published a
do n -Paper a•uuwt the rac,tiCC ii'1 2vv2 (pre'vious11 rovIUed tU ou UIL ![lulu 11e occas1U[1s pos:�, iJ g�,p� p �� Y IN y } 1
In-stream mining, regardless of the method used, can result in numerous detrimental and
long-lasting environmental effects. Some of the more devastating effects to stream
geomorphology are channel incision, lateral erosion, and head-cutting. The alteration of
geomorphic structure may occur due to increased velocity and the decreased sediment load
associated with mined areas. Excavation in the active channel lowers the streambed, creating a
nick point that steepens the�channel slope and increases flow. The nick point migrates upstream
due to increased water speed; i.e., head-cutting. The deposition of sediment at the mine site
results in a sediment deficient flow leaving the site; this, in turn, results in the stream picking up
and transporting channel bed material from the stream reach below the mine site, ultimately
resulting in channel cutting (incision). Channel incision can also cause lateral instability due to
increases in stream-bank heights, resulting in bank failure. Channel instability further increases
the transport of sediment downstream. Head-cutting and downstream channel incision affect the
stream for great distances and can also affect tributaries.
Effects that may be directly related to the proposed extraction and to the resulting changes in
geomorphology include increased sedimentation and turbidity, higher stream temperatures and
reduced oxygen, lowering of the water table, and decreased wet periods in riparian wetlands.
These physical changes cause the loss of riparian habitat; a reduction in primary productivity; a
reduction in food availability; and the clogging of the gills of, and direct damage to, aquatic
organisms. The loss of riparian vegetation will also lead to further bank destabilization and
increased water temperature and will be detrimental to other wildlife that uses riparian areas as
movement corridors. Also, as previously discussed, these effects can extend far upstream and
downstream and can be cumulative. All these adverse impacts can result in shifts in species
composition; a decrease in species diversity and abundance; and, likely, especially perilous
conditions for sensitive and rare species. Stream ecosystems recover slowly from the effects of
sand extraction, and total recovery has been considered improbable.
Accordingly, we believe in-stream mining will likely result in the severe degradation of habitat
in the immediate mined area; cause turbidity problems within and downstream of the mined area;
induce head-cutting upstream and channel instability/incision within and downstream of the
mined area; and likely induce the loss of'riparian vegetation. Therefore, we are concerned that
in-stream mining activities will result in the elimination of preferred habitat and a reduction in
the quantity and quality of food resources for aquatic species. Additionally, we are concerned
about the continued degradation of the Yadkin River, the cumulative impacts ofthe many
stressors on the Yadkin River system (including multiple in-stream sand mines that are or have
been operating very near the subject mine), and the possibility of direct damage to aquatic
organisms that may move into or through this area.
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anu aquatic IIIe. lI the Land l)uallty Section of the IVortll Carolina Departrlient of GIIVIIV11111et1t
and Natural Resources (NCDENR) decides to issue a permit for this mine, we request that the
following conditions be placed on the permit and that the results be sent to us and the North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission:
• Aquatic habitat should be surveyed for the entire area (100 meters upstream of
the proposed mine site and 400 meters downstream of the proposed mine site)
to establish baseline conditions. Particular emphasis should be given to
mussels and fishes. Surveyors should be qualified professionals, and sampling
for aquatic species should take place during periods of normal low now and
good water clarity.
• General habitat measurements should be conducted on the date of sampling.
Reaches should include the entire area of the proposed mine site, upstream of
the proposed mine site, and downstream of the proposed mine site, totaling
three reaches. At a transect within each reach, the following measurements
should be recorded: water temperature (mean column), dissolved oxygen
concentration (mean column), turbidity, bank-full width (as described in
Rosgcn 19961), channel width, bank height, and bank erosion. Physical habitat
variables for water velocity distribution, mean depth, substrate composition
(based on the modified Wentworth scale 2), and in-stream structure types
(cover) should be measured at intervals of four equally spaced points on each
transect. Additionally, riparian buffer widths should be measured per transect.
The nurnher of transects needed should be determined usintr the information
provided by Simonson et al. (1994)3.
• Fish and mussel surveys should be comprehensive, and accepted sampling
mothnrfc Zhnttld hn nwt] to pffrrtivoly ammnlfi both tnxonomir arounc
Specimens should be documented for identification confirmation with color
digital photographs in JPEG format. All areas surveyed should be mapped.
• Sampling should take place after each bank-full event (channel-forming; flow,
Rosgen 1996) because it is likely that aquatic species would move through or
into the proposed mine site, especially following significant rain events.
1 Rosgen, D. 1996. Applied river morphology. Wildland Hydrology, Pagosa Springs,Colorado.
z McMahon, T. E., A. V. gale, and D. J. Orth. 1996. Aquatic habitat measurements. Pp. 83-120 in B. R. Murphy
and D. W. Willis, eds, Fisheries Techniques, Second Edition. American Fisheries Society, Bethesda, Maryland.
3 Simonson,T. D., J. Lyons, and P. D. Kanehi. 1994. Quantifying fish habitat in streams; transect spacing, sample
size,and a proposed framework. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 14:607-615.
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• All in-water activities and processing activities that would result in the
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during the spawning season (March 15 through June 30).
• Downstream turbidity and bank erosion rates should be measured periodically
along the sampling transects while mining Is Ill progress and in conipallson to
an upstream reference site. The operator should maintain a record of all days
on which mining occurs and the amount and composition of material removed.
• Mined materials should not be stockpiled within the floodplain. Stockpiling in
this area will cause the materials to be available for transport into the creek
during flood events.
• Sediment- and erosion-control structures should be maintained to minimize
impacts to the Yadkin River. Excessive silt and sediment loads can have many
detrimental effects on aquatic resources, including disruption of the food chain,
destruction ofspawning habitat, suffocation of eggs, and clogging the gills of
aquatic species.
Additionally, we strongly recommend that the bond fee for the "mine excavation" portion
of a bond for in-stream mines be increased to the maximum allowed (currently, $5,000
per acre). The repair of the impacts of an in-stream mine will more likely cost in the tens
of thousands of dollars per acre.
We are also concerned about the use of invasive exotic species (fescue, lespedeza, Bermuda
grass) in the reclamation and erosion control associated with this project. While many of the
exotic plant species typically used in reclamation and erosion-control efforts have proven
beneficial to some wildlife species, we now know that the invasive nature of these species
outweighs any short-term wildlife benefits they may provide. Exotic species are a maior
contributor to species depletion and extinction, second only to habitat loss. Exotics are a factor
contributing to the endangered or threatened status of more than 40 percent of the animals and
plants on the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants. It is estimated
that at least 4,000 exotic plant species and 2,300 exotic animal species are now established in the
United States, costing more than $130 billion a year to control. Additionally, the federal
government has many programs and laws in place to combat invasive species (see
tvwiv.invasivespecies.gvv) and thus cannot spend money on or authorize projects that counter
these efforts. Speci fical iy, Section 2(a)(3) of Executive Order 131 12 - Invasive Species
(February 3, 1999) directs federal agencies to "not authorize, fund, or carry out actions that it
believes are likely to cause or promote the introduction or spread of invasive species in the
United States or elsewhere." Despite their short-term erosion-control benefits, many exotic
species used in soil stabilization seed mixes are persistent once they are established, thereby
preventing the reestablishment of native vegetation. Many of these exotic plants' are also
'Lists of invasive exotic plants can be found at hit .//www,ncvvitc lower.or l iinvusives/list.htm and
htip:llii,ii,w.invasive.org/eastern/.trs/on the Internet.
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aggressive invaders of nearby natural areas, where they are capable of displacing;
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species be used in association with all aspects of this project.
Protecting; wide forested riparian corridors is essential to the protection of water quality and
aquatic habitat. On virtually all projects, we strongly recommend undisturbed forested buffers
for all intermittent streams and wetlands (minimum of 50 feet wide) and perennial streams
(minimum of 100 feet wide). Further, Executive Order 11988 requires federal agencies (or there
designated nonfederal representative) to consider and protect floodplain functions. The entire
project area is within the I00-year floodpiain. We believe the recent examples of flooding
throughout North Carolina highlight the importance of avoiding the "long- and short-term
impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of floodplains" and that we should
"avoid direct and indirect support of floodplain development."
Based on the information provided and our knowledge of the area, we do not believe this project will
have any effect on federally listed threatened or endangered species. Therefore, we believe the
requirements under section 7 of the Act have been fulfilled. However, obligations under section 7 of
the Act must be reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that
may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered, (2) this action is
subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review, or(3) a new species is
listed or critical habitat is determined that may be affected by the identified action.
Because of the detrimental and generally irrecoverable impacts of in-stream mining, we are
opposed to the issuance of permits for this purpose. Unless these mining efforts are closely
monitored and adjustments are made (including ceasing operations when necessary), impacts
from such operations within, upstream, and downstream of the mine area could severely alter the
stream ecosystem. We strongly recommend that any permits for in-stream mining issued by the
NCDENR include the monitoring of both upstream and downstream stream reaches, with permit
conditions to adjust or cease operations ifany of the aforementioned aquatic impacts are
detected.
Thank you for allowing; us to provide these comments. Please keep us informed about the status
if this project. If we can be of assistance or if you have any questions, please contact Mr. Allen
Ratzlaff of our staff at 828/258-3939, Ext. 229. In any future correspondence concerning; this
project, please reference our Log Number 4-2-15-050.
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From: Sink, Scott
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 12:25 AM
To: Wahnar hirlxt
Subject: 99-09 & 99-04
Both covers say new permits. ESC parts of plans are the same as the old plans. No problems found in the files. If these
are new permits can we make them bring plans up to new regs? If they are not grandfathered they need some work. If
they are grandfathered, it looks like they have been functioning adequately up to this point.
Please be advised: Beginning October 23, 2014, the Winston Salem Regional Office (WSRO)of the NC
Department of Environment and Natural Resources(NCDENR) will begin moving to a new location. Starting
October 22, 2014 at 5:00 pm, our new main telephone number will change to 336-776-9800. If you contact
staff at their previous telephone number, you will be directed to their new direct telephone number. All
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number provided above during our normal hours of operation, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Effective October 22, 2014 @ 5pm my office telephone number will change to 336-776-9658.
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Mr. J. Keith Adams
Aaron sand and Gravel
Division of Tarheel Sand and Stone Inc.
110R Tiirkrla Way
Hamptonville, North Carolina 27020
RE: Aaron Sand and Gravel #68 /mine
Expired Permit No. 99-04
Yadkin County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Adams:
We have reviewed the application your company submitted for the referenced mine site.
However, the following information is needed to continue processing your application:
1. Revise the mine map to clearly show the permit boundary. The permit boundary
must include the access road to its intersection'with the state maintained road.
2. Provide proof, such as copies of the signed return receipts from certified mail,
that the adjoining landowners and county manager have been properly notified.
3. Provide a reclamation Plan. Show the areas to be graded and seeded.
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.
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section •Geological Survey Section • Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-9200 I FAX:[phone]
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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-Energy, Mineral and 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 yoif have anv mip-, inns.
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Gordon Myers, Executive Director
RECEIVED
MEMORANDUM NO,/ 0 7 2014
TO: Brenda M. Harris, Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGIR M
FROM: Shari L. Bryant,Western Piedmont Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: 29 October 2014
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Aaron Sand and Gravel, Mine#68 —Yadkin County,
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North Carolina.
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the
subject permit application. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Mining Act
of 1971 (as amended, 1982) (G.S. 7446 through 74-68 15 NCAC 5).
The applicant is requesting a permit for mining sand and gravel with a hydraulic dredge. The
total permitted area would be 13.0 acres. According to information in the permit application the area has
been mined in the past. The applicant indicates water pumped by the dredge would pass through a screen
to remove sand and gravel then flow to a settling pond. All solids would settle into settling pond then
water would be returned to the river. The applicant indicates there is "none adjoining" in reference to the
minimum buffer to be maintained between land disturbing activities and natural watercourses and
wetlands. The reclamation plan includes grass or forestry.
The proposed mine site is located on the Yadkin River. There are records for the federal species
of concern and state,endangered brook floater(Alasmidonta varicosa), the state threatened creeper
(Strophitus undulatus),and the state significantly rare quillback (Carpoides cyprinus) in Yadkin River
upstream of the site. c
Research has shown that instream sand and gravel mining, including hydraulic dredge mining,
can result in numerous detrimental and long lasting environmental effects (Bork 1999; Roell 1999; Brown
et al. 1998; Meador and Layher 1998; Hartfield 1993;Nelson 1993; Kanehl and Lyons 1992; and
references therein). Impacts to stream geomorphology include channel incision, lateral erosion, and
headcutting due to increased velocity and decreased sediment load associated with mined areas.
Excavation in the active channel lowers the'streambed, creating a nick point that steepens channel slope
and increases flow. The nick point migrates upstream due to increased water speed (i.e., headcutting).
The deposition of sediments at the mine site results in a sediment deficient flow leaving the site,this
results in the water picking up more sediment from the stream reach below the mine site ultimately
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
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resulting in bed degradation downstream. Both processes can move long distances and headcutting can
move into tributaries. ;Channel incision can cause lateral instability due to increases in stream bank
heights resulting in bank failure. Channel instability further increases transport of sediments downstream.
Effects directly related to extraction and changes in geomorphology include increased
sedimentation and turbidity, nigher stream temperatures and reduced oxygen,.lower water table,
decreased wetted penods'in npananwetlands; loss 6f riparian habitat, reduction in piimary productivity,
reduction in food availability, clogging of gills and direct damage to aquatic life. These effects can
extend far upstream and downstream and can be cumulative.' All of these adverse impacts can result in
shifts in species composition and a decrease in species diversity and abundance. Further, the effects of
sand and gravel extraction on stream ecosystem recovery time is extensive, and total restoration of
severely affected streams has been considered improbable.
Instream mining alters aquatic habitat and adversely affects aquatic life. We are concerned about
the continued degradation'of the stream, the cumulative impacts of multiple instream sand-and gravel
mining operations, other stressors on the system, and the possibility of direct damage to aquatic life that
may move into or through this area.
Should the permit be issued, we offer the following recommendations to minimize impacts to
aquatic and terrestrial wildlife,resources.
I. Gravel mining should not be permitted.
2. Allow hydraulic dredging only and there should be only one stabilized access area.
3, Mining activities should be limited to the near half of the river so that the far side of the river will
not be directly impacted by equipment or mining activities. Also, this will ensure that upstream
and downstream movement by aquatic life is not impeded during and after mining-activities.
4. All in-water activities and processing activities that would result in a discharge of water should be
prohibited during the species spawning season.(May 1 through June 30) to protect eggs and
young of year resident fish species from sedimentation impacts.
5. General habitat measurements should be conducted to provide baseline environmental data. A
minimum of 13 transeets spaced evey two mean stream widths should be sampled per reach to
adequately characterize the habitat(Simonson'ct al. 1994). Reaches consist of the entire area of
the mine site, upstream of the mine site, and downstream of the mine site—totaling three reaches.
Therefore, this means that 13 transects per reach will equal a total of 39 habitat transects. At each
transect, measure water temperature; [mean column), dissolved oxygen nnnnentrntinn (mean
column),turbidity, bankfull width (as described in Rosgen 1996),channel width,bank height,and
bank erosion. Physical'habitat variables for water velocity'distribution, mean depth, substrate
composition [based'oti the modified Wentworth scale(McMahon et al. 1996)],and instream
structure types (cover) should be measured at intervals of four equally spaced points on each
transect. Additionally, riparian buffer widths should be measured per transect. The resource
agencies should be provided a complete compilation of the results of the sampling. These
baseline environmental data will allow agencies to better evaluate possible environmental impacts
and to further prescribe ways to minimize these impacts.
Alternatively,the mine operator may take photographs of these same areas to,document any
changes,that may occur during the duration of the permit. Pictures should be taken annually in
winter(December/January)during normal flow conditions. Pictures should be taken from the
same location and with the same magnification each.year. Photographs should_be catalogued in
such a way that comparison of any site changes can be easily noted, These photographs should

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cover upstream and downstream portions of the river`as well as river mining.7 segments. This
photographic site history should be maintained during the life,of this and subsequent permits.
These photographs should'be provided to resource acid regulatory agencies when `requested. If
bank erosion or other issues are determined to have occurred,general habitat measurements
should be required in subsequent permits: ' '•: ' - !'
6. Downstream turbidity and bank erosion rates should be•measured.periodically.along the sampling
transects while mining is in progress and compared'to`an'upstreaiii refercncc�site. The operator
should maintain a record of all days that mining occurs and the amount and composition of
material removed. This information.should be provided to DEMLR a4m,"ade available to
resource agencies upon requested.
7. A minimum 100-foot native forested buffer between the mining activity, nd,the stream should be
provided or if practicable, restored.
8. Sediment basins and stockpiles of aggregate materials should be located'outside of the river
buffer and the floodplain.
9. Any destabilized stream banks should be sloped to at least 3:1 and planted'with a native
herbaceous seed mix [except that annual small grains (e:g., millet, wheat, and rye) should be
added to the mixture to provide a temporary cover until:perennial species become established].
This stabilization should be done as necessary after each periodic extraciion to ensure
maintenance of long-term stabilization. For final reclamation, native trees should be planted on
the disturbed banks. I I I :, `,j '
10. Sediment and erosion control structures should be maintained to minimize impacts to-the stream
from silt and sediment loads. Excessive silt and sediment loads can have numerous detrimental
effects on aquatic resources including disrupting the food chain, destruction of spawning habitat,
suffocation of eggs, and clogging the gills of aquatic species. .. 1.
H. Resource agencies should be granted right-of-entry to the mine site periodically to determine if
protected or listed species are being taken.
12. The mining permit should be issued only for a period of three to five years.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this permit application. If we can be of further
assistance, please contact our office at [phone] or shari.bryantng,ncwildlife.org..
Literature cited:
DUik, Karrlgail. 1999. F1ol7UpIdIll allU IIIJLrearn 1111111ng, It T U p11mcr. T rVUL U11111111LGd, A11111g�tVn,
Virginia.
Brown, A.V., M.M. Lyttle, and K.B. Brown, 1998. Impacts of gravel mining on gravel bed streams.
Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 127:979-994.
Hartfield, P. 1993. Headcuts and their effect on freshwater mussels. Pages 131=141 in K.S. Cummings,
A.C. Buchanan, and L.M. Kock, eds. Conservation and management of-freshwater mussels.
Proceedings of an Upper Mississippi River Conservation Committee (UMRCC) symposium, 12-
14 October 1992, St. Louis, Missouri, UMRCC, Rock Island, IL.•
Kanehl, P.,and J. Lyons. 1992. Impacts of in-stream sand and gravel mining on stream habitat and fish
communities, including a survey on the Big Rib River, Marathon County, Wisconsin, Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources Research Report"l55, Madison.
McMahon, T.E., A.V. Zale, and D.J. Orth. 1996. Aquatic habitat measurements. .Pages 83-120 in B.R.
Murphy and D.W. Willis, eds. Fisheries Techniques, Second Edition. American Fisheries

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Society, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Meador, M.R., and A.O. Layher. 1998. Instream sand and gravel mining: environmental issues and
regulatory process in the United States. Fisheries 23(11):6'"13.'
Nelson, K.L. 1993. Instream sand and gravel mining. Pages•.189-196 in C.F. Bryan and D.A.
Rutherford, eds. Impacts on warmwater streams: guidelines.for evaluation. Southern Division,
American Fisheries Society, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Roe]], Michael J. 1999. Sand and gravel mining in Missouri stream systems: aquatic resource effects and
management alternatives. Executive Summary. Missouri Department of Conservation,
Columbia, Missouri.
Rosgen, D. 1996. Applied river morphology. WiIdland Hydrology, Pagosa Springs, Colorado,
Simonson, T.D., J. Lyons, and P.D. Kanehl. 1994. Quantifying fish habitat in streams;transect spacing,
sampld'size,.a.nd a proposed framework. North American Journal of Fisheries Management
14:607-615.
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From: Bowden, Charles
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 10:12 AM
To: Harris, Brenda M
Subject: Aaron Sand and Gravel Mine #68 Yadkin Co
Attachments: MEMORANDUM.docxpermitapplicationaaronsandandgravelnumber68yadkinco.docx
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Commissioner and Consumer Services Director
Division of Soll and Water Conservation
To: Brenda M. Harris,
Minim Program Secretary
Land Quality Sectionbv
From: Charles Bowden
Application Review Coordinator
Division of Soil and Water
Date: October 28, 2014
Subject: Mining Permit Application for Aaron Sand & Gravel
Mine #68
Yadkin County
NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation reviewed the mining permit application for Aaron Sand And
Gravel, Mine #68 in Yadkin County, The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) database
does not reflect said property being enrolled in a conservation easement. Therefore NC CREP has no
programmatic concerns with moving forward with this permit modification request.
Please contact me should you have any questions or concerns at 910-796-7223.
MAILING ADDRESS LOCATION
Division of Soil and Water Conservation Telephone: [phone] Archdale Building
1614 Mail Service Center Fax Number: 919-733-3559 512 N. Salisbury Street,Suite 504
Raleigh,NC 27699-1614 Raleigh, NC 27604
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Pat McCrory John E, Skvaria, ill
Governor Secretary
October 13, 2014
MEMORANDUM " _EGI-EIN ^
OCT 2 ;, 2014
I'O: Judy Wehner
Land Quality Section -
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FROM: John Barr 4
Ground Water Management Section
Division of Water Resources
SUBJEC"f: Comments on the Mining Permit Application Request for:
Aaron Sand and Gravel
Mine -H6R
Yadkin County
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit application request for the above referenced
project,
The Mine #68 located in Yadkin County does not appear to have an unduly adverse effect on
ground water supplies since there is no dewatering on site.
Facilities not in the fifteen county Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area are required to register
their water withdrawals in accordance with the North Carolina General Statute G.S. 143-215.22H.
This statue requires any non-agricultural water user who withdraws 100,000 gallons or more in any
one day of ground water or surface water to register and update withdrawals. 'Phis statue also
requires transfers of 100,000 gallons or more in any one day of surface water from one river basin
to another river basin to register and update their water transfers. Water withdrawal registrants must
complete the annual water use reporting form by April I for the previous year.
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Pat McCrory October 7, 2014 John E. Skvarla, III
Governor )5', Secretary
MEMORANDUM 4L
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson OCT
Hydrogeology Group 2014
Division of Water Resourcee1�ft0F
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Aaron Sand & Gravel
Mine #68
Yadkin County .
3 Mine Dewatering Proposed ® No Mine Dewatering Proposed
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 potable water supplies (GS 74-51 (2), Please respond by October 31,
2014 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, 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.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW
COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Vnuir rnntini,larl rnnrnarntinn is greatly nnnreriatarl. Please cnntant Ms. I. lriy WehnPr at
[phone] if you have any questions.
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Energy Section • Geological Survey Section• Land Quality Section
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From: Jason Walker <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday,October 10,2014 3:30 PM
To: Bryan. Luann: Michael Poston
Cc: Martin, Vonda;Jason Walker
Subject: RE: mining permit review
We have the Huntsville access to the Yadkin River within approximately 2 mile of both sites. I do not think these
operations will affect the river access.
From: Bryan, Luann Cmalito;lupnn.bryan@ngpgrka govl
Sent: Friday, October,10, 2014 12:12 PM
To: Jason Walker; Michael Poston
Cc: Martin, Vonda
Subject: mining permit review
Importance: High
I am attaching the mining permit applications for two mines along the Yadkin River in Yadkin County.
Please respond to both Steve Livingstone and me If you have any parks or know of parks and recreation facilities that
this mine might affect.
Thanks so much
LwAww T3rya�rn.
LuAnn Bryan, CPRP
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Michael A. Murphy, Director
Division of Parks and Recreation
FROM: Brenda M. Harris PA—l"A
Mining Program Secretary
Land Qualitv Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Aaron Sand & Gravel
Mine #68
Yadkin 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 affects on the purposes of a publically owned park, forest, or recreation area
(GS 74-51 (5), Please respond by October 31, 2014 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 publicly owned parks, forests or recreation areas
would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory October 7, 2014 John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Shari Bryant
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Aaron Sand & Gravel
Mine #68
Yadkin 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
October 31, 2014 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.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Matt Gantt
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section -Geological Survey Section - Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-92001 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604• Internet:http:Nportal.ncdenr.org/web/Ir/
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MCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and'Natural Resources
Pat McCrory October 7, 2014 John E, Skvarla, III
Governor Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris 16-35�
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT; Mining Permit Application for Aaron Sand & Gravel
Mine #68
Yadkin County .
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed ® No Mine Dewatering Proposed
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 potable water supplies (GS 74-51 (2). Please respond by October 31,
2014 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, 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.
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: Mr. Matt Gantt
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy 0ection •Geological Survey Section• Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-9200 I FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604•Internet:http_//portal.ncdenr.org/web/Ir/
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
r-at 1vlcCror y
October 7, 201 4 . John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Peter Benjamin
Application Review Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mininn Drnnrnm Ccrrnfnni
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Aaron Sand & Gravel
Mine #68
Yadkin County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining 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
October 31, 2014 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
(Q1 Ql 707_Q77(1 if vni i haves anv m iactinnc
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Matt Gantt
Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources
Energy Section •Geological Survey Section• Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-92001 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604• Interned:http:l/portal.ncdenr.orgiweb/Irl
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Governor Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Michael A. Murphy, Director
• vivisiuii of i arns and R cr�a ii uv
FROM: Brenda M. Harris ! s D e
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Aaron Sand & Gravel
Mine #68
Yadkin 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 affects on the purposes of a publically owned park, forest, or recreation area
(GS 74-51 (5). Please respond by October 31, 2014 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 nermit aoolications- 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 publicly owned parks, forests or recreation areas
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.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Matt Gantt
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section -Geological Survey Section• Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center,Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-9200 I FAX:[phone]
512 North Salisbury Street,Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet:httpalportal.ncdenr.org/webllr/
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory October 7, ZU14 John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Charles Bowden
Application Review Coordinator
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
FROM: Brenda M. Harris (16y—�
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Aaron Sand & Gravel
Mine #68
Yadkin 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 any publically owned conservation easements (G.S. 74-51 (5)). Please
respond by October 31, 2014 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 publically owned conservation easements 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.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Matt Gantt
Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources
Energy Section - Geological Survey Section • Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-9200I FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh,North Carolina 27604• Internet:http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/Ir/
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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rat' rvrcCrory John E. Skvaria, iii
Governor Secretary
October 7, 2014
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Anne Deaton
Habitat Protection Section
Division of Marine Fisheries
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Aaron Sand & Gravel
Mine #68
Yadkin 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 freshwater, estuarine or marine fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2))• Please respond
by October 31, 2014 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 application-,, I enewals 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 freshwater, estuarine or marine 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.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Vvehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Matt Gantt
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section - Geological Survey Section - Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-92001 FAX:[phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604• Internet:http:Nportal.nodenr,org/web/Ir/
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Governor Secretary
October 7, 2014
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley
Application Review Coordinator
Archives & History
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Aaron Sand & Gravel
Mine #68
Yadkin County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining 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 any significant archeological resources. Please respond by October
31 9(11d cn that wa ma�� rmmnfa+a nr rr raviaur of this rarer ract within nrir ctntrrtnry 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 significant archeological resources and/or human
skeletal remains 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.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Matt Gantt
Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources
Energy Section • Geological Survey Section- Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center,Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-92001 FAX:[phone]
512 North Salisbury Street,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604• Internet:http:Nportal.ncdenr•o[g/web/Irl
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Cc: Latham, Tim; Sink, Scott; Gantt, Matt
Subject: 99-04 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013
Attachments: 99-04 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013.doc
Here's the review sheet for the new application for Aaron S &G Mine #68. They let the permit expire too long and have
to apply for a new one.
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MINING PEROT APPLICATION REAW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
THIS SECTION TO BE FILLED OUT BY DEMLR:
Project Name: Mine #68 DEMLR Permit# 99-04 County: Yadkin Applicant's Email: nla
PERMIT ACTION TYPE:
YES NO Date Commencing
Fr F(
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? P—, F 1987
Latitude: 36.0613 Longitude: -80.5095
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due by: 10/31/14
11 1IAIM.SEC ION BELOVU
TV BE FILLED 'OUT
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Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality?
Comments:
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:
DWR Compliance Status of Mine:
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWR back fees to pay? If yes, amount:
is this mine an active permit in BIMS?
YES NO
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`401fiWetlandCert reguired � y. r 4 , Cad c 7 ` 2'„ °
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401 Wetland Cert. existing? r Permit# F
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,RO have enoughrinformation to Vr,, - - 4k R 4 w
determiner'if�a�401,.certificatis regpiredl?, ;, ,Y .
Is an O & M Plan needed? YES NO
Are'wetlds disturbed at this sitef? r W.
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Does DWR RO suspect or know of nearby r t r-
wetlands to the site?
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Stream Determination Needed.? F l F
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Does DWR RO need a statement that no
wetlands/streams are disturbed F
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New Recycle System permit required?* F
Enough information to determine?
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Will wastewaters discharge to HQW waters (7Q1 0 Permittee
Flow:
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determine.
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Has'Violation
F O&M R6quirem6nts.'.
HmQWI,7m Ac,Q10A oncerns F
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Reviewed by:
DWR RO Surface Water: Regional Office: Date:
RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Officem. Date:
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LAND QU�LITY SECTION REGIONAL FFICE
MINI APPLICATION RE CHECKL
APPLICATION/PERMIT NO.: ACTION: New . odification Renewal Transfer Release
APPLICANT NAME: 4A"Y\ S. MINE NAME: ., 6 COUNTY: `
Administrative Issues: U
A. Is the site currently under NOV? Yes No Explain:
B. Is an NPDES permit needed? Yes No Explain:
C. Is an NPDES permitting existing? Yes No Explain:
D, Is an 0 & M Plan needed? Yes No Explain:
Field Issues:
A. Are potential wetlands and watercourses properly indicated on the Mine Map? Yes No Explain:
B. Are the proposed buffer zones adequate? Yes No Explain:
C. Do all occupied dwellings within 300 feet of the mine excavation appear to be indicated? Yes No
Explain:
D. Do all water supply wells within 500 feet of the mine excavation appear to be indicated? Yes No
Explain:
E. Is visual screening needed? Yes No Explain:
F. Are the proposed erosion and sedimentation control measures properly located to prevent offsite.
sedimentation? Yes No Explain:
G. Is the proposed revegetationlreclamation plan acceptable? Yes No Explain:
va a Inspected.
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Review:
It is the responsibility of the Regional Office staff to verify the adequacy of the E&S measures. Please provide
any concerns or comments:
Other Comments:
Who was the application routed to and when?:
Division of Air Quality: Date:
Division of Water Resources (Surface Water Protection Section): Date:
Other: Date:
Inspector/Reviewer's Name: Date:
Rev Dec 2006

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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
Project/Number: �b� S} r g � -County: l
Please return comments back to:
Comments due by:
Will the operation, as proposed, violate standards of air quality?
Comments:
YES NO
Air permit required T
Air permit existing (Permit # )
Other Comments:
Reviewed by: _ _ Date:
Print Name:
Central Office Reviewer;
Rev Dec 2006

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TARHEEL SAND & STONE, INC �X
1108 Tuckda Way, Hamptonvi Ile, NC 27020
336-468-4003
October 3, 2014
Attention Ms. Judy Wehner RECEIVED
Assistant Mining Specialist OCT 0 6 2014
Land Quality Section
Division of Energy, Mineral, and I-and Resources LAND QUALITY
1612 Mail Service Center MINING PROGRAM
Raleigh, NC 2 7699-1 6 1 2
RE: Mine Site #68
Dear J udy,
Please be advised that Tarheel Sand & Stone, Inc. has purchased Aaron Sand & Gravel.
We initially had the understanding;that we could renew and transfer the existing permits
for Aaron Sand & Gravel. However, due to the fact WOT, Inc had allowed the permits to
expire, we were informed that we must submit application for a new mining permit. Per
our previous conversations, enclosed is the application for a new mining; permit.
As a reminder, $1700.00 has already been submitted previously by Tarheel Sand &
Stone, Inc., and deposited by NCDENR. As a result, please find enclosed a check in the
amount of$5800.00 to cover the remaining;balance of the new permit costs for Mine Site
#68 and Mine Site 453. (Please note that the application for Mine Site #53 is being sent
under separate cover letter.) Also enclosed are the additional materials requested for the
mining permits.
Should you have any questions at all, please call me directly at 336-468-4003.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
Keith Adams, President
Tarheel Sand & Stone Inc.

APPLICATION FOR A MININAERMIT O OrI91'rla
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION ��
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
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1. Name of Mine Aaron Sand & Gravel #68 Mine County Yadkin
River Basin Yadkin
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 36.0430
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places) 80.3040
2. Name of Applicant* Aaron Sand & Gravel, a division of Tarheel Sand & Stone Inc.
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** 1108 Tuckda Way Hamptonvi Ile NC 27020
Telephone [phone]) Alternate No. (336-244-6840)
4. Mine Office Address l 108 Tuckda Way 1mptonviIle NC 27020 _
Telephone [phone] )
5. Mine Manager Keith Adams
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 9-22-14
Print Name J. Keith Adams
Title President
* 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 I-and Quality Section must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
*** Sif nature_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
complete application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the flint; of any
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT O
NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered regarding your mining operation for
the intended life of the mine. All responses must he clearly conveyed on a corresponding,detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
1. Answer all of the following that apply:
X 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): 13.0
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: 0
Acres leased: 13.0 Property owner if leased: „Mary Renegar
❑ 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):
❑ 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 FT Ifyes, 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 n No n. If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification:u . (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 af'tccted(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 permit.
Mining Permit No.: "Total permitted acreage:
SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO HE
PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTEI)
A13OVE
2. Name of all materials mined: Sand & Gravel
3. Mining method:
X Hydraulic Dredge❑ Front-end Loader& Truck ❑ Shovel & 'Truck
❑ Dragline & Truck ❑ Self-loading Scraper
Other(explain):
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 6 ft.
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
water level
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 3 ft.
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APPLICATION FOR A MININCIERMIT •
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? Aaron Sand & Gravel
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10
13. 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) conies 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 27604
[phone]
http://portal.ncdenr.orf;/web/Irlgeological_home
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
North Carolina Department of"Transportation—Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Mailinb_A_ddress: Physical Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center 3401 Carl Sandburg Court
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1587 Raleigh,North Carolina 27610
[phone]
http://www.ncdot.or,/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 grading.
d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated).
c. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations.
is 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.
I. 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 ofowners of record,both public and private,ofall 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
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APPLICATION FOR A MININGIERMIT •
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 any other major aspect of the
mining operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining permit. A table/chart
5iiiu+a+ to the +vuuwu+b will. be uci:eYtau+e.
CATEGORY AFFECTED ACREAGE
'Fail ings/Sediment Ponds .3
Stockpiles .S
Wastepiles .2
Processing Area/Haul Roads 1.5
Mine Excavation 10.2
Other (Explain)
Dotal Disturbed Acreage 13
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 (. 4SE 09TF T Qi 1T LICLZFn /111F.CTInN.C/CTdTFMF]VTC
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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APPLICATION FOR A MININCIERMIT •
C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1. Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference the
sequence to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
Water and material will be pumped from river through an 8"pipe to the screen. Drainage water will flow
through 18"pipe into first settling pond then into second settling pond then will return through drainage
pipe back to river.
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion control,fi)r mine
excavation(v), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of
installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion
control measures on the mine map(ti) and provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each
measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed
measures.
All surface and mine water to be directed to sediment pond by seeded berms and pipe. Less than 1 acre to
be disturbed.
3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes X No❑. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
No chemicals used
b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or wastewater from the mine or plant as a point discharge to
the waters of the State? Yes X No ❑. fyes, hriefly describe the nature nfthe discharge and locate
all proposed discharge points (along with their melhod of stabilization) on your mine map(v).
Water pumped by dredge will pass through screen removing sand and gravel then flow to settling pond
through 2 ft. pipe.All solids will settle into settling pond with clean water returning to river through 18"
pipe.
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c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table`? Yes ❑ No X
If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes ❑ No ❑.
If yes, what impact, if any,will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal rate
in gallons per day: . Locale all existing wells on the mine map(v) that lie within
500feet of'lhe 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)(Le.,non-discharge,NPDLS,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 ikesvurees if the operation withdraws more tiiaii iv,000 gallons per day
and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources if the operation Iies 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 X
If ves, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality permit issued by the
Division of Air Quality or local governing body.
b. I-low will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
Spray Water if needed Sand will be moist to wet and will not create dust.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PF;IZMIT •
5. a. A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-
way. It may be an unexcavated buffer (no excavation, but roadways. berms and erosion &
sedimentation control measures may be installed within it), an undisturbed buffer(no disturbance
within the buffer whatsoever),or a combination of the two,depending upon the site conditions. Note
that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries.
I-low 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. .'haw all 6ufIer locations and widths on the mine
map(v).
None adjoining
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.
-low wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the
mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Show all hu&'r
locations and widths on the mine map(s).
None adjoining
G. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining. Minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and
minimum 3 horizontal to I vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required,unless
technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
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APPLICATION FOR A AUNING PERMIT
b. Provide a cross-rectton on the mine map(s)far aII�ll slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
,_�x.�..�,...�:,,..,�h:Mn*a ���gra&e 4 installation of ony benches
CI1:Spt7S[II areas,ex.), c�l1►sy siwee..e.au.� ......,.......,...�..� o
and/or slope drains (`with m�arting design i�tfoTmaa 4 rf needed, and the method of final
stabilization
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c_ In excavation(s)ofunconsolidated(non-rock)mataials,�the angle of all cut slopes including
specifications for b and sloping. Crass-sections cut slopes must be provided on the
mine map(s).
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d. In hardrock excavations,specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet_ Provide cross-sections
of the mine=wmation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety beaches and
mine benches, and the expected ommn rn depth of the excavation
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7. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwellin
Douse, public road, public, commercial or industrial building from any mine excavation. Looaie all Luc h
structures on the mine map if they are within 300 feet of any pro awd excavation.
No endangered instances within 2000'
8. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall area and
wny
it will be impleme Vied earthen berms, a�pro fencing and adequate boulder barriers
mebacade to be used must be indicated on the mine rnap(s).
Cable gate to prevent public access.
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APPUCA3'ION FOR A MINING PERAM
9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes No X How will acid water
p :ti__ eU-0 u,&u-d� aufi a ,_,ckpfes md waoltUMLUC vas, w ste areas be controlled?
10_ a_ Describe specific plans (-including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation from
public view such as manttamirtg or p1 trees,bushes or other vegetation,building�ms or other
measures_ Shaw the location i crll v�scareemng on the mine mop(s)and provide cross
-sectiarrs
through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for tree plantings.
2000' from any public dwelling or road, no site line to site.
b. Could the operation have a sigmfica�adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park,
forest or recreation area? If so, how such effects(Le., noise,visibility, etc.)be mitigated?
No
11. Will explosives be used? Yes No X 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 am blasts or ground vibrations. Depen' on-the Him-e's location tO r, �_,
structures, more detailed technical iuformatian may be requited on the blasting program(such as a third
party blasting ). Locate the nearesto mie o�ccupiedstructure(s)to the proposed a ma�an(s)on the
mine map anc iz'cate its approximate asWme to the proposed excavahorL
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on-site? Yes No X
If yes, describe these materials, how they will he stored and method of containment in case of spill. In Rate
the location(s) of all storage face&ties on the urine map(s).
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APPUCATItON FOR A MDING PFRAW
D. >EtFki AMATION PLAN
I. 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 redaim� this land. This must include the method of
r "on of sdtfing ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method ofrestoration or establishment
of any permanent drainage channels to a condition aammizing erosion, station and other pollution This
information must be illustrated on a reclarnalion map and mast correspond directly with the#Ybrn a do
provided on the mine map(s). In addition, design information; owhi ng ty crom sections, of anypermanentau chmels to be c onstmeW as p z rt of the reclamation plan and the on(s)of all permanent
channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
To be sewn witb like grassffimvstry at site.
I Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes No X
If yes, ilhrstrate the locution of the body(s) of water on the reckmzation nW and provide a scaled
crass section(s)thi ough the propo sad body(s)of water. The mininrum water depth must be at least 4 feet,
measured from the normal 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_
I Describe provisions for safety to =ns and to adjoining property in all completed excavations in rock
including what kind of permanent Cade 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 rec&vnahon map.
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APPLICATION FOR A W41NG PERMIT'.
4. Indicate the method(9 of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or other such on-site mine waste
areas, including ions for benching and sloping. Final crows-sections a and lowdons for such areas
must be provided on the reclamation map.
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5. a. Descnlae reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on-site roadways.
All areas to be returned to natural state when site work completed.
b. Will any on-site roadways be left as part of the amation? Yes X No . If yes,
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such roadways on the rec�ia�r map and provide detarrls on &tch line stabilization
Existing roads will remain_
6. Describe the method of control ofcontaminants and disposal of sip metal,junk machinery,cables,or other
such waste products of mining_ (Note definition of refuse in The Nfinmg Act of 1971)_ No off-site
senerated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval from the NC
Department of Environment and Natural Resoumm Land Quality Section and either the Division of
Waste Management(DWM)or local governing body. Ha disposal permit has been issued by DWM .
for the site,a copy of said permit must be attached to this application. All tempormy and permanent
refuse disposal areas must be clearly delmearted on the mine map(s)and recAmiartion map,along with a list
of items to be died in said areas.
None to remain or generated on site.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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. NOTE:�T e Revegetadon Phan must be approved
sn signed by one of the following:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation Dauict;
b. Authorized representatives of the Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment,
Health, and atural Resources;
c. Authorized county rip tatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service,
specialists and resew= f ty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest
Resources at North Carolina Stare University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape
arctutects;
e. Private consulting forestersernd by the Division of Forest Resources, Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources;
f. Others as may be approved by the DepartmenL
1II61E - RATE OF APPLICATION f t aWacre):
2 tons/acre dolomitic lime
FERTIIjIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
1000 lbs/acre of 10-10--10 fertilizer
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RAMS) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCEfDULE 4*undsracre):
Fescue applied at a rate of 60 lb/acre
MULCH - TYPE AND ' RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF
ANCHORING:
125 bales of hay per acre. -No anchoring is required.
OTC v r:Gr rA'JVr—,C O"V'S -TYPE(S) AND RAMS) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/A ubs, etc):
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Revegetation and/or reforest'ad 1 plait approved by:
Signature 0 DaEe
Print Name i- n
Tide Professional Engineer
Agency Prevette Engineering �
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheel is to he used to establish an appropriate hand(based upon a range
of'$500 to $5,000 per affected acre)for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
De parlment to be a ected during the lift,o the minin ermif. Please insert the a roximule acrea re, for each
I . g .f mining permit. L�I� �
asLwcl of the mining operation, that you intend to affect durin r the he life of This mining,permit Cin addition, gleas•e
insert the appropriate reclamation cost/acre for each category from the Schedule of Reclamation Costs
provided with this application form) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate Your bond for you based
upon your maps and standard reclamation costs:
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
"failings/Sediment Ponds: .3 Ac. X $ 1500 /Ac. — $
Stockpiles: .8. Ac. X $ 1800 /Ac. _ $
Wastepiles: .2 Ac. X $ 2000 /Ac. _ $
Processing Area/1-laul (toads: 1.5 Ac. X $ 1800 /Ac. _ $
Mine Excavation: 10.2 Ac. X $ 0 /Ac. _ $
Other: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 13.0 Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: 13.0 Ac.)
Temporary & Permanent Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measures:
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into
proposed/existing excavation and/or b)affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures will
be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: $
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ X Permit Life (I to 10 years):
INFLATION COST: S
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
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APPLICATION FOR A MININARMIT
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AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
1, Keith Adams, of Aaron Sand & Gravel , 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 arc
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,al I owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet
of the mining permit boundary)and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed,by certified
or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice
being given on a form provided by the Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name) (Address)
see attached list
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer ofthe county or municipality in which
anypart oftl,e mItted I..c to%, and tI01 notice oftl,o pen .-,lic tion has been Sea +0 do m ..leA 1..,
pug i v� u�L Neruuu�u area io tv�uwu and �ua��w�w�v� tei� N%i�U1 application Ll ciao uwi�tiauo�u w U �i�u�I U, vy
certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said office at the following address:
(Chief Administrative Officer Name) (Address)
[i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
Aaron Church- County Manager PO Box 146 Yadkinville NC 27055
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 ofthe 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.
�2�- A—A-In'- /0-2 -(1
ignature of Applicant or Agent Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of applicant: 5C-1'ry "te f/ Z „—C_fE Ol Ao ryl? Sin✓ rl Cwru /
Title of person executing Affidavit `-0Wrv-e4—
Itee a Notary Public of the County of
certify that ZT P-rr-/ /6'0/, zW61yt-f
1 ' ti�ldiW nder oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by him/her.
Notary Public
M��sl�tt�lat�nad.tdtaabe , this day of © 20,Ly.
Notary: my Commission expires: -::IV/y 2°�

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I. Pa Poindexter 2724 Farmington Road Yadkinville NC 27055
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2. Thomas & • aye Poindexter 2932 Farmington Road Yadkinville NC 27055
3. Lane Lorjj.Pilcher 3000 Farmington Road Yadkinville NC 27055
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4. Harvey &, isa Filcher 3037 Wyo Road Yadkinville NC 27055
5.0Miehael Argent 501 Sherwood Hills Dr. W-S 27104
6. i oinaexter Fatniiy Properties 484 i Courtney 'riuntsviiie Rd Yadkinville NC 27055
7 ALGA nterPses LLC 525 Knobview Road WS 27104
8. .lame,4 Johnson 1 I I S. Longview Lane Mooresville NC 28117
9 Norma Jean Harbin 3950 Williams Road Lewisville NC 27023
10. Aaron Church- County Manager 1'0 Box 146 Yadkinville NC 27055

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land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may b&reasom-fl)1y3pces in order to a
out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond-f w 44preopwr�nttA .
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LANDOWNER: APPLICANT:
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reclamation maps,and the appropriate processing fee(see next page for - Am tWofink ehetkior
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to the Land Quality Section Central Office at the address listed on the= 'ron#�C
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LAND QUALITY MINING SECTION FEE COLLECTIONS FOR JULY 2014
Region Project Name Company Name Receipt Date Check# County River Basin Amount
Washington Aurora Phosphate Mine(N PCS Phosphate Co Inc 7/1/2014 10375892 Beaufort Tar $ 100.00
Winston Salem Bamboo Road Quarry Radford Quarries of Boone 7/3/2014 2455 Watauga New $ 1,500-00
Winston Salem Aaron#68 Aaron S&G Tarheel Sand 7/11/2014 9585 Yadkin Yadkin $ 1,700.00
Winston Salem Bamboo Quarry Radford Quarries of Boone 7/11/2014 -_4477 Watauga New $ 250.00
Fayetteville jBattle Mine B V Hedrick G&S 7/18/2014 200014405 Anson Yadkin $ 750.00
Fayetteville Tanner Pit Tanner's Land Development 7/21/2014 2486 Moore Cape Fear $ 1,000.00
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Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III
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August 25, 2014
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7013 2630 0001 1445 4593
Mr. J. Kenneth Adams
Tarheel Sand & Stone Inc.
Aaron Sand & Gravel
1100 Tuckda Way
Hamptonville, North Carolina 27020
Re: Aaron Sand & Gravel # and # 53 Mines
Yadkin (:minty
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Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Adams:
The Director of the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources, Mr. Tracy E. Davis,
has determined that the subject permits cannot be renewed because both permits expired more
than six months prior to your submittals.
Your company must submit new permit applications, including completing the notification
section of the applications. Six completed copies must be submitted along with the appropriate
processing fees of$3,750.00 for each site. I am returning the materials you previously submitted
to this office for your use and/or disposal.
If you should have any questions, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
cc: Mr. Matt Gantt
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section •Geological Survey Section • Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-92001 FAX:[phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/webllrl
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Wehner, Judy
From: Davis, Tracy
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2014 10:53 PM
To: Wehner, Judy
Cc: Boyer, Janet; Vinson, Toby; Gantt, Matt
Subject: Re: Renewal Request for 99-04 and 99-09
Please require new applications as both are over six months expired.
Thanks, Tracy
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 21, 2014, at 3:11 PM, "Wehner,Judy" <[e-mail]>wrote:
Tarheel Sand & Gravel has submitted renewal and transfer requests for the subject mine sites.
99-04 expired April10, 2013.
99-04 expired October 23, 2013.
No fees have been submitted. Both sites are dredge operations.
I am inclined to think that new permits need to be submitted since both expired over six month
ago. Please let me know how you want me to proceed asap as I need to either route them or return
them.
Judy Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
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TARHEEL SAND & STONE, INC
1108 Tuckda Way, Hamptonville, NC 27020
336-468-4003
August 11, 2014
Attention Ms. Judy Wehner
Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
RE. Permit#99-09 (Transfer& Renewal)
Permit#99-04 (Transfer& Renewal)
Permit#30-04 (Transfer)
Permit#86-14 (Transfer)
Dear Judy,
Please be advised that Tarheel Sand & Stone, Inc. has purchased Aaron Sand & Gravel. Per our
conversation, this is a request for necessary renewals and transfers of the above referenced
permits.
Tarheel Sand & Stone, Inc. accepts any and all responsibilities and liabilities with respect to the
Mining Act of 1971. Please find enclosed a check in the amount of$200.00 to cover the
remaining balance of the transfer costs. Also enclosed are the additional materials requested for
the mining permits.
Should you have any questions at all, please call me directly at 336-468-4003.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely.
7iDrZ✓�
Keith Adams, President
Tarheel Sand & Stone Inc.
RECEIVED
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LAND QUALITY
M4N1NG PROGRAM!

WOT, Inc
216 Cassell Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
336-771-2601
August 11, 2014
Attention Ms. Judy Wehner
Assistant Mining Specialist
Lard Quality Section
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
RE: Permit#99-09
Permit#99-04
Permit#30-04
Permit#86-14
Dear Judy,
Please be advised that Tarheel Sand&Stone, Inc. has purchased Aaron Sand&Gravel, a
division of WOT,-Inc.
Please accept this letter as notice that WOT, Inc. requests these permits be transferred to
Tarheel Sand&Stone, Inc. effective immediately.
Should you have any questions at all, please call me directly at 336-771-2601.
Thank you for your tirn and attention_
Sincerply�;' �
Timothy . B a
WOT, Inc.
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215 Cassell Street,Winston-Salem, NC 27127
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August 11, 2014 C= Vt
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Attention Ms. Judy Wehner
Assistant Mining Specialist LAND
Land Quality Section -UAU i Y SECTION
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center .
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
RE: Permit#99-09
Permit#99-04
Permit#30-04
Permit#86-14
Dear Judy,
Please be advised that Tarheel Sand&Stone, Inc. has purchased Aaron Sand&Gravel, a
division of WOT, Inc.
Please accept this letter as notice that WOT, Inc. requests these permits be transferred to
Tarheel Sand &Stone, Inc. effective immediately.
Should you have any questions at all, please call me directly at 336-771-2601.
Thank you for your time'and attention.
Sincerely
Timothy . S n
WOT, Inc.
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❑ Nc GtolNkA survey Section Date: Routed Red
❑ DtM SIM a f Marbu Fisheries Daft: ROuftd Reed
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TARHEEL SAND & STONE, INC
1108 Tuckda Way
Hamptonville NC 27020
336-468-4003 RECEIVED
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Date:7-8-14 JUL I I
MINING PROGRAA4
To Whom It May Concern:
Please be advised that Tarheel Sand & Stone Inc. has purchased Aaron Sand
& Gravel. Aaron Sand & Gravel has four active mining permits. Enclosed is renewal
applications for permits 99-04 & 99-09 and transfer applications for 30-04 & 86-14.
Please find enclosed a check in the amount of S 1,700.00 to cover fee for 2 renewals and
2 transfers. Existing reclamation bonds of Aaron Sand & Gravel will be in place while
blanket bond of Tarheel Sand & Stone is being approved-Thanks and please call if further
is needed.
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Sincerely:
Keith Adams
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President- Tarheel Sand & Stone Inc.

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Director and State Geologist Dee Freeman, Secretary
March 14, 2012
Tim Beeman
Aaron Sand and Gravel
Aaron Sand Mine #68
441 cast Ciemmonsviiie Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
RE: Mine Permit No. 99-04
Aaron Sand Mine #68
Yadkin County
Dear Mr. Beeman:
According to our records, the mining permit for the above referenced mine will expire on
April 30, 2013,
GS 74-52 provides that the permit may be renewed at any time during the two years prior to
its expiration. The procedure to be followed and standards to be applied in renewing a permit shall
be the same as those for issuing a permit. To apply for permit renewal, you must complete Item
Nos. 1-5 of the Renewal Checklist (revised 11/2001). Complete and file an original and 4 (four)
copies of the appropriate pages of the mining permit application form for this site along with the
reauired corresnondina mine mans, The annronriate annlirntinn nrnr.Pssinn feP is alsn rizmOrerl
The renewal checklist and application form and other forms may be downloaded by visiting:
http:l/portal.ncdenr.org/web/Ir/mining, the web page for the Division of Land Resources' Mining
Program. Please be sure to indicate any changes in the mining and/or reclamation plan. All
requested information must be forwarded to the Land Quality Section's Central Office at the
address located on the cover of the application form.
If it is your intent to reclaim and release this site, the renewal will not be necessary. If this
is the case, no further mining should be conducted after the expiration date and reclamation should
begin immediately. It is further requested that you notify this office in writing of your intent to
reclaim and release the site.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - 919-707-9220/ AX: 919-733-2876
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

March 14, 2012
Permit No. 99-04
Page 2
It is recommended that you submit the above information for renewal of your mining permit at
least 90 days prior to the permit's expiration date in order to allow the Department enough time to
complete its review of your request before the permit expires.
If you allow the permit to expire before submitting a request for renewal as per the above
Checklist, you must immediately cease mining on and after the expiration date and complete
reclamation of the site. Mining without a permit is subject to a $5,000 per day civil penalty. After
the expiration date, approval of a new mining permit application will be required before mining may
continue.
Thank you for your cooperation. Please contact this office at [phone] if you have any
questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Janet Boyer, PIE
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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cc: Mr. Matt Gantt

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Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section .
NIINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MOE)
1. MINE NAME 4412rs-i n'1+N f= -#I,R 2. MINING PERMIT # 99-n�4-
3. OPERATOR AA izn- Gya J.t 4. COUNTY Y,a nk,�,
5. ADDRESS 4-4 1 Gras, C t _ . ,c.,,t ! F 01=h ) I./ 1,rv5-h, a - -SQt r,►r 7_-7 a n-7
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE '41'�n i za,g 7. RIVER BASIN V a rN
8. Person(s) contacted at site lV., „-4:= 5!;a:
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes O No 10. Pictures? ,D Yes ❑ No
11. Date last inspected: `7 /2-4 I 0-7 12. Any mining since last inspection? 0 Yes ❑ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes 'D No
If no, explain: Cr,-aornn. s RPA po-o A13 f i�b�1nN Rlt�wRl,..� ►�i-�l- ;ca'-�... r�Lotitr
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15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes ,® No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measuresr n landlor taken: ter i2 i v n, roz,N%&- pc% m(r,' '0 ,,,.,,
17. Other`reco�`"mmeadatio and comments: 13 U' x 4Ci 27s i f ti p,r S►J U r
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) '0 Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes :D No Proposed date --
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report Z . 21. Copy of Report sent to operator IL z /i u
(date)
INSPECTED BY: � ��`�'► DATE 9 /Li /I y
Telephone No: (�'3rd)"7-)►- Su 3 U_
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North Carolina D rtment of Environment and Naturar Resourc s,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section o
MINE INSPECTION REPORT Cull
(PERMITTED MINE) LAND QUALITY SE
1_ MINE NAME 42o� .Sr\ o M3.,= -*(OR 2. MINING PERMIT # TION
3. OPERATOR hta¢n,a Sa,,_7 cu-4n Gr9_z%,c i .-T_r Ac. 4. COUNTY
5. ADDRESS &__r_M44.3 441 E . C. MC,
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 1 ; 1 a 1 10t' 7. RIVER BASIN L/a o r , Z't-u'?
8. Person(s) contacted at site No o,4w
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes �No 10. Pictures? E Yes ❑ No
11. Date last inspected: S / 1 S / 0r1 12. Any mining since last inspection? E''Yes ❑ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes T No
�If no, explain: (—^.jc>i iln,r z 'I -» N Nu40.9-C.i ST 14Ri c.%W S�_.OPF, OF
Fir ;'r �Ar,.� .x� �'1�fii�_ �2T _n!s' ?Arne AS r ufiT"h � a._ C'�..�t ^'►r„� ri—G .
14, Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes VNo
If no, explain: niz.-;n i fhrvr- 2,—,0o-" 61c �n OR- F-F f 4; > MRr. .S rC --
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes ® No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures neede j and/or taken: .,..-r,_�,,�_ -ru pki,vitw Anm-r%L,wn: ,ictr�;me.., a.j
17. Other recommendations and o� S, �,�._.� �� ✓r,a� tr �..�-rti ��3�1�7.
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) D"Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ff Yes ❑ No Proposed date 9 / 1 /0`1
20, No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 0. 21. Copy of Report sent to operator -7/Zs/0"7
(date)
INSPECTED Arrty M Qns.. DATE `1 /Z-+/ 01
Telephone No: (3W_ )"l'11 Cnnn
White copy to file Yellow copy to operator Pink copy to Mining Specialist 10197

Re: Permit No. 99-04, Yadkin River, Yadkin County
Subject: Re: Permit No. 99-04, Yadkin River, Yadkin County
From: Judy Wehner <Judy.Wehner a ncmail.net>
Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 10:48:37 -0400
To: Ron Linville <linvillejr a earthlink.net>
Thanks for the information. I will pass it on.
As to your other question:
1. The river restrictions for dredge mining are based on landownership. Part of the
property goes across the river so part of the mine area goes all the way across.
Part of the mine area is restricted to one side of the river. Each dredge permit is
case by case.
2. W used to include the USCOE in the condition but it was determined that we can
not reference the USACOE because it is a federal agency. By referencing DWQ we cover
most of the COE concerns.
3. All permits contain the condition to consult NC WRC to enhance wildlife habitat.
There are some concerns from the erosion control folks regarding warm season grasses
and effective erosion control. That issue is better addressed through the
Sedimentation and erosion control folks, ie. , Mell Nevils and Gray Hauser.
Hope this helps,
Ron Linville wrote:
II just received a copy of this permit renewal and had a couple of thoughts I
t r;at ma ;y be of rteract a to nT.R fnr thi s and other mi nps-
1 . I did not see any requirement to mine only the near half of the
river in this permit. I may have missed it, but usually see this specified.
2 . On page 3, item 2 .A. indicates the permitting requirements of NCDEM;
however, I believe that the US Army Corps of Engineers should be included as
they used to issue a CWA "discharge" 404 permit for any waters removed and
returned to waters. You can talk to John Thomas (919-554-4684 x 25) at the
Raleigh Corps office to ascertain if they still require this permit or not.
If they do, you may want to include this as information.
3 . The plant requirement in the permit includes some perennial
non-natives. You may want to consider referring permittees to native plants
generically and reference a site or document. WRC is still- working on an
interactive native plant list. We hope to complete that soon and add to our
website. In addition Karen Hall did a nice document (see attachment) .
Also, Mark Johns with WRC developed a list (see attachment) . NCSU has a
native plant website up and running at www.ncsu.edu/goingnative that you
could refer permittees to. Once we complete our interactive plant list, it
should provide quick selection of native plants based on area of the state
and site specific conditions.
Let me know if any of this helps or not. Some state agencies have indicated
they are interested in using our interactive plant list once it is up and
running. What do you think?
Ron Linville
TTCWRC Habitat Con se rN,• Prnrt r am
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3855 Idlewild Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
[e-mail] 336-769-WILD (9453)
336-769-0031 (FAX) -
I of'1 5/8/2008 10:48 AM

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of land Resources
Lana W-uatiry section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist April 30, 2008 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Mr. Timothy G. Beeman
Aaron Sand and Gravel
Division of WOT, Inc.
441 East Clemmonsville Road
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
RE: Permit No. 99-04 - Aaron sand Mine No. 68
Yadkin County - Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Beeman:
Your application for renewal of the above referenced mining permit has been approved.
A copy of the renewed permit is enclosed. Because of the continued controversy over in-
stream mining operations, dredge operations are being limited to a five year renewal period.
The new expiration date is April 30, 2013.
The conditions in the permit renewal were based primarily upon the initial application.
Modifications were made as indicated by the renewal request 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.
7D, 8C and 14 and Reclamation Condition No. 3.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage and affected acreage for this site are both 13
arras as inrliratarl nn thAm mine man last rjnvicinH Mav 71 gnnr%
Please review the renewed permit and contact Ms. Judy Wehner, Assistant State Mining
Specialist, at [phone] should you have any questions concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
Floyd R. Williams, PG, CPG, CPM
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
FRWIjw
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Matt Gantt, PE
Ms. Shannon Deaton-WRC, w/enclosures
Mr. Bradley Bennett-DWQ, wlenclosures
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 • 919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
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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:
Aaron Sand and Gravel a Division of WOT, Inc.
Aaron Sand Mine No. 68
Yadkin County — Permit No. 99-04
for the operation of a
Sand Dredging Operation
Which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity, and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
nrantacf nmrfirrni rianraa of nrntartinn nnri ractnrnfinn
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: April 30, 2013
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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
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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, 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 the 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
Whenever 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
December 21, 1995: This permit has been transferred in its entirety from Larco Construction,
Inc. to Larco — Division of Sloan Construction Company, Inc. In addition, this permit has been
renewed and modified to increase both the permitted and affected acreage to 13 acres as
indicated in the application dated October 11, 1995, in the renewal request dated November
15, 1995 and on the mine map dated August 17, 1988.
June 24, 2004 This permit has been transferred in its entirety from Larco -- Division of Sloan
Construction Company to Aaron Sand and Gravel a Division of WOT, Inc.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until April 30, 2013.

Page 3
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. 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.
�- rr__�_� a the site -1-11 V� in ni rnrdance
B. Any stormwater runoff from the a�recteU areas a< <��� ��.� o„u„ be ,,,
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 stormwater permits or other
approval documents.
2. A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. The channel of the waterway shall not be constricted or widened.
4. ' Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, water of the U. S., or wetlands shall be
in accordance with the requirements and regulation promulgated and enforced by the N.
C. Environmental Management Commission.
5. Only a hydraulic dredge shall be used to excavate material from the riverbed.
6. The following steps shall be taken at this mine site to ensure safety to boaters and
others who may use the section of the river covered by this mining permit:
A. Signs shall be placed on the westerly bank-of the river at the upstream extremity
and the down stream extremity of dredging operations warning river traffic of the
dredging operation.

Page 4
B. The dredge shall operate in the river only during daylight hours. When the
dredge is in operation in the river, the dredge shall at no time be operating closer
than twenty-five feet to the bank. The dredge shall face upstream, the direction
from which most all river traffic would approach the dredge. When river traffic
approaches, the operator shall cease pumping and idle. If river traffic is headed
around the easterly side of the dredge, the operator shall wait to resume
operations until the river traffic passes. If the boater is headed towards the
_ f at thle side wh,�re Thee nnntoon Si innnrtPri nineIine is
westerly SIUe o1 U le river, a IG SiuG vvi ici c u is to on�wvI L ..r1r. r r
located, the operator shall exit the pilot house and flag traffic to the easterly side
of the river.
C. The cables extending from the dredge to the bank shall be up and out of the
water at all times except possibly when one cable is slackened in anticipation of
moving the dredge using the opposite winch. This technique shall not be
undertaken when there is river traffic in the area. With the cables extending
upwards to the river bank, the cables shall be at least eight (8) feet above the
water level and easily avoidable by river traffic. Highly visible markers shall be
used to mark the cables.
D. If an anchor system set in the middle of the river is utilized, the cables extending
from the dredge to the anchor system shall extend parallel with the flow of the
river and shall be under water to a depth of at least three feet at the anchor. A
buoy shall be used to mark the location of the anchor.
E. No dredging operations shall be performed at any time when the level of the river
exceeds three feet above normal river level.
F. When the dredge is moored at the side of the river, all piping and portions of the
dredge shall be tied off such that no part of the dredge or equipment extends out
from the bank by more than twenty feet.
7. 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 or natural
watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All surface water runoff from the processing, stockpile and wastepiles at the site
shall be diverted via appropriately sized and sloped diversions to the existing
sediment basins/pits or other appropriate erosion and sedimentation control
structures.
C. The existing boat ramp shall be stabilized with vegetation and rip-rap or large
pieces of concrete, such as lengths of broken curb and gutter, to prevent erosion
and sedimentation problems from occurring at the said boat ramp.

Page 5
D. All mining activities, including the installation and maintenance of erosion and
sedimentation control measures, shall be conducted as indicated on the mine
map last revised May 23, 2006 and the supplemental information received by the
Land Quality Section on April 12, 2006, May 8, 2006 and June 5, 2006.
8. A. Riparian vegetation shall be planted immediateIV to stabilize any exposed
riverbanks to prevent continued erosion of said riverbanks.
B. A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer buffer shall be maintained along the
riverbank except in those minimal areas where access during the operation is
essential (i.e. boat ramps, discharge pipes, etc.). At such access points, all
stabilizing roots and stumps shall not be removed or otherwise disturbed on the
riverbank.
C. No mining shall occur in the Yadkin River between May 1 and June 30 to protect
fish spawning activities in the mining area.
9. 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.
B. Mining refuse 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, and
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,

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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
10. 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 measures, 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 ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
11. 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.
12. Sufficient buffer (minimum of 50 feet) shall be maintained between any mining activity
and any mining permit boundary, right-of-way, bridge abatement, or other source to
protect adjacent property.
13. 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. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of an
$113,600.00 blanket bond (of which $22,400.00 is required for this site), 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. 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 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.
16. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be
granted access to the site to determine the presence of significant archaeological
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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.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition
t0n the rnnt;nuing wnlidlty of that Mining Permit, Additinnally tha Rarlamatinn Plank a
separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided Bv 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 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 grade and revegetate the disturbed land areas.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
A. The channel banks shall be restored to as near the natural condition as possible.

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B. The processing plant, dredge, dredge pipes and sediment basin pipes shall be
removed from the site upon termination of mining activities prior to final grading
and seeding of the affected area.
C. The processing, stockpile, and waste areas shall be graded and stabilized.
D. The access road shall be graded and stabilized.
E. All sediment basins shall be backfilled, leveled and stabilized.
F. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On-site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 10.A.
through D.
G. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
vates J{JCGICS rNate, Lbs/Acf e
February 15- April 1 Korean Lespedeza 10
Fescue 40
Redtop 1
Winter rye (grain) 15
April 1- July 31 Common Bermuda 50
August 1- October 25 Lespedeza (unscarified) 30
German millet 40
October 25- February 15 Rye (grain- temporary) 120
Soil Amendments
Lime- 2000 Ibslacre or follow recommendations from a soil test.
Fertilizer- 1000 Ibslacre 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.
All disturbed riverbanks shall be planted with riparian vegetation. It is suggested that
reed canary grass be sown at a rate of 15 lbs. Per acre with a mixture of small trees
(dogwood, willow, alder and button bush) and large trees (red maple, green ash,
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Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestern 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 perllllt. [Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two (2) years of completion or termination of
mining.
This permit, issued to Larco Construction Inc. January 19, 1987, transferred, renewed
and transferred to Larco -- Division of Sloane Construction Company, Inc. December 21,
1995, and transferred to Aaron Sand and Gravel Division of WOT, Inc. June 24, 2004, is
hereby renewed this 30th day of April, 2008 pursuant to G.S. 74-52.
By. ,
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Division of Land Resources
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Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist June 13, 2007 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Mr, Tim Beeman
Aaron Sand & Gravel
Division of WOT. Inc
441 East Clemmonsville Road
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
RE: Aaron #67, Aaron #52, Aaron #59, Mike Stanley#2, Mike Stanley #3, Aaron #68 and Aaron #53
Mines
Permit Nos. 30-02, 30-04, 85-07, 86-14, 86-15, 99-04 and 99-09
Davie, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin Counties
Roanoke and Yadkin River Basins
Dear Mr, Seeman:
On May 24, 2007, the Department received a letter from Penn National Insurance pertaining to
your company's $113,600.00 mine reclamation bond. Said letter rescinded the cancellation of Surety
Bond no. SB0311399. pending the bank honor's your payment to Penn National Insurance. On June
11, 2007 Mr. Roy Whitley of Whitley Reavis Insurance and attorney-in-fact and agent with Penn
National Insurance confirmed via fax that payment was received and the bond reinstated. 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 Ms. Judy Wehner, Assistant State Mining Specialist, at (919)
733-4574.
Sy inc_ Ioyd Williams, PG, CPG, CPM
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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cc: Mr. Matt Gantt, PE
Mr. John Payne, Esq., Attorney General's Office (WSRO)
Ms. Janet Leach, Attorney General's Office
Ms. Lacy Smith, Attorney General's Office
Ms. Karen Myers- Penn National Mutual Casualty Insurance, PO Box 2257, Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania 17105
Mr, Roy Whitley —Whitley-Reavis Insurance, 6201 Towncenter Drive, Suite 110, Clemmons, NC
27012
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Ms. Judy Wehner
Fax [phone]
State of North Carolina
1612 Mail Service Center.
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Re: Aaron Sand and Gravel, A division of W.O.T., Inc.
Bond no.: SB311399
Reinstatement of Bond
Dear Ms. Wehner,
Per our telephone conversation please accept this letter as evidence of bond
reinstatement for Aaron Sand and Gravel. Penn National has received the
premium payment and has reinstated the bond.
am the attorney-in-fact and agent with Pennsylvania National Mutual Insurance
Company. P1easc Ict me I<no vr i" f you require nrirlitinnni infrirrnatinn renwrlinn this
bond.
Sincerely,
Whitley-Reavis Insurance Agency
Roy A.Zhitley, III.
Celebrating Thirty Years of Service 1977-2007

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James D. Simons, PG, PE Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist May 11, 2007 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Bvi�D CmNC E-LLAT ION & FORFEITURE NOTICE
7003 1680 0000 1479 2093 7003 1680 0000 2109
Mr. Tim Beeman Ms. Karen Myers
Aaron Sand & Gravel Penn National Mutual Casualty Insurance
Division of WOT, Inc PO Box 2257
441 East Clemmonsville Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
RE: Aaron #67, Aaron #52, Aaron #59, Mike Stanley #2, Mike Stanley #3, Aaron #68 and
Aaron #53 Mines
Permit Nos. 30-02, 30-04, 85-07, 86-14, 86-15, 99-04 and 99-09
Davie, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin Counties
Roanoke and Yadkin River Basins
Dear Mr. Beeman and Ms. Myers:
This office has received notification of Penn National Mutual Casualty insurance
Company's intent to cancel Aaron Sand Gravel's $113,600.00 Mine Reclamation bond No.
. Although the notice states the effective cancellation date is July 3, 2007; G,S, 74-
54 states that cancellation by the surety shall be effectuated only upon 60 days written notice
to the Department and the operator. This office received Penn National Mutual Casualty
Insurance Company's notice on May 10, 2007. Therefore, the effective date for cancellation
of this bond is July 9 2007.
Please note that if the bond is not reinstated or replaced by June 8, 2007, the 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 site 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 permit, 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.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, Wh Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-4574 I FAX: [phone]
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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 releasable by the
Department. A review of our records indicates that the mining permits for the referenced mine
sites are still active and, therefore, a valid mine reclamation bond is still required until all
outstanding reclamation obligations have been met at the sites.
If a substitute reclamation bond is not received by this office within this deadline, or if
reclamation of the sites 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 Ms. Ms. Judy Wehner, Assistant State Mining Specialist, or me at (919)
733-4574 as soon as possible to convey your intentions in this matter. Your cooperation will
be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Floyd R. Williams, PG, CPG, CPM
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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Enclosures: Bond Forms
cc: Mr. Matt Gantt, PE
Mr. John Payne, Esq., Attorney General's Office (WSRO)
Ms. Janet Leach, Attorney General's Office
Ms. Lacy Smith, Attorney General's Office

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Aaron
Permit Number Mine Marne Bond Amount
30-02 Aaron #67 $24,600.00
30-04 Aaron #52 $6,800.00
85-07 Aaron #59 $34,200.00
86-14 Mike Stanley 42 $1,800.00
86-15 Mike Stanley #3 $3,000.00
99-04 Aaron 468 $22,400.00
99-09 Aaron #53 $4,500.00
34-11 1 Larco #50 $3,400.00
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30-02 Aaron #67 $24,600.00 ✓
30-04 Aaron #52 $6,800.00
85-07 Aaron #59 $34,200.00
86-14 Mike Stanley#2 $1,800.00
86-15 Mike Stanley#3 $3,000,00
99-04 Aaron#68 $22,400.00
99-09 Aaron #53 $4,500.00
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X 79-26 Aaron#54 $12,600,00 transfer& renewal pending
x 99-12 Royall Mine` $6 5 .00 under reclamation?
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Permit Number Mine Name Bond Amount
30-02 Aaron #67 $24,600.00
30-04 Aaron #52 $6,800.00
85-07 Aaron #59 $34,200,00
86-14 Mike Stanley#2 $1,800.00
86-15 Mike Stanley#3 $3,000.00
99-04 Aaron#68 $22,400.00
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29-1 Larco#57+ $10,000.00 transfer pending, under reclamation?
-11 Larco#50 $3,400.00 transfer pending
79-26 Aaron #54 $12,600.00 transfer& renewal pending
99-12 Royall Mine* $6,500.00 under reclamation?
$129.800.00

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30-02 Aaron 67 $4,600.00
30-04 Aaron 52 $6,800.00
99-04 Aaron 68 $11,000.00
99-09 Aaron 53 $4,500.00
Total $26,900.00
To be Transferred
34-11 Larco 56 $3,400.00
79-26 Larco 54 $12,600.00
86-15 Stanley 3 Aaron 61 $3,000.00
86-14 Stanley 2 $1,800.00
Total $20,800.00
Total transferred or to be transferred $47,70{}.00
Bond on File $79,400.00

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Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Michael F. Easley, Govemor
Director and State Geologist June 29, 2006 William G. Ross Jr,, Secretary
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7003 0500 0002 7858 0168
Mr. Timothy G. Beeman II
Aaron Sand and Gravel
Division of White Oak Transport Inc.
441 East Clemmonsville Road
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
RE: Aaron Sand Mine No. 68 / Permit No. 99-04
Yadkin County / Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Beeman:
The review has been completed on the renewal request your company submitted for the
referenced mine site. However, the following is needed to continue processing your
application:
The reclamation bond was calculated for this site using the information submitted on the
mine map last revised May 23, 2006. The reclamation bond for this site has been calculated to
be $22,400.00. The calculation worksheet is enclosed for your review and the bond or
balance ($11,400.00) will be required prior to approval of this renewal.
For your convenience, I have enclosed a bond form, an assignment of a savings
account form and irrevocable standby letter of credit form for your use in securing the required
bond. The name on the security must be the same as the name appearing on the application
for a mining permit, i.e., Aaron Sand and Gravel Division of WOT, Inc. In addition to one of
these alternatives, you may, upon request, substitute a cash deposit.
Please be advised that the renewal request cannot be completed until the new bond
amount has been received.
As required by G.S. 74-51 (h), you are hereby advised that you have 60 days from the
date of your receipt of this letter to submit the reclamation bond. 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.
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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
,y yues i riease contact i i e at l9 ]91 !33 45 r-r d you nave diUI I.D.
'ncerely,
Y'O
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Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosures: Bond Forms
Bond Calculation Workshee#
cc: Mr. Matt Gantt, PE

APPLICATION FOR A ivQNING PERIMIT
E. DETERMINATION ATION Or AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range
of$500 to S5,000 per affected acre)for each permitted mine site bared upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affected during the life of the mining permit. acreagef
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hnnri for_You based uponjour ma.ps and standard_rectamation couts:
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds: Ac. X S /Ac. = S
Stockpiles: Ac. X S /Ac. = S
Wastepiles: Ac. X S /Ac. = S
Processing Area/Haul Roads: LIU Ac. X S 1&0 �/Ac. = S aA8�o6d
Nline Excavation: 6. 75 Ac. X S 0 /Ac. = S L�
Other: IV, q8 Ac. X S —�a/Ac. _ .S� l�v�
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: •� Ac.
( TOTAL PERNflTTED AC.: Ac.)
jempQrary MeasurzL
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into
proposed/existing excavation and/or b) affected acres that wilt be Graded for positive drainage where measures
will be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation m onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage _ Ac.
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• SLBTOTAL COST: S
Int7atiort Factor:
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0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: S IR? 7'� _ X Permit Life (1 to 10 years): _ �d
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range
of$500 to $5,000 per affected acre)for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affected during the life of the mining permit. Please insert the apgrorimate-acreage-fir
addition- please inze l & �l1.Rr-oartate zel1, amadon cost/acre-fi2r e catego„from the-Schedule of
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hand-for you based uPan your maPs andgmdard-aclamation costs:
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds: Ac. X $ /Ac. = $
Stockpiles: Ac. X $ ' /Ac. _ $
Wastepiles: Ac. X $ /Ac. = $
Processing Area/Haul Roads: Ac. X �/0116 60/Ac. _ $ 8
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Mine Excavation: 75 Ac. X S _ 0 /Ac. = $ ^ O
Other: y q8 Ac. X. $ -jj?00 /Ac. = $ oa
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 6 .0 Ac.
( TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: Ac.)
Temporary & Permanent.&dime.tation & ErQsion Control Measurcs.
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into
proposed/existing excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures
will be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage •00-\ Ac.
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Inflati4t�t Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $_ l�,��a� _ X Permit Life (I to 10 years):
INFLATION COST: $ —3 ,7q V Oa
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $
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Total Reclamation Bond Cost : $ ��/I� 7�
(round down to the nearest $100 . 00)

Aaron Sand:Permit 999-04.Yadkin Co.
Subject:Aaron Sand;Permit#99-04,Yadkin Co.
From: Tim Garrett<Tim.Garrett@ncmai 1.net>
Date: Thu,08 Jun 2006 09:17:41 -0400
To:Judy Wehner<[e-mail]>
CC: Floyd Williams<Floyd.Willi amspncmail.net>,Matt Gantt<[e-mail]>
J udy,
I have reviewed the information_provided and see no reason not to renew the permit.
Thanks.Tim
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Tim Garrett,CPESC<[e-mail]>
NC DENR
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❑ New ©(Renewal ❑ Modification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release DVdditional Information ❑ Fee Needed: $
❑ Fee Received: $
Please route entire application package to:
A,0 4A64—Regional Office (2 complete copies; attach the "LQ5 Regional
bAce Mining Application Review Gheckii5t" to one copy and attach i� the DWQ and DAQ
"Mining Application Review Form"to the other copy; Send both copies to the Regional Engineer)
Date: Routed �i���06 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'd
(On€y new applications and modification requests that add €and to the permit)
Plea Se route first 5 j2agrs of the appllcation and any lQCaVon maps to:
❑ Division of Parks & Recreation Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ NC Geological 5urvey Section Date: Routed Kec'd
(Only new app€ications 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 Commerit5: 613okfo (no later than 25 days
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A Division of WOT Inc. LAND QUALITY SECTION
441 East Clemmonsville Road Winston-Salem North Carolina 27107
Office(336)771-2601
Fax[phone]
Plants(336)408-0035
June 1, 2006
Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Re: Aaron Sand Mine No. 68, Permit No. 99-04, Yadkin County, Yadkin River Basin
Dear Ms. Wehner:
Please find enclosed 3 revised mine maps, and below remarks regarding Ron
Linville's comments/recommendations pertaining to habitat conservation.
1. Our Total Mine Area equals 13.0 acres as highlighted and detailed in the
revised Mine Map (enclosed)
2. Revised Mine Map boundary is highlighted on one of 3 maps provided.
3. Remarks regarding habitat conservation:
Remarks
Aaron Sand and Gravel proposes, with State approval, to continue operating a
sand mine off of Fnrmingtnn Road in Yncilcin C�nlinty nn tl;e Yadkin piker. The s;te 1—v
been permitted for the mining of sand in the Yadkin River without noticeable detriment
to the Yadkin River for the past 10 years (i.e. it looks today the same as it did 10 years
ago). To our knowledge there have been no observable fish or other species kills
acsoelated w;lk mo ;ffF a qp*; +;i A the t !n {1 a 1. ..c dete. nin d 4
ry.m _u UVW Yll1l+J uuriiig u��. past IV yearj. YYG llaVC. UGLGIlllI11GU Lh[ll
the very limited erosion pointed out by the Winston-Salem Regional Office inspection
staff near our pipe at the riverbank was caused by beaver. We corrected the erosion and
continue to monitor for beaver damage. We have and propose to continue to observe a
25 foot"no pump zone" along the rivers bank as a condition of prior permitting in an
effort to provide stability along the shoreline. People who fish near our sand mine
indicate they do so because there are more fish in the mined area.

We understand at this time, no habitat surveys are required on the Yadkin River.
We are an environmentally conscientious company and are committed to the preservation
and the conservation of the natural beauty and wildlife habitats found on the Yadkin
River. However, we are also in the business of mining sand and then selling it as a
commodity, a valuable resource, in the Piedmont. We believe the harvesting of sand, on
a limited and intermittent basis, from a lawfully permitted mine can be done so that both
the environment and the economy may remain healthy. It is in our best interest to
maintain and preserve the stream-banks to the greatest extent possible and we will make
every attempt to remove all sand from the processing yard when the river threatens to
overflow its banks. Additionally, we intend to regularly and as plantings are available to
nlant there in the hnffer vnrrl in an nttpmnt to nrnvirie a vnriety of tree cneriec attractive
and beneficial to wildlife.
We recognize that intermittent in stream mining of sand disturbs the river bottom
and do appreciate Mr. Linville's remarks. However, we also believe that the occasional
removal of sand from the river provides a place for sand to accumulate so that the
accumulation does not adversely impact reservoirs, farm bottom-land, roads, bridges, etc.
Sand bars and delta formation can be costly to manage when they impact navigation and
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sand deposits are significant and produce large areas of lost aquatic habitat it seems the
removal of these deposits benefit aquatic life. It is also in our best interest to not allow a
significant amount of disturbed river bottom, during the sand harvest, to go downstream
without first removing the sand and sedimentary fines. Therefore we will do all that we
can to capture to the greatest extent possible all of the river bottom disturbed to lessen
perceived and/or real impacts.
We are requesting a 10 year renewal of our existing permit. We know of no
demonstrated and/or recognized adverse impact from this mine. So, if we have met all
the requirements for approval we respectfully ask that our permit be renewed as soon as
possible. If there are any additional questions regarding this renewal please do not
hesitate to contact me at 336-408-0035 or 336-771-2601.
Sincerely_
ti Aaro� Sand and Gravel
Timothy G. Beeman, II
ManagerN.P.
Enclosures: 3 Revised Mine Maps (one map is highlighted)

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Aaron Sand &Gravel; Permit#99-04, Yadkin Co.
Subject: Aaron Sand & Gravel; Permit#99-04, Yadkin Co.
From: Tim Garrett <I'im.Garrett [e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 15:16:49 -0400
To: Judy Wehner<Judy.Wehner a ncmail.net>
CC: Matt Gantt <Matt.Gantt a ncmail.net>
Judy,
havrt- rPviewPd the ciihmitterl mine man and nowt, that the nermit hoiindnriefi need to he shown. Other
than that I have no additional comments.
Thanks, Tim
Tim Garrett, CPESC <l'im,GarrettP),,NCmail.net>
NC DhNR
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❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Reieaoc OAdditional Information ❑ Fee Needed: $
❑ Fee Received: $
Please route entire ar7n[ication nacicaQe to:
�.����S-� ��*Regional Office (2 complete copies; attach the "LQS regional
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❑ Division of Parke? & Recreation Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ NG Geological Survey Section Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification reque5t5 that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Archives & History Date: Routed Rec'd
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Aaron Sand & Gravel MAY o 8 2606
-LAND(QUALITY SECTION
A Division of WQT Inc.
441 East Clemmonsville Road Winston-Salem North Carolina 27107
Office(336)771-2601
Fax[phone]
Plants(336)408.0035
April 5, 2006
Ms. Judy Wehner
NCDENR
Div. of Land Quality
1612 Mail Service Ctr.
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Re: Aaron Sand Mine#68
Permit 999-04 (Yadkin County)
Dear Ms. Wehner:
Per the conversation with Tim Beeman, please find enclosed 2 copies of the
updated mine map you requested. Again, note that we have rescinded our request
to reclaim the 1.45 acres in our previous letter. Also, the maintenance work
specified in your previous letter has been completed and the plant is fully
operational.
If you require anything further or have questions or comments, please feel free to
contact me.
41ma0yyeeman
Office Mgr. N.P.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist May 5, 2006 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7003 2520 0002 7858 2056
Mr. Timothy Beeman, Jr.
Aaron Sand and Gravel
Division of White Oak Transport, Inc.
441 E. Clemmonsville Road
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
RE: Aaron Sand Mine No. 68
Permit No. 99-04
Yadkin County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Beeman:
We have reviewed the additional information your company submitted for the
referenced mine site. However, the following information is needed to continue processing
your application:
1. As per your company's request, you no longer are requesting a reduction in
permitted. Provide revised mine maps that show the permitted and affected area.
Currently 13.0 acres is the permitted and affected acreage for this site. Revise the
acreage chart on the mine map.
2. In addition the entire permit boundary must be included on a map that includes the
road and dredge area in the river. The boundary must be labeled on the map.
3. Please find enclosed comments from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission regarding your renewal request. Please respond to the concerns.
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 I FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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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 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 PYtPnsinn of time he nranteri If nn PYtPnSinn of tirnp is not nrantari a H.=ricinn will ha marls
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
Enclosure: NCWRC Comments
cc: Mr. Matt Gantt, PE, wlenclosure

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Richard B. Hamilton, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda M. Harris, Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section, DENR
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: January 23, 2006
SUBJECT: Aaron Sand Mine #88, DLR No. 99-04, Yadkin River, Yadkin County
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (Commission) staff reviewed the subject application for
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1971 (as amended, 1982) (G.S. 74-76 through 74-68 15 NCAC 5), the North Carolina General Statutes
(G.S. 113-131 et. seq.), and-the North Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 10I.0102.
Tile application indicates that sand and gravel mining is proposed by hydraulic dredges (suction)
equipment. The applicant is requesting to renew the existing permit.
Portions of the Yadkin basin provides habitats for Smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu), Largemouth
bass (Micropterus salmoides), Spotted bass (Micropterus punctulatus), Rock bass (Ambloplites rupestris),
Hat auilneau (ICLaiurus platyucphalus), mall buiihead (ictaiurus brunnneus), and Redbreast sunfish
(Lepomis auritus) as well as the flathead catfish (Pylodictis olivaris). Our review of data indicates that the
Bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii), a state and federal threatened species is known for Forsyth County.
The Brook floater(Alasmidonta varicose) a state endangered and federal species of concern is known for
the basin. The Squawfoot (Strophilus undulatus) a state threatened species, and the Four-toed salamander
(Hemidactylium scutatum)a state species of concern, are known upstream of the mine site.
This agency is concerned with direct as well as indirect (secondary and cumulative) impacts associated
with the mining of submerged lands, including stream and river beds. These mining activities tend to
have negative influences on channel stability, stream geomorpholoi7v, and aquatic habitat for fisheries and
listed species.
Credible research has shown that instream gravel and sand mining can result in numerous detrimental and
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Hartfield 1993; Nelson 1993; Kanehl and Lyons 1992; and references thercin). Some of the more
devastating effects to stream geomorphology are channel incision. lateral erosion, and headcutting. The
alteration of geomorphic structure may occur due to increased velocity and decreased sediment load
associated with mined areas. Excavation in the active channel lowers the strearnbed, creating a nick point
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Aaron Sand Mine, DLR 99-04 -Page 2- January 23,2006
that steepens channel slope and increases flow. The nick point migrates upstream due to increased water
speed; i.e. headcutting. The deposition of sediments at a mine site results in a sediment deficient flow
leaving the site; this in turn results in the water picking up more sediment from the stream.reach below
the mine site, ultimately resulting in bed degradation downstream. Both processes can move long
distances and headcutting can additionally move into tributaries. Channel incision can also cause lateral
instability due to increases in stream bank heights, resulting in bank failure. Channel instability further
increases transport of sediments downstream.
Direct effects of the extraction and changes in geomorphology include increased sedimentation and
turbidity, higher stream temperatures and reduced oxygen, lowering of the water table, decreased wetted
periods in riparian wetlands, loss of riparian habitat, reduction in primary productivity, reduction in food
availability, clogging of gills, and direct damage to aquatic organisms. These effects can extend far
upstream and downstream and can be cumulative. All of these adverse impacts can result in shifts in
species composition and a decrease in species diversity and abundance, and likely result in especially
perilous conditions for sensitive and rare species. Further, the effects of sand and gravel extraction on
stream ecn_system recovery time is extensive_ and total restoration of severelv affected streams has been
considered improbable.
Based on the literature, the mining operations have likely altered aquatic habitat and adversely affected
some aquatic life. Continued mine operation may have ongoing adverse effects further downstream as a
result of the factors discussed above. A specific concern is the potential for bank failures following the
periodic extractions, which would contribute to downstream sedimentation. We are also concerned that
head cutting may occur which would degrade habitat in upstream areas.
When and if required, aquatic habitat surveys should be accomplished according to the sampling protocol
submitted to DLR(McBride, 22 May 2001). Should the Division of Land Resources issue the permit, we
offer the following non-prioritized recommendations to reduce impacts of the instream mining operation
on fish and wildlife habitats:
1. Allow hydraulic dredging-oniv.
2. Gravel mining should not be permitted pursuant to DLR policies and regulations.
3. There should be only one stabilized access area for a suction dredge and barge.
4. Prior to any floodplain wetland impacts, professional herpetologists/wildlife biologists should
evaluate proposed impacts on the mine site to determine if there are any bog turtle habitat
concerns. This should be accomplished whether a Clean Water Act.Permit is needed or not.
5. Mining should only occur within the near half of the river to provide undisturbed passage and
haven for benthic organisms and to ensure that movement or migration up and down the stream is
not totally impeded during and after mining activities.
6. General habitat measurements should be conducted to provide baseline environmental data. A
minimum of 13 transects, spaced every two mean stream widths, should be sampled per reach to
adequately characterize the habitat (Simonson et al. 1994). Reaches consist of the entire area of
the mine site, upstream of the mine site, and downstream of the mine site—totaling three
reaches. -- Therefore, this means that 13 transects per reach will equal a total of 39 habitat
transects. At each transect, measure water temperature, (mean column), dissolved oxygen
concentration (mean column), turbidity, bankfull width (as described in Rosgen 1996), channel
width, bank height, and bank erosion. Physical habitat variables for water velocity distribution,
mean depth, substrate composition [based on the modified Wentworth scale (Mc,Ntallon et al.
1996)], and instream structure types (cover) should be measured at intervals of four equally

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spaced points on each transect. Additionally, riparian buffer widths should be measured per
transect. The resource agencies should be provided a complete compilation of the results of the
sampling. These baseline environmental data will.allow. agencies to better evaluate possible
environmental impacts and to further prescribe ways to minimize these impacts.
7. Downstream turbidity and bank erosion rates should be measured periodically along the sampling
traoo ..,
kilo,kilo the mininn is in nrnnraer ar,d i n to hn 11nctrP rn v CArA"rA city., The
operator should maintain a record of all days on which mining occurs and the amount and
composition of-material removed. This information should be given to the DLR and made
available to the resource agencies.
S. All in-water activities and processing activities that would result in a discharge of water should be
prohibited during the species spawning season (1 May through 30 June) to protect the eggs and
young of resident fish species form sedimentation impacts.
9. Existing riparian vegetation must be maintained at current levels or better. A minimum 100-foot
native forested buffer between the mining activity and the stream should be provided or restored
if practicable. Existing buffers must not be diminished in width or habitat value.
10. Sediment basins and stockpiles of aggregate materials should be located outside of the river
buffer.
l 1. Mined materials should not be stockpiled within the floodplain. Stockpiling materials in this area
will make these more easily available for transport into the stream during flood events.
12, Any destabilized streambanks should be sloped to at least 3:1 and planted with a native
herbaceous seed mix [except that annual small grains (e.g., millet, wheat, rye, ,and rye grass)
should be added to the mixture to provide a temporary cover until perennial species become
established]. This stabilization should be done as necessary after each periodic extraction to
ensure maintenance of long-term stabilization. For final reclamation, native woody vegetation
(e.g., tag alder, silky do-wood, sycamore, river birch, musclewood) should be planted on the
disturbed banks. The balance of the riparian area should be planted with a mixture of native
hardwood species (e.g. sycamore, river birch, walnut, oak, red maple).
l3. Sediment and erosion control structures should be maintained to minimize impacts to the stream
from silt and sediment loads. Excessive silt and sediment loads can have numerous detrimental
effects on aquatic resources including disrupting the food chain, destruction of spawning habitat,
suffocation of eggs, and clogging the gills of aquatic species.
14. Resource agencies should be granted right-of-entry to the mine site to determine if protected
species are being taken.
15. The mining permit should only be renewed for a period of three (3) years.
16. Because land reclamation provides an opportunity to improve wildlife habitat, we recommend
that future site reclamation consist of planting herbaceous species and a variety of tree species
that will be attractive and beneficial to wildlife. Fescue-based grass seeding provides little value
for wildlife. Only native species should be used for stabilization and restoration activities. We
refer the applicant to David Sawyer, District Wildlife Biologist at (336).957-4855 for additional
information about native plants and land reclamation beneficial to wildlife.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on this issue. if we can be of further assistance, please
contact me at 336-769-9453.

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Aaron Sand Minc,DLR 99-04 -Page 4- January 23,2006
Literature cited:
Bork, Karrigan. 1999. Floodplain and instrean3 mining, a TU primer. Trout Unlimited, Arlington,
Virginia.
Brown, A.V., M.M. Lyttle, and K.B. Brown. 1998. Impacts of gravel mining on gravel bed streams.
Transactions of the American Fisheries Society t 27:979-994.
Hartfield, P. 1993. Headcuts and their effect on freshwater mussels. Pages 131-141 in K.S. Cummings,
A.C. Buchanan, and L.M. Kock, eds. Conservation and management of freshwater mussels.
Proceedings of an Upper Mississippi River Conservation Committee (UMRCC) symposium, 12-
14 October 1992, St. Louis, Missouri, UMRCC, Rock Island, IL.
Kanehl, P., and J. Lyons. 1992. Impacts of in-stream sand and gravel mining on stream habitat and Fish
communities, including a survey on the Big Rib River, Marathon County, Wisconsin. Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources Research Report 155, Madison.
McMahon, T.E., A.V. Zale, and D.J. Orth. 1996. Aquatic habitat measurements. Pages 83-120 in B.R.
Murphy and D.W. Willis, eds. Fisheries Techniques, Second Edition. American Fisheries
Society, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Meador, M.R., and A.O. Layher. 1998. Instream sand and gravel mining: environmental issues and
regulatory process in the United States.. Fisheries 23(l Q:6--13.
NCAFS (North Carolina Chapter of the American Fisheries Society). 2002. Position paper on instream
sand and gravel mining in North Carolina. NCAFS, Raleigh.
Nelson, K.L. 1993. Instream sand and gravel reining. Pages 189-196 in C.F. Bryan and D.A.
Rutherford, eds. Impacts on warmwater streams: guidelines for evaluation. Southern Division,
American Fisheries Society, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Roell, Michael J. 1999. Sand and gravel mining in Missouri stream systems: aquatic resource effects and
management alternatives. Executive Summary. Missouri Department of Conservation,
Columbia, Missouri.
Rosgen, D. 1996. Applied river morphology. Wildland Hydrology, Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
Simonson, T.D., J. Lyons, and P.D. Kanehl. 1994. Quantifying fish habitat in streams; transect spacing,
sample size, and a proposed framework. North American Journal of Fisheries Management
14:607-615.
Cc: Allan Ratzlaff, USFWS
Tim Beeman., Aaron.Sand Mine, Applicant

Aaron Sand & Gravel, Permit#99-04
Subject: Aaron Sand & Gravel, Permit 499-04
From: Tim Garrett <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 04 May 2006 08:55:12 -0400
To: Judy Weliner <Judy.Wehner a ncmail.net>
CC: Matt Gantt <Matt.Gantt@ncm ail.net>
Judy,
I talked with "him Beeman and he is preparing his cover letter for his re submittal. He will get it in the
mail today. He has realized that there is no reduction in acreage and will be sending updated maps. The
site was inspected in January and there will be no need for a release inspection.
Thanks, Tim
Tim Garrett, CPhSC <Tin1.GarretQaNCmail.net>
NC DENR
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Aaron Sand & Gravel
A Division of WOT Inc.
441 East Clemmonsville Road Winston-Salem North Carolina 27107
Office(336)771-2601
Fax[phone])771-2611
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April 5, 2006 AP4R ' g
Ms. Judy Wehner
Div. of Land Quality
1612 Mail Service Ctr.
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Re: Aaron Sand Mine#68
Permit #99-04 (Yadkin County)
Dear Ms. Wehner:
Please find enclosed one(1)original and five(5) copies of the land entry
agreement for the site and permit listed above.
If you require anything further or have questions or comments, please feel free to
contact me.
S. 1 ,
Timothy G. Beeman II
Office Mgr. N.P.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Dep rtment yr its appointed.representatives the n ig tt o enU an' travel upon our lands
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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-tLQUALITY
k ht 'es on the
land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reiisony ord r to carry
out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeid purse t to G.S.
74-59. 006
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LANDOWNER: APPIJCANT�
Signaiurej / Signatur :*
Print Name. .��.ftON Print Name: 15, w _ 36E'„4,ta
Address: I `� L@�►,1 t SV�1e--G�MM} �I itle: of MGyZ (v.P• -. -
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Telephone: Mine Name: --.S Ac•.....- Ir6k
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page I of this application.
Six 6 conies of the completed application, six G copies of all location maips, ine maps and reclamation
maps,and the appropriate r cessin 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
Ouali ft Section Central Office at the address listed on the front cover of this application form.
Inquiries regarding the status ofthe review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at(919)
733-4574.
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❑ New Z`Renewal ❑ Modification (inside permit boundaries)
0 Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑Transfer ❑Release
0 Partial Release L�Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed: $
0 Fee Received: $
Regional Office (2 complete copies; attach the "LQ5 Regional
Office Mining Application Review Checklist"to one copy and attach �oh the DWQ and DAQ
"Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; Send both.copies to the Regional Engineer)
Date: Routed � 1 k 6 Rec'd
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❑ Division of Water Resources Date: Routed Rec'd
0 NC Wildlife Resources Commi55ion Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ U5 Fish &Wildlife Service Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
Pleaoe route first 3 paQP�_of the application and any_lpcation man2to:
❑ Division of Parks & Recreation Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ NC Geological Survey Section Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification reque5t5 that add land to the permit)
0 Division of Archives & History Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications)
0 Other: Date: Routed Rec'd
"Suoren5e Date for Comments: 5' (no later than 25 days
from receipt)
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Aaron Sand & Gravel APR tads
A Division of WOT lne. - rrvu QUALITY SECT1pN
441 East Clemmonsville Road Winston-Salem North Carolina 27107
Office(336)771-2601
Fax[phone]
Plants(336)4090035
April 5, 2006
Ms. Judy Wehner
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Div. of Land Quality
1612 Mail Service Ctr.
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Re: Aaron Sand Mine#68
Permit 999-04 (Yadkin County)
Dear Ms. Wehner:
Per the letter received from your office regarding the permit listed above, we have
taken/are taking the following actions and entering the following statements:
1. In the permit I requested a reduction in permitted acreage. That total was an
error on my part. I would like to release 1.45acs. This would bring the total
permitted acreage to l l.75acs.
2. I am enclosing an updated map indicating the correct acreage and boundaries
(item 3 in your letter). The site is still bonded as a result of the original
bonding. Let that stand accordingly.
3. Field maintenance(item 4 in your letter)is scheduled to begin within two
weeks. Most likely repairs will be done next week.
4. The Land Entry Agreement is still an elusive item. There is someone else in
charge of the owner's affairs at the moment and we're working to get that
taken care of. This should be done in the next week or so.
If you require anything further or have questions or comments, please feel free to
contact me.
Si
lmothy -Beeman II
Office Mgr.N.P.
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Aaron Sand & Gravel
A Division of WQT Inc.
441 East Clemmonsville Road Winston-Salem Nofth Carolina 27107
Office(336)771-2601
Fax[phone]
Plants(336)408-0035
December 27, 2005
Ms. Judy Wehner
NCDENR R I c
Div. of Land Quality
1612 Mail Service Ctr. FEB 0 2 2096
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
LAND Q.t�.'w17 Y SE.'
Re: Aaron Sand Mine#68
Permit #99-04 (Larco/Pilcher)
Dear Ms. Wehner:
Please let this letter stand as notice of our intention to renew the above permit.
You will find enclosed, per our conversation,-five (5) copies each of the following:
Renewal applications (l original); Site Map§,-1$100 Check. Excluded however, is a copy
of the Land Entry Agreement. We've not been able to acquire one yet, but we are in the
process of doing so and should have one soon.
If you require anything further or have questions or comments, please feel free to
contact me.
tit,Aeeman II
Office Mg_r.N.P.
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RE"CE, V NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
FEB 0 2 2006 AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT JAN 0
(PLEASE, PRINT OR TYPE) 312006
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L Name of Mine Aaron Sand Mine #68 County Yadkin
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2. Name of Applicant* Aaron Sand& Gravel, a div. of WOT. Inc.
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** 441 E. Clemmonsville Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Telephone [phone]
4. Mine Office Address Same
Telephone
5. Mine Manager Tim Beeman
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of our
knowledge. We understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revocation.
***Signat a Date iz
Print Name TT '
Title d-P _f oFE ArnA
* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicate
,don the
reclamati n bond f 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 receipt 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.
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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 mpst 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 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:
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.: 99-04 Total
permitted acreage(this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon): 4.5
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 nermit- 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
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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 the existing permit: Mining Permit 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: _Sand&_Gravel
3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge X Front-end Loader& Truck Shovel & Truck
DragIine& Truck pelf-loading Scraper Other(explain)
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4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine(feet) 87
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
Water Level
b. Expected average depth of mine(feet) 5'
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? George Carter
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 6conies of a 7.5 minute quadrangle
and a county highway map. These maps,in addition to six(6)copies of all mine maps and reclamation maps,
must be submitted with each permit application.
- 7.5 minute quadrangles may be obtained from:
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 nine 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 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.
gg 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 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
b. 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 1 inch= 50 feet
100-499 Acres 1 inch = 100 feet
500+ Acres l 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 any other major aspect of the
mining operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining permit. A table/chart
similar to the following will be acceptable:
CATEGORY AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds 0.3
Stockpiles 0.8
Wastepiles 0.2
Processing Area/Haul Roads 1.5
Mine Excavation 10.2
Other
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
1. Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference the
sequence to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
Water and material will be pumped from river through 24"pipe to screen. Substance will be emptied into pond
#1 where it will settled and flow into pond #2 where sediment-free water will then filter back into the river.
All development is already in place and approved.
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during mining
to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion control for mine
excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of installation
and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion control measures
on the mine 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.
All surface and mine water to be directed to sediment pond by seeded berm and pipe. Less than one acre
surface area disturbed.
3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes X No . If yes,briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
No chemicals 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 . If yes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and
locate all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s).
Water pumped by dredge will pass through screen removing sand and gravel to sediment pond
through 24' pipe.Where all solids will be held until settled with clean water returning to river through
rip rap and washed stone via an 18" plastic pipe.
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c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table?
Yes No X . If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes
No . If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells?
Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day: . Locate all existing wells on the mitre
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.
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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
100,000 izallons 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.
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4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
Yes No X If yes, indicate evidence that.you have applied for or obtained an air
quality permit issued by the Division of Air Quality or local governing body.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
Spray water if needed. Sand will be moist to wet and not create any dust.
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5. a. A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-
way. It may be an unexcavated buffer (no excavation, but roadways, berms and erosion &
sedimentation control measures may be installed within it), an undisturbed buffer (no disturbance
within the buffer whatsoever), or a combination of the two, depending upon the site conditions. Note
that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or
right-of-way at this site? A minimum buffer of 25 feet is recommended, although a wider buffer ma
be needed depending on site conditions. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine map(17
None adjoining.
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 iustified. Den_ ending on site conditions_, a buffer wider than 50 feet may be
needed. v
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the
mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Show all buffer
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None adjoining.
6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining. Minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or fatter for clayey material and minimum
3 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required, unless technical
justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
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b. Provide a crass-section on the mine maps) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of arty benches
and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) needed, and the method of final
stabilization.
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c. In excavation(s)of unconsolidated(non-rock)materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes including
specifications for benching and sloping. Cross-sections or all cut slopes must be provided on the
mine map(s).
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d. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross-sections
of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety benches and
mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
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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.
No endangered instances within 2000'
S. 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 bamcades. A construction detail/cross-section and location of each type of
barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s).
Cable gate to prevent public access.
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9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes No X 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 maps)and provide cross-sections
through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for tree plantings.
2000' from any public dwelling or road, no site line to site.
b. Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned ark,
forest or recreation area? If so. how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated.
No
1 l. Will explosives be used? Yes No X If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and
describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical hazard to persons or neighboring property
from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Depending on the mine's location to nearby
structures, more detailed technical information may be required on the blasting program(such as a third-
party blasting study). Locate the nearest of occupied structures) to the proposed excavations)on the
mine map and indicate its approximate dtstance to the proposed excavation.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on-site? Yes No X
Ifyes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill. Indicate
the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
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D. RECLAMATION PLAN
I. Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate the
sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the method of
reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration or establishment
of any permanent drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. This
information must be illustrated on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information
provided on the mine map(s). In addition, design information, including typical cross-sections, of any
permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan and the location(s) of all permanent
channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
To be sewn with like grass/forestry at site.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes No X
If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled
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measured from the normal low water table elevation, unless information is provi ed 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.
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4. Indicate the methods) 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.
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5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on-site roadways.
All areas to be returned to natural state when site work completed.
b. Will any on-site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes X No . If yes,
identify such roadways on the reclamation map andprovide details on permanent ditch line stabilization.
Existing roads will remain.
6. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal,junk machinery, cables,or other
such waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971). No off-site
generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval from the NC
Department of 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(v)and reclamation map, along with a list
of items to be disposed in said areas.
None to remain or generated on site.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
January 30, 2006
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7003 1 k80 0000 1481 4610
Mr. Timothy Beeman, Jr.
Aaron Sand and Gravel
Division of White Oak Transport, Inc.
441 E. Clemmonsville Road
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
RE: Aaron Sand mine No. 68
Permit No. 99-04
Yadkin County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Beeman:
We have reviewed the renewal request your company submitted for the referenced
mine site. However, the following information is needed to continue processing your
application:
1. Please complete the enclosed Land Entry Agreement and return it to this office.
2. Currently. 13 acres id permitted at this site. Your application for renewal reduces
the permitted acreage to 4.5 acres. If you are reducing the permitted acreage, a
partial release must be requested showing the areas you wish to release.
3. A permit boundary must be shown on the mine map that includes the mine area
in the river and the access road to SR 1716 (Farmington Road). 10.2 acres of
river currently is approved to mine. Provide acreage for the access road. The
bond will be recalculated when the acreage is clear.
4. A field inspection by staff from the Winston Salem Regional Office has revealed
erosion is occurring where the pipes lead to the riverbank. Please repair this area
immediately. In addition, please note warning signs are required to be posted
prior to resuming any mining activity at this site.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - 919-733-4574 /FAX [phone]
612 North Salisbury Street,Raleigh,North Carolina, 27604'
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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.
Si erely
0,
J it
A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure — Page 5 of the application
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9 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Richard B. Hamilton, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda M. Harris, Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section, DENR
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: January 23, 2006 �b
SUBJECT: Aaron Sand Mine N8, DLR No. 99-04, Yadkin River, Yadkin County
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (Commission) staff reviewed the subject application for
t n��, nnmman}c are „rnv;rled in accordance with nrovision5 of the Mining Act of
�i�ifiiiig permit- renewal. Our ,.,.......,.. t.
1971 (as amended, 1982) (G.S. 74-76 through 74-68 15 NCAC 5), the North Carolina General Statutes
(G.S. 113-131 et. seq.), and the North Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 101.0102,
The application indicates that sand and gravel mining is proposed by hydraulic dredges (suction)
equipment. The applicant is requesting to renew the existing permit.
Portions of the Yadkin basin provides habitats for Smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu), Largemouth
bass (Micropterus salmoides), Spotted bass(Micropterus punetulatus), Rock bass(Ambloplites rupestris),
Flat bullhead, Il alurllS iaL cc"haiu3) ci�.aii bullhead (Irtalnri�s hrannnPllc) and Re_, -read sunfish
(Lepomis auritus) as well as the flathead catfish(Pylodictis otivaris). Our review of data indicates that the
Bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii), a state and federal threatened species is known for Forsyth County,
The Brook floater(Alasmidonta varicose) a state endangered and federal species of concern is known for
the basin. The Squawfoot(Strophitus undulatus) a state threatened species, and the Four-toed salamander
(Hemidactylium scutatum)a state species of concern, are known upstream of the mine site.
This agency is concerned with direct as well as indirect (secondary and cumulative) impacts associated
with the mining of submerged lands, including stream and river beds. These mining activities tend to
have negative influences on channel stability, stream geomorphology, and aquatic habitat for fisheries and
listed species.
Credible research has shown that instream gravel and sand mining can result in numerous detrimental and
long lasting envirownelltal of cts (Bork innn RoCii i999; Brv:Yn et a1. 1998; Meador and LaVhheer 1948;
�
Hartfield 1993; Nelson 1993; Kanehl and Lyons 1992; and references therein). Some of the more
devastating effects to stream geomorphology are channel incision, lateral erosion, and headcutting. The
alteration of geomorphic structure may occur due to increased velocity and decreased sediment load
associated with mined areas. Excavation in the active channel lowers the streambed, creating a nick point
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh,NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Aaron Sand Mine,DLR 99-04 -Page 2- 0 January 23,2006
that steepens channel slope and increases flow. The nick point migrates upstream due to increased water
speed, i.e. headcutting. The deposition of sediments at a mine site results in a sediment deficient flow
lea ' he he; this ' ++irn resuljta in the. water nirkinv un more sediment from the stream reach below
lGdVlllg the lG JILT., LLIAJ in auu. vu.,...., r--.____�, r
the mine site, ultimately resulting in bed degradation downstream. Both processes can move long
distances and headcutting can additionally move into tributaries. Channel incision can also cause lateral
instability due to increases in stream bank heights, resulting in bank failure. Channel instability further
increases transport of sediments downstream.
Direct effects of the extraction and changes in geomorphology include increased sedimentation and
turbidity, higher stream temperatures and reduced oxygen, lowering of the water table, decreased wetted
periods in riparian wetlands, loss of riparian habitat, reduction in primary productivity, reduction in food
availability, clogging of gills, and direct damage to aquatic organisms. These effects can extend far
upstream and downstream and can be cumulative. All of these adverse impacts can result in shifts in
species composition and a decrease in species diversity and abundance, and likely result in especially
perilous conditions for sensitive and rare species. Further, the effects of sand and gravel extraction on
stream ecosystem recovery time is extensive, and total restoration of severely affected streams has been
considered improbable.
Based on the literature, the mining operations have likely altered aquatic habitat and adversely affected
some aquatic life. Continued mine operation may have ongoing adverse effects further downstream as a
result of the factors discussed above. A specific concern is the potential for bank failures following the
periodic extractions, which would contribute to downstream sedimentation. We are also concerned that
head cutting may occur which would degrade habitat in upstream areas.
When and if required, aquatic habitat.surveys should be accomplished according to the sampling protocol
submitted to DLR(McBride, 22 May 2001). Should the Division of Land Resources issue the permit, we
offer the following non-prioritized recommendations to reduce impacts of the instream mining operation
on fish and wildlife habitats:
I. Allow hydraulic dredging only.
2. Gravel mining should not be permitted pursuant to DLR policies and regulations.
3. There should be only one stabilized access area for a suction dredge and barge.
4. Prior to any floodplain wetland impacts, professional herpetologists/wildlife biologists should
evaluate proposed impacts on the mine site to determine if there are any bog turtle habitat
concerns. This should be accomplished whether a Clean Water Act Permit is needed or not.
5. Mining should only occur within the near half of the river to provide undisturbed passage and
haven for benthic organisms and to ensure that movement or migration up and down the stream is
not totally impeded during and after mining activities.
6. General habitat measurements should be conducted to provide baseline environmental data. A
minimum of 13 transects, spaced every two mean stream widths, should be sampled per reach to
adequately characterize the habitat (Simonson et al. 1994). Reaches consist of the entire area of
the mine site, upstream of the mine site, and downstream of the mine site—totaling three
reaches. Therefore, this means the_t 13 transects per reach will equal a total of 39 habitat
transects. At each transect, measure water temperature, (mean column), dissolved oxygen
concentration (mean column), turbidity, bankfull width (as described in Rosgen 1996), channel
width, bank height, and bank erosion. Physical habitat variables for water velocity distribution,
mean depth, substrate composition [based on the modified Wentworth scale (McMahon et al.
1996)], and instream structure types (cover) should be measured at intervals of four equally

Aaron Sand Mine,DLR 99-04 -Page 3- January 23,2006
spaced points on each transect. Additionally, riparian buffer widths should be measured per
transect. The resource agencies should be provided a complete compilation of the results of the
Those bmseli= en;rirnnmpntal d to will allow agencies to better evaluate possible
sampling. These VuaVi•,�v
environmental impacts and to further prescribe ways to minimize these impacts.
7. Downstream turbidity and bank erosion rates should be measured periodically along the sampling
transects while the mining is in progress and in comparison to an upstream reference site. The
operator should maintain a record of all days on which mining occurs and the amount and
composition of material removed. This information should be given to the DLR and made
available to the resource agencies.
8. All in-water activities and processing activities that would result in a discharge of water should be
prohibited during the species spawning season (I May through 30 June) to protect the eggs and
young of resident fish species form sedimentation impacts.
9. Existing riparian vegetation must be maintained at current levels or better. A minimum 100-foot
native forested buffer between the mining activity and the stream should oe provided or restored
if practicable. Existing buffers must not be diminished in width or habitat value.
10. Sediment basins and stockpiles of aggregate materials should be located outside of the river
buffer.
IL Mined materials should not be stockpiled within the floodplain. Stockpiling materials in this area
will make these more easily available for transport into the stream during flood events.
12. Any destabilized streambanks should be sloped to at least 3:1 and planted with a native
herbaceous seed mix [except that annual small grains (e.g., millet, wheat, rye, and rye grass)
should be added to the mixture to provide a temporary cover until perennial species become
established]. This stabilization should be done as necessary after each periodic extraction to
ensure mMintemanop r%f Irmo-term stabilization. For final reclamation, native woody vegetation
(e.g., tag alder, silky dogwood, sycamore, river birch, musclewood) should be planted on the
disturbed banks. The balance of the riparian area should be planted with a mixture of native
hardwood species (e.g. sycamore, river birch, walnut, oak, red maple).
13. Sediment and erosion control structures should be maintained to minimize impacts to the stream
from silt and sediment loads. Excessive silt and sediment loads can have numerous detrimental
effects on aquatic resources including disrupting the food chain, destruction of spawning habitat,
suffocation of eggs, and clogging the gills of aquatic species.
14. Resource agencies should be granted right-of-entry to the mine site to determine if protected
species are being taken.
15. The mining permit should only be renewed for a period of three(3)years.
16. Because land reclamation provides an opportunity to improve wildlife habitat, we recommend
that future site reclamation consist of planting herbaceous species and a variety of tree species
that will be attractive and beneficial to wildlife. Fescue-based grass seeding provides little value
for wildlife. Only native species should be used for stabilization and restoration activities. We
refer the applicant to David Sawyer, District Wildlife Biologist at [phone] for additional
information about native plants and land reclamation beneficial to wildlife.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on this issue. 1f we can be of further assistance, please
contact me at 336-769-9453.

Aaron Sand Mine,DLR 99-04 ® -Page 4- January 23,2006
Literature cited:
norl, zr�..s. ., iooa F1oo�„�a;„ an�' instraam minim a TU nrimer. Trout Unlimited, Arlington,
L]V111, i\a rr, gan. _py r
Virginia.
Brown, A.V., M.M. Lyttle, and K.B. Brown. 1998, Impacts of gravel mining on gravel bed streams.
Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 127:979-994.
Hartfield, P. 1993. Headcuts and their effect on freshwater mussels. Wages 131-141 in K.S. Cummings,
A.C. Buchanan, and L.M. Kock, eds. Conservation and management of freshwater mussels.
Proceedings of an Upper Mississippi River Conservation Committee (UMRCC) symposium, 12-
14 October 1992, St. Louis, Missouri, UMRCC, Rock Island, IL.
Kanehl, P., and J. Lyons. 1992. Impacts of in-stream sand and gravel mining on stream habitat and fish
communities, including a survey on the Big Rib River, Marathon County, Wisconsin. Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources Research Report 155, Madison.
McMahon, T.E., A.V. Zale, and D.J. Orth, 1996. Aquatic habitat measurements. Pages 83-120 in B.R.
Murphy and D.W. Willis, eds. Fisheries Techniques, Second Edition. American'Fisheries
Society, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Meador, M.R., and A.O. Layher. 1998. Instream sand and gravel mining: environmental issues and
regulatory process in the United States. Fisheries 23(11):6-13.
NCAFS (North Carolina Chapter of the American Fisheries Society). 2002. Position paper on instream
sand and gravel mining in North Carolina. NCAFS, Raleigh.
Nelson, K.L. 1993. Instreant sand and gravel mining. Pages 189-196 in C.F. Bryan and D.A.
Rutherford, eds. Impacts on warmwater streams: guidelines for evaluation. Southern Division,
Amerman Fisheries Society I.4t1P Rnck_ Arkansas,
Roell, Michael J. 1999. Sand and gravel mining in Missouri stream systems: aquatic resource effects and
management alternatives. Executive Summary. Missouri Department of Conservation,
Columbia, Missouri.
Rosgen, D. 1996, Applied river morphology. Wildiand Hydrology, Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
Simonson, T.D., J. Lyons, and P.D. Kanehl. 1994. Quantifying fish habitat in streams; transect spacing,
sample size, and a proposed framework. North American Journal of Fisheries Management
14:607--615.
Cc: Allan Ratzlaff, USFWS
Tim Beeman., Aaron Sand Mine, Applicant

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
John Morns, Director
January 25, 2006
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section =ip,-
FROM: Blake Rouse94
Ground Water Management Section
Division of Water Resources
SUBJECT: Comments on the Mining Permit Renewal Request for:
Aaron Sand & Gravel
Aaron Sand Mine#88
Yadkin County
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the above referenced project.
The Aaron Sand Mine#88 Site located in Yadkin 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,Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Onslow, Pamlico, Pitt, Washington,
Wayne,or Wilson County.
If you have further.questions please contact the Division of Water Resources at(919) 733-4064 or send
correspondence to 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1611.
1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, !North Carolina 27699-1611 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.ncwater.org ;Vatmralltl

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NCDENR sale I
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Reso rc�e,s .
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist January 5, 2006 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris A;6*
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal for Aaron Sand & Gravel
Aaron Sand Mine #88
Yadkin County
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed ® No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please fllld attariied fur your IevMWV a copy of rile mining periiiit iiiudi11catiuii
request for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on January 27, 2006 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
rnntart tha parsnn submitting this request to set iup 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: Mr. Matt Gantt
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina,27604

Aaron Sand& Gravel Mine#68 Permit Renewal; Permit#99-04, Yad...
Subject: Aaron Sand & Gravel Mine #68 Permit Renewal; Permit # 99-04, Yadkin Co
From: Tim Garrett <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 16:17:04 -0500
To: Judy Wehner <J [e-mail]>
CC: Floyd Williams <[e-mail]>, Matt Gantt <Matt,[e-mail]>
Judy,
inspected the site today for the permit renewal. There are some repairs that need to be made to the
2-12"PVC discharge lines leading from the sediment pit to the river. The mine map shows the discharge
pipes leading to the river bank and then bending, following the slope, then discharging at the normal
river elevation. I found an area just past the berm on the river bank where the pipes are exposed and have
collapsed due to damage. `Phis may be where a pipejoint exists, I'm not sure. The lower half of the pipe
may be blocked and the area where the pipes are exposed has a large depression or sink hole. This needs
to be repaired prior to starting any mining activity. In addition, the operator needs to post warning signs
on the banks prior to starting operations. We need to also have the haul road from the scale house to
Highway 801 placed under the bonded area. Lastly, the ARR has not been received in the WSRO. If you
have received it, please check for accuracy. Your copy of the inspection report is on the way.
Thanks, Tim
'him Garrett <Tim.Garrett cr,NCmail.net>
NC DENR
WSRO
l of 1 1/24/2006 4:32 PM

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0 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Richard B. Hamilton, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda M. Harris, Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section, DENR
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: January 23, 2006
SUBJECT: Aaron Sand Mine #88, DLR No. 99-04, Yadkin River, Yadkin County
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (Commission) staff reviewed the subject application for
tiltiling perillit renewal. vUr uu[iliileiltS arc proviucu in auwivanuc wain provtstotis u1 MU rviiniug 1%" vi
1971 (as amended, 1982) (G.S. 74-76 through 74-68 15 NCAC 5), the North Carolina General Statutes
(G.S. 1 13-131 et. seq.), and the North Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 101.0102.
The application indicates that sand and rg avel mining is proposed by hydraulic dredges (suction)
equipment. The applicant is requesting to renew the existing permit.
Portions of the Yadkin basin provides habitats for Smallmouth bass (Microptcrus dolomicu), Largemouth
bass (Microptcrus salmoides), Spotted bass (Microptcrus punctulatus), Rock bass (Ambloplitcs rupcstris),
Flat bullhead (Ictaiurus platycephalus), Snail bullhead (Ictaiurus briannneus), and Redbreast suntisFi
(Leponlis auritus) as well as the flathead catfish (Pylodietis olivaris). Our review of data indicates that the
Bog turtle (Glyl)femys inuhlenb rgii), a state and federal threatened species is known for Forsyth County.
The Brook floater (Alasmidonta varicose) a state endangered and federal species of concern is known for
the basin. The Squawfoot (Strophitus undulates) a state threatened species, and the Four-toed salamander
(Hemidactylium scutalum) a state species of concern, are known upstream of the mine site.
This agency is concerned with direct as well as indirect (secondary and cumulative) impacts associated
with the mining of submerged lands, including stream and river beds. These mining activities tend to
have negative influences on channel stability, stream geomorphology, and aquatic habitat for fisheries and
listed species.
Credible research has shown that instream gravel and sand mining can result in numerous detrimental and _
long lasting environmental effects (Bork 1999; Roell 1999; Brown et al. 1998; Meador and Layhcr 1998;
hlartfield 1993; Nelson 1993; Kanehl and Lyons 1992; and references therein). Some of the more
devastating effects to stream geomorphology are channel incision; lateral erosion, and headcutting. The
alteration of geomorphic structure may occur due to increased velocity and decreased sediment load
associated with mined areas. Excavation in the active channel lowers the streambed, creating a nick point
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Aaron Sand Mine, DLR 99-04 0 -Page 2- • January 23,2006
that steepens channel slope and increases flow. The nick point migrates upstream due to increased water
speed, i.e. hcadcutting. The deposition of sediments at a mine site results in a sediment deficient flow
lenvinu the cite- this in lnrn reciih., in the water nickinu nn mnre sediment frnm the stream reach helow
the mine site, ultimately resulting in bed degradation downstream. Both processes can move long
distances and headcutting can additionally move into tributaries. Channel incision can also cause lateral
instability due to increases in stream bank heights, resulting in bank failure. Channel instability further
increases transport of sediments downstream.
Direct effects of the extraction and changes in geomorphology include increased sedimentation and
turbidity, higher stream temperatures and reduced oxygen, lowering of the water table, decreased wetted
periods in riparian wetlands, loss of riparian habitat, reduction in primary productivity, reduction in food
availability, clogging of gills, and direct damage to aquatic organisms. These effects can extend Iar
upstream and downstream and can be cumulative. All of these adverse impacts can result in shifts in
species composition and a decrease in species diversity and abundance, and likely result in especially
perilous conditions for sensitive and rare species. Further, the effects of sand and gravel extraction on
stream ecosystem recovery time is extensive, and total restoration of severely affected streams has been
considered improbable.
Based on the literature, the mining operations have likely altered aquatic habitat and adversely affected
some aquatic life. Continued mine operation may have ongoing adverse effects further downstream as it
result of the factors discussed above. A specific concern is the potential for bank failures following the
periodic extractions, which would contribute to downstream sedimentation. We are also concerned that
head cutting may occur which would degrade habitat in upstream areas.
When and if required, aquatic habitat surveys should be accomplished according to the sampling protocol
submitted to DLR (McBride, 22 May 2001). Should the Division of Land Resources issue the permit, we
offer the following non-prioritized recommendations to reduce impacts of the instream mining operation
on fish and wildlife habitats:
t All 1 AlloY nyd au i s dredging only..
2. Gravel mining should not be permitted pursuant to DLR policies and regulations.
3. "There should be only one stabilized access area for a suction dredge and barge.
4. Prior to any floodplain wetland impacts, professional herpetologists/wildlife biologists should
evaluate proposed impacts on the mine site to determine if there are any bog turtle habitat
concerns. This should be accomplished whether a Clean Water Act Permit is needed or not.
5. Mining should only occur within the near half of the river to provide undisturbed passage and
haven for benthic organisms and to ensure that movement or migration up and down the stream is
not totally impeded during and after mining activities.
6. General habitat measurements should be conducted to provide baseline environmental data. A
minimum of 13 transects, spaced every two mean strearn widths, should be sampled per reach to
adequately characterize the habitat (Simonson et al. 1994). Reaches consist of the entire area of
the mine site, upstream of the mine site, and downstream of the mine site—totaling three
reaches. "Therefore, this means that 13 transects per reach will equal a total of 39 habitat
transects. At each transect, measure water temperature, (mean column), dissolved oxygen
concentration (mean column), turbidity, bankfull width (as described in Rosgen 1996), channel
width, bank height, and bank erosion. Physical habitat variables for water velocity distribution,
mean depth, substrate composition [based on the modified Wentworth scale (McMahon et al.
1996)], and instream structure types (cover) should be measured at intervals of four equally

Aaron Sand Mine. DLR 99-04 -Page 3 - January 23,2006
spaced points on each transect. Additionally, riparian buffer widths should be measured per
transect. The resource agencies should be provided a complete compilation of the results of the
sampling. 'ITheSe baseline environmental data will allow agencies to better evaluate nossihle
environmental impacts and to further prescribe ways to minimize these impacts.
7. Downstream turbidity and batik erosion rates should be measured periodically along the sampling
transects while the mining is in progress and in comparison to an upstream reference site. The
operator should maintain a record of all days on which raining occurs and the amount and
composition of-material removed. This information should be given to the DLR and made
available to the resource agencies.
8. All in-water activities and processing activities that would result in a discharge of water should be
prohibited during the species spawning season (1 May through 30 June) to protect the eggs and
Young of resident fish species form sedimentation impacts.
9. I"xisting riparian vegetation roust be maintained at current levels or better. A minimum I00-foot
native forested buffer between the mining activity and the stream should be provided or restored
if practicable. Existing buffers must not be diminished in width or habitat value.
10. Sediment basins and stockpiles of aggregate materials should be located outside of the river
buffer.
11. Mined materials should not be stockpiled within the floodplain. Stockpiling materials in this area
will make these more easily available for transport into the stream during flood events.
12. Any destabilized streambanks should be sloped to at least 3:1 and planted with a native
herbaceous seed niix,[except that annual small grains (e.g., millet, wheat, rye, and rye grass)
should be added to the mixture to provide a temporary cover until perennial species become
establishedJ. '['his stabilization should be done as necessary after each periodic extraction to
CIIJ UIG IIIA Il1lG11(IIIGIi VI IVII�"'lllnl J10.U111%(rtlVll. For 1 11(11 reclU lnatl Vll, ti(ltrve iv 4llury vegetat-1
(e.g., tag alder, silky dogwood, sycamore, river birch, niusclewood) should be planted on the
disturbed banks. The balance of the riparian area should be planted with a mixture of native
hardwood species (e.g. sycamore, river birch, walnut, oak, red maple).
13. Sediment and erosion control structures should be maintained to minimize impacts to the strearn
from silt and sediment loads. Excessive silt and sediment loads can have numerous detrimental
effects on aquatic resources including disrupting the food chain, destruction of spawning habitat,
suffocation of eggs, and clogging the gills of aquatic species.
14. Resource agencies should be granted right-of-entry to the mine site to determine if protected
species are being taken.
15. The mining permit should only be renewed for a period of three (3) years.
16. Because land reclamation provides an opportunity to improve wildlife habitat, we reconimend
that future site reclamation consist of planting herbaceous species and a variety of tree species
that will be attractive and beneficial to wildlife. Fescue-based grass seeding provides little value
for wildlife. Only native species should be used for stabilization and restoration activities. We
refer the applicant to David Sawyer, District Wildlife Biologist at [phone] for additional
information about native plants and land reclamation beneficial to wildlife.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on this issue. If we can be of further assistance, please
contact me at 336-769-9453.

Aaron Sand Mine, NY 99-04 -Fate 4- January 23,2006
Literature cited:
Rnrk Knrrinan 1999 Flondnlain and inctream mininn_ a TII primer. Trout Unlimited_ Arlington_
Virginia.
Brown, A.V., M.M. Lyttle, and K.B. Brown. 1998. Impacts of gravel mining on gravel bed streams.
Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 127:979-994.
Hartf field, P, 1993. Headcuts and their effect on freshwater mussels. Pages 131-141 i17 K.S. Cummings,
A.C. Buchanan, and L.M. Kock, eds. Conservation and management of freshwater mussels.
Proceedings of an Upper Mississippi River Conservation Committee (UMRCC) symposium, 12-
1 d (Irtnlirr 100') Ct t nnic Miccnllri I iMR('(' Rnrk 1clanrl tt_
Kanehl, P., and J. Lyons. 1992. Impacts of in-stream sand and gravel mining on stream habitat and fish
communities, including a survey on the Big Rib River, Marathon County, Wisconsin. Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources Research Report 155, Madison.
McMahon, T.E., A.V. Zale, and D.J. Orth. 1996. Aquatic habitat measurements. Pages 83-120 in B.R.
Murphy and D.W. Willis, eds. Fisheries "Techniques, Second Edition. American Fisheries
Society, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Meador, M.R., and A.O. Layher. 1998. Instream sand and gravel mining: environmental issues and
regulatory process in the United States. Fisheries 23(11):6-13.
NCAFS (North Carolina Chapter of the American Fisheries Society). 2002. Position paper on instream
sand and gravel mining in North Carolina. NCAFS, Raleigh.
Nelson, K.L. 1993. Instream sand and gravel mining. Pages 189-196 in C.F. Bryan and D.A.
Rutherford, eds. Impacts on warnnvater streams: guidelines for evaluation. Southern Division,
t1111G1 Il.[lll ! IJIILIlLJ oVLILIy, 111111E IxVLII, tIl G IIIIJGJ.
Roell, Michael J. 1999. Sand and gravel mining in Missouri stream systems: aquatic resource effects and
management alternatives. Executive Summary. Missouri Department of Conservation,
Columbia, Missouri.
Rosgen, D. 1996. Applied river morphology. Wildland Hydrology, Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
Simonson, T.D., J. Lyons, and P.D. Kanehl. 1994. Quantifying fish habitat in streams; transect spacing,
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sample size, lulu a prVponcu Iuanlcwvin. I`IVllll tlliiericail rVUInG1 VI I IJncIIGJ IVlnnn�cnlLnl
14:607-615.
Cc: Allan Ratzlaff, USFWS r
Tim Beeman., Aaron Sand Mine, Applicant

Aaron Sand Mine, DI,R 99-04 0 -Page 5- • January 23,2006
Mr. Tim Beeman, Mine Manager
Aaron Sand & Gravel
441 F. C'lemmnn_sville R_nar_1_
Winston-Salem, NC 27107

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Applicant's Name: A 2fx S 0 Project Name: fJ At6U 1,04WIr
Applic./Permit No.: 92-U t ounty: (Ad&, Date Received: l/ Q 3/ 0 S-
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Reviewer n 1AJ1 K River Basin Name:
❑ New Xenewal ❑ Modification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release El Additional Information 0 Fee Needed: $
IFee Received: $ /�
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AImf-ki 51et, Regional Office (2 complete copies; attach the "l-05_�� onal
Office Mining Application Review Checklist"tc one copy and attach both the DWQ and_DAQ
"Mining Application Review Form"to the other copy; send both copies to the�R gional Engineer)
Date: Routed —/s - G ' R c'd
Yivioion of Water Resources Date: Routed Rec'd
XNG Wildlife Resources Gommission Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ U5 Fish & Wildlife Service Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification reque6try that add land to the permit)
PIr,af2P route first 3 nagee of the application and any location mans to:
❑ Division of Parks & Recreation Date: Routed Rec'd
0 NC Geological Survey Section Date: Routed Rec'd
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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 5, 2006 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal for Aaron Sand & Gravel
Aaron Sand Mine #88
Yadkin 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 January 27, 2006 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: Mr. Matt Gantt
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 • 919-733-4574 I FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

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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 5, 2006 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Ron Linville
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Brenda M. Harris R��
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT.: Mining Permit Renewal for Aaron Sand & Gravel
Aaron Sand Mine #88
Yadkin 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 January 27, 2006 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 restra:11 eloslofl allU Vll-JILC
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.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Matt Gantt
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 • 919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

NC DENR W.O-T,INC.
Land Quality Section I
1612 Mail Service Center I f
Raleigh, NC 27699
MEMO
Aaron Sand Mine#68 (Pilcher/Larco)
W.O.T.,INC., WINSTON-SALEM,NC 3885
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NC DENR 1 212912 00 5
Renewal of Aaron Sand#68 100-00
Southern Community Aaron Sand Mine#68 (Pilcher/Larco). 100. 0

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION ELAND
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 3 �0P
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) Tr ijorT 9
1. Name of Mine_ Aaron Sand Mine#68 County Yadkin
River Basin Yadkin Latitude(dd.mm.ss) _-36.04L30 Longitude(dd.mm,ss) 80.30.40
2. Name of Applicant* Aaron Sand& Gravel.kAv, of WOT. Inc.
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** 441 E. ClemmogaDle Rd., Tinston-Salem. NC_27107
Telephone [phone]
4. Mine Office Address Same
Telephone
5. Mine Manager Tim Beeman
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of our
knowledge. We understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revocation.
***Signat a ... Date �z -z -�
Print Name
Title-9-A.
* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the
reclamation band (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 of receipt 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 mast 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
n 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 an a corresponding,
detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
Answer all of the follo Arg that at.ply:
1. a. If this is an application for a hTJV 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):
Oft his 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.: 99-04 _ Total
permitted acreage(this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon): 4,
c. If this is an application for a MODIFI ATI N 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 es, 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 by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.:
Total permitted acreage:
rr 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: Sand& Gravel
3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge X Front-end Loader& Truck Shovel& Truck
Drauhne& Truck :�elf-loading Scraper Other(explain)
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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 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, ata
minimum-
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located
including easements and rio�s-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.
£ Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
g Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
l�. 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 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 adj oining the mining
permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to an highway;creek, stream, river,or
other watercourse;railroad track;or utility or other public right-of-way;if an ad`oining tract is owned
or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names oTowners of record of
tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must be
provide 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:
l. 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
vu. XTCULAAe and Title of pe.son pr epal ling r[li:p
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE
0-99 Acres 1 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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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1. Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference the
sequence to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
Water and material will be pumped from river through 24"pipe to screen. Substance will be emptied into pond
#1 where it will settled and flow into pond#2 where sediment-free water will then filter back into the river.
All development is already in place and approved.
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during mining
to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specifrc plans for sediment and erosion control for mine
excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas),and give a detailed sequence ofinstallation
and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion control measures
on the mine map(s) and provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each measure. Engineering
designs and calculations shall be required when needed to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
All surface and mine water to be directed to sediment pond by seeded berm and pipe. Less than one acre
surface area disturbed.
3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes X No . If yes,briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
No chemicals 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 . If yes, hrief ly describe the nature of the discharge and
locate all proposed discharge points(along with their method of stabilization) on your wine map(s).
Water pum ed by dredge will pass through screen removing sand and gravel to sediment pond
through 24'�pipe.Where all solids will be held until settled with clean water returning to river through
rip rap and washed stone via an 18" plastic pipe.
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c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s)extend below the water table?
Yes No X . If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes
No . If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering 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..nrnnngQd mine. Inc-ale ig gPrved by a nlihlir
water system or private wells.
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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-dischar&e, 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.
100,000 gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources ifthe
operation lies in a capacity use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
N/A
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
Yes No X If yes, indicate evidence that.you have applied for or obtained an air
quality permit issued by the Division of Air Quality or local governing body.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
Spray water if needed. Sand will be moist to wet and not create any dust.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
5. a. A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-
way. It may be an unexcavated buffer (no excavation, but roadways, berms and erosion &
sedimentation control measures may be installed within it), an undisturbed buffer (no disturbance
within the buffer whatsoever),or a combination of the two,depending upon the site conditions. Note
that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a buffer will be maintained between anv mining activity and anv mining permit boundary or
right-of-way at this site? A minimum buffer of25 feet is recommended, ,lthougha wider buffer may
be needed depending on site conditions. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s).
None adjoining.
b. A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities
within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller
undisturbed buffers can be justified. Depending on site conditions,a buffer wider than 50 feet may be
needed.
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the
mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Show all buffer
locations and widths on the mine map(s).
None adjoining.
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 l vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required, unless technical
justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
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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 arty benches
and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) i eeded, and the method of final
stabilization.
N/A
c. In excavation(s)of unconsolidated(non-rock)materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes including
specifications for benching and sloping. Cross-sections for all cut slopes must be provided on the
mine map(s).
N/A
d. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross-sections
of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety benches and
mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
N/A
7. Describe other methods to be taken during minim 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.
No endangered instances within 2000'
S. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along anv high wall area and
when it will be implemented. Ve*etated 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).
Cable gate to prevent public access.
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9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes No X 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(v)and provide cross-sections
through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for tree plantings.
2000' from any public dwelling or road, no site line to site.
b. Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly ownedrrk,
forest or recreation area? If so, how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.)be mitigated.
No
11. Will explosives be used? Yes No X If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and
describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical hazard to persons or neighboring property
from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Depending on the mine's location to nearby
structures, more detailed technical information may be required on the blasting program(such as a third-
party blasting study). Locate the nearest offsite occupied structures) to the proposed excavation(s)on the
mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the proposed excavation.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on-site? Yes No X
Ifyes, describe these materials, how they wi11 be stored and method of containment in case of spill. Indicate
the locations) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
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D. RECLAMATION PLAN
1. Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate the
sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the method of
reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration or establishment
of any permanent drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. This
information must be illustrated on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information
provided on the mine map(s). In addition, design information, including typical cross-sections, of any
permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan and the location(s)of allpermanent
channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
To be sewn with like grass/forestry at site.
2. is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes No X
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 f-om the nnrrnAl I[1W WaTPf fi?}►IP P1PV»fi�fi 71n�IP���n��Y�lt�µt��n nr��n �� in in�irn*a*�h+ o mnrn
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shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site. Will the body(s)ofwater 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.
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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.
N/A
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on-site roadways.
All areas to be returned to natural state when site work completed.
b. Will any on-site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes X No . If yes,
identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent ditch line stabilization.
Existing roads will remain.
6. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal,junk machinery, cables,or other
such waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971). No off site
generated waste shall, be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval from the NC
Department of 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 maps)and reclamation map, along with a list
of items to be disposed in said areas
None to remain or generated on site.
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Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section A ki 7;
MINE INSPECTION REPORT ''^"
(PERMITTED MINE) DQUAl
�$ �#1. MINE NAME AAie_6 .► 5n,�.,,-) MI,�JE Ak 1,A 2. MINING PERMIT #
3. OPERATOR A nt4„.4r *, nA,.n 4 Fi t, 4. COUNTY +/rzntc.ti!
5. ADDRESS 441F /IIMM,,.t•,t„16 P"_ I,%j AIt-,WJ Ale 7-71U7
G. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 19 17-1 I r.ti 7. RIVER BASIN >1e n b,;1 - Pic 1)Cr
8. Person(s) contacted at site ,.t a .�► ,..,� s+r:_
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes Eil'No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes 2-No
11. Date last inspected: 3 /-Z l o 4- 12, Any mining since last inspection? ❑ Yes H-No
13, Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ®"Yes E'No
If no, explain: NII"iC I S t ,Jtr,1LjE_ — 7 17- PVC 01',fWJ�Pcnr D,f?C - t,-2r,10
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14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? O"Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes ©'No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken: V L n p , ,z Pv e- P t%rcr C rn,,-Lr s iu.Srx}l/
10101-pry r\1L Tr1��lltic�.e.t= ra,r,� /1 Al>r—J,.J anJ M0A)t X.rnr�
17. Other recommendations and comments: i4ne.+rl,at.\N 54,^rx rlPTC: F-Lrur ter-
r)1 47 nYt.nLV-),I
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? ❑ Yes EI-No (Explain) EJ"Not Reviewed
A/y LI R 1Z kic-4-t arc n .1,i WSy_o 72 dArz
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes ❑ No Proposed date I I
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report /7. 21. Copy of Report sent to operator / 1 z4 /o&
(date)
INSPECTED BY: _-1 im Grik eey_ET1- _,ju. r-ca .7T_' DATE / IZ4le&
Telephone No: 33ln -11 - Oov 1vr Zzs
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
niviSinn of d and Resnurr_es
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist June 13, 2007 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Mr. Tim Beeman
Aaron Sand & Gravel
Division of WOT, Inc
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
RE: Aaron #67, Aaron #52, Aaron #59, Mike Stanley #2, Mike Stanley #3, Aaron #68 and Aaron #53
Mines
Permit Nos. 30-02, 30-04, 85-07, 86-14, 86-15, 99-04 and 99-09
Davie, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin Counties
Roanoke and Yadkin River Basins
Dear Mr. Beeman:
On May 24, 2007, the Department received a letter from Penn National Insurance pertaining to
your company's $113,600.00 mine reclamation bond. Said letter rescinded the cancellation of Surety
Bond no. SB0311399, pending the bank honor's your payment to Penn National Insurance, On June
11, 2007 Mr. Roy Whitley of Whitley Reavis Insurance and attorney-in-fact and agent with Penn
National Insurance confirmed via fax that payment was received and the bond reinstated. Thus, as this
bond will remain in full force and effect to cover your company's reclamation obligations, this office is
rincing itg hpnri cancellation/forfeit)bra nrtinn
Thank you for your cooperation and prompt attention to this matter. If you should have any
questions on the above, please contact Ms. Judy Wehner, Assistant State Mining Specialist, at (919)
733-4574.
Sinc rely,
/P/
loyd Williams, PG, CPG, CPM
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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cc: Mr. Matt Gantt, PE
Mr. John Payne, Esq., Attorney General's Office (WSRO)
Ms. Janet Leach, Attorney General's Office
Ms. Lacy Smith, Attorney General's Office
Ms. Karen Myers - Penn National Mutual Casualty Insurance, PO Box 2257, Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania 17105
Mr. Roy Whitley —Whitley-Reavis Insurance, 6201 Towncenter Drive, Suite 110, Clemmons, NC
27012
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 Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
June 7, 2007
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7003 1680 0000 1479 2482
NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS OF MINING PERMIT
Mr. Timothy G, Beeman Il
Aaron Sand and Gravel, Inc.
Divisionof White Oak Transport
441 East Clemmonsville Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
RE: Mining Permit No. 99-04
Aaron Sand Mine #68
11
7adkin CouEny
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Beeman:
This is to inform you and/or your company of violations of the above referenced mining
permit.
On May 15, 2007, personnel of this office inspected your mine, copy of inspection report
attached, and determined that one or more of the conditions contained in your mining permit are
being violated. The conditions being violated are as follows:
1) Operating Condition 7-A: Adequate mechanical barriers'including but not
limited to diversions, earthen dikes, silt check dams, silt 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 or natural watercourse in proximity to
the affected land.
.A pile of sediment has been deposited into the Yadkin River from the boat
ramp modification as a result of inadequate erosion and sediment control
measures.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 • 919-733-4574 I FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Ra3eigh,North Carolina, 27604
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2) Operating Condition 7-C: The existing boat ramp shall be stabilized with
vegetation and rip rap or large pieces of concrete, such as lengths of broken
curb and gutter, to prevent erosion and sedimentation problems from
occurring at the said boat ramp.
The vertical slopes of the boat ramp have not been properly stabilized
resulting in sediment being deposited into the Yadkin River.
3) Operating Condition8-A: Riparian vegetation shall be planted immediately
to stabilize any exposed rivcrbunk� tv prevent vvn4inmetl crnsinn w. said
riverbanks.
The exposed riverbank below the dredge pipe access and below the area
where the stump hole is located as noted in the February 20, 2007, and May
15, 2007 mining inspection reports, must be adequately stabilized.
In order to bring this site into compliance, the following corrective actions must be taken:
A. The pile of sediment deposited into the Yadkin River from the boat ramp
modification must be removed.
B. The vertical slopes of the boat ramp must be adequately stabilized.
C. The exposed riverbank below the dredge pipe access and below the area
where the stump hole is located as noted in the February 21, 2007, and May
15, 2007 mining inspection reports, must be adequately stabilized.
In addition to the above-mentioned violations, you must submit an additional
bond in the amount of $11,400.00, for a total of $22,400.00 to complete the renewal of
this permit. The permit for this mine expired on December 21, 2005. You must
complete the renewal process and have this permit renewed if you are to continue to
mine at this site.

Certified Mail
Mr. Beeman
Page 3
If the above violations are not corrected within thirty (30) days following your receipt of
this Notice, appropriate enforcement action will be taken and a civil penalty may be assessed
against your company. If a civil penalty is assessed, the amount may be up to five hundred
dollars ($500.00) for each day of violation, beginning with the date of your receipt of this Notice of
Violation (N.C.G.S. 74-64). Other enforcement actions may include seeking an injunction, criminal
p�iIt ravnLin� vni it ncrmi4 nr hnnul fnf{Gi}hron nmrindiirPC
iai�yI ,UYUr.il1y r„u, ram, r
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the conditions of your mining
permit rests with you. The responsibility also rests with you for notifying this office of your plans to
correct the violations.
Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Matthew Gantt, P.E., Regional Engineer, at (336)
771-4600 or Mr. Floyd Williams, P.G., State Mining Specialist, at [phone] regarding any
questions you might have about this matter.
Very truly yours,
James D. Simons, PG, PE
J DSlmglfw
Attachment: Mine Inspection Report dated May 15, 2007
Mine Inspection Report dated February 20, 2007
cc: Mr. Matthew Gantt, PE
Mr. Floyd Williams, PG
Mr. Bradley Bennett - DWQ

05/15/2007 13:53 3367714G31 NCBENR ?AGE 03/03
North Carolina Department of Fnvironment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED IMINE)
1. NPNE NAI-ViE t RAN So ra_ K ,'4(eB 2. NUNING PERMIT # - oe- -.
3. OPERATOR }4_9,o A SmNo-A ab C_Y�.,� s 4. COUNTY ...,,.,_
5. ADDRESS
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 12 Q1 7. RIVER BASIN tio-7
8. Person(s) contacted at site ,
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes N 0 10. .Pictures7 Yes ❑ No
1.1. Date last inspected: c4 01 ! 02 12. Any mining since last inspection? e"Y� ❑ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Pamxit? ❑ Yes JC �No
If no, explain: ��i j3~tn�.► -� �p 7--C.__ � r �SJ.n�F� �F
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L'4. is the um'nc lil [:U��ipijance wiui ULLC RCCI IJLation voiidiilo-1+S vF k C D�iu�0.t? ❑ Ye, u i�:o
If no, explain: � ti +e-�t� Pbsr f pulmy- F-ECLArnamorp. B&kM
S� blSCc NM �.� r�.ti.Ni
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ErYes ❑ No If yes, describe the
r1., 1 ' 4 s^17Cr'f�' of,Alf. elmmnaw N, Ira 'SIR 'ChLeth[� _Pi r Qr C:�n►y.re,.�
�L�-JFyl�r�C41 ♦tiJ - ..b�. _1 l.i�l�i7��4f...:.:Yy..� �.... '"
16. Corrective measure ecde d/or taken: A- NxrE , ►,3 #P3 gem, et LF be S'mry ytA-,-
lg6m -7n BE iiulw S ftr%n]r AL
11.400 -rb t.�m.p� � ��r � s _MK�e-_OM URCO 2v 4690 Swan
Pl=79trn tom' EaR._ .4r �cP�
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17. Other recommendations and comments: CQ rnha g Tn ,'a f. ae: `nags Sim,
1 S. is the Annual Reclamation Rcport +/-map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? Yes ❑ No Proposed date / 1 /b
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report,. 21. Copy of Report sent to operator 5/160/ o`1
(d ate)
INSPECTED BY' _ DATE S J S /a-]
Telephone No: � 1 --So oC
Whire copy to file Yellow Copp to operator Pink copy ro Alining Specialist 10197

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,' . .
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REP RT MAR
(PERMITTED MINE) ;Y SECT!ON
1. MINE NAME 80 f r Cn V% (Y\i r -tl 2. MINING PERMIT #L-947'0�
3. OPERATOR A•111 j n n 4. COUNTY i
5. ADDRESS 4+tn: ;IIP %77/
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE ' Zl 7. RIVER BASIN
8. Person(s) contacted at site Torn wi
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? 92''Yes ❑ No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes o
It. Date Iast inspected: I / Z4 /OG 12. Any mining since last inspection? D'Yes ❑ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? YYes ❑ No
If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? I Yes ❑ No
If no, explain: _
i
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes ❑'No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken: _ _NA
17. Other recommendations and comments: c+ +t ,w f::- , , f e7
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? Yes ❑ No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes UAo Proposed date
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report_. 21. Copy of Report sent to operator l . i /ti
(date)
INSPECTED BY: � 11���� / n YL DATE ._2 12ol I.
Telephone No: ( 33_ 771 - SCCa
White copy to file Yellow copy to operator Pink copy to Mining Specialist 10197

NCDENR -
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
June 7, 2007
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7003) 168v vvvv 1470 0A 5Z
NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS OF MINING PERMIT
Mr. Timothy G. Beeman II
Aaron Sand and Gravel, Inc.
Division of White Oak Transport
441 East Ciemmonsville Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
RE: Mining Permit No. 99-04
Aaron Sand Mine #68
Yadkin County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Beeman:
This is to inform you and/or your company of violations of the above referenced mining
permit.
On May 15, 2007, personnel of this office inspected your mine, copy of inspection report
attached, and determined that one or more of the conditions contained in your mining permit are
being violated. The conditions being violated are as follows:
1} Operating Condition 7-A: Adequate mechanical barriers including but not
limited to diversions, earthen dikes, silt check dams, silt 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 or natural watercourse in proximity to
the affected land.
A pile of sediment has-been deposited into the Yadkin River from the boat
ramp modification as a result of inadequate erosion and sediment control
measures.
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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Mr. Beeman
Page Two
2) Operating Condition 7-C: The existing boat ramp shall be stabilized with
vegetation and rip rap or large pieces of concrete, such as lengths of broken
curb and gutter, to prevent erosion and sedimentation problems from
occurring at the said boat ramp.
The vertical slopes of the' boat ramp have not been properly stabilized
resulting in sediment being deposited into the Yadkin River.
3) Operating Condition 8-A: Riparian vegetation shall be planted immediately
to stabilize any exposed riverbanks to prevent continued erosion of said
riverbanks.
The exposed riverbank below the dredge pipe access and below the area
where the stump hole is located as noted in the February 20, 2007, and May
15, 2007 mining inspection reports, must be adequately stabilized.
In order to bring this site into compliance, the following corrective actions must be taken:
A. The pile of sediment deposited into the Yadkin River from the boat ramp
modification must be removed.
B. The vertical slopes of the boat ramp must be adequately stabilized.
C. The exposed riverbank below the dredge pipe access and below the area
where the stump hole is located as noted in the February 21, 2007, and May
15, 2007 mining inspection reports, must be adequately stabilized.
In addition to the above-mentioned violations, you must submit an additional
bond in the amount of $11,400.00, for a total of$22,400.00 to complete the renewal of
this permit. The permit for this mine expired on December 21, 2005. You must
complete the renewal process and have this permit renewed if you are to continue to
mine nt thin Site,

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Certified Mail
Mr. Beeman
Page 3
If the above violations are not corrected within thirty (30) days following your receipt of
+h' Aln+ino �r%nrnnrin+o enfnrr+em©nt ar+nn Will he fnlr„an anal n civil ncrnnit�
Lill i'IvLPvv, ur..r�����iva�. „ n'lay -- --.-----
against your company. If a civil penalty is assessed, the amount may be up to five hundred
dollars ($500.00) for each day of violation, beginning with the date of your receipt of this Notice of
Violation (N.C.G.S. 74-64). Other enforcement actions may include seeking an injunction, criminal
penalty, revoking your permit or bond forfeiture procedures.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the conditions of your mining
permit rests with you. The responsibility also rests with you for notifying this office of your plans to
correct the violations.
Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Matthew Gantt, P.E., Regional Engineer, at (336)
771-4600 or Mr. Floyd Williams, P.G., State Mining Specialist, at [phone] regarding any
questions you might have about this matter.
Very truly yours,
James D. Simons, PG, PE
JDSlmglfw
Attachment: Mine Inspection Report dated May 15, 2007
Mine Inspection Report dated February 20, 2007
cc: Mr. Matthew Gantt, PE
Mr. Floyd Williams, PG
Mr. Bradley Bennett - DWQ

05/15/2007 13:53 3367714631 NCDENR PAGE 03/03
V.
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION .
�� �r [' (PERMMED ENE) G�
1. 1V E i fA1 RON A _ 2. MINING PERMIT # 1 - 0*
3. OPERATOR &Rxk-4 Sm"o (-w-gLxv .-r&jf 4. COUNTY YAQ)e#,,j .
5. ADDRESS
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE j 7. RIVER BASIN �An,c� _ -i-lAo-1
8. Person(s) contacted at site ,
9. Was mine operating at time of inspections? ❑ Yes EFL70 10. Pictures? ErYes ❑ No
1.1. Date last inspected: �c*;L_/a 1 / Q2 12. Any mining since last inspection? R"Ye ❑ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ;3'No
If no, explain: 1?�.�ol-rtn�a 2—A A,42 r7-�C. r 4du LTE %a r cm Sl.c�Ft e%F
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1.4. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yea No
If no, explain: &F-pu►MV F-EL r xy �om+ .-E AD aT- -
JZEC. bkm-,
M Did any of the ,above deficiencies result in offsite damage? PYes ❑ No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage: —A ,jam IN ' ea.ntTPc(-Ff o 51D►,..�.x- r->� tx ,�
tRL-- � F� i.a J
lb. Corrective measure cede d/or taken: ,P& NxnEh t,3-4F3 AethfK+)L.F oc_Sp-ti .
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17. Other recommendations and comments: C.n�Cza �E ar pis _S_4r�.
l S. Ts the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) E Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? PrVes ❑ No Proposed date M 1 /0
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report-9 21. Copy of Report sent to operator S/ 16/ a-]
(date)
INSPECTED BY: DATE -JIS_ /6-7
Telephone No: s
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MINE INSPECTION REPORT MR U
(PERMITTED MINE) .. .,f., :;I I_w icN
1. MINE NAME A 01 r A r-n n Irl'1 i 64 2. MINING PERMIT #
3. OPERATOR r �nrl Snn - 4. COUNTY &AK;yj
5. ADDRESS A+ftl: i 11Q AIK 771 .
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE ` Z1 7. RIVER BASIN
8. Person(s) contacted at site rim w{
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? VYes ❑ No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes o
11. Date last inspected: / 2q / 12. Any mining since Iast inspection? D'Yes ❑ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? YYes ❑ No
If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? 1 Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes ❑'No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
17. Other recommendations and comments: c+n +1 try , , OF t7
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18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? Yes ❑ No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes o Proposed date
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection ReportQ. 21. Copy of Report sent to operator I . 1 I ri
(date)
INSPECTED BY: k111LrkF_h"r)mti6n4q+ DATE Z 126
Telephone No: 771 - 90
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MINE INSPECTION REPORT
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3. OPERATOR _�aQCt , C?R4.,_'Z .T•a( . 4. COUNTY '/40 ),a
5. ADDRESSn
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11. Date last inspected: c;142I / (�"7 12. Any mining since last inspection? [+ Ye ❑ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes A0
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18, Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) MNOt Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? Eyes ❑ No Proposed date -7/ I /01
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report. 21. Copy of Report sent to operators/ I b / Q-)
(date)
INSPECTED BY: rl^r, � DATE _S /I z� /n`1
Telephone No: (43(. )-7-71 -,SOya
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Draft NOV for Aaron Sand Mine#68, 99-04, Yadkin County
Subject: Draft NOV for Aaron Sand Mine 968, 99-04, Yadkin County
From: Matthew Gantt <[e-mail]>
Date: Thu, 17 May 2007 10:27:01 -0400
To: Judy Wehner<Judy.Wehner a ncmail.net>, Floyd Williams <Floyd,[e-mail]>
CC: Jim Simons <[e-mail]>, Mel] Nevils <[e-mail]>
Floyd and Judy,
Here is my draft NOV for Aaron Sand Mine 468 (99-04) in Yadkin County.
The corrective actions in the NOV are the same as the ones outlined in the May 15, 2007, inspection
report.
Please let me know if there are any problems with this.
"Thanks for your help. Pictures have been loaded onto IBEAM if you would like to see pictures of the
site.
"Thanks,
Matt
Matthew Gantt <Matt.Ganttu,NCmail.net>
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May 17, 2007
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
NOTICE OF VIOLATION OF MINING PERMIT
Tim Beeman
Aaron Sand and Gravel, Inc.
441 East Clemmonsville Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
RE: Mining Permit No. 99-04
Aaron Sand Mine #68
Yadkin County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Beeman:
This is to inform you and/or your company of a violation(s) of the above referenced mining
permit.
On May 15, 2007, personnel of this office inspected your mine, copy of inspection report
attached, and determined that one or more of the conditions contained in your mining permit are
being violated. The conditions being violated are as follows:
1) Operating Condition 7-A: Adequate mechanical barriers including but not
limited to diversions, earthen dikes, silt check dams, silt 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 or natural watercourse in proximity to
the affected land.
The pile of sediment deposited into the Yadkin River from the boat ramp
modification must be removed immediately.
2) Operating Condition 7-C: The existing boat ramp shall be stabilized with
vegetation and rip rap or large pieces of concrete, such as lengths of broken
curb and gutter, to prevent erosion and sedimentation problems from
occurring at the said boat ramp.
The vertical slopes of the boat ramp must be stabilized immediately as noted
above.
3) Operating Condition 8-A: Riparian vegetation shall be planted immediately

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to stabilize any exposed riverbanks to prevent continued erosion of said
riverbanks.
The riverbank below the dredge pipe access and below the area where the
stump hole is (as noted in the February 21, 2007, mining inspection report)
must be stabilized immediately.
In order to bring this site into compliance, the following corrective actions must be taken:
1) The pile of sediment deposited into the Yadkin River from the boat ramp
modification must be removed immediately.
2) The vertical slopes of the boat ramp must be stabilized immediately as
noted above.
31 The rivPrhnnk helnw the rirPrinP nine nr_.r_.Pss and helnw the _area where
the stump hole is (as noted in the February 21, 2007, mining inspection
report) must be stabilized immediately.
4) In addition to the above-mentioned violations, you must submit a bond of
$11,400 to complete the transfer of this permit from LARCO to Aaron
Sand and Gravel. The permit.for this mine expired on December 21,
2005. You must complete the renewal process and have this permit
renewed if you are to continue to mine at this site.
if the above violation is not corrected within thirty (30) days folinwi�iy your receipt of ibis
Notice, appropriate enforcement action will be taken and a civil penalty may be assessed against
your company. If a civil penalty is assessed, the amount may be up to five hundred dollars
($500.00) for each day of violation, beginning with the date of your receipt of this Notice of
Violation (N.C.G.S. 74-64). Other enforcement actions may include seeking an injunction, criminal
penalty, revoking your permit or bond forfeiture procedures.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the conditions of your mining
permit rests with you. The responsibility also rests with you for notifying this office of your plans to
correct the violations.
Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Matthew Gantt, P.E., Regional Engineer, at (336)
771-5000 or Mr. Floyd Williams, P.G., State Mining Specialist, at [phone] regarding any
questions you might have about this matter.
Very truly yours,
James D. Simons, PG, PE

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9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? [D Yes ❑ No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes 2'N' o
11. Date last inspected: _ I 1 2q I nL 12. Any mining since last inspection? des ❑ No
Lk1 13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? 1 Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes ED'No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken: Alm.
17. Other recommendations and comments: 1 i-2 53--Om Ar I P t"'q kn n k
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19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes 9""No Proposed date
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 0 . 21. Copy of Report sent to operator /t*I7
(date)
INSPECTED BY: /� _/A lrkpwMn it _6in '{" DATE 2 1261/17
Telephone No: 2��, I - SCM
White copy to file Yellow copy to operator Pink copy to Mining Specialist 10197

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Michael F.Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist May 11, 2007 William G. Ross Jr.,Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
BOND CANCELLATION & FORFEITURE NOTICE
7003 1680 0000 1479 2093 7003 1680 0000 2109
Mr. Tim Beeman Ms. Karen Myers
Aaron Sand & Gravel Penn National Mutual Casualty Insurance
Division of WOT, Inc PO Box 2257
441 East Clemmonsville Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
RE: Aaron #67, Aaron #52, Aaron #59, Mike Stanley #2, Mike Stanley #3, Aaron #68 and
Aaron #53 Mines
Permit Nos. 30.-02, 30-04, 85-07, 86-14, 86-15, 99-04 and 99-09
Davie, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin Counties
Roanoke and Yadkin River Basins
Dear Mr. Beeman and Ms. Myers:
This office has received notification of Penn National Mutual Casualty insurance
Company's intent to cancel Aaron Sand Gravel's $113,600.00 Mine Reclamation bond No.
Although the notice states the effective cancellation date is July 3, 2007, G,S. 74-
54 states that cancellation by the surety shall be effectuated only upon 60 days written notice
to the Department and the operator. This office'received Penn National Mutual Casualty
Insurance Company's notice on May 10, 2007. Therefore, the effective date for cancellation
of this bond is July9, 2007.
Please note that if the bond is not reinstated or replaced by June 8, 2007, the 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- 13hould any further mininn nrtivificc
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occur at the site 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 permit, 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.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-4574 I FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604
An Equal Oppurtuniiy%Anirmative Action Employer--50%necycted 1 10%Post Gonsumer Paper

CERTIFIED MAIL
Mr. Beeman and Ms. Myer
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 releasable by the
Department. A review of our records indicates that the mining permits for the referenced mine
sites are still active and, therefore, a valid mine reclamation bond is still required until all
outstanding reclamation obligations have been met at the sites.
If a substitute reclamation bond is not received by this office within this deadline, or if
reclamation of the sites 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 Ms. Ms. Judy Wehner, Assistant State Mining Specialist, or me at (919)
733-4574 as soon as possible to convey your intentions in this matter. Your cooperation will
be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Floyd R. Williams, PG, CPG, CPM
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
F R W/jw
Enclosures: Bond Forms
cc: Mr. Matt Gantt, PE
Mr. John Payne, Esq., Attorney General's Office (WSRO)
Ms. Janet Leach; Attorney General's Office
Ms. Lacy Smith, Attorney General's Office

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Land Quality Section Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist June 24, 2004 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Mr. Tim Beeman
Aaron Sand and Gravel
Division of WOT, Inc.
441 E. Clemmonsville Road
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
RE: Mining Permit No. 99-04
Aaron Sand Mine No. 68
Yadkin County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Beeman:
Your request to have the above referenced mining permit, issued to LARCO — Division
of Sloan Construction Company, Inc., transferred in its entirety to your company has been
approved. As we have received the required surety in an amount sufficient to cover the
present operation, I am enclosing the transferred mining permit. The permit number and
expiration date shall remain the same as before the transfer.
Please review the permit carefully and notify this office of any objections or questions
you may have concerning the terms of the permit. It is your responsibility to fully understand
and comply with the conditions of your mining permit. I would like to draw your particular
attention to the following conditions where minor additions or changes were made: Operating
Condition Nos. 9C, 9D, 12 and 14 and Reclamation Condition No. 3.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage and affected acreage for this site are both 13
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GG-,I GO, CIJ $1 111 LI 3%;' l ell IU UI1 a 10 I I Ili 4U II1UP UGILOU I"\uyUOl I f , 1 JUU QI IU
received by the Land Quality Section on May 10, 2004.
Please be advised that Mining Permit No. 99-04 expires December 21 , 2005. Ire-er{er
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LV con ti IUe IIIII IIi1Ig Vper dtlVllJ at II 1:s Jl to alter December -- I, LUUJ, a Pei leYVal I"U IZZaL IIIUJt Ue
submitted prior to said date.
For your information Mining Permit Nos. 30-02, 30-04, 99-04 and 99-09 have been
transferred to your company to date. Mining Permit Nos, 29- i 1 , 34- t i and 7 9-20 are pending
the submission of new Land Entry Agreement forms. A transfer request for Mining Permit No.
99-12 has not been submitted to date.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 • 919-733-4574 I FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
An Equal Opportunity 1 Af{irmative Action Employer—50%Recycled 110%Post Consumer Paper

Mr. Beeman
Page Two
Again, if you should have any questions on this matter please contact Ms. Judy
Wehner, Assistant State Mining Specialist, at [phone].
Sincerely, M
Francis M. Nevils, Jr., PE
Section Chief
Land Quality Section
FMNIjw
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Matt Gantt, PE
Mr. Bradley Bennett-DWQ, wlenclosures
Ms. Shannon Deaton-WRC, wlenclosures
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:
Aaron Sand and Gravel Division of WOT, Inc.
Aaron Sand Mine No. 68
Yadkin County — Permit No. 99-04
for the operation of a
Sand Dredging Operation
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: December 21 2005

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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, 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 the 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
Whenever 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
December 21 , 1995: This permit has been transferred in its entirety from Larco Construction,
Inc. to Larco — Division of Sloan Construction Company, Inc. In addition, this permit has been
renewed and modified to increase both the permitted and affected area to 13 acres as
indicated in the application dated October 11, 1995, in the renewal request dated November
15, 1995 and on the mine map dated August 17, 1988.
June 24, 2004: This permit has been transferred in its entirety from Larco — Division of Sloan
Construction Company to Aaron Sand and Gravel Division of WOT, Inc.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until December 21, 2005.

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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. A. Anv wastewater processing or mine dewaterinq shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.
B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact the
Water Quality Section, Division of Water Quality, to secure any necessary
stormwater permits or other approval documents.
2. A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary shall
be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. The channel of the waterway shall not be constricted or widened.
4. Any raining activity affecting waters of the State, water 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.
5. Only a hydraulic dredge shall be used to excavate material from the riverbed.
6. The following steps shall be taken at this mine site to ensure safety to boaters and
others who may use the section of the river covered by this mining permit:
A. Signs shall be placed on the westerly bank of the river at the upstream extremity
and the down stream extremity of dredging operations warning river traffic of the
dredging operation.

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B. The dredge shall operate in the river only during daylight hours. When the dredge
is in operation in the river, the dredge shall at no time be operating closer than
twenty-five feet to the bank. The dredge shall face upstream, the direction from
which most all river traffic would approach the dredge. When river traffic
approaches, the operator shall cease pumping and idle. If river traffic is headed
around the easterly side of the dredge, the operator shall wait to resume operations
until the river traffic passes. If the boater is headed towards the westerly side of the
river, the side where the pontoon supported pipeline is located, the operator shall
exit the pilot house and flag traffic to the easterly side of the river. (It should be
noted that even if river traffic does enter the area immediately upstream from the
pontoon supported pipeline, with the dredge idling and not pumping, the rubber pipe
connector sleeves between the rigid pipes collapse and a canoeist can easily
maneuver over the pipeline and avoid any dangerous situation.)
C. The cables extending from the dredge to the bank shall be up and out of the water
at all times except possibly when one cable is slackened in anticipation of moving
the dredge using the opposite winch. This technique shall not be undertaken when
there is river traffic in the area. With the cables extending upwards to the river bank,
the cables shall be at least eight (8) feet above the water level and easily avoidable
by river traffic. Highly visible markers shall be used to mark the cables.
D. If an anchor system set in the middle of the river is utilized, the cables extending
from the dredge to the anchor system shall extend parallel with the flow of the river
and shall be under water to a depth of at least three feet at the anchor. A buoy
shall be used to mark the location of the anchor. (Any river traffic that approaches
the anchor would also be approaching the dredge. River traffic should, therefore,
be aware of the larger dredge and steer clear of the dredge, thus avoiding the
anchor.)
E. No dredging operations shall be performed at any time when the level of the river
exceeds three feet above normal river level. (This is the time when the current is at
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F. When the dredge is moored at the side of the river, all piping and portions of the
dredge shall be tied off such that no part of the dredge or equipment extends out
from the bank by more than twenty feet. (As trees overhang the river and extend
out into the river, this manner of tying off the dredge should pose no interference to
river traffic.)
7. A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen dikes,
silt check dams, silt 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 or natural watercourse in
proximity to the affected land.

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B. All surface water runoff from the processing,.stockpile and wastepiles at the site
shall be diverted to the existing sediment basins/pits or other appropriate erosion
and sedimentation control structures.
C. The existing boat ramp shall be stabilized with vegetation and rip-rap or large
pieces of concrete, such as lengths of broken curb and gutter, to prevent erosion
and sedimentation problems from occurring at the said boat ramp.
8. A. Riparian vegetation shall be planted immediately to stabilize any exposed
riverbanks to prevent continued erosion of said riverbanks.
B. A minimum 30 foot wide undisturbed buffer shall be maintained along the
riverbank, except in those minimal areas where access during the operation is
essential (i.e. boat ramps, discharge pipes, etc.). At such access points, all
stabilizing roots and stumps shall not be removed or otherwise disturbed on the
riverbank.
9. Refuse Disposal
A. Nn nn-site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is aenerated 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 Fnvirnnment and Natural Re-,nijrrre.-,, The method of disnnGal shall he
consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse 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

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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 rigor 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.
10. 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 measures, 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 ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
11. 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.
12. Sufficient buffer (minimum of 50 feet) shall be maintained between any mining activities
(other than the centerline of the river) and any adjoining property line/permit boundary,
right-of-way, bridge abatement or other structure to prevent damage of that property.
13. 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. The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a $79,400.00
surety bond (of which $11,000.00 is required for this site) 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. 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.
16. 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.

Page 7
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.

Page 8
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 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 grade and revegetate the disturbed land areas.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the
planned future use are as follows:
A. The channel banks shall be restored to as near the natural condition as
possible.

Page 9
B. The processing plant, dredge, dredge pipes and sediment basin pipes shall
be removed from the site upon termination of mining activities prior to final
grading and seeding of the affected area.
C. The processing, stockpile, and waste areas shall be graded and stabilized.
D. The access road shall be graded and stabilized.
E. All sediment basins shall be backfilled, leveled and stabilized.
F. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On-site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 9.A.
through D.
G. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
After site nrenaratien; all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
rlatac Rata I hclArre
February 15- April 1 Korean Lespedeza 10
Fescue 40
Redtop 1
Winter rye (grain) 15
April 1- July 31 Common Bermuda 50
August 1- October 25 Lespedeza (unscarified) 30
German millet 40
October 25- February 15 Rye (grain- temporary) 120
Soil Amendments
Lime- 2000 Ibslacre or follow recommendations from a soil test.
Fertilizer- 1000 lbs/acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow recommendations from a soil
test.

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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 to LARCO Construction, Inc. January 19, 1987, simultaneously
renewed, modified and transferred to LARCO — Division of Sloan Construction Company,
Inc. December 21, 1995, is hereby transferred in its entirety to Aaron Sand and Gravel
Division of WOT, Inc. this 241" day of June, 2004 pursuant to G.S. 74-51.
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By: fps
James D. Simons, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

LAND QUALITY SECTION
Budget No#:
Date Rec'd: �_ 11/lfi/1995
Operator: LARCO-DIVISION OF SLOAN CONSTRUCTION PANY,_ILCj
I
Type Security: SURETY
Security Number:
Sank: JSEABOARD SURETY COMPANY
City; WlNSTON SALEM--------
Debit: $11,000.00
Credit: $11,.000.00�
Date Released: MMw 6/24/200
Permit No#; 99-04
Comments: Increased from$9,200 to$11,000 on 11/28/95.
Received by:
Date:
Released by:
Date:

AG`�'A'r
NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Land Quality Section Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist William G, Ross Jr., Secretary
June 24, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Robert Ponton
Larco Construction
PO Box 16279
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27115-6279
Re: Mining Permit No. 99-04 b0d 7053 3S44
Pilcher Mine . �{}fl2 3�50
Yadkin County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Ponton:
Your request to have Mining Permit No. 99-04 transferred in its entirety from your
company to.Aaron Sand and'Gravel Company Division'of WOT,.Inc. has-been approved. As
we have received Aaron,Sand and Gravel Company Division of WOT, Inc.'s•required surety in
an amount sufficient to cover the present operation, your company is hereby released from
further responsibility for,this site with respect to.The Mining Act of 19.71. Therefore, I am
returning your $11,000.00 suretybond'(No:�) to.you.for your disposal.
For your information Mining-Permit.Nos.' 30-02, 30-04,.99-04 and 99-09 have been
transferred to your company to date. Mining Permit Nos..29-11 ; 34-11 and-79-26 are pending.
the submission of new Land Entry Agreement forms.. A transfer request fo'r Mining Permit No.
99-12 has not been submitted -to date. .
Thank you IU o ina this matter.,
llu
Sincerely,
Francis M: Nevils, Jr.; PE
Section Chief
Lana Oiiality Sertfnn'
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Enclosure
CC.* Mr. Matt.Gantt, PE
Mt. Wiiliarn Gerringer-DOL, RA;ne and .n+ci:arr; BI,Ireau
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 • 919-73345741 FAX: [phone]
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. D. Is delivery address different from item 1? ❑ Yes
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North Carolina •
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Eastey. Governor NCDENR
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E., Director
and State Geologist
March 3, 2004
MINE INSPECTION REPORT C V
F41AR Q 5 2G�i LARCO Construction
P.O. Box 16279 � — `~
Winsi on-Salem. NC 271 15-6279
RE: Pitcher Mine
Mining Permit #99-04
Yadkin
Dear Sirs:
Attached is a copy of our report documenting an inspection recently conducted at a mine site for which
our records show you and/or your firm to be responsible. The inspection was performed under the
provisions of the North Carolina Statute 74-56 of the Mining Act of 1971.
Piease review the report carefully and note any problems or deficiencies documented by the inspector.
Furthermore_ please note any recommendations and/or specific corrective actions required to correct any
deficiencies that max, be listed.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the terms and conditions of the Act lies with
you. Please do not hesitate to contact this office at [phone] if you have any questions concerning;
the attached report. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sinoereiv
Brooks Cole, CPESC
Assistant Regional Engineer
BC:ic
Enclosure: Mine Inspection Report
cc: ✓Floyd Williams
WSRO File

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MINE INSPECTION REPORT .p04
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME P/ �� `� ''° lar .�, c 2. MINING PERMIT #
3. OPERATOR ur c v l'd., s l�'r v c 7l. 1 4. COUNTY
5. ADDRESS �.' /�o /G �`� ��." f d - �� 4,
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE ) 2 z - 4-- 7. RIVER BASIN VG��k���
8. Person(s) contacted at site e r _T
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes ©�No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes ©�No
11. Date last inspected: !O� / Z 103 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:
14, Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? 21 Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
't 15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes 2 No If yes, describe the
F type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken: k
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17. Other recommendations and comments: /" e 1 le, 5
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18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-/mapa/cccuratt/ee? ©"Yes ❑ No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes 101No Proposed date
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report . 21. Copy of Report sent to operator ` J
(date)
INSPECTED BY: DATE .3 / 1ep-7,4
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Subject: [Fwd: Transfer Mining Permit 99-041
From: Matt Gantt <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2004 10:31:58 -0400
To: Judy Wehner <[e-mail]>
-------- Original Message --------
Subject:Transfer Mining Permit 99-04
Date:Mon, 07 Jun 2004 09:37:14 -0400
From:Tim Latham <Tim.Latham cr,ncmail.net>
Organization:NC DENR- Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
To-Matt Gantt <Matt.Ganttpncmai1.net>
Matt, Brooks and I inspected the Pilcher Mine 99-04 (Yadkin Co.) March 3, 2004 and
see know reason why the mining permit should not be transferred from Larco to Aaron
Sand and Gravel. Mine is currently inactive. Our report noted to keep metal scraps
and waste in one area and to install mining activity signs on river bank. Also we noted
the mining boundaries will need to be marked prior to mining activity beginning.
Tim
Tim Latham
NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
585 Waughtown Street
Winston--Salem, NC 27107
Voice: (336) 771-4608 ext 253
FAX: (336) 771-4631
Matt Gantt
NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Land Quality
585 Waught.own Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Voice: (336) 771-4608 ext 247
FAX: (336) 771-4631
1 of 1 6/8/2004 9:51 AM

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❑ f artial Release ❑ Additional Information "e5ee Needed:
❑ Fee Received: $
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Date: Routed a2 D(- ec'd
❑ Division of Water Resources Date: Routed Rec'd V
❑ NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed ReG'd
❑ U5 Fish &Wildlife 5ervice Date: Routed Rec'd
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Aaron- Sand & Gravel
Division of WOT Inc.
441 East Clemmonsville Rd.
Winston-Salem NC 27107
336-771-2601 rJ r
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M Judy Wehner MAY 0 2004
NCDENR rY
Land Quality Section --
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699
Dear Ms. Weliner Re: Mining Permit Transfers
Please consider this letter as confirmation of our desire to assume ownership of
and responsibility for the following mining permits currently held by Larco Construction.
.The required reclamation bonds, for each site, have been approved by the bonding
company and should be in your office within the next few days. Please call me if the
amounts have changed on any of the sites and we will make the necessary changes to the
bonds.
Permits to be transferred from Larco Construction to Aaron Said and Gravel
Permit Number Mine Name Expiration Date
34-11 Larco #50 12/20/20I0
29-11 Larco #51 3/15/2010
30-04 Larco #52 3/30/2009
99-09 Larco #53 12/19/2007
79-26 Larco #54 12/08/05
99-12 Larco #66(Royal Mine) 1/06/2010
30-02 Larco #67(Hy#158 Mhie) 4/21/2013
nn nA r ..-COu!_o ln:T.,L -1�iT'..,.1 VVI I Mr,
Y 77-V LUCO Truo lit 1q.1K.i IVJL!lt.` IAfA.IPV✓
Please feel live to call me at [phone] if you have any questions or need
anything further from this office.
Sincerely
Tim Beeman
Operations Manager

LAAO CONSTRUCTR) N
4130 N. GLENN AVE., PO. BOX 16279 • WINSTON�SALEM,NC 27115.6279
TEL:[phone] • FAX:[phone]
Mr. Tracy Davis
NCDENR
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699
a�a,.oa aTu. vu•w.
Please consider this letter as confirmation of our desire to transfer ownership of
the following mining permits to Aaron Sand and Gravel a division of WOT Inc., 441 East
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Permits to be transferred from Larco Construction to Aaron Sand and Gravel
Permit Number Mine Name Expiration Date
34-11 Larco #50 12/20/2010
29-11 Larco #51 3/15/2010
30-04 Larco #52 3/30/2009
99-09 Larco #53 12/19/2007
79-26 Larco #54 12/08/05
99-12 Larco #66 (Royal Mine) 1/06/2010
30-02 Larco 467 (Hy #158 Mine) 4/21/2013
99-04 Larco #68 (Pilchcr Mine) 12/21/05
Please feel free to call me at [phone] if you have any questions or need
anything further from this office.
Sincerely
Robert Ponton
Area Manager
LAR CO
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT,HEALTH
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
APPLICANT INFORMATION
1. Name of Mine ne"cS44 u,, nty
2. 'Name of Applicant* -- i? Lt ru, T Z-
3. Pernment address for receipt of official mail** 4 4! E C l e lri ng a n S U1�/C
W4o,+13)r�, 6oderr- 17
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Telephone 23 1, 7 71-- Z!o D_ - 33 7 71 'Z G 1
a. Mine Office Addres.s- ,As A &2d'� _...._.•.
Telephone
5. Mina Manageri'h - �m a I?
We hes+eby 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 I--
cause for permit revocation.
' S Date r z d ' U
Print Name JCL d(&, -,f e Md 11 - -
n
T'WC Y re Sj d rL
* This will be the name that the mina permit will be issued to and name 1bg mug bg indi
m the i Immd or that corresponds to this site.
*• The Land Quality Section must be notifiod of any changes in the pemmnent address or telephone
mrmber.
aaa Signature of company officer required.
G.S.74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 Jays
of receipt of a QMV application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the heating
and the filing of any supplernemal information required by the Department. All questions must be
addressed #An all required maps provided before this application can be considered complete.
Attach additional sheets as needed.
1

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
N TL All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered with regard to
your mining operation for the intended life of the mine. Ail responses must be
clearly conveyed on a corresponding, detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
Amwer 0 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 (tfi s s the acreage that the "new permit" fee will
VG baste"FVJL^.):
Of this acreage, how much is own a—n-a ow muc-fi is 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 tot (oa�ve a) acreage covered by the existing permit:
Mining Permit No.: Total nmitted acreage (this is the acreage
that the"renewal"fee�ased upon
c. if this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate
the mining permit number and total overall) acreage covered by the
existing pernvt: Mining Permit No.: Total permuted 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 t e acreage that the "major modification"
fee will be based upon):
Does the modification involve acreage I outside the previously approved
permitted boundary? Yes No . If yes, indicate the additional acrea a to
be covered by this modi�tion: (NOTE: you must complete 31 of
Section F. of this application-lo'rm 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$50.00 is required, despite the
"undisturbed"acreage to be added). If yes, indicate the acreage to be affected
within the acreage to be added to the pennit Sthe total acres$,e to be added to
the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based
upon):
d. If this is an applicatio r SFER of Wing permit,indicate the mining
t number and th a covered by the existing permit:
Mining Permit No.: _ To 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. Indicate the approximate longitude and latitude, in degrees-minutes-seconds, of the
center of the mine site:
LONGITUDE(dd-mm-ss): Quadrangle: _
LATITUDE(dd mm-ss): - --
3. Name of all materials.mined:
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMTr
4, Mining nWW:Hydraulic Dn*c�ront•cnd Loader&Truck Shovel&Truck_
Dmghw&Truck Self-loading Scraper t'ldier(explain)
5. a. Expected maximum depth ofmine(feet)�_Re c,e,�ce csc-Yat;.;r.: - -.
b. Expected average depth of mine(feet) 3 �
6. Has any area(s)at this site been mined in the past? Yes %-�o If no,proceed to
Question 7.
a. Acreage of previously affected land(s)at present site that has not been
reclaimed: acres(idento aff areas on your mime map�}1J
b. When and by w m as this ac vity conducted?_ LC�_ 42 ;el � r
s
c. AxieWo previou affected land at present site at as bew rec airn :
acrses(identi all areas on your mine map(s1).
d. i by whom was this activity con ucted
e. Do you wish to exclude any areas noted in 6a or c om this en nit app cation
Yes No If yes,how much? acres(identify all areas on your
mine mcq)(s))
7. Present[pre , fining}use of the land(estimate acreage for each):
Cropland acres Pasture acres Forestry acres Fish/Wildlife acres
Recreation nacres Other acres(Specify use:
B. Proposed land use after mining aid reclamation has been completed(estimate
aawwe for each): Cropland / acres Pasture acres Forestry acres '
Fi,0 V, 1dUb acres Recrea ion acres Mier acres(Specs
use:
9. Number of years for which the permit is nxc uested(10 years maximum):�r v�
y % 4
B. MAPS
1. Four(4)copies of the county highway maps and Four(4)copies of all mine maps
and reclamation neaps shall be submitted with each permit application
County highway maps may be obtained from:
Location Department
State Highway Commission
Raleigh,North Carolina 27602
[phone]
Clearly label and mark the location of your mining operation on the county highway
maps.
3

APPLICATION FSA 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 /� Signatu
Print Name: ,x4'1 Print Name:
Address: Af Title: !01�j��
_A (f // Company:
Telephone:c �_ Mine Name: ,tr� r ^
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
If several landowners own land within the permit boundaries,each landowner must sign a Land
Entry Agreement to clarify the Department's right to enter the land.
Four(4)copies of the completed application,,four.(4)dies of all mine snaps 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,Health,and Natural
Resources must be sent to the Land_Quality Section Central Office at the address listed on the
front cover of thL annl;ratinn farm
"YY
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program
staff at(919)7334574.
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DEP,aRTMEtiT O EYVXROiY1iE,Y'T AYD v�TURt#I. SOURCFiS
Land Quality Scaiou 1 i
Bond Pursuant to "The Mining Act of 197t "
(G. S. 74-46 through G. S . 74•-68)
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That Aaron Sand and Gravel ,
a division of W.O.T. , Inc.
a Corporation and having its principal
office at 441 E. Clemmonsville Rd. , Winston-Salem NC 27107
in the State of North Carolina W , as principal, and
Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Company
a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania
and duly auchorized by the Insurance Commissioner of North Carolina to
do business in North Carolina, with an office located at1703 E. Wendover
Avenue , in the City of Greensboro North
Carolina, as surety, are held and firmly bound unto the State of North
Carolina in the aura of $79 , 400 . Bond N.
lawful moneav or the United States of America. to the payment of which
will and truly be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, administrators and
successors jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed, sealed and delivered this 28th day of January
192004
THE CONDITIONS OF THIS BOND ARE SUCH, That whereas, the said
Aaron Sand and Gravel, a division of W.O.T. , Inc.
conducts or will conduct mining operations in North Carolina as
described in the application for an operating permit which includes a
Reclamation Plari as provided in G.S. 74-53 and has obtained approval of
this application an the 28th day of January Ig?004
from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources / • e
Division of Land Resources
James B, Hunt, Jr„ Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
December 22 , 1995
Mr. Harry A. Thomas
LARGO - Division of Sloan Construction Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 15279
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27115
RE: Pilcher Mine
Permit No. 99-04
Yadkin County
Dear Mr. Thomas:
Your request to have the above referenced mining permit,
issued to LARCO Construction, Inc. transferred in its entirety to
LARGO - Division of Sloan Construction Company, Inc. has been
approved. In addition, the requests for renewal and modification
have also been approved. The modification is to increase both
the permitted and affected area to 13 acres as indicated in the
. application dated October 11, 1995, renewal request dated
November 15, 1995 and on the mine map dated August 17, 1988 . As
we have received the required surety in an amount sufficient to
cover the present operation, I am enclosing the transferred,
modified and renewed mining permit. The permit number and mine
name shall remain the same as before these actions. The new
expiration date is December 21, 2005.
Please review the permit carefully and notify this office of
any objections or questions you may have concerning the terms of
the permit. It is your responsibility to fully understand and
comply with the conditions of your mining permit.
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 and affected acreage
for this site are both 13 acres, as indicated in the application
dated October 11, 1995 and on the mine map dated August 17, 1988 .
Geological Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
[phone] [phone] [phone]
FAX: [phone] FAX,733-2876 FAX; 733-4407
P.O. Box 27687,Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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December 22 , 1995
Again, if you should have any questions on this matter
please contact me at (919) 733-4574 .
S 'ncereiy,
Tracy E. Davis, P.E.
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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Enclosure
cc: Mr. G. Douglas Miller, P.E.
Ms. Barbara Rote-WRC, w/attachments

D E PARTMENT (DIP
ENV 2 RONMENT
H EALTH AND NATURAL
RESOURCE S
D=V=S 2 ON O F LAND RESOURCE S
LAND QUAL 2 TY S E CT=ON
P E R M = T
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:
LARCO - Division of Sloan Construction Company, Inc.
Pilcher Mine
Yadkin County - Permit No. 99-04
for the operation of a
_ Sand Dredging Operation .
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: December 2I_, _20.05

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in accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is
hereby approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources, hereinafter referred to as the Department, and in
conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and
-incnrnnrated as hart 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 adthorized 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.
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December 21, 1995: This permit has been transferred in its entirety
from Larco Construction, Inc. to Larco - division of Sloan
Construction Company, Inc. . In addition the permit has been renewed
and modified to increase both the permitted and affected area to 13
acres as indicated in the application dated October 11 , 1995, renewal
request dated November 15, 1995 and on the mine map dated August 17 ,
1988 .

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Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until
December 21 , 2005 .
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:
I . A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in
accordance with the permitting requirements and rules
promulgated by the N.C. Environmental Management Commission.
B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site
shall be in accordance with any applicable permit
requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C.
Environmental Management Commission. It shall be the
pei�iniLzee`s responsil`.�'y to contact the vnater Quality
Section, Division of Environmental Management, to secure any
necessary stormwater permits or other approval documents.
2 . A. Any mining process producing air contaminant emissions shall
beµ subject to the permitting requirements and rules
promulgated by the N.C. Environmental Management Commission.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that
may be necessary shall be utilized to prevent dust from
leaving the permitted area.
3 . The channel of the waterway shall not be constricted or widened.
.4 . 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.
5. Only a hydraulic dredge shall be used to excavate material from
the riverbed.
6. The following steps shall be taken at this mine site to ensure
safety to boaters and others who may use the section of the river
covered by this mining permit:
A. Signs shall be placed on the westerly bank of the river at
the upstream extremity and the downstream extremity of
dredging operations warning river traffic of the dredging
operation.

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B. The dredge shall operate in the river only during daylight
hours. When the dredge is in operation in the river, the
dredge shall at no time be operating closer than twenty-five
feet to the bank. The dredge shall face upstream, the
direction from which most all river traffic would approach
the dredge. When river traffic approaches, the operator
shall cease pumping and idle. If river traffic is headed
around the easterly side of the dredge, the operator shall
wait to resume operations until the river traffic passes.
If the boater is headed towards the westerly side of the
river, the side where the pontoon supported pipeline is
located, the operator shall exit the pilot house and flag
traffic around to the easterly side of the river (It should
be noted that even if river traffic does enter the area
immediately upstream from the pontoon supported pipeline,
with the dredge idling and not pumping, the rubber pipe
connector sleeves between the rigid pipes collapse and a
canoeist can easily maneuver over the pipeline and avoid any
dangerous situation) .
C. The cables extending from the dredge to the bank shall be up
and out of the water at all times except possibly when one
cable is slackened in anticipation of moving the dredge
using the opposite winch. This technique shall not be
undertaken when there is river traffic in the area. With
the cables extending upwards to the river bank, the cables
shall be at least eight (8) feet above the water level and
easily avoidable by river traffic. Highly visible markers
shall be used to mark the cables.
D. If an anchor system set in the middle of the river is
utilized, the cables extending from the dredge to the anchor
system shall extend parallel with the flow of the river and
shall be under water to a depth of at least three feet at
the anchor. A buoy shall be used to mark the location of
the anchor (Any river traffic that approaches the anchor
would -also be approaching the dredge. River traffic should,
therefore, be aware of the larger dredge and steer clear of
the dredge, thus avoiding the anchor) .
E. No dredging operations shall be performed at any time when
the level of the river exceeds three feet above normal river
level (This is the time when the current is at its fastest
pace and when small craft in the river are least
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F. When the dredge is moored at the side of the river, all
piping and portions of the dredge shall be tied off such
that no part of the dredge - or equipment extends out from the
bank by more than twenty feet (As trees overhang the river
and extend out into the river by twenty feet in numerous
places along the bank of the river, this matter of tieing
off the dredge should pose no interference to river
traffic .

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7 . A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to
diversions, earthen dikes , silt check dams, silt 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 or natural watercourse in proximity
to the affected land.
B. All surface water runoff from the processing, stockpile and
wastepiles at the site shall be diverted to the existing
sediment basins/pits or other appropriate erosion and
sedimentation control structures.
C. The existing boat ramp shall be stabilized with vegetation
and rip-rap or large pieces of concrete, such as lengths of
broken curb and gutter, to prevent erosion and sedimentation
problems from occurring at said boat ramp.
B . A. Riparian vegetation shall be planted immediately to
stabilize any exposed riverbanks to prevent continued
erosion of said riverbanks.
B. A minimum 30 foot wide undisturbed buffer shall be
maintained along the riverbank, except in those minimal
areas where access during the operation is essential ( i .e .
boat ramps, discharge pipes, etc. ) . At such access points ,
all stabilizing roots and stumps shall not be removed or
otherwise disturbed on the riverbank.
9 . 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 Solid Waste Management
and the Land Quality Section, Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources . The method of disposal shall
be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 ( 14 ) of The Mining
Q 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 n Aicnncal far1l 4txr annr rl-niren by then fliviainn of qnl irl
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.

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10. 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 ground cover, devices or
structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
11. 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.
2 . Sufficient buffer (minimum of 50 feet) shall be maintained
\� between any mining related activities and (other than the
centerline of the river) any adjoining property-line/permit
boundary, right-of-way, bridge abatement or other structure to
prevent damage of that property.
13 . 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 . The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the
form of a $11 , 000 .00 surety 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. 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.
16 . 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.

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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
15 suludule for brie proposed sutisequent use of the land.
4 . No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on
the mined area that 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 grade and revegetate the
disturbed land areas.

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2 . The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface
suitable for the planned future use are as follows :
A. The channel banks shall be restored to as near the natural
condition as possible.
B. The processing plant, dredge, dredge pipes and sediment
basin pipes shall be removed from the site upon termination
of mining activities prior to final grading and seeding of
the affected area.
C. The processing, stockpile, and waste areas shall be graded .
and stabilized.
D. The access road shall be graded and stabilized.
E. All sediment basins shall be backfilled, leveled, and
stabilized.
F. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine
site. On-site disposal of waste shall be in accordance with
Operating Condition Nos . 9 .A. and B.
G. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection
of noxious or foul water.
3 . Reveaetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be
revegetated as per the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates Species Rate, Lbs/Acre
February 15- April 1 Korean Lespedeza 10
Fescue 40
Redtop 1
Winter rye (grain) 15
April 1- July 31 Common Bermuda 50
August 1- October 25 Lespedeza (unscarified) 30
German millet 40
October 25- February 15 Rye (grain- temporary) 120
Soil Amendments
Lime- 2000 lbs/acre or follow recommendations from a
soil test.
Fertilizer- 1000 lbs/acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10 , or follow
recommendations from a soil test.
Mulch- All seeded areas shall be mulched using small
grain straw at a rate of 2000 lbs/acre and
anchored appropriately.

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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 (2 ) years of
completion or termination of mining.
This permit, issued to LARCO Construction, Inc. on January 19 ,
1987 , is contemporaneously transferred to LARGO - Division of
Sloan Construction Company, Inc. , modified and renewed this 21th
day of December, 1995 pursuant to G.S. 74-51 and 52 ,
respectively.
By:
Charles H. Gardner, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources'

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MINE INSPECTION REPORT APR 0 8 2003
I (PERMIT ED MINE)
1. MINE NAME A axo #(� �f�r .Qr'L 2. MINING PERMIT
3. OPERATOR U o, n 4. COUNTY
5. ADDRESS 'P. O. -
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE IQ lay 1 7. RIVER BASIN
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9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes X No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes `J9 No
11. Date last inspected: 2 / 3 '/Oy 12. Any mining since last inspection? X Yes ❑ No
13. is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes K No
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If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes X No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed•atid Q al n # IS
17. Other recommendations and-comment : sr. i
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18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +1-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 operator4 /2�- /J3
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FROM: Susan Edwards
SUBJECT: Notice of Issuan5�-, f Mining Permit A
A copy '( e tach otice f suance o Mini Permit" was sent to
all people listed in the Affidavit of Notification and any additional people who
sent in letters. If a public hearing was held, a copy of the "Notice of
Issuance of Mining Permit" was sent to all people who signed the sign in sheet
at the public hearing. My initials, written in red, will be beside the names of
the people in the file who were. sent this "Notice" .
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NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF
MINING PERMIT
You have previously expressed an interest and/or are listed as an
adjoining land owner in the application to modify this mining permit
filed by LARGO - Division of Sloan Construction Company, Inc. to conduct
mining activities in the Yadkin River just north of the Davie County line
in Yadkin County. The mining permit (no. 99-04) was modified on
December 21 , 1995.
North Carolina law allows persons aggrieved by the issuance of a
mining permit to contest the decision by filing a petition for a
contested case in the Office of Administrative Hearings pursuant to
N.C.G.S. 150B-23 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) .
If you believe that you are an aggrieved party within the meaning of
the APA, a petition for a contested case must be filed in the office of
Administrative Hearings within sixty ( 60) days of the mailing of this
notice to you.
If you file a contested case petition, it must be in writing and in
the form prescribed by N.C. General Statutes 150B-23 . File the original
petition and one copy with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O.
Drawer 27447 , Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7447 .
Any questions about filing a petition may be directed to the Clerk
of the Office of Administrative Hearings by telephoning (919) 733-0926 .
You must serve the Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources by mailing a copy of the petition to Mr. Richard B. Whisnant,
Registered Agent and General Counsel, Post Office Box 27687 , Raleigh,
North Carolina 27611 .
Charles H. Garcrner
Director
Division of Land Resources
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and Natural
Resources
This notice was mailed on
Susan Edwards
Mining Program Secretary

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LARCO CONSTRUCTION
A DIVISION OF SLOAN CONSTRUCTION CO.,INC.
4130 N.GLENN AVE.,P.O.BOX 16279 • WINSTON-SALEM,NC 27l 15-6279
TEL:[phone] FAX:[phone]
November
Mr. Tony Sample, Assistant State Mining Specialist
. NOV 2 o 1995 �
N.C. Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources- Land Quality Section �3V
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 2 761 1-768 7
RE: Permit No. 99-04, Yadkin County - Pilcher Mine
Dear Mr. Sample:
As per our telephone conversation todny, please renew dtie above referenced permit since
you are already it: the process of changing the name and it is within two years of expiratio:. A
check for the one hundred dollar renewal fee is attached.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
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Harry A. Thomas
Division Manager
LARCO
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GROSSAMOUNT
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13630 4683849 $100.00
Permit No. 99-04, Ya in County - Pi her Mine
SLOAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY,INC.

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Permit No. 99-04, Yadkin County - Pi ,her Mine
SWAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY,INC.
SLOAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
P.O.BOX 2008•GREENVILLE,SOUTH CAROLINA 29602-200B
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(based upon 10-year mine/affected area plan)
Permit No
Permittee/Ap licant :
Mine Name: /� M
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE COST
Tailings/
Sediment Ponds Ac . X $ 4500 / Ac . - $ y5-0
Stockpiles •8 Ac . X $ / Ac . _ $ �yy°
Wastepiles Z Ac . X $ X'00 / Ac . _ $ `146
Processing Area/
Haul Roads r Ac . X $� / Ac . - $
Mine Excavation O.Z Ac . X $ d / Ac . _ $ y
Other Ac . X $ / Ac . _ $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC. : 13 Ac .
Temporary & Permanent Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measures :
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two
categories : a) affected acres that drain into proposed/existing
excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for
positive Cirainage, measures will be neede(i L.v preveil�. VL1D1l.G
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a) Internal Drainage . /4-Z Ac .
b) Positive Drainage Z , 6 Ac . X $ 1500 / Ac . _ $ ZQo
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 1 1 y0 . °O
Inflation Factor:
0 . 02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ X permit life :
(1 to 10 years)
INFLATION COST: $ 8 3J'• C)o
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $ / /� D Z8•sd
TOTAL RECLAMATION BOND COST: $� /I, a 06. da
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Bond Based Upon: Annual Reclamation Report Form Acreage
Approved 10-Year Mine/Reclamation Plan
Remarks :
Bond Calculated By:
Date of Bond Calculation:
* PLEASE REMIT THE REQUIRED BOND, ON ONE OF THE BOND FORMS APPROVED
BY THE DEPARTMENT, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO OBTAIN YOUR NEW MINING
PERMIT OR TO ENSURE THAT YOUR EXISTING MINING PERMIT REMAINS VALID.
IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON THE ABOVE, PLEASE CONTACT THE
INDIVIDUAL WHO CALCULATED YOUR BOND AT (9I9) 733-4574 .
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LARCO CONSTRUCTION
A Division of Sloan Construction Company, Inc.
F.O. Box 16279
4130 North Glenn Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27115
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LARGO CONSTRUCTION
A DIVISION OF SLOAN CONSTRUCTION CO.,INC.
4130 N.GLI NN AVE-P O.BOX 16279 & WINMNSALFM,NC 27115-6279
TU-910-767-3500 • FAX:[phone]
November 15, 1995
Mr. Tony Sample, Assistant State Mining Specialist
N.C. Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources- Land Quality Section
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
RE: Permit No. 99-04, Yadkin County � Pitcher Mine
Dear Mr. Sample:
As per our telephone conversation today, please renew the above referenced permit since
you are already in the process of changing the name and it is within two years of expiration. A
check for the one hundred dollar renewal fee is attached.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
CxA Q. 7
Harry A. Thomas
Division Manager
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October 11. 1995FBY--
Ms. Judith A. Wehner, Assistant State Mining SpecialistN.C. Department of Environment, Health and Natural ResourcesDivision ofLund Resources - Lund Ouulity .Section P.O. Box 27687
Raliegh, NC 27611-7687
RE: Permit No. 30-021, Davie County - Highwuv .158 Aline
Perinit No. 99-04. Yadkin County - Pilcher Mille
Permit No. 99-07, Yadkin County - Poindexter Mine
Dear Ms. Wehner:
Cnctosea please fintl tllfOrn111t1o1! regartling the requested name chtlityi: lv'i tiic
referenced Mining Permits. Additionally, note that a Modilicution is being requested
fur Permit No. 99-04, Yadkin County Pitcher Mine. LARCO - Division of Sloa11
Construction Company, Inc. ucccpts any and till responsibilities and liabilities with
respect to the Mining Act of.1971 as it pertains to these sites.
Also enclosed is our check in the: amount of$150.00 as ptgnient of the processing
j c Of'0J0,{/{/ eticlt -tUr the twee 1 1111es.
.Sincerely,
7 urc•o &I'Istruction
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H':riy A. Thomas
Division Manager
cc: Mr. Tracy E. Davis, P.E.
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Author: "Miller, Doug" <[e-mail]> at Internet
Date: 11/0/95 12:20 PM
Priority: Normal
Receipt Requested
TO: Oudy Wenner at NROLROIP
Subject: LARCO FILCHER PIT #99-04 YADKIN COUNTY
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MATT INSPECTED THIS SITE IN LATE OCTOBER. HE HAD NO COMMENT S ABOUT
THE MAPS AND DID NOT NOTE ANYTHING IN HIS REPORT CONCERNING ITEMS WHICH
NEEDED CORRECTION. HE DID NOTE ON THE POINDEXTER REPORT(99-07) THAT
SAND WAS BEING PUMPED TO THE PILCHER PLANT.
IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT MATT OR MYSELF.
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1. Name of Mine P ilciier Mine County Yadkin
2. Name of Applicant* LARGO - Division of Sloan CousLruciiou Comwan y- 1411c_
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail*" P• 0. Box 16279
Winston Salem. NC 27115
Telephone 767- 50
4. Mine Office Address Same as above,
Telephone (qm) 7F7--A-,nn
5. Mine Manager _Harry A. Thomas
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 O �fx
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rl-In 1`Itl[Ile Harry A. hnmmLs
Title Division Manager
* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the n thal must be indicated n th
re-rclanationl9nd or other smu= 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 S m 1L 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 AnA all
required maps provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as
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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 muA be clearly conveyed on a corresponding,
detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL I. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MIlYE
Answer aU of the following that apply:
1. a. If this is an application for a NIEW 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:
b. If this is an application for RFWEWAL 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):
c. If this is an application for a MODIFJCAM to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit
No.: 99-o4 Total permitted acreage: t,
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes Now. 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 outsi g the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes x No—. If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: 8.5 (NOTE: you must complete &U 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 x NQ— (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 to gdded
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 minim permit, indicate the mining permit number
and the total (overall) acreage covered `by Ule eJCljtlilg perm, 1!�.i^.:aY:g Perrn�t Nn_' 99-04
Total permitted acreage: 4.5
■ SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT
Tn uE vsm FOR TdRE RMUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE
NOTED ABOVE
2. Indicate the approximate longitude and latitude, in degrees-minutes-seconds, of the center of the mine
site: LONGITUDE (dd-mm-ss): 80 -- 30 -- 40 Quadrangle: Farmingtnn
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3. Name of all materials mined: _ River sand
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4. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge — _ Front-end Loader & Truck Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self-loading Scraper Other (explain)
5. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feetXi,,., ,,aReference elevation:
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) Depth of sand
6. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes... - No If no, proceed to Question 7.
a. Acreage of previously affected land(s) at present site that has not been reclaimed:
4.5 acres (identify all areas on your nine map(s)).
b. When and by whom was this activity conducted'_ At least since 1987 by �.arrn
Construction,' Inc.
c. Acreage of previously affected land at resent site that has been reciairncd:_ (I , acres
(identify all area on your mine map(s) . NAd. When and by whom was this activity conducted?
e. Do you wish to exclude any areas noted in 6a or c from this permit application?
Yes No_X__. If yes, now much? acres (identify all areas on your mine map(s)).
7. Present re-mining) use of the land (estimate acreage for each):
Croplan acres Pasture 2.8 acres Forestry acres Fish/Wildlife acres
Recreation acres Other acres (Specify use:
8. Proposed land use after mining and reclamation has been completed (estimate acreage for each):
Cropland acres Pasture 2.8 acres Forestry acres Fish/Wildlife acres
Recreation acres Other acres (Specify use:
9. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10
B. MAPS
1. Four (4) copies of the county highway maps and four (4) copies of all mine maps and reclamation
maps shall be submitted with each permit application.
County highway maps may be obtained from:
Location Department
State Highway Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
[phone]
Clearly label and mark the location of your mining operation on the county highway maps.
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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 nine 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 miring 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.
gg 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 floodpI in limits and wetland boundaries.
o. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all adjoining land.
p. Map legend:
1. Name of applicant
2. Name of nune
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
b. Symbols used and corresponding names
7. Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales must, at a minimum, meet the following guidelines:
PERMYTTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE
0-99 Acres 1 inch = 50 feet
100-499 Acres 1 inch = 100 feet
500+ Acres 1 inch = 200 feet
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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 any other
major aspect of the miring 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 0. 3
Stockpiles 0.8
Wastepiles 0.2
Processing Area/Haul Roads 1.5
Mine Excavation 10.2
Other
NM: 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
QUESTIONS/STATEMENTS 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
1. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste
water handling? Yes—� No . If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any
chemicals to be used.
Sand and gravel from the river are pumped to a screen where the sand and stone
are separated by washing with water. The solids are stockpiled and the water
is returned to the raver via a sedimentation basin. No chemicals are added
during the process.
b. Will the operation involve dischar in fresh or waste water from the mine or plant?
Yes x No 1�f yes, briey describe the nature of the discharge and locate all
proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s).
Sources of water discharged from the plant include water separated from the
river sand, wash water used in the separation process, and supernatant from
a sedimentation basin that collects site runoff.
c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table?
Yes Nox . If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes No . If yes,
what impact, if any, will mine dewaterin have on neighboring wells? Locate all existing wells
on the mine maps) that lie within 300fet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to
support any conclusions or statements made. Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is
served by a public water system or private wells.
d. If the mine will extend below the water table, what is the pre-mining depth (in feet) to the
seasonal high and low ground water tables? High ft. Low ft. What is the source
of this information?
e. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, yrovide GYIUGIII� UIdL You 1sarC a F�,w 1V.
or obtained the appropriate water quality permit(s) (i.e., non-discharge, NPDES, etc.1rom the
Division of Environmental Management, Water Quality Section.
NPDLS No. NCG 520013 has been issued for the site.
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2. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
Yes No x If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air
quality permit issued by the Division of Environmental Management, Air Quality Section, or
local governing body.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
The haul roads will be wet down as necessary. The stockpile contains sufficient
moisture to control fugitive dust emissions.
3. Describe in detail the chronological sequence of land disturbing activities and reference the sequence
to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
Additional land will not be disturbed as a result of modifying the permit. The
acreage to be added to the permit boundary (previously approved) is within the
river. Land that is currently disturbed by mining activities includes areas
occupied by sand washing equipment, the stockpile, the sedimentation basin, and
the truck loading area.
4. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and
during rruning to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion
control for mine excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas), and give a detailed
sequence of installation and schedule for,maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment
and erosion control measures on the mine map(s) and provide typical cross-sections/construction
details of each measure. Engineering designs and calculations shall be required when needed to
justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
Because no additional land disturbing activities will occur, no additional
erosion control measures are required. Existing rip rap, ditches, berms, silt
retarding structures and vegetation will be maintained to prevent sediment
from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into the river.
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5. a. How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any adjoining permit
boundary or right-of-way? Buffers must be located within the permit boundaries. Buffers along
permit boundaries must be, at a minimum, unexcavated buffers. Show all buffer locations and
widths on the mine map(s).
A minimum 50 foot wade undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any
mining activity and any adjoining property line or right-of-way.
b. How wide a buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the permit
boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands? Buffers along natural watercourses and
wetlands must be unditurbed. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s).
A minimum 30 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be maintained along the
riverbank, except in areas where access during the operation is essential, such
as at boat ramps and discharge pipes.
6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining.
The angle for graded slopes is no greater than that which can be retained
by vegetative cover or rip rap. A hydraulic dredge is used to excavate
material from the river bed, thus minimizing damage to the riverbank.
b. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring
dwelling house, public road, public, commercial or industrial buildin& from any mine
excavation. Locate all such structures on the mine map if they are within 300 feet of any
proposea' eacak"lu".
There are no neighboring dwelling houses, public roads, or buildings
within 300 feet of the proposed excavation or that are affected by the
mining operation.
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c. 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).
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d. Provide a cross-section on the mine nW(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 of
final stabilization.
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e. In excavations) of unconsolidated (non-rock) materials, spear the angle of all cut slopes
including specifications for benching and sloping. Cross-sections for all cut slopes must be
provided on the mine map(s).
NA
f. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross-
sections of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety
benches and mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
NA
7. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes_ No x How will acid water pollution
from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled? NA
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8. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screenin& 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 spacings, sizes and species for tree plantings.
The dredge operation can be seen from the river, although the land operations
are shielded by existing vegetation along the riverbank.
9. Will explosives be used? Yes Now_. If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe
what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical hazard to persons or neighboring roperty from
flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Locate the nearest ojsite occupied
structure(s) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to
the proposed excavation.
10. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on-site? Yes X No If yes,
describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill. Indicate
the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
There are 2-250 gallon fuel tanks located in the scales and office area.
A metali:containment surrounds these tanks to prevent the release of
fuel in the event of a leak.
11. Are any processing waste, overburden or other such mine wastes to be disposed of off-site?
Yes No x . If yes, describe in detail what these wastes are and how they will be disposed.
Attach a separate site maps) showing the location(s) of the disposal area(s). Include all
specifications for erosion and sediment control.
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D. RECLAMATION PLAN
1. Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and
indicate the general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This information must be illustrated
on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information provided on the mine
map(s).
The processing plant, dredge, dredge pipes, and sedimentation basin pipes will be
removed from the site. The processing, stockpile, and waste areas will be graded
and stabilized and the sedimentation basins will be backfilled, graded, and
stabilized. All disturbed areas will be revegetated and returned to pasture, as
appropriate. The riverbank will' be restored to its natural condition to as close
an extent as possible. Any scrap metal, trash, or other debris will be removed
from the site and properly disposed.
2. a. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation?
Yes No x If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation
map and provide a scaled cross-section(s) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum
average water depth must be at least 4 feet 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.
b. Describe provisions for prevention of noxious, odious or foul water collecting or remaining in
;:^ed ar, Provide details and locations of any pernranent water outlets on the reclamation
map.
The final grading and revegetation will be done in such a way as to
prevent the occurrence of ponding at the site.
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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. Construction details and locations of
all permanent barricades must be shown on the reclamation map.
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4. Indicate the method(s) of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or other such on-site mine
was+� ...��� inrl��rline s,,,��r;��rions for benching and sloping. Final cross-sections and locations
w auwa, l.c'AuA"1, Alec... Y
for such areas must be provided on the reclamation map.
The sedimentation basins will be filled and leveled. Crading will be
appropriate for returning Hi(-. land to pasture while preventing the collection
of pools of water.
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on-site roadways.
Processing equipment and associated piping will be removed fromtlle .site.
The processing area and stockpile area will be graded, stabilized, and reseeded
with fescue or other suitable grasses. The roadways onsite were existing
access roads and will remain in that 'capacity.
b. Will any on-site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes_ x _ No_. 1f yes,
identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide derails on permanent ditch line
stabilization.
Roads that existed prior to conunencement of mining operations at the site
will remain as access roads. No new roads have been or will be constructed.
Any roadway stabilization that has been necessary to maintain the roads
for use by haul trucks will remain undisturbed.
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APPLICATION FOR A NQNING PERMIT
6. Describe the method of reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins.
Fonds will be backfilled, leveled, and stabilized. Reseeding with fescue
or other appropriate grasses will be done in this area.
7. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal, unk machinery, cables,
or other such waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse in The bitting Act of 1971). No
off-site generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without RjQr written approval
from the NC Department of Environment,Health, and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section
An either the Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) or local governing body. If a
disposal permit has been issued by DSWM 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.
Scrap metal, dismantled processing equipment and associated piping, cables,
and other such materials will be removed from the site and recycled, reused,
or otherwise disposed.
8. Indicate the method of restoration or establishment of any permanent drainage channels to a condition
minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. Provide design information, including typical
cross-sections, of any permanent channels to be constructed as pan of the reclamation plan. Indicate
the locations) of all permanent channels on the reclamation map.
Any drainage channels present at the site prior to use of the site for mining
operations will be restored to their natural condition to the extent possible.
9. Provide a schedule of reclamation that indicates the sequence of reclamation and approximate time
frame. If reclamation is to be accomplished concurrently with mining, then clearly indicate on the
mine maps) and reclamation map each segment that is to be mined and reclaimed during each year
of. the permit. Add drawings showing typical cross-sections and final features of the proposed
reclamation.
til tint sib and
reclamation will occur s:imuitaEieousi.y with ii7ii�i.i�g to l.i�c exLca.� pOS.��.�le ...
will be initiated in earnest following cessation of mining operations.
Reclamation will consist of the following activities.:
(1) Removal of dredge, piping,- and processing equipment.
(2) Backfilling of sedimentation ponds.
(3) Grading of all disturbed areas and restoration of permanent drainage
channels, if any.
(4) Revegetation with grasses.
The entire process should be accomplished in a matter of weeks.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERNUT
10. 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 orily tree plantings is not acceptable. NOTE: The Revegetatlon Plan must be approved
and signed by one of the following:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources;
c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service,
specialists and research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest
Resources at North Carolina State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
e. Private consulting foresters referred by the Division of Forest Resources, Department of
-- 'r-Tea A. A 1Vnt ral i?ocn� rrPc'
rrnviionrinent, ncalu4, aiiaa a.u.44LLL .les—ources;
f. Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIlYIE - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre):
2 tons/acrc do_L uiti� i Liiec
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
1000 lbs/acre of 10-10-10 fertilizer
cEVn - TYPEN.) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING BAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre):
Fescue applied at a rare of 60 lb/acre
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF
ANCHORING:
125 bales of hay per acre. No anchoring is required.
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
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Revegetation and/or reforestatio plan approved by:
Signature Date _ Aims,,.t 17, I a4 g
Print Name i. Dean PrRvprte
Title Professional Engineer
Agency Prevette Engineering
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a
range of$500 to $5,000 per affected acre)far each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved
by the Department to be affected during the life of the mining permit.
Please Were r r r each opict gf the miningrati Wend to Qffgc
Aring & li th' mini nn't in tin l e ins t a r riat r lamati n t r r
h rWcgoa &cm the SchcdyleReclamatig2n CMts 12M ded with li
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds 0.3 Ac. X $ 1500 /Ac. $ 450
Stockpiles 0. 8 Ac. X $ 1800 /Ac. — $ 1440
Wastepiles 0 2 Ac. X $ �� /Ac. _ $_ 4au
Processing Area/Haut Roads 1.5 Ac. X $ 1800 /Ac. _ $ 2 700
Mine Excavation _In Ac. X S n /Ac.* — $ n
Other Ac. X $ /Ac. — $
TOTAL ACREAGE: 13 Ac. SUBTOTAL COST: $ 4,990
Additional Reclamation Cost Factors:
a. Inflation: ❑ for permit Gfe of 1 to 5 years:
SUBTOTAL COST X 0.10 = $
© for permit life of 6 to 10 years: 1247.50
SUBTOTAL COST X 0.25 = $
b. Mobilization: SUBTOTAL COST X 0.40 $ 1996
c. Administration: SUBTOTAL COST X 0.20 = $ 998
a + b + c = $ 4990 + SUBTOTAL COST = $ 9231.50
TOTAL RECT AKATIOE 13OND COST: _ $ 9s 20LQ_
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
*Zero cost per acre is used because the s�pd mining is conducted using a bydraulic
dredge. ]]

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMU
F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered
mail to all landowners who are adjoining (contiguous to) the permit boundaries as indicated on the
mine map(s). The only exception to the above 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 peanut boundaries and the names and locations of all owners
of record of land a4ioining 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.
NOTE: TRIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW
MINING PERMTI'S &DY FOR PERMIT MODIFICATIONS THAT ADD ADJACENT
LAND TO A MINING PERMIT.
■ SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE:^ FORM AND i n "-Ar r' FMIL Ov I' 'Al
NOTIFICATION"
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50 of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
LARCO--Division of Sloan Construction Comany, 'rnr_ has applied on 10-11-95
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment, Health,
and Natural Resources, P. O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611, for (check one):
(a) a nt_w surface mining permit 11
(b) a modification to add adjacent land to an existing surface mining permit
The applica^,t proposes to mipe river sand on 8.5 acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number)
in the Yadkin River about 2 miles west. of Yadkin Valley—about 1.3_ mileg fromiwher.Q, _
(Miles) (Direction) (Nearest Town)
off/near road SR 11J3 intQ,rsects SR 117fi in Fnrsuth_ County
(Road Number/Name) (Name of County)
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARfES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONSs
In accordance with G.S. 74-50, the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify all
owners of record of land adjoining (contiguous) to the proposed mine site (permit boundaries), and to notify
the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which the site is located. Any person may file
written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within luny (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 re ional office. For further in
call [phone]. PlCg.Ww' v
gommenWdxumentadon w'thin the Rr_Qvisij2Qs gf thr, Mininge awlication mview
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ODC Properties, Inc.
3725 Olympia Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
(Addressee's Name and Address)
October 11, 1995
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee)
LARCO-Division of Sloan Construction Company, Inc
(Name of Applicant)
P. 0. Box 16279, Winston-Salem, NC 2711.5
(Address of Applicant)
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50 of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
LARCO-Division of Sloan Construction Corupany, has applied on 10-11-95
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment, Health,
and Natural Resources, P. O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611, for (check one):
(a) a new surface mining permit ❑
(b) a modification to add adjacent land to an existing surface mining permit ❑
The applicant proposes to mine _ raver sand _ on —rw located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number)
in the Yadkin,.River about 2 miles west of Yadkin Val.l"—about_ 13 miles from-mere
WEes) kL.1 ccuvn) (Nearest Town)
Off/nM road SR 1173 _inter5P,r,tR SR 1176 In Fnre3grh fini nt�r
(Road Number/Name) (Name of County)
*SEE ATTACKED MAP FOR PROPOSED FEMU BOTUNDARMS &ND CORRESPONDING
ADSORgNG LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50, the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort'to notify all
owners of record of land adjoining (contiguous) to the proposed mine site (permit boundaries), and to notify
the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality.in which the site is located. Any person may file
written comment wi s) to the Department at the above address thin 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
sign�'ficant ppublic interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held 60 days of the end
of the 32yu 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 further information
call (919 733-4574. m 1 v
n w'thin-the-provisions Qf 1hr, Mining7 e gVRljqafiQnw
proms until a-final dmi5ion is made-on the appUcatiga.
Mr. Graham Pervier
Suite 700 - Hall of Justice, Winston Salem, NC 27101
(Addressee's Name and Address)
October 1 1 , 1999
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee)
LARCO-Division of Sloan Construction Company, Znc
(Name of Applicant)
P. 0. Box 16279, Winston-Salem, NC 27115
(Address of Applicant)
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APPLICATION FOR A M fING PERMIT
A.FFWAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
1, Harry A. Thomas , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant,
for a new Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit that adds adjacent land to the Mining
Permit, from the N.C. Tent of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, beg first duly sworn,
do hereby attest that the fo owing are known owners of record, both private and public, o the land adjoining
the proposed mining permit boundaries 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)
ODC Properr;¢n' Inc (Mr. Otis Curling) 3725 O1vmniT a Dl:iup _ WinSrnn_Sa]am* mr- 2711 4
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which the proppoosed mining site 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) Suite 700 - Hall Adds�i)e
Mr. Graham Pervi.er Winston Salem, NC 27101
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 the owners of record of the adjoining land and the chief
administrative officer of the county or municipality in compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50 and 15A N.C.A.C.
5B .0004(d). I 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 provide them the Department upon request.
UAJA a.
Date Signature of Applicant
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following
inform7iatlon: (Name of applicant) LARGO—Division of 91nan T.,,; (t?tle of person
r
executing Affidavit!)) Division Manager
I, Lr-i POrChEr- %�r7n� �� , a Notary Public of the County of �1 G�k Ind ,
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that
personally appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was
made by himfher.
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this L � of 19 �' J
Notary
My Commission expires: J.126 q�3 _ out_atax>~
Nowt'Public,North C&DW%
I COUNN OF VADKIN
LORI KARCHF-n-S1rffH
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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 Miring 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:�] r APPLICANT
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G. W. Pilcher Harr A. Thomas
Print Name: Print Name: y
Address Rt. 2, Box 359Z Title: - Division Manager
LARGO - Division of Sloan
Yadkinville, NC 27055 Company: Construction Company, Inc.
Telephone �1 J'--�% _ i -��� - -I -- Mine Name: Filcher Mine
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
Your (4) copies of the completed a- npsation, four (4) gonies of all acne maw ate ! tign maps, and
the appropriate Qroces lung fee (see next page for fee schedule) in the form a check or money order
payable to the North Carolina Department. of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources must be sent
to the Land QUalityi a Cepiral Qfflce 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 Miming Program staff
at (919) 7334574.
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Benchmark
Carolina Aggregates E c M OCT 13-1995
OCT 231995 By=
E3y
June 27, 1995
Mr. Tracy Davis
NC DEFINR 0� 4
Land Quality Section
P. O. Box 27687 BY'
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
Re: Transfer of Mining Permits
Dear Mr. Davis:
Benchmark Carolina Aggregates (formerly known as "Nello L. Teer Company") would
like to request that the mining permits listed below be transferred to LARCO - Division of Sloan
Construction Company.
Mining Permit No. 30-02 Davie County FIwy. 158 Sand Mine
Mining Permit No. 99-07 Yadkin County Poindexter Sand Plant
Mining Permit No. 99-04 Yadkin County Pitcher Plant
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me.
Sincerely,
—Z(71/Z111
Donald A. Lineberry
Vice President
P.O. Box 13983, Research Triangle.Park, North Carolina 27709-3983
Sales
0/IVice: (fo 11f,7) J 0u^�-cvw- Ivlclan. l�lad Jcrv-c1Cu 1ICu_Tw_1u1 rI'-GC.. // r1 r1A flrtf\A
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MINE RECLAMATION BOND CALCLUATIOM SHEET
(based upon 10-year mine/affected area plan)
Permit No. 9q-6 �
Permittee
Mine " Name:
,`w1 l q ��
f� AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE COST
Tailings/
Sediment Ponds Ac. -- 'X $- /S I,G�/ Ac.
Stockpiles Ac. X $I� / Ac. - $ �?7CY�•D�
Wastepiles Ac. X Ac. $ 04
Processing Area/
Haul Roads �Jr I Ac. X $ AM 0, Ac.
Mine Excavation A 0 Ac. X $ a0a�o0 / Ac. -- $
Other Ac. X $ / Ac. $
TOTAL ACREAGE: Ac. SUBTOTAL COST: $ S.Ua
ADDITIONAL RECLAMATION COST FACTORS:
a. Inflation: O for permit life of 1 to 5 years :
SUBTOTAL COST X . 0 .10 - $
��for permit life of b to 10 years:
SUBTOTAL COST X 0 . 25 - $ `?
b_ Mobilization: SUBTOTAL COST X 0 .40
C. Administration: SUBTOTAL COST ' X 0 .`20 - $ �O 70.
s �y7
a + b' + c SUBTOTAL COST
TOTAL RECLAMATION BOND' COST: $ -I554 103 _
(round, down to the 'nearest $100.)

pEKNk SLOAN CONSTRUCTION
A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., P.O. BOX 2008,GREENVILLE, SC 29602-2008
TEL [phone] FAX: [phone]
'{� C yr� 0n!
Q,UALI _ July 27 , 1995
Ms. Judith A. Wehner, Assistant State Mining Specialist
N. C. Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources - Land Quality Section
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 276li-7687
Re : Corporate Name Change and Reclamation Bonding:
Permit Nc. 30-02 , Davie County - Highway 158 Mire
Permit No. 99-04, Yadkin County - Pilcher Mine
Permit No. 99-07 , Yadkin. County - Poindexter Mine
Dear Ms . Wehner:
I have received your letter sf June 15, 1995: addressed to Mr.
Harry Thomas, concerning the referenced. It is our desire to have
the permittee name for these three r,:ines changed from Nellc L. Meer
No 20n 02 n C 9-0'7 � n.-1 T T"JCO Cons ruction Co .Company (Permits LV V _V V.. a:.0 �� v ; f c3i+u arc�i��.v 1.vs�.�.-� �.
( Permit No. 99-04 ) to LARCO -- Division of Slcan Ccnstruction
Company, Inc .
Since receipt of your letter, we have been able to secure the
necessary files from Benchmark Carolina Aggregates ( formerly Nello
L. Teer Company) . Your letter, along with informaticn provided
earlier by Mr. Tracy E. Davis, appears to contain all the
instructions and fcrms that we will need. I apologize for the
delay in responding to your letter and thank you for your patience .
We are very much in the process of assimilating the required
informaticn and will submit it to you in the very near future .
Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
SLOAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
James E . Crocker, Jr.
Manager of Quality Control
cc : Mr. Tracy E . Davis, P. E.
Mr. H.A. Thomas

State of North Cana
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources •
Division of Land Resources r
James B, Hunt, Jr., Governor ® C
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
June 15 , 1995
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Harry Thomas
Sloane Construction Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 16279
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27115
RE: Poindexter Sand Plant, Permit No. 99-07
Highway 158 Sand Mine, Permit No. 30-02
Dear Mr. Thomas:
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the corporate
name change procedure for the above mentioned mine sites. As a
result of the corporate Ildlile C.:il[3i1ge Of several 1YC110 leCi l.lJlltpdlly
mining permits to Benchmark Carolina Aggregates, Inc. , the blanket
bond for Nello Teer Company was cancelled and replaced by another
bond for Benchmark Carolina Aggregates , Inc. Because the above
mentioned sites no longer have a valid bond, these permits may be
revoked. It is imperative that these sites be properly bonded to
ensure the validity of the permits.
To complete a name change for the sites, the following
information must be submitted:
1 . A land entry agreement must be correctly filled out and
returned to this office. This agreement clarifies the
fl,-.pUL r4-m-+- 1 c+ ri nh� �r rr.+-or tha nrr�t' ortlr Dlease .L GL.I
complete the enclosed form for - each site.
2 . A reclamation bond, covering the affected acreage of each
mine site must be submitted. Enclosed, please find the
bond calculation worksheet for the sites and a schedule
of reclamation costs for your information. I have also
included the appropriate bond forms for your use in
obtaining the bonds.
3 . A fee of $50 . 00 is required for each permit you wish to
change the corporate name..
Geological Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
[phone] [phone] [phone]
FAX: [phone] FAX:[phone] FAX: [phone]
P.O. Box 27687,Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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I have also included the new bond calculation worksheet for '
the existing LARGO permit (Pilcher Pit, Permit No. 99-04) . As the
bonding rules were amended on January 1, 1994, your company will be
rArnIi marl to nnci' i'ha nMu] 1^rnnrl amntini- fnr i-hat cii^c al cn TILT) 0
Construction, Inc. currently has a $2 ,500.00 bond on file for this I
site. As the required bond is now $15 ,400.00, a balance of_ ..
$12 ,900. 00 is needed to cover the Pilcher Pit.
If you have any questions concerning the above matters, please
contact me at (919) 733-4574 and I will assist you in any way I
can.
Sincerely,
Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist !
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Na ural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE)
1 . MINE NAME 'PI Lcj-lce 'Pi-r 2. MINING PERMIT
3. OPERATOR i-).o. or SLct J G`o►Jsr 4. COUNTY kh og/,J
5. ADDRESS P.0 .3cY /GZ-19 /1/. C . Z711.5
6, PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 17 -z r-G5 7. RIVER BASIN
8. Person(s) contacted at site Pe e-(,rc Srze_ v-rcX-t r
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes 2-No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes E-No
11, Date last inspected: 4 I Z 1 I q 6 12. Any mining since last inspection? ❑ Yes E-No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? 2-Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? 2'Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes Z�No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken: IJt•rlc=
LANE)OUALITY SECTION
17, Other recommendations and comments:
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/=map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes 0'No Proposed date 1 I
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report D . 21. Copy of Report sent to operator? /02-/00
(date)
INSPECTED BY: l iwtiC��Rac^r�, t Nh, � c...7,���a 3r �-,v J wrr7.Lr 5 DATE Z I t
Telephone No: (536a) -111 �9�o0
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section i� 11 APR 2 8 1998
MiNE INSPECTION REPORT
PERMITTED MINE) By
1 MiNF NAMF IIlF1 /'�i/IP 2 MTNING PFRMiT_
3. OPERATORyAAO(1)- / Sl ant 6',f5kwebm (0 .r. 4. COUNTY iA4,11/1
S. ADDRESS Mrf 6f. Nairy J! A®,naf. .rl. Ox !✓,;f-flax- ��F�. */C . /7//5'
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE %a 11 005 7. RIVER BASIN
8. Person(s) contacted at site oPf
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? El"Ve5 ❑ No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes ❑"No
11. Date last inspected: 7 /,,,?'S / 96 12. Any mining since last 19 inspection's cs ❑ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? 19'Ycs ❑ No
if no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes ©�No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken: —7"
17. Other recommendations and comments: 44,,/ /,, r1a A'1,'zr- &a ct abode
sPA, /1 �4
J 660, '
IS. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +1-map accurate? Q Yes ❑ No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes DEW`2
Proposed date
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report. 1. Copy of Report sent to operator-1/ 19
11
INSPECTED BY:.i .%��P - f' /� � �G� /��i/ll/ DATE /l.�l(date)
Telephone No: (1-M, 771 - </r/00 prf r7�f3
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North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resour � �
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section i� F }
MINE INSPECTION REPORT JUL 2 � 1996
10C0RArr=n I RAIKI ► V14
/ � %r uuruI I. .. NYWIL-1 U li
1. MINE NAME Pr C r 1` t 2. MINING PE F f1I�T
3. OPERATOR ,% a 4. COUN c. E ..,
5. ADDRESS g.a. &A -7 rf _<.1ne Ak -A/5-6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE `t T
7. Person(s) contacted at site G4r-,o�a, ,s n „
8. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes ®No 9. Pictures? ❑Yes p No
10. Date last inspectedao /.23/45 11. Any mining since last inspection? C Yes ❑ No
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? rg Yes ❑No
If nn nvnlnin-
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1
l
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? " _F]-Yes- —pdVo—
If no, explain:
5
CS
14. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? -0-YEs •g No—If yes, describe the type
and severity of the damage: Al IN a
f.
15. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
16. Other recommendations and comments: <4e ip.hka ,4 4 -,,H -)
17. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? ❑Yes ❑No (Explain) O'Not Reviewed
18. Follow-up inspection needed? ,❑Yes XNo Proposed date
19. No. of additional pages of lnspection Report. 20. Copy of Report sent to.operator `7 /-76/51,6
f (date)
INSPECTED BY: 1 ���-lvv- DATE I 1
Phone No: Sl6ao J"d�
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9!9 i

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North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Ouafity Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
N IPFRMITTFD MINIM OCT 2 7199. FRI
1. MINE NAME _FILCH TIT' _ 2. MINING IT# 99-04 f�I
3. OPERATOR 4.
5. ADDRESS K0. K,y 1lo g w c, -APT 6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 1-1 ei-4"
7. Person(s) contacted at site ,CynNyWoss1r
8. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Yes ❑No 9. Pictures? ❑Yes ,E No
10. Date last inspected: /�/� 11. Any mining since last inspection? I Yes ❑ No
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? �Kl Yes ❑No
If no, explain:
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? `$Yes ❑No
If no, explain:
14. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑Yes o If yes, describe the type
and severity of the damage:
15. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
16. Other recommendations and comments: S D r, 9 rt.UZ S nt= L_Qc.�n
B.)SITlug DIZA19J s �-
'' l S t n a !4
17. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? ❑Yes ❑No (Explain) i Z Not Reviewed
18. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑Yes XZNo Proposed date �-
19. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report ; 20. Copy of Report sent to.operator ,o/a4� /-K
(date)
INSPECTED BY: C DATE 10 /�/qS
Phone No: ( 91* )`77/_4f,eo
White copy to file Yellow copy to operator Pink copy to Mining Specialist
9l91

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
P E R M 1 T
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 Regulation 15 NCAC
5 B, and other applicable laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
LARCO Construction, Inc.
Pilcher Pit
Yadkin County - Permit No. 99-4
for the operation of a
Sand Dredging Operation
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 Natural Resources and Community Development,
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
�__1r_ with
h lRec «ion Plan r other terms and
SUCCeSSOr 1S not [:UluYlyl[ig w1Lu flit i�cLtama�iv.■ .��
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.C.S. 74-49.
Conditions
The permitted mining operation shall not violate standards of air quality,
surface water quality, or ground water quality promulgated by the Environmental
Management Commission.
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance January 19, 1987
until. January 19, 1997 and 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. No wastewater shall be discharged from the operation to the surface waters
of the State.
•+d,•cing air contaminant
G. Airy mining process prti ., ..� m_______t emissions shall be subject t0
the permitting requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Management Commission.
3. The channel of the waterway shall not be constricted or widened.
4. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions,
earthen dikes, brush barriers, silt check dams, silt 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 or natural watercourse in proximity
to the affected land. A small berm shall be maintained between the
stockpile and the top of the stream bank to prevent overwash and to direct
runoff to a stable outlet.
5. 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 channelb, the erosion of which may ,.cruse offsite damage because
v-
of siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided with ground cover,
devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
6. 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.
7. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any excavation and any
adjoining property line, bridge abatement or other structure to prevent
damage of that property and to allow the approved reclamation.
8= An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department on February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and
approved.
9. The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of Two
Thousand and Five Hundred Dollar ($2,500) surety bond is sufficient to
cover the operation as indicated on 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.
10. 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. Approval to implement such changes must he obtained from
the Department prior to on-site implementation of the revisions.

Page 4 of 6
11. ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
A. The operator shall notify the Department and the Archaeology and
Historic Preservation Section, Division of Archives and History at
least ten (10) days prior to the initiation of any mining related land
disturbing activity (excavating, grading, stockpiling, road
construction, etc.) . Authorized representatives of the Department
and/or Division of Archives and History shall be granted access to the
site to observe the land disturbing activity and 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.

. vim• J �.. �
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
c i s d. t L t.�,.,t with the future use of
the possibility VL Siiuca and vc �.oiaoio�c.....
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, 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 grade and revegetate the disturbed
land areas.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface
suitable for the planned future use are as follows:

• Page 6 Of 6
A. The channel banks shall be restored to as near the natural
condition as possible.
B. The stockpile area shall be leveled and smoothed.
C. Any processing or access areas shall be graded and stabilized.
D. No contaminants shall be dumped at the mine site. Scrap
metal, trash or other such waste shall be removed from the
site and properly disposed.
E. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of
noxious or foul water.
F. All sediment pits and constructed drainage ditches shall be
backfilled, leveled, and stabilized.
3. Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as
follows:
Apply lime and fertilizer according to soil test. Seed with 25 lbs/acre of
sericea lespedeza and 25 lbs/acre tall fescue.
Disturbed sections of the river bank shall be stabilized and planted with
trees including but not limited to willow, sycamore, etc.
4. Reclamation Plan:
Reclamation shall, be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent
I.eLR51ble, lIY sIiy CVe[lt, reclamation 5iiali be initiated as s,+vn a- feasible
after completion or termination of mining of any mine segment under permit.
Final reclamation, including revegetation, shall be completed within one
year of completion or termination of mining.
Permit issued this /q !—��day of �17r4—Aa&Ac4 19 87 .
By: �, L
Stephen C. Conrad, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development

+ 1
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural•Re,oges,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT '��,
(PERMITTED MINE) sF
1. MINE NAME 9Ic�ft- p) _ _ _2. MINING PERMIT#
3. OPERATOR L"Co 0ou572uc.Trn.) , -TAje, 4. COUNTY Y,40xw
5. ADDRESS n.Ga k z r,uhra�,� .GrJL� JvG Z 7Ii " -G2
6. Person (s) coritacted at site - egrrZ 61a 177,v eAr,
7. Was mine operating at time of inspection ? ❑Yes ❑ No 8. Pictures ? ❑Yes L•No
9. Date last inspected: /VI,�LI `T/ 10. Any mining since last inspection ? �Q Yes ❑No
11. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit ? Q-Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit ? ❑i'Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
13. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage ? ❑Yes ©,No If yes, describe the type
and severity of the damage:
14. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
15. Other�recommendations and comments: C:9'v�'L t .a� �D i ce •-►t- /r�Y '
16. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/ - map accurate ? -©'Yes ❑No (Explain) Not Reviewed
17. Follow-up inspection needed ? ❑ Yes O�No /Proposed dale 1 I
18. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report�. 19. Copy of Report sent to operator� 1A/�.
INSPECTED BY: etm -) / l DATE: (date
Ti
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North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resou C
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT NOV 0 f 1991
//��
(PERMITTED MINE) LAND
(J .�
1. MINE NAME AI C6/C / �i 7— 2. MINING PERMITD# R/ �1-T'y)q CTtr'
3. OPERATOR / nzrn [ n, t7zt,r r glen/ , -Lac. 4. COUNTY
5. ADDRESS /�r1. Go,r //,z-7y , lJ 5 ,i c Z.7//5- - 6 Z 79
6. Person (s) contacted at site
7. Was mine operating at time of inspection ? Yes ❑ No 8. Pictures ? ❑Yes EZ No
9. Date last inspected: I I /6, / 90 10. Any mining since last inspection ? [2]Yes ❑No
11. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit ? Q Yes ❑ No
11 no, explain:
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit ? © Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
13. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage ? ❑Yes ❑ No If yes, describe the type
and severity of the damage:
14. Corrective measures needed•and•l-or taken: -y' 41rc 11z_ N r s r.Jr_ez
Sc�oTi� S/it•% 7� '/ 7C' l Y /'ij5 �fc .rv.J, /ICcaCOinJ G Ty
�Aloto rir'/'4 Sari/ / 4 yU/C e,A A Ga l" _S'e/N!_ �i -r- Z 1+11L r 51 4
15. Other recommendations and comments: 4 e _17T.7 u c Z /'F 4 4 c 4 /1Co.1(�
,
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16. Is the Annual Reclamation Report+I - map accurate ? Q,Yes ❑No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
17. Follow-up inspection needed ? ❑ Yes © No Proposed date I I
18. No. of additional pages:of Inspection Report G 19. Copy of Report sent to operator/ LIr.
/l (date)
INSPECTED BY: t//�f �zr.�,c t_�-- DATE: /� /
Phone No: (919) gq G . Tao 7
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North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT RECEIVED
(PERMITTED MINE)
i. MINE NAME //}/LC'el'f� �i7 2. MINING PERMIT#MA � O
3. OPERATOR / 2,e_c o CO3vs_r'.CueTidnl , r..l r . 4. COUNT
5. ADDRESS /�r�. /:ax /(�75 Cs f,//as7n.J � .SsJi�►H . n1 �' Z7/l ]�� 29
6. Person (s) contacted at site A✓J/1 '['n.�� ' 12,P/.9 6G 6.&t/2 A-roole,..
7. Was mine operating at time of inspection ? X❑Yes ❑ No S. Pictures ? ❑Yes aC No
9. Date last inspected: 5 / .3 1 R 1 10. Any mining since last inspection ? Q Yes ❑No
11. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit ? ❑Yes 0 No
if no,�e/xpiain: r'
K--7•e e rA Aid 420 J f Ae L/g 5 10-r- /i e t AJ 1/J�P O 1/ D�=D rr JJ C,.-r- -Se 0//[ 5
n.f -re-A/ 11,1 X'S A I—, j 4 7N/' X 011 SA11L WC
n,Kj [e-r/oAJS Pi,J /oh.1/88 '4,"d S§- �R1
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12. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit ? ❑ Yes 0 No
If no, explain: IlraLd 0RJd . 7-/0OV 4- _. .. .,....,....,
[7iPOANO cayc✓Z Ulf l Ar+d wlu s_ i Lae "a'eo VI gPIJ Ent !_ nJ�.c'r►,vtt
S acd Ldt 4S A..J.O .j !fir .c/4L/nJ[ S /VOiJ .
13. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage ? 0 Yes ❑ No If yes, describe the type
and severity of the damage: /9 /&t d/
i'TLH L /n/L '.C'OS/o
14. Corrective measures needed and•/-or-taken= /'/f.c.T f 7 A
ic:GD .9..J/) /NrrLCs/ �n1-7'iC11Ajl 4- /1d,f/] 57uouL,0445 '.4•110 4/ 7-GL/L1.J4!�S.
.41/.r7Jfi_CrAL /_ rn1L_2 , Sriepl As I--i!cLcsro/L sMAT'T/Ne; , G..J/LL
t3e: /�t.d k /k 4 7`n Z s-r'01.6/ /SH rA E r'prfCA) 0^1
E,674oe /A/4 .5.
15. Other recommendations and comments: /'7es-r- 17,e/,4 :1 of s/me_
./ — . A A w A
>A r/5'A'1 d K 7 c r�n7.j/ /o ar � �r T ri_iAl 6 r/ T s` r//11 /a-
r/L.1az rru ! nn/ 12t_61t4,woC /S//SrS y"'_C6AJ_'r/A.7 -r-l.// 5Ae,46T/G'L.
16. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +1 - map accurate ? Yes ❑ No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
17. Follow-up inspection needed ? [E Yes ❑ No Proposed date /D 1 1 1 7 O
18. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 19. Copy of Report sent to operator 31 /515 v
/ (date)
INSPECTED BY: DATE:
Phone No: (cl t9) 74/ ' 2 3 SJ
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REV,9168

North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Developm ilpj 0
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
n (PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME 2. MINING PERMIT#
3. OPERATOR J /gRr o a jn.,.C' . 0_3 . 4. COUNTY Vti
. ADDRESS 79 /t1 nX A z.C.. Z 71 o
6. Person (s) contacted at site 49LNe ne i a
7. Was mine operating at time of inspection ? ©J es ❑ No 8. Pictures ? y�0'YesLj No
9. Date last inspected:11//.3 1(9e.5 10, Any mining since last inspection ? , QYes ❑No
11. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit ? ©Yes ❑ No
if no, explain:
u
lux /Al e- M r Ale.-J
Cy 1 2t r I t`° •-/irAi�v�Q1. /�}2a _ !7-�- ��:,[C �_
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit ? Oyes ❑ No
If no, explain:
13. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage ? DYes ❑ No If yes, describe the type
and severity of the damage: �ti7n.r P
Ole / ',
r W
14. Corrective measures needed and-I•or•taken-
n c/ .o
r
a i
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15. Other recommendations and comments:
16. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/ - map accurate ? ❑ Yes 2-No-(Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
,T
17. Follow-up inspection needed ? ❑ Yes D�No Proposed date 1 1
18. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 19. Copy of Report sent to operator_. ! 1A_q
(date)
INSPECTED BY: DATE:
q i
Phone No: (�// ) K/ - Z 3j�
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REV.9/aa

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources & Cc enmity Developnent
f T nr..1 R--so t ces Sri V
LIV 1'1V11 V J..IQiM w7v �• �^
Land Quality Section
2
ANNUAL RECLAMATION REPORT
North Carolina General Statutes 74-55 and the Mining Regulations require that
"The mine operator shall, by February 1 of each year during the life of the
permitted operation, and within 34 days of completion or termination of mining
on an area under permit, file with the Department a mining reclamation report on
a form prescribed by the Department."
�� PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
Nam
Na of Mine ,/-ppIa err County 1��� Permit Number -L�
Name of Company/Owner 11 ,f�,�i iZ '9/=' Sri(/���•, Glr' 4 '
Official Mailing Address Grp&D G,,)f1 sr r� 1/ 11/°, Zip Code
Telephone Check if change of address or telephone
1. (a) 1f mine is now inactive, when did mining stop? Date 13 _
(b) Is this stoppage permanent? Yes No.
2. List by category the total amount of new land affected by mining activities
in the 1988 calender year .and locate each area on your updated mine map.
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: - �� acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: acres.
(B) WASTE PILES: 0 acres. (E) PLANT AREA: S acres.
(C) STOCKPILES: _L acres.
s� Check here if no new acreage affected in 1988.
3. Estimate by category the amount of new acreage to be affected by mining
activities in the 1989 calender year and locate the outline of each area on
your updated mine map.
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: acres.
(B) VA_4"i'E PILES: acres. (E) PLANT AREA: acres.
(C) STOCKPILES: acres.
Check here if no new acreage is to be affected in 1989.
4. List by category the total amount of disturbed and unreclaimed land present
at this site at the end of the 1988 calender year.
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: acres.
(B) WASTE PILES: � acres. (E) PLANT AREA: acres.
(C) STOCKPILES: acres.
(OONr]NM ON REVERSE SIDE)
NOTE: WASTEPILES should include overburden storage/disposal areas and berms.

5. List by category the amount of land that has been completely reclaimed in
1988 and is not subject to continued use in future mining related
activities. Briefly describe the reclamation work conducted and indicate
if you wish to have any of these areas released from your current bonding
requirements. Accurately locate the outline of all such areas, on your
updated mine map.
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Release Requested: Yes No
(B) WASTE PILES: acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes No
(C) STOCYPTT S: acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes No
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Release Requested: Yes No
(E) PLANT AREA acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes No
�- Check here if no reclamation conducted in 1988.
Person responsible for reclamation (please print) :
Signature of company officer or owner: Ca
Title:
Date:
Canplete and return by February 1 two copies of this forme along with two copies
of an updated mine map to:
Land Quality Section
D-NRCD
P.O. Box 27667
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687
FAILURE TO FILE THIS FORM BY THE DATE SPDCIFIID MAY RESULT IN THE ASSESSMENT Cj'
CIVIL PENALTIES AMID COULD EVEN RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF YOUR MINING PM-=.

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Land Quality Section
I. Operator: Lat, n �A y�'� , �v , 2. Mine Name �'r�YIP/�- . T•�1,.. `�d�9
3. County: VAnk i,j 4. Is site permitted? Yes 1/No 5. Permit No nq(q- 4-
6. Person(s) Contacted: 7r,A_ 'C.. �izernrv2c,
7. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Yes)_,No 8.Pictures? Yes_ No,'/
9. Date Last Inspected:=/ /=10. Any mining since last inspection? Yes ✓130_
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not under permit cite evidence oof1 recent mining activity:
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Yes No If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite sedimentation?
Yesl/o If yes, what measures are needed? 101rl
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explain: }iti)9lrt� n /t I�C cP.[i['C'6 )q4 I /?,f l__
17. Other recommendations and comments:
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18. Follow-up inspection needed? Yes t/NO Proposed date:
19. Copy of report sent to operator? Yes/6/tL1_ } No No. of add'l pages
(date)
INSPECTED BY: DATE:

CONTRACTORS:
ASPHALT PAVING
GRADING
EXCAVATING
LANDSCAPING
L ARC O CO N ST. P.O.BOX 16296 - WINSTON-SALEM,N.C.27115.6296 L ARC
A DIVISION OFNELLO L.TEER COMPANY 413ON.GLENNAVE. -TELEPHONE [phone](AREA CODE919)
August 23, 19$8
Mr. Lee Spencer
North Carolina State Dept. of
Natural Resources and Community Development
Land Quality Division
8025 North Point Blvd.
Winston-Salem, NC 271.06
Re: Larco Const. - Pilcher Sand Pit
Mining Permit No. 99-4
Dear Mr. Spencer :
Enclosed are two copies of the sediment pond design detail
prepared by Gupton-Foster Associates, P. A. , for the captioned
facility. These were prepared for approval by the Water Quality
Division pursuant to our water discharge permit, and are provided
per your request to augment your file on the mining permit. -/
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
C
Charles E. Burnell,
Vice President
[ . NRCDC5G WE ARE AN EOUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

duo STATE6
North Carolina Department of Cultural�Resogr,,e s
James G. Martin, Governor Division,of Archives and History
Patric Dorsey, Secretary William S. Price,Jr., Director
June 23, 1988
MEMORANDUM
TO: Thomas E. Carroll
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources, DNRCD
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FROM: David Brook, Deputy State
Historic Preservation Officer
SUBJECT: Application for Mining Permit
Pilcher Pit, Yadkin County
ER 87-7617
In response to notification from Mr. Charles E. Burnell, Jr. , with Larco
Construction, Steve Claggett of our Office of State Archaeology conducted
an inspection of the proposed mining permit area on June 15, 1988. One
archaeological site, 31Yd.24, was previously reported for the area and,
as noted earlier, we were concerned over potential impacts of planned
road improvements, ditching, and sediment pond construction on the site.
The on—site inspection involved pedestrian survey, surface collection of
artifacts, and limited subsurface testing of the cultivated fields in
the area. Site 31Yd24 was relocated, along with another, as yet unnumbered
site in the field immediately south of the permit area. The conclusions
are that site 31Yd24 will not be affected by planned mine activities.
Due to the possibility that buried archaeological components may be
present along the Yadkin River floodplain, we would lake advance notification
by Larco of any construction activities involving excavations of those
deposits. Our knowledge of the geomorphology and sedimentology of that
area is extremely limited, and a brief field inspection would be very
helpful.
Thank you for your cooperation.
DB:slw
i09 East Jones Street* Raleigh, North Carolina 2761 i
[phone]

`^ CONTRACTORS:
ASPHALT PAVING
GRADING
EXCAVATI N G
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A DIVISION OFNELLO L.TEER COMPAN Y 4130N.GLENNAVE. -TELEPHONE 767-&.00(AREA COOE919)
_une 6, 1988 Certified Moil
P-547 356 137
Mr. Thomas E. Carroll
N. C. Dept. of Natural Resources
and Community Development
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27611
Re: Mining Permit No. 99-4
Yadkin County
Pilcher Pit
Dear Mr. Carroll.,
This letter is notice in accordance with Operating Condition No.
11 specifically and generally to advise you that Larco will be
performing certain grading and widening of an existing farm road
at the above captioned site to include the installation of
drainage ditches along the road and cross over piping for surface
water run off, said site work to begin next week.
We have contacted the Office of State Archaeology verbally and
per the attached letter, also a condition of the captioned mining
permit.
Should a representative of the department wish to be present
during this work, please contact Mr. Roger Sizemore at 919-998-
4918, or either Mr. Neal Gordon, the individual overseeing the
site work, or Mr. Joe Carico, who will be supervising on-site
work, at 919-767-3500.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
me personally.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Burnell,
Vice President
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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CONTRACTORS:
ASPHALT PAVING
GRADING
EXCAVATING
LANDSCAPING
L ARC O CON ST. P.O.BOX 16296 - WINSTON-SALEM,N.C.27I15-6296
A DIVISION OFNELLO L.TEERCOMPANY 4130N.GLENN AVE, -TELEPHONE [phone]tAREACODE919)
June 6, 1988 Certified Mail
P-547 356 138
Mr. Steve Claggert
. Office of State Archaeology
109 East Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27611
Re: Mining Permit No. 99-4
Yadkin County, N. C.
Pilcher Pit
Dear Mr. Claggert:
This letter is to confirm our telephone conversation of this
afternoon regarding the captioned permit and its requirement that
the Historic Preservation Section, Division of Archives and
History, be notified prior to our commencing any mining related
land idsturbing activity.
It is our intention to begin next week with grading to widen the
existing farm road and the placing of drainage ditches for
surface water run off. Additional excavation and site
preparation in the vacinity of the proposed processing plant and
stockpile area will be undertaken at a later date, at this time
undetermined.
The pla nt au—eri ntendpnt is Mr. Roger Sizemore and may be
contacted at the existing plant operation at 919-998-4918. The
individual overseeing the site work is Mr. Neal Gordon, and Mr.
Joe Carico will. be supervising on-site work. Both may be
contacted at 919-767-3500.
In addition, should you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact me personally.
Sincerely,
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Charles E. Burne ,
Vice President
cc: Mr. Thomas E. Carroll
N. C. Dept. of Natural Resources
and Community Development
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCSES- & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
LAND RESOURCES DIVISION
LAND QUALITY SECTION
TELEPHONE LOG
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2. Conversation with: � °� �`}tJ"V GiP. f !. ��. G L�(cj)76 7
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of [and Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor January 19, 1987 Stephen G. Conrad
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Director
Mr. Donald Sloan
LARCO •Construction, Inc.
P. 0. Box 12879
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Re: P.ilcher Pit
Yadkin County
Dear Mr. Sloan:
The application for a mining permit for Pilcher Pit in Yadkin County has
been found to meet the requirements of G.S. 74-51 of The Mining Act of 1971.
As we have received the required surety to cover this application, I am
enclosing the mining permit.
The conditions of the mining permit were based primarily upon information
supplied in the application with conditions added as necessary to insure
compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. Again, I draw your attention to
Operating Conditions No. 11 A-B on Page 4 of your permit. The Department
contact in our Winston-Salem Office is Mr. Lindy Leonard. He can be reached at
(919) 761-2351. The Division of Archives and History can be reached at (919)
733-7342.
Please review the permit and notify this office of any objection or
question concerning the terms of the permit. Also, please advise if you wish
this office to keep Mining Permit No. 34-8 for the #9118 B.B.F. mine in Forsyth
County active or not. It was unclear from your letter whether or not you
planned to operate this site at sometime in the future.
Sincerely,
Thomas E. Carroll, P.G.
Acting Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
TEC/c£t
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Doug Miller
Mr. David Brook
P.U. Box 27687, Ralcigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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APPLICATION FOR
NORTH CAROLINA MINING
PERMIT
In 1971, the North Carolina General Assembly created
the North Carolina Mining act, General Statutes 74-50.
After July 1, 1972, no operator shall engage in mining
without having first obtained from the Department an
operating permit which covers the affected land and
which has not been terminated, been revoked, been
suspended for the period in question, or otherwise
become invalid.
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
P.4. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
(919) 733-4574

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
1. Name of Mine LARCO Sand - Pilcher Pit County Yadkin
2. Name of company LARCO Connt . , Inc .
3. Home Office Address P .O . Box 12879
Winston Salem, N . C . 27117
4. Permanent address for receipt of official mail Same As Above
919-722-7152 `Telephone
5. Mine Office Address Same as Above
919-722-7152 Telephone
6. Mine Manager Donald R . Sloan
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 pGrm,t re:'o—a...
"Signature 67Iu"/_���--�
Title Manager Sand Operations
Date 11/6/86
*The Land Quality Section should
be notified of change in permanent
address or telephone number.
*Signature of company officer required.

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
A. General Characteristics of Mine.
1. Total acreage at site for which permit is requested:
Acres owned Acres leased 4 • 5 Property owner if leased
G .W . Pilcher Rt . 2 Box 359Z Yadkinville , N . C . 27055
2. Name of materials mined: Sand and Gravel
3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge x -Underground—,—
Shovel & Truck Dragline & Truck Self-loading Scraper
Other
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine River Bed
b. Expected average depth of mine Depends on depth of Sand
5. Area of previous activity: (Identify these areas on your mine map.) !
a. Area of previously affected land at present site that is inactive and has not been
reclaimed. NSA
(Note: Mine map should clearly indicate any disturbed areas not to be included
in this permit application. Explain why these areas should not be included.)
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b. Acres previously reclaimed at present site N/A
B. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
1. Number of years for which permit is requested to (10 years maximum). '
2. Total affected acreage to be disturbed during initial year of operation:
a. Area used for tailing ponds • 5 'acres
b. Area used for stockpiles 1_5 acres
c. Area used for waste piles 1 acres
d. Area used for processing plants and onsite haul roads • 5 lacres
e. Area of mine excavation, including areas being prepared for mining, actively,
mined, and inactive but not reclaimed. 1 . 0 lacres
TOTAL a•e 4 . 5 �acres
C. ESTIMATE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF LAND TO BE DISTURBED AND E
UNRECLAIMED AT ANY ONE TIME DURING THE LIFE OF THE PERMIT.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
3. Check acreage to be bonded`: Total affected acreage figure from 132e OR C (page
2) whichever is urger equals acreage to be bonded. (See 15 NCAC 5B.0003 for bond
amounts.)
4 . 5 0 - 4.99 acres
5 - 11 acres
10 - 24.99 acres
25 t - acres
4. Will your company file a blanket bond covering all of its mining operations in North
Carolina?
Yes x No
D. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1. Does the operation involve washing the material, dewatering the mine or other
waste water hand Iingldischarge from your mine or plant?
Yes x No
If yes, provide evidence that you have applied for or have obtained a water quality
permit from the Division of Environmental Management
Applied for November 12 , 1986
2. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emission?
Yes No x
If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or have obtained an air quality
permit issued by the Division of Environmental Management
b. How will fugitive dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc. be controlled?
Haul Road to be wet down when necessary
'In lieu of the surety bond required by this section, the operator may file with the
Department a cash deposit, negotiable securities, a mortgage of real property accep-
table to the Department, or an assignment of a savings account in a North Carolina
bank on an assignment form prescribed by the Department.

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3. Generally describe the sequence of land disturbing activities and reference the se-
quence to the mine map(s).
( 1 ) Existing road will be widened .
kG / VCLy J_ LLCC� LU UC ICLIIVVCU LVL road , trees to
be removed are not near bank of river .
( 3 ) Sediment pond to be excavated approximately
50 x 200 '
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a_ a= How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining_ process and any ad-
joining property or highway right-of-way?
N/A
b. Describe other methods being taken during mining to prevent physical hazard
to any neighboring dwelling house, public road, public, commercial or in-
dustrial building from any mine excavation.
N/A
c. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public entry
along any high wall area.
N/A

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5. Describe erosion and sediment control measures to be taken before and during
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for erosion control
for mine excavation, waste piles, and process areas), and give a sequence of in-
stallation. Location(s) of erosion and sediment control measures must also be in-
dicated on mine map. Engineering designs and calculations shall be required when
needed to justify the adequacy of proposed measures.
Excess water from classifier and stock pile will be
controlled and piped into sediment pond , before
entering back into river , very limited vegetation
will be destroyed on the bank .
6. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining
properties during mining.
N/A
7. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? If so, describe how acid water pollu-
tion will be prevented.
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8. Describe plans for screening operations from public view such as maintaining or
planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building berms or other measures. The
location of visual screening should be shown on the mine map.
N/A
9. If explosives will be used, describe what precaution will be used to prevent
physical hazard to persons or neighboring property by flying rocks or excessive air
blasts or ground vibrations. Locate the nearest of#site structures on the mine map.
N/a

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10. What is the depth to the ground water table? If the mine excavation extends below
the water table, how will mine dewatering impact neighboring wells? Locate any
wells on the mine map that are located within 500 feet of the permit area if the
mine excavation will extend below the ground water table.
Sand dredging will be performed in the river
channel . Therefore , having no effect on ground
water table .
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11. What precautions will be taken during mining operations to prevent significant
adverse effects on wildlife, or freshwater, estuarine or marine fisheries?
See reclamation plan .
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RECLAMATION PLAN
1. a. Describe your intended plan for the reclamation and subsequent use of all affecfed. '
lands and indicate the-.general methods to be used in reclaiming this land:
When this site is .closed, the undesirable material that remains will
be spread, with grading equipment. Soil test will be taken and all :
disturbed areas will be seeded with a combination of sericea lespedeza
and fescue grass, using. 25 lbs. of each seed per acre. Lime and fer-
tilizer materials will be applied as recommended by the soil test.
All sediment pits and -drainage ditches will be filled and the areas
seeded in the same manner as discribed above.
on the river bank, where trees are removed, willows, sycamore or other
suitable trees will be planted.,
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tion, estimate the average depth of water. Will the water body be stocked with fish9
If so, specify species.
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RECLAMATION PLAN
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2. In excavation of unconsolidated materials, indicate the grade of regraded slopes.
Not Applicable
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3. Describe provisions for safety to persons. and to,adjoining property in all completed ex-
cavations in rock including what kind of permanent barricade will be left.
Not Applicable
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4. Indicate method of reclamation .of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or other such mine
waste areas, including specifications for benching and sloping. ,
When this site is closed, the undesirable material that remains will be spread,,
with grading equipment. Soil test will be taken and all disturbed areas will
be seeded tiith a combinatipn of sericea lespedeza and fescue grass, using 25!
lbs. of each seed per acne. Lime and fertilizer materials will be applied 6s
recommended by the soil testa
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5. State what precautions will be taken in reclamation to insure that the reclaimed site is
not detrimental to animal or fish life.
All sediment ,pits and drainage ditches will be filled and the areas seeded .) '.' .
in the same manner as discribed above. '

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RECLAMATION PLAN
6. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and onsite roadways.
Not Applicable
7. State the method of reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins.
When this site is closed, the undesirable material that remains will be
spread, with grading equipment. Soll test will be taken and all disturbed
areas will be 'seeded with a combination of sericea lespedeza and fescue
grass, using 25 lbs. of each seed per acre. Lime and fertilizer materials
will be applied as recommended by the soil test.
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S. State 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)
Scrap metal, junk machinery cables and other such-waste products will be
buried or removed from the site.

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
RECLAMATION PLAN
9. Indicate the method of restoration or establishment of any drainage channels to a con-
dition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. Give design details of any per-
manent channels to'be constructed.
A',' sediment pits and drainage ditches will be filled and the areas seeded
in the same manner as described above.
On the river banks, where trees are removed, willows, sycamore or other
suitable trees will be planted.
10. Describe provisions for prevention of noxious, odious or foul water collecting or remain-
ing in mined areas.
When this site is closed, the undesirable material that', remains will be spread,
with grading equipment. Soil test wil'i be taken and all disturbed areas will
be seeded with a combination of sericea lespedeza and fescue grass, using 25 lbs.
of each seed per acre. Lime and fertilizer materials will be applied as recom-
mended by the soil test.
All sediment pits and drainage ditches will be filled and the areas seeded
in the same manner as described above.
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11. What is the proposed final restored grade in. unconsolidated materials?
The work area will be reshaped to the rriginal grade prior to seeding.
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RECLAMATION PLAN
12. Describe your plan for.revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas.
This plan must include-recommendations for time of seeding and the amount and type
of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre and general seeding instructions for perma-
nent revegetation and temporary revegetation if necessary. Revegetation utilizing pine
seedlings only is not acceptab NOTE: Revegetation Plan must be approved and signed by
one of the following:
(a) Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District having
jurisdiction over lands In question;
(b) Authorized representatives of the Division of Forest Resources, Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development;
(c) County Agricultural Extension chairmen or Research and Extension personnel head-
quartered at North Carolina State.University in the School of Agriculture and Life
Sciences;
Ertl Nnrth (:arnlina lir.Pn-Prl Ianr1_gnnnP nrrhitA.rts-
(e) Private consulting foresters referred by the Division.-of Forest Resources, Depart-
ment of Natural Resources and Community Development;
(f) Others as may be approved by the Department.
( Use in absence of soil test)
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION: 2 tans/acre rate
FERTILIZER - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION: 10-20-10 (500 lbs/acre rate)
SEED - TYPES(S) AND RATE OF APPLICATION: Fescue - (25 lbs./aam rate)
SEEDING SCHEDULE:. Sericea Lespedeza (unscarified)
(25 lbs./acre rate)
Seeding during the Fail and Winter
Months is prefered.
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION: None
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS:
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by: `
:: .. Signature
Title District Conservationist
Agency Soil Con eryat16h' Service
Data 11/17/86

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT -
RECLAMATION PLAN
13. Provide a schedule of reclamation that indicates the sequence of reclamation and
proximate time frame. These should be labeled on the mine map.
(Acid shoets if necessary)
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14. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The "NOTICE" form or a facsimile thereof attached to this application should be
certified or registered mail to the adjoining landowners Indicated on ,the mine maF
unless another means of notice Is approved in advance.
The completed "Affidavit of Notification" attached to this application must be sui:
ted before the application is considered complete.

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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 administra-
tion of this Act, so long as the Department or its appointed representatives are accompanied
by an gent or representative of our Company.
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 Section 14.
*Signed
Title Manager
Mine PilCher pit
Company LARGO const . Inc .
*Signature should be the same as the officer who signed the application for a permit.
Return to:
Land {duality Section
Appropriate Regional Office
(see attached list of Regional Offices)

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
15. MAPS
1. Two copies of the county highway maps and two copies of mine maps should be
submitted with each permit application. f
County highway maps may be obtained from: 1
Location Department 1
State Highway Commission 1
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 t'
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Mark clearly the location of your mining operation on the county highway maps.
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2. Mine maps should be accurate drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged topographic j
maps of the mine area and of a scale sufficient to clearly show the following:
a. Property lines or affected area of mining
b. Outline of pits
c. Outline of stockpile areas
d. Outline of overburden disposal areas r
e. Location of processing plants (processing plants may be described as to location
and distance from mine if sufficiently far removed)
f. Location and name of streams and lakes
g. Outline of settling"'pbnds 1
h. Location of access roads
i. Map legend: '
I. Name of Company
2. Name of Mine
3. North arrow
4.- County
5. Scale
6. Date prepared
7. Name and title of person preparing map
j. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all adjoining land
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THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE WITHOUT ITEMS 2 a•j
BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED.
The mine maps should be correlated with the reclamation plan. The approximate
areas to be mined during the life of the permit should be clearly marked.
If reclamation is to be accomplished concurrently with mining, then show segments
that are to be mined and reclaimed during each year of the permit.
Add drawings showing typical sections or cross sections and layout of proposed
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-APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50 of The Mining Act of 1971, notice is hereby given
that has applied
(Company Name)
on to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North,
(Date)
Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, P:O. Box 27687, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27611 for a surface mining perm'it to commence mining of
on acres located of
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles) (Direction) (Nearest Town)
near road in
(Road) (Name of County)
In accordance with G.S. 74-50, the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to
notify all owners of record of land adjoining the proposed site, and to notify the chief administrative
officer of the county or municipality in which the site is located. The property owner may file
written comment(s) within ten (10) days following receipt of this notice to the Department.at the
above address. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists, a public
hearing will be held in accordance with the Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development, Mining; Mineral Resources Regulation Subchapter 5B, .0011.
(Date Mailed to Addressee)
(Address of Applicant)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, Donald R . Sloan , an applicant, or an agent, or employee
of an applicant, for a Mining Permit from the N.C. Department of Natural Resources and Com-
munity Development, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the following are known owners,
both private and public, of the land adjoining the proposed mining site and that notice of the
pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, to said owners 1
at their address shown below, such notice being given on a form provided by the Department:
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(Name) (Address)
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Lawrence Williams Rt , 5 , Box 544Yad,Xj1LZ.],lle . N . C . 27055 f
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Tom Poindexter Rt . 5 , Box 177 Mocksville , N. C . 27028
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(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the following is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipali- i
ty in which the.proposed mining site 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: ;
(Name) (Address)
—Mr . Briggs County Mana er P. O . Box 146 ffad-k•in;ville,, , N . C . 2705;5
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 the owners of record of the adjoin- j
ina land and the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in compliance with
N.C.G.S. 74-50 and 15 N.C.A.C. 513 .0004(d). I understand that it is the responsibility of the appli-j
cant 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.
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Date Signature
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If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following
information: (Name of applicant)_ —/,_2 m 1d 5/da/-u ; title of person executring
Affidavit) ManaGPr- ,
I, tgb6,- h -i , r-ne a Notary Public of the County of
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that !J __P 5 I r,a-
personally appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit
was made by him. 1?
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this / of It�o�1�j��hpr
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OF SEAL
tDEBORAH P. COE]VOTARY PUBLICsTOKES COUNTY, NCmfsstonexpires '�ch 1o,15�i1 Otary
My Commission expires: AAancA /o)

CONTRACTORS:
ASPHALT PAVING
GRADING
EXCAVATING
LANDSCAPING
L A RC U U U N tj I .,I N L;. P.O.BOX 12879 — WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. 27107 LAMB
5DO S.DUNLEITH AVE. - TELEPHONE [phone](AREA CODE 919(
November 18 , 1986
Mr . Tom Carroll
N . C . Dept . of Natural Resources
and Community Development
P . O . Box 27687
Raleigh , N . C . 27611-7687
Mr . Carroll ,
In July 1986 , I submitted an application for a mining
permit for a sand and gravel operation . This permit was
granted for an operation in Forsyth County , due to com-
plications I will not be operating in Forsyth County.- at
this time .
Enclosed is a permit application for a sand and
oravel onerati.nn in Yadkin Cnunt.v - will vnn nlPaga ctiva
this request your immediate attention , IJneed to get
this operation started as soon as possible .
Sincerely,
Don Sloan R��l. r �l F-�D
LARGO Const . Inc .
Manager NOV 2 1 1986
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LAND QUALITY SECTION
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources �
James G. Martin, Governor Division of Archives and History
Patric Dorsey, Secretary William S. Price,Jr., Director
December 23, 1986
MEMORANDUM
TO: Thomas E. Carroll
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources, DNRCD
FROM: David Brook, Deputy State
Historic Preservation Officer
SUBJECT: Application for Mining Permit
LARCO Sand Co. , Inc. , sand mine near
Huntsville, Yadkin River, Yadkin County
ER 87-7617
A review of our records indicates the proposed mining activity is
situated within an archaeologically sensitive region. Based upon the
information at hand, we consider the proposed mine area to have a high
probability for the presence of archaeological remains. Therefore,
pursuant to the provisions of Forth Carolina General Statute 121-12(a)
and Executive Order XVI, we request an opportunity to inspect the
proposed mine area to determine the presence of potentially significant
archaeological remains and gather data sufficient to make recommendations
for further work, if necessary. Please contact B. L. Oliver at 919/733-
7342 to schedule the site inspection.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comments, please contact Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley,
Environmental Review Coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
DB:s1w
109 EastJones Street• Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
[phone]

MINE INSPECTION REPOR �` .�` �
Land Quality Section
Wingtnn -Salem RPoinnal Office
8025 North Point Blvd./Suite 100
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
(919) 761-2351
1. Company:_) C(4c p aA,.9,4. rd . 2. County: A okjN �Qf�
3. Mine: 41 Permit No. ko 1-200xrnt P
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5. Person Contacted: 6. Date Inspected 1-6 '8 7
7. Pictures: Videotape Slides Other
8. Was mine active on date of inspection? Yes No
9. Erosion Control Measures taken.
10. Describe any offsite damage.
11. Are public safety provisions in compjiance with permit? _ _-
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12. Waste Disposal measures taken.
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13. Is Annual Reclamation Report form accurate? Yes No
If no, explain /
14. Reclamation accomplished since Ast inspection. No. of acres
15. Reclamation measures needed
16. Other recommendations & comment �
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19. Copy sent to operator? ryes (date) No x
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