20241107_ADI Response_61-19

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PARCADIS
Arcadis U.S., Inc.
Mr.Adam Parr, P.E. 300 S Washington
Assistant State Mining Engineer Square
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources Suite 315
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Lansing
512 N. Salisbury Street Michigan 48933
1612 Mail Service Center Phone: [phone]
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Fax: [phone]
www.arcadis.com
Date: November 5, 2024
Our Ref:30240427
Subject: Revised Permit Modification Application for Buechel Stone Corporation
Steel Gray Mine, Spruce Pine, North Carolina DECEIVED
Mining Permit 61-19
LOV 07 2024
Dear Mr. Parr, LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM
Pursuant to G.S. 74-52 of the Mining Act of 1971, attached for review and approval, please find a revised Permit
Modification Application for Mining Permit 61-19(revised modification application), the Steel Gray Mine, located
near Spruce Pine, North Carolina. The mine is owned and operated by Buechel Stone Corporation (BSC).
Arcadis US, Inc. (Arcadis)is submitting this revised modification application and supporting materials on behalf of
BSC. The application is a modification to the existing mine permit, approved on April 28, 2023 by the North
Carolina Department of Environmental Quality(NCDEQ).
The revised modification application has been prepared as an update to the September 10, 2024 modification
application in response to an October 30, 2024 email from NCDEQ, requesting additional information. The
modification to the permit involves the addition of a section of access road within the existing permitted
boundaries. Pursuant to your July 15, 2024 email, modifications internal to the permit boundary where no new
lands are added to the permit do not need to be noticed to adjoining landowners. Notice is only required for new
applications and modifications adding land.
As you indicated in your email, NDEQ will calculate the updated bond requirement for reclamation areas.
The enclosed package includes one original and five copies of the modification application, attachments, and
figures.
Please contact me with any questions. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Arcadis U.S., Inc.
Christopher S. Peters, PG
Vice President
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Adam Parr, P.E.
North Carolina DEQ
November 5, 2024
Email: chris.oeters(cDarcadis.com
Direct Line: 517.324.5052
Mobile: [phone]
CC. Mr. Ken Jacobs, Buechel Stone Corporation
Ms. April Dowland, Buechel Stone Corporation
Mr. Jason Hoefler, Buechel Stone Corporation
Enclosures:
Permit Application Form plus Attachments(six copies)
Figures (note: Figures 1 through 8 were submitted with the September 10 application—this package only
Includes Figures 9 and 10)
1 —Site Location Map
2—Site Plan—Existing Permitted Area
2A—Site Plan—Existing Permitted Area with Additional Section of Washburn Road
3—Site Plan—Proposed Plan Modification
4—Future Mining Sequence
5—Reclamation Plan
6—Reclamation Plan and Cross-Section Locator
7—Cross-Section(A-A')
8—Cross-Section(B-B')
9—Proposed Erosion and Sedimentation Basins
10—Sediment and Erosion Control Details
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699.1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
NOTE: It is recommended that you contact the appropriate Regional Office or the Raleigh Central Office for a PRE.
APPLICATION MEETING to discuss your Intentions and address any questions,
1. Name of Mine Steel dray Mine
County Mitchell River Basin French Broad
Latitude(decimal degrees to four
places) 035-54-09.28
Longitude(decimal degrees to four
places) 082-01-58.10
2. Name of Applicant Buechel Stone Corporation
Applicant Contact Chris Bucy Consultantcontact Chris Peters
Applicant Email [e-mail] Consultant Email [e-mail]
Telephone [phone] Telephone [phone]
Cell Phone [phone] Cell Phone [phone]
3' Permaent OfficialMailAddressforReceiptof 7274 Highway 221 N, Marion, NC 28752
4. Mine Office Address Same
5. Mine Manager Chris Bucy
Mine Manager Email [e-mail]
Telephone [phone] Cell Phone [phone]
1 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 representation of facts will be cause for permit revocation.
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Signature"' 11 M VNA IT I Date
Print Name April Outland
Title CFO
'This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the reclamation bond isecudlvl that
corresponds to this site,
"The Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
"'Signature of company officer required.
G.S.74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt of a complete
application or,if a public hearing is held,within 30 days follovdng 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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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
NOTE:All the following questions must be thoroughly answered regarding your mining operation for the intended
life of the mine.All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding,detailed mine map.
A.GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
1. Answer all the following that apply:
This is an application for a NEW permit.
Indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit
(This is the acreage the new permit fee will be based upon.)
Of this acreage,how much is owned and how much is leased?
Acres owned: Acres leased:
Property owner if leased:
This is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit.
Mining Permit Number: 61-19 Total permitted acreage: 61.63
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
RYES ❑NO
If yes,indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification 2.46
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
YES rxiN0
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 the acreage to be added to the permit,will any portion be affected(i.e.:disturbed,ground cover
removed by the mining operation?
YES FINO
If yes,indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit
The modification fee Is based upon the proposed new affected acreage within the previously
approved permitted boundary plus the proposed total acreage to be added outside the previously
approved permitted boundary.
El This is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit.
Mining Permit Number: Total permitted acreage:
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699.1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
MINING FEE SCHEDULE
A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when filing fora new mining permit,permit modification,or transferred permit is
required as follows:
APPLICATION TYPE 0-25ACRES 26+ACRES
New Permit Apoications $3,750.00 $5,000.00
Permit Modifications $750,D0 $1,000.00
Permit Transfers $100,00 $100.00
Annual Operating Fee $400.00 $400.00
Acres for new permits means the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit.Acres for modification of permits means the
newaffected acres within the previously approved permitted boundary plus the proposed total acreage to be added outside the
previously approved permitted boundary.
2. Name of all materials mined: Black quartzite
3. Mining Method:
❑ Hydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader&Truck ©Shovel&Truck
❑Dragline&Truck Self-loading Scraper Excavator&Truck
�Other(please explain): Blasting
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4. Expected maximum depth of mine(feel) 80
Depth is relative to what benchmark?(e.g.,natural ground level,mean seal level,road elevation,etc.):
Top of highwall
Expected average depth of mine(feel) 40r
5. Has an area at this site been mined in the past?
YES NO
If yes,when and by whom was this activity conducted? a"B"""`°"°" �°" "adawww�w°'�° c°°a ,arzo,o,
6. Estimated life of the operation(years): 7
NOTE:The Department may request clarification on how life of mine was calculated.
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
B.MAPS
1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six(6)copies of a 7.5{ninute quadrangle and a county
highway map,These maps,in addition to six(6)copies of all mine maps and reclamation maps,must be submitted
with each permit application.
7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C.Geological Survey:
Mailing Address Physical Address
1612 Mail Service Center 512 N.Salisbury St.,V Floor
Raleigh,NC 27699-1612 Raleigh,NC 27604
Http:lloortal.nodenr.orghveb/Ir/geological home [phone]
County highway maps may be obtained From the N.C.Department of Transportation:
Mailing Address Physical Address
NCDOT GIS Unit NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center 3401 Carl Sandburg Court
Raleigh,NC 27699-1587 Raleigh,NC 27610
http:/twww.ncdot.rg(it/gis [phone]
2. A tablelchart must be provided on the mine map that dearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment ponds,
stockpiles,waste piles,processing areas/haul roads,mine excavations and any other major aspect of the mining
operation that is proposed to be affectedldisturbed during the life of the mining permit.A tablelchart similar to the
following will be acceptable:
AFFECTED ACREAGE TABLE:
For new permits,complete only the total affected acreage column.
For modifications,complete all columns.
CATEGORY CURRENTAFFECTED PROPOSED CHANGE TO TOTALAFFECTED
ACREAGE AFFECTEDACREAGE ACREAGE
Tailings/SedimentPonds 0.06 0.00 0.06
Stockpiles 0.00 0.00 0.00
Waste piles 0.00 0.00 0.00
Processing Areas/Haul Roads 2.33 0.13 2.46
Mine Excavations 4.37 0.00 4.37
Other(Buffers,Cleared Areas) 5.44 0.00 5.44
Total Affected Acreage 12.20 0.00 12.20
Total Permitted Acreage 61 .61 0.00 61 .61
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy.Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
3. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings,aerial photographs,or enlarged topographic maps of
the entire mine site.All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on the maps along with their
corresponding(approximate)acreage.Thus,all mine and reclamation maps must denote those activities that
are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit.All maps must be of a scale sufficient to clearly
illustrate the following,at a minimum:
a) Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located including
easements and rights-of-way.
b) Existing or proposed permit boundaries with geographic controls(e.g.metes and bounds,coordinates)labeled
c) Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading
d) Outline and width of all buffer zones(both undisturbed and unexcavated)
e) Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations
f) Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas
g) Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas
h) Location and acreage of all processing plants(may be described as to location and distance from mine if
sufficiently far removed)
i) Locations and names of all streams,rivers,and lakes
j) Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds
k) Outline and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on-site haul roads
1) Location of planned and existing on-site buildings
m) Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures
n) Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries
o) Names of owners of record,both public and private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit
boundary;if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary
must be provided on the mine map.
p) Names of owners of record,both public and private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit
boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway,creek,stream,river,or other watercourse,
railroad track,or utility or other public right-of-way.If an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is
owned by the lessor of the mine tract,names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts,that are within
1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary,must be provided on the mine map(s).NOTE:"Highway means a road
that has four lanes of travel or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
q) Map legend
1) Applicant name 5) Scale
2) Mine name 6) Symbols used and corresponding names
3) North arrow 7) Date prepared and revised
4) County 8) Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE
0-49acres 1"=50'
50-199 acres Y=100'
200+acres 1"=200'
NOTE:Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items.
NOTE:In addition to the above,the maps must also include any site-specific information that is provided in
the answers to the following questions(italicized questions/statements)in this application form.This
application will not be considered complete without all relevant items being adequately addressed on the mine
maps.
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
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.
Figure 1 is a mine location map, also showing roads. Figures 2 and 2A show the
existing permitted area at the mine. Figure 3 shows the proposed modifications to
the mine plan. The only modification to the pprevious mine plan is the addition of a
haul road just to the north of the existing high wall of the mine. The access road is
being added to more efficiently move rock from the mine. Figure 4 shows the area to
be mIne and the progression of mining. Mining will proceed from west to east as
shown. Attachment 1 describes in detail the mining progression. Mine development
will begin with the installation of the soil and erosion controls as provided in
Attachment 2. Figures 5 and 6 show the Mine Reclamation Plan, and Figures 7 and
8 show cross-sections following reclamation.
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-secfionsrconstruction details of each measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required
to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
Stormwater and erosion control features, including the drainage basin for stormwater
flow are shown on Figures 3 and 9. Soil and erosion control details are provided in
Attachment 2 and on Figure 10. No new specific erosion control measures are needed
or proposed for the new haul road. Stormwater calculations are also included in
Attachment 2. The Stormwater/sedimentation ponds and associated ditches will be
inspected at least once per month for buildup of excess sediment and cleaned out as
needed to prevent discharge of sediment to the North Toe River in the event of a flood.
The excess sediment will be placed on the formerly mined area to the east (see Figure
3) and incorporated into the planned reclamation for this area. Erosion in the ditches
will be mitigated by placement of rock rip rap as needed.
3. A)WIII the operation involve washing the material mined,recycling process water,or other wastewater handling?
YES IX-1N0
If yes,briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
B)Will the operation involve discharging fresh or wastewater from the mine or plant as a point discharge to the wafers
of the State?
zYES ❑NO
If yes,briefly describe the nature of the discharge and locate all proposed discharge points(along with their method of
stabilization)on the mine map(s).
Discharge non-process wastewater at Outfall 01 as shown on Figures 2, 3, 5
and 9.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy.Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
C)Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s)extend below the water table?
AYES NO
If yes,do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)?
FXIYES E]NO � oo 000 00
Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day: r
If yes,what impact,if any,will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells?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 statement
made,including any monitoring well data,well construction data,and current water withdrawal rates. Indicate whether
the proposed mine locale is served by a public water system or private wells.
See the response on the attached sheet below. A mine pumping plan is
included in Attachment 3.
D)If you answered yes to any of the above questions,provide evidence that you have applied for or obtained the
appropriate water quality permits)(i.e.,non-discharge,NPDES,Stormwater,etc.)from the Stormwater Program. In
addition,the applicant is required to register water use with the Division of Water Resources,Ground Water
Management Branch,if the operation withdraws more than 10,000 gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit
from the Division of Water Resources,Ground Water Management Branch,if the operation lies in a capacity use area
and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
A Notice of Intent for a General Industrial Stormwater Permit (NPDES)
NCG020000 was submitted under separate cover. It is also included as
Attachment 6 to this application.
4. A)Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
YES FX
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?
Dust will be controlled by wet suppression.
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Response to Item 3C of Permit Modification Application
The withdrawal of groundwater is temporary and intermittent until mining can be
completed in the low areas of the quarry and is expected to stop after 1 month of
dewatering. Typically, the water in the pit is pumped for approximately 8 hours per day,
thus assuming a pumping rate of 200 gallons/minute, approximately 100,000 gallons
would be pumped during the course of a day. This will be modified depending on the
change in water levels during the day— i.e., less water may be pumped if the water level
decreases faster than expected. The Pumping Plan contained in Attachment 3
provides additional detail on the groundwater pumping.
Two residential wells are located within 500 feet of the area where dewatering is
occurring. Logs were not available for these wells — North Carolina did not require
private well logs before 2008, but industrial and commercial wells in the area are greater
than 200 ft deep. Because the excavation is just below the water table, it will only affect
the shallow groundwater in the immediate vicinity and will have no impact on the wells.
The mine locale is served by private wells.

NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
S. A)A buffer will be required between any mining activity,and any mining permit boundary or right-of-way.It may be an
unexcavated buffer(no excavation,but roadways,berms,and erosion&sedimentation control measures may be
installed within it),an undisturbed buffer(no disturbance within the buffer whatsoever),or a combination of the two,
depending upon the site conditions.Note that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-way at
this site?A minimum buffer of 25 feet is recommended,although a wider buffer may be needed depending on site
conditions. Show all butler locations and widths on the mine map(s).
A minimum buffer of 25 ft will be maintained but the buffer may be larger in
certain areas of the site. Buffers are shown on Figures 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
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 bufferlocations and widths on the mine
map(s).
A 50 ft minimum buffer will be observed along the North Toe River and unnamed
tributary to the east as shown on Figures 2, 3, and 5.
6. A)Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries during mining.
Minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and minimum 3 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or
flatter for sandy material are generally required unless technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
Mining will be performed using the bench method for safety, access, and to
reduce slope Instability thus preventing slides and the associated dangers.
Proper sloping of all waste rock material will be observed. Final slopes in
reclaimed areas will be 3HA V or less. Reclamation topography for the
previously mined area is shown on Figure 5 and reclamation topgraphy for the
area to be mined Is shown on Figure 6.
B)Provide a cross-section on the mine maps)for all fill slopes(berms, waste piles,overburden disposal areas, etc.),
clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient,installation of any benches and/or slope drains(with supporting
design information)if needed,and the method of final stabilization.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NO 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
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).
Final cross-sections for reclaimed areas are shown on Figures 7 and 8.
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.
The expected maximum depth of the mine is 80 feet. During mining, the rock
will be benched to a maximum height of 20 feet. Figures 7 and 8 show the final
cross-section of mined out area. Note that fill material remaining from the mining
will be used to develop the post-mine topography.
7. Describe other methods to he taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling,house,
public road,or public,commercial or industrial building from any mine excavation.Locate all such structures on the
mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation.
The Blasting Plan (see Item 11) is designed to prevent fly rock from leaving the
property.
8. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall area and when it
will be implemented.Vegetated earthen berms,appropriate fencing and adequate boulder barriers may be acceptable
high wall barricades.A construction detail/cross-section and location of each type of barricade to be used must be
indicated on the mine map(s),
Attachment 2 presents the details of barricades used to prevent entry to the
mine site.
9. Are acid reducing minerals or soils present?
DYES a NO
If yes,how will acid water pollution from the excavation,stockpiles,and waste areas be controlled?
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
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 ofall
visual screening on the mine map(s)and provide cross-sections through all proposed berms or proposed spacing,
sizes and species for tree plantings.
The remote location of the site prevents public viewing from all but one
residential home. All on-site trees will be left to screen the mine site from the
view of residences and Altapass Highway. The mine cannot be seen from the
road in summer when leaves are on the trees.
B)Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park,forest,or
recreation area?If so,how will such effects(i.e.,noise,visibility,etc.)be mitigated?
No parks are located near the mine site.
11. Will ex I sives be used?
RYES �NO
If yes,specify the types of explosive(s)and describe what precautions)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.
Figure 2A shows the locations of residences near the mine. The Blasting Plan
for the mine is provided in Attachment 4.
12. Will fuel tanks,solvents,or other chemical reagents be stored on-site?
YES ®NO
If yes,describe these materials,how they will 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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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
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 urine 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.
There are no buildings or permanent structures on the mine property. The
entrance road for access and any roads needed to access adjoining farm
property will remain. All soil and erosion control measures will be left in place
(as feaslbile) until all areas are stable. When areas are stable, the controls will
be removed or converted to armored ditches. Any highwall left will be protected
by a permanent fence or other barriers to prevent access and warn of danger.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as part of the reclamation?
OYES ©NO
If yes,illustrate the location of the body(s)of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled cross-sections)
through the proposed body(s)of water.The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet,measured from the normal
low water[able elevation,unless information is provided to indicate that a shallower water body will be productive and
beneficial at this site.
Will the body(s)of water be stocked with fish?
YES ®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,
See Attachment 2 for details of fencing and barricades.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
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.
The reclamation and revegetation plan is provided in Attachment 4. Any waste
rock materials that remain will be regraded and on site soils placed over this
material. Final slope cross-sections of reclaimed areas are shown on Figure 7
and Figure 8.
5. A)Describe reclamation of processing facilities,stockpile areas,and on-site roadways.
There are no processing facilities on the propert . Any remaining stockpile
areas will be incorporated Into the regraded final slopes. The on-site access
roads will remain. Approximately 8.17 acres will be reclaimed. The 3.3 acres of
undisturbed buffer area (see Figure 3) does not require reclamation.
8)Will any on-site roadways be left as part of the reclamation?
YES FIND
If yes,identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch line
stabilization.
The existing haul road will be left as an access to the farmlands past the mining
site.
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 orior written approval from the INC
Department of Environmental Quality,Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources and either the Division
of Waste Management(DWM)or local governing body.If a disposal permit has been issued by DWM for the
site,a copy of said permit must be attached to this application.All temporary and permanent refuse disposal
areas must be clearly delineated on the mine map(s)and reclamation map,along with a list of items to be disposed in
said areas.
Solid waste, if generated by the mining activities, will be shipped off-site for
proper disposal. Scrap metal and other usable materials will be recycled on a
regular and as-needed basis. Any lay down yard for used equipment and spare
parts will be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion.
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NO 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
7. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas.This plan must include
recommendations for year-round seeding,including the time of seeding and the amount and type of seed,fertilizer,
lime and mulch per acre.The recommendations must include general seeding instructions for both permanent and
temporary revegetation.Revegetation utilizing only Tree plantings is not acceptable.Recommendations can be sought
from:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the NC Forest Service, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services;
c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service,specialists and
research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest Resources at North Carolina
State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
e. Private consulting foresters referred by the NC Forest Service,Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services;
f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
g. N.C.Surface Mining Manual:A Guide for Permitting,Operation and Reclamation;
h. Others as may be approved by the Department.
Lime Rate of Application(tons/acre): 1 ton/acre
Fertilizer Analysis and Rate of Application (Ibs/acre): 0.5 tons/acre
Seed type(s)and rates)of application included year-round seeding schedule(Ibs/acre):
NOTE:Include legumes
SEED TYPES SEEDING DATES SEEDING RATES
See Attachment 5
Mulch Type,Rate of Application(Ibslacre),and Method of Anchoring:
Straw mulch applied at 1 ton/acre. See Attachment 4 for additional details.
Other Vegetative Cover(s)Type(s)and Rate(s)of Application Including Seeding Schedule(lbslacre,trees/
acre,spacing of trees/shrubs,etc.):
See Attachment 5
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signature Date
Print Name
Title
Agency
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E.DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND 61-19-Steal Grav Mine
The fallmring bared as/cndndon morksheet is m be used to establish an appropriate hared(Iwsed upuu a nmge o%5500 to 55.000 per ajfcctrd acre)
lbr rarh permitted ono,no,based upon the acreage approa'ed hi due Depnnnton(to be neected dhow',the fije a]/he mating permit. plea"in",t
du' ,plr¢,,i al: r r.",h r i.h nxp.ct jdu rImu e 9Ir 1'u ft u.that3.t inn' (lo n U dmutm Ili,JL 1 this mining p'mot w addition-Lease
inset t the apyrupi tote reclotnattmu t oa-a •for racl,enleSorT[am the S Ir dude ofRn laumnouu(osis pmo ided:cith this aj)plicormn dorm'OR tau
apn deer to_th Do«mwnlgu�Mre3our bond ar'Tou based atlout our rnapc and sr_nu hrdrelaniatmn casts:
AFFECTED
CATEGORY ACREAGE RECLAMATION COST/ACRE RECLAMATION COST
TailhowSediment Pmu6 0.06 Ac. x S 1,500 !Ac. - S 90.00
Stockpile, 0.00 A, X S 1.800 /A, - S
Wastepiiu 0.00Ae. N 5 2.000 /Ac. - S
Processing Area4[aul Roads 2.33 Ac. X S 2.000 iAc. - S 4.660.00
Mine,Excavation 4.37Ae. A S 2,500 /Ac. = S 10,925.00
Other(beun) 2.14 Ac, x S 1,800 'Ac. - S 3352.00
TOTALAF'FECI'ED AC.: ---="-8.90 Ac.'
TOTAL PERMITTED AG 61.63 Ac.
Temporary S Pemtanem Sedimentation S Fr sion 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 fosilive drainage where measures will he needed to prevent offsite
sedimentation and sdimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a)Internal Drainage
b)Positne Drainage 8.91)Ac, X $ 1,500.0o - S '13350A0
SUBTOTALCOST: S 32,877.00
laudation Factor
0.02NSUBTOTALCOST: 5 - -- 657.54 x Permit Life Provided by Applicam(Life ofthe Mining Operatiort or
Life of Lease Gom Public Fntity(in year)): 10
INFLA HON COST: S ' - 6,575,40'
SL BTOTAL COST+LSFI.ATIO\COST: S 39,452.40
'f.tal Reclamation Bond Cost: S 39.400.00
(round down to the nearest S100.00)
(NOTE.: The reclamation bond cannot exceed SI million per GS 74.54)

NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
Based upon range of$500-$5,000 per affected acre
COMMODITY CODES:
SG Sand and/or Gravel DS Dimension Stone PF Pyrophyllile CL Clay/Shale
GS Gemstone FS Feldspar OL Olivine PE Peat
Borrow Borrow/fill dirt MI Mica KY Kyanile/Sillimanite/Andalusile AU Gold
CS Crushed Slone LI Lithium PH Phosphate TI Titanium
OT Other
TYPE T/S PONDS STOCKPILES WASTE PILES P. AREAIH.R, MINE EXCAVATION
$5001ac.(L) $500/ac. (L)
SG,GS,Borrow $1800/ac. $20001ac. $1800/ac.
1500(A) 2000(PD)
CS,DS, FS,MI,LI, 500(L) 800 2000 2000500(L)
PF,OL,KY 1500(FI) 2500(PD)
1000(L) 2000(L)
PH 2500 5000 5000
2500(FI) 5000(PD)
1000(L) 2000(L)
CL 2500 5000 5000
2500(FI) 3700(PD)
1000(L) 2000(L)
PE,AU,TI,OF 2500(FI) 2500 3000 3500 5000(PD)
(L)=Reclamation to a lake and revegetating side slopes
(FI)=Reclamation by filling in and revegelating
(PD)=Reclamation by grading for positive drainage&revegelating
AS PER NCAC 15A 5B.0003,IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE BOND AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE BOND CALCULATION
WORKSHEET,YOU MAY SUBMIT AN ESTIMATE OF RECLAMATION COSTS FROM A THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTOR.
SAID ESTIMATE MUST BE PROVIDED WITHIN 30 DAYS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Mining Program, 1612 Mail
Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699.1612
ALL ESTIMATES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING,AS A MINIMUM:
•FINAL GRADING COSTS PER ACRE
•LIME AND FERTILIZER COSTS PER ACRE
•YEAR-ROUND SEEDING MIXTURE COSTS PER ACRE(FROM APPROVED REVEGETATION PLAN IN
APPLICATION/PERMIT DOCUMENT)
•MULCH AND ANCHORING COSTS PER ACRE
•ANY OTHER RECLAMATION COSTS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
FOR THE SITE IN QUESTION
YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OF THE DIRECTOR'S FINAL BOND DETERMINATION.
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy.Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
F.NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The"Notice"form,or a facsimile thereof,attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail,return receipt
requested,to:
(1)the chief administrative officerof each county and municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located as
indicated on the mine map(s);
(2)all owners of record,both public and private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary;if an
adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,all owners of record of
tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified(that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary)as indicated on
the mine map(s);and
(3)all owners of record,both public and private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary
which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway,creek,stream,river,or other watercourse,railroad track,
or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the mine tract,all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified(that are within 1,000 feet of the
mining permit boundary)as indicated on the mine map(s).`Highway"means a road that has four lanes of travel or less
and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in advance by the Director,
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources.
A copy of a tax map(or other alternative acceptable to the Department)must be mailed with the completed"Notice"form(the
proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of all owners of record of lands adjoining said
boundaries must be clearly denoted on the tax map).
The"Affidavit of Notification"attached to this application must be completed,notarized and submitted to the Department,with the
remainder of the completed application form before the application will be considered complete.
NOTES:
THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING PERMITS AND ALL MODIFICATIONS
OF A MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE PERMITTED AREA,AS REQUIRED BY NCGS 74-50(bt).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE"NOTICE"FORM AND THE"AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION'
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S.74-50(b1)of The Mining Act of 1971,Notice is hereby given that
Buechel Stone Corporation has applied on to the Division of Energy,
(Applicant Name) (Date)
Mineral,and Land Resources,North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, 1612 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North
Carolina 27699-1612,for(check one):
a new surface mining permit,
❑� a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area;or
Ela modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance in
the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s)may be submitted by the applicant to allow
disturbance within this area without re-notification of adjoining landowners.
The applicant proposes to mine q ua rtzite on O.70 acres located 2
(Mineral,Ore) (Number) (Number)
miles south of Spruce Pine offlnearroad Altapass Highway
(Direction) (Nearest town) (Number,Name)
in Mitchell County.
'SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER
NAMES AND LOCATIONS`
In accordance with G.S.74-51 the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort.satisfactory to the Department.to notify all
owners of record,both public and private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary,.if an adjoining tract is owned or
leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified(that are
within 1,000 feet or the mining permit boundary).In addition,the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the committed area is located. Any person may file written comments)to the Department at the above address
within thirty(30)days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit,whichever is later. Should the Department
determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S.74-51,a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day
comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as
well as at the appropriate regional office.For information regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity,please contact the
applicant at the following telephone number: 828-803-9723
For information on the mining permit application review process,please contact the Mining Program staff at(919)707-9220. Please note that
the Department will consider any relevant written commenlsldocumenlalion within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the
application review process until a final decision is made on the application.
Buechel Stone Corporation, Chris Bucy
Addressee Owner of Record's Name and Address Name of Applicant.Include Contact Person&Company Name,if Applicable
7274 Highway 221 North, Marion, NC 28752
Date of Issuance of this Notice Idened to Addressee'Owner of Record Address of Applicant
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, Chris B u cy ,an applicant,or an agent,or employee of an applicant,for a
new Mining Permit,or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area,from the N.C.Department of
Environmental Quality,being first duly swom,do hereby attest that the following are all known owners of record,both public and
private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary(including,where an adjoining tract is owned or leased
by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts,that are within
1,000 feel 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
Quinn, Vickie 285 Humpback Mtn Road, Spruce Pine, 28777
Queen, Ruth 2533 Altapass Hwy, Spruce Pine, 28777
Laws, Matthew & Cara Hollifield 239 Ettas Ln, Spruce Pine, 28777
Greene, Mark 1142 Washburn Rd, Spruce Pine, 28777
Attach additional list if necessary. Additional adjoining landowners listed on the following page.
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the
permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed,by certified or registered mail,
return receipt requested,to said office at the following address:
Chief Administrative Officer Name Address
(i.e.:City Manager,County Manager,Mayor,etc.)
The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory to the Department that a reasonable effort
has been made to notify all known owners of record,both public and private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary(including,where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine
tract,all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts,that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary)and the chief
administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located in compliance with N.C.G.S.
74-50(bt)and 15A NCAC 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 to provide them to the Department upon request.
Signature of Applicant or Agent Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant,provide the following information:
Name of Applicant Chris Bucy
Title of person executing Affidavit Operations Manager
I, ,a Notary Public of the County of
State of North Carolina,do hereby certify that appeared before me this
day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by himlher.
Witness my hand and notarial seal,this day of 20_.
Notary: My commission expires:
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Steel Gray Mine -Adjacent Property Owners Additional List
NC Mining Permit Application
Adioining Landowner Name Address
Kinard, James & Martha 409 Fairway Dr, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Morgan, Theral E & Lynne S 2500 N Kings, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Yancey Timer Resources LLC PO Box 302, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Bryant, Myron &Susan 358 Cherry Blossom Ln Burnsville, NC 28714
Included in Application Body:
Queen, Ruth 2533 Altapass Hwy, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Greene, Mark Roger 1142 Washburn Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Quinn, Vickie 285 Humpback Mtn Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Matthew Laws & Cara Hollifield 239 Ettas Ln, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
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 lake whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry out reclamation which the
operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S.74-59.
LANDOWNER: APPLICANT:
Signature Signature' AkIIALA11hMAJ
Print ame Hollifield, JD and Etta Print Name Ap 1) Dowland
Title(if applicable) Title COO
Company(if applicable) Landowners of Record Company Buechel Stone Corporation
Address 181 Greenberry Road Mine Name Steel Gray Mine
Bakersville, NC 28705 Telephone [phone]
Telephone Date Signed 03/03/2023
Date Signed
'Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
One original and five(5)copies of the completed application.six(6)copies of all location maps,mine maps and
reclamation maps,and the appropriate processing fee in the form a check or money order payable to the North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality must be sent to the Raleigh Central Office at the address listed on the front cover
of this application form.
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at(919)707-9220.
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Attachment 1
Mining Plan

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Attachment 1
Buechel Stone — Steel Gray Mine
Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Permit Application Item C.1 Mining sequence
15` year:
In year one for this mine Buechel Stone Corporation (BSC) will fill in the deepest
area which currently holds several feet of water. By doing this we will avoid any
potential for encroachment into the water table.
Beginning from the west side of the area the mining will proceed to the east
approximately 50-100'. This will allow us to turn the face of the wall to the east
and avoid any fly rock concerns in the future.
Moving forward BSC will provide oversight to the blasting process to ensure
safety and efficiency.
Sedimentation ponds are planned at the two locations shown on Figures 3 and 4.
A Notice of Intent (NOI) to discharge stormwater from the site has been filed with
the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ). Stormwater
compliance requirements will be conducted with the help of third party
consultants.
Y
West end of
quarry to be
reclaimed ,; Z'

Several feet of water to
be filled into avoid
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holding in the mine ''"' V i,
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New area to start
approx. 100'east
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Year 3:
By year 3 BSC will be mining in a northeast direction provided the rock material
stays true to the desired colors and quality. As the mine progresses reclamation
activities will continue in areas just previously mined to avoid potential
stormwater issues with the North Toe River located to the south.
At this point we will be approx. 20' down and 150' north east. There will be 1-2
different bench areas for diversity of material. The haul road to the North may
have to be rerouted as the quarry moves. We hope to have the demand for 300+
ton per month from this quarry.
Year 10:
By year 10, provided the rock material is still of acceptable quality BSC will
continue to quarry east-northeast toward the edge of the mine permitted area. At
that point BSC will consider whether to file a Permit Modification for additional
acreage. The haul road will be completely rerouted by now.

Attachment 2
Stormwater and Erosion Control Calculations

Stormwater Design and Calculations
Buechel Stone
Steel Gray Mine
March 2023
Prepared By:
Arcadis CE
355 S. Main Street
Greenville
South Carolina
Phone: [phone]
Fax:
Our Ref:
30105159 .� 0
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Andrew Davis, P. A Q
Senior Engineer
This document is intended only for the use of the individual or entity for which it was prepared and may contain Information
that Is privileged,confidenb'at and exempt from disclosure under applicable law.Any dissemination, distribution or copying of
this document Is stdctfy prohibited.
WwW arcMis cm

Skimmer Basin - Stormwater Drawdown
Okay
-Disturbed Area(Acres)
Peak Flow from 10-year Storm(cfs)
12456 Required Volume fi
5337 Required Surface Area ft2
51.7 Suggested Width ft
103.3 Suggested Length ft
Trial Top Width at Spillway Invert ft
Trial Top Length at Spillway Invert ft
Trial Side Slope Ratio ZA
Trial Depth ft (2 to 3.5 feet above grade)
10 Bottom Width ft
180 Bottom Length ft
1800 Bottom Area ft'
29700 Actual Volume ft3 Okay
8400 Actual Surface Area ft2 Okay
-Trial Weir Length ft
Trial Depth of Flow It
17.0 Spillway Capacity cfs Okay
-Skimmer Size (inches) Skimmer Size
0.25 Head on Skimmer(feet) (Inches)
-Orifice Size(1/4 inch increments) 1 5
2.13 Dewalering Time(days) 2
Suggest about 3 days 25
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6
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Skimmer Basin - Mine Dewatering
Okay
6.92!Disturbed Area(Acres)
:6.47 Peak Flow from 10-year Storm(cfs)
19436 Storage Volume at Bypass Weir ft"
5337 Required Surface Area fl2
51.7 Suggested Width ft
103.3 Suggested Length fl
Trial Top Width at Spillway Invert It
Trial Top Length at Spillway Invert ft
Trial Side Slope Ratio ZA
Trial Depth ft (2 to 3.5 feet above grade)
15 Bottom Width ft
185 Bottom Length ft
2775 Bottom Area f(2
27417 Actual Volume ft3 Okay
8400 Actual Surface Area flz Okay
=Trial Weir Length It
Trial Depth of Flow ft
17.0 Spillway Capacity cfs Okay
-Skimmer Size(inches) Skimmer Size
0.25 Head on Skimmer(feet) (Inches)
-Orifice Size (1/4 inch increments) 1.5
3.32 Dewatering Time(days) 2
Suggest about 3 days 2.5
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Project No.: 30106159
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Checked By: Date:
Company: Mad:
Project Name: Blue Ridge Quarries
Project No.: 30105159
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Channel Report
HydraFlow Express Extension for AutodesW Civil 313®by Aulodesk,Inc. Thursday,Feb 16 2023
Channel C-1
Trapezoidal Highlighted
Bottom Width (ft) = 4.33 Depth (ft) = 0.49
Side Slopes (z:1) = 3.00, 3.00 Q (cfs) = 6.700
Total Depth (ft) = 1.40 Area (sqft) = 2.84
Invert Elev (ft) = 2550.60 Velocity (ft/s) = 2.36
Slope (%) = 1.00 Wetted Perim (ft) = 7.43
N-Value = 0.033 Crit Depth, Yc (ft) = 0.39
Top Width (ft) = 7.27
Calculations EGL (ft) = 0.58
Compute by: Known Q
Known Q (cfs) = 6.70
Elev (ft) Section Depth (ft)
2553.00 2.40
2552.50 1.90
2552.00 1.40
2551.50 0.90
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2551.00 — 0.40
25%50 -0.10
2550.00 -0.60
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Reach (ft)

Channel Report
Hydraflow Express Extension for Autodesk®Civil 3O by Autodesk,Inc. Thursday,Feb 16 2023
Channel C-2
Trapezoidal Highlighted
Bottom Width (ft) = 16.00 Depth (ft) = 0.25
Side Slopes (z:1) = 3.00, 3.00 Q (cfs) = 16.50
Total Depth (ft) = 1.50 Area (sqft) = 4.19
Invert Elev (ft) = 2550.60 Velocity(ft/s) = 3.94
Slope (%) = 7.00 Wetted Perim (ft) = 17.58
N-Value = 0.036 Crit Depth, Yc (ft) = 0.32
Top Width (ft) = 17.50
Calculations EGL (ft) = 0.49
Compute by: Known Q
Known Q (cfs) = 16.50
Elev (ft) Section Depth (ft)
2553.00 2.40
2552.50 1.90
2552.00 1.40
2551.50 0.90
2551.00 v 0.40
2550.50 -0.10
2550.00 -0.60
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Reach (ft)

Watershed Model Schematic Hydraflo Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk®Civil 3D®by Autodesk,Inc.v2022
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1 SCS Runoff DA-1
2 SCS Runoff DA-2
3 SCS Runoff DA-3
4 SCS Runoff DAA
5 Reservoir DA-1 Routing
6 Combine Combined DA
7 Reservoir Pond Routing
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Hydrograph Summary Report Hydmflow Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk®Civil 3Da7 by Autodesk,Inc.v2022
Hyd. Hydrograph Peak Time Time to Hyd. Inflow Maximum Total Hydrograph
No. type flow Interval Peak volume hyd(s) elevation strge used Description
(origin) (cfs) (min) (min) (tuft) (ft) (tuft)
1 SCS Runoff 6.843 2 728 25,277 --- ---- ---- DA-1 '..
2 SCS Runoff 6.373 2 730 24,042 ------ ------ ------ DA-2
3 SCS Runoff 2.665 2 730 10.052 ------ ------ ------ DA-3
4 SCS Runoff 0.888 2 730 3,351 ------ ---- ----- DA-4
5 Reservoir 6.660 2 732 25,105 1 2551,23 6,124 DA-1 Routing
6 Combine 16.55 2 730 62,550 2,3,4, ------ ------ Combined DA
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7 Reservoir 11.80 2 740 60,192 6 2650.97 21,773 Pond Routing
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Hydrograph Report
Hydraflow Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk®Civil 3DO by Autodesk,Inc.v2022 Wednesday,02/22/2023
Hyd. No. 1
DA-1
Hydrograph type = SCS Runoff Peak discharge = 6.843 cfs
Storm frequency = 10 yrs Time to peak = 12.13 hrs
Time interval = 2 min Hyd. volume = 25,277 cuft
Drainage area = 2.450 ac Curve number = 72"
Basin Slope = 0.0 % Hydraulic length = 0 ft
Tc method = TR55 Time of conc. (Tc) = 24.30 min
Total precip. = 5.87 in Distribution = Type II
Storm duration = 24 hrs Shape factor = 484
"Composite(Area/CN)_1(0.720 x 86)+(1.730 x 66))/2.450
DA-1
Q(Cfs) Hyd. No. 1 -- 10 Year Q(Cfs)
7.00 7.00
6.00 6.00
5.00 5.00
4,00 4.00
3,00 3.00
2.00 2.00
1.00 1.00
0.00 0.00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
Hyd No, 1 Time(hrs)

Hydrograph Report
Hydraflow Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk®Civil 3M by Autodesk,Inc.v2022 Wednesday,02122/2023
Hyd. No. 2
DA-2
Hydrograph type = SCS Runoff Peak discharge = 6.373 cfs
Storm frequency = 10 yrs Time to peak = 12.17 hrs
Time interval = 2 min Hyd. volume = 24,042 tuft
Drainage area = 2.870 ac Curve number = 66
Basin Slope = 0.0 % Hydraulic length = 0 ft
Tc method = TR55 Time of conc. (Tc) = 24.30 min
Total precip. = 5.87 in Distribution = Type II
Storm duration = 24 hrs Shape factor = 484
DA-2
Q(cfs) Hyd. No. 2-- 10 Year Q(cfs)
7.00 7.00
6.00 6.00
I
5.00 5.00
4.00 4.00
3,00 3.00
2.00 2.00
1.00 1.00
0.00 0.00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
Hyd No. 2 Time(hrs)

Hydrograph Report
Hydragow Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk®Civil 3130 by Autodesk,Inc.v2022 Wednesday,02/22/2023
Hyd. No. 3
DA-3
Hydrograph type = SCS Runoff Peak discharge = 2.665 cfs
Storm frequency = 10 yrs Time to peak = 12.17 hrs
Time interval = 2 min Hyd. volume = 10,052 cuft
Drainage area = 1.200 ac Curve number = 66
Basin Slope = 0.0 % Hydraulic length = 0 ft
Tc method = TR55 Time of conc. (Tc) = 24.30 min
Total precip. = 5.87 in Distribution = Type II
Storm duration = 24 hrs Shape factor = 484
DA-3
Q(Cfs) Hyd. No. 3-- 10 Year Q(Cfs)
3.00 3.00
2.00 2.00
1.00 1.00
0.00 0.00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
Hyd No. 3 Time(hrs)

Hydrograph Report
Hydragow Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk®Civil 3D9 by Autodesk,Inc,v2022 Wednesday,0212212023
Hyd. No. 4
DA-4
Hydrograph type = SCS Runoff Peak discharge = 0.888 cfs
Storm frequency = 10 yrs Time to peak = 12.17 hrs
Time interval = 2 min Hyd. volume = 3,351 cuft
Drainage area = 0.400 ac Curve number = 66
Basin Slope = 0.0 % Hydraulic length = 0 ft
Tc method = TR55 Time of conc. (TIC) = 24.30 min
Total precip. = 5.87 in Distribution = Type II
Storm duration = 24 hrs Shape factor = 484
DA-4
Q(Cfs) Hyd. No. 4-- 10 Year Q(Cfs)
1.00 1.00
0.90 0.90
0.80 0.80
0.70 0.70
0.60 0.60
0.50 0.50
0.40 0.40
0.30 0.30
0.20 0.20
0.10 0.10
0.00 0.00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
Hyd No.4 Time(hrs)

Hydrograph Report
Hydraflow Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk®Civil 31Dh)by Autodesk,Inc.v2022 Wednesday,02/22l 2023
Hyd. No. 5
DA-1 Routing
Hydrograph type = Reservoir Peak discharge = 6.660 cfs
Storm frequency = 10 yrs Time to peak = 12.20 hrs
Time interval = 2 min Hyd. volume = 25,105 cuft
Inflow hyd. No. = 1 - DA-1 Max. Elevation = 2551.23 ft
Reservoir name = Proposed DA-1 Basin Max. Storage = 6,124 cuft
Storage Indication method used. Wet pond routing start elevation=2550.50 ft.
DA-1 Routing
Q(cfs) Hyd. No. 5-- 10 Year Q(cis)
7.00 7.00
6.00 6.00
5.00 5.00
4.00 4.00
3.00 3.00
2.00 2.00
1.00 1.00
0.00 0.00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
Hyd No. 5 — Hyd No. 1 IF=T-1 Total storage used =6,124 cuft Time(hrs)

Pond Report
Hydraflow Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk®Civil 3PID by Autodesk,Inc.v2022 Wednesday,02 122/2023
Pond No. 6 - Proposed DA-1 Basin
Pond Data
Contours-User-defined contour areas.Conic method used for volume calculation.Begining Elevation=2546.00 If
Stage/Storage Table
Stage(ft) Elevation(ft) Contour area(sgft) Iner.Storage(tuft) Total storage(cuff)
0.00 2546.00 202 0 0
1.00 2547.00 648 404 404
2.00 2548.00 1,061 846 1,250
3.00 2549.00 1,310 1,183 2,433
4.00 2550.00 1.524 1,416 3,848
5.00 2551M 1,917 1.717 5,565
6.00 2552.00 3,000 2,438 8,003
Culvert I Orifice Structures Weir Structures
[A] [B] [C] [PrfRsr[ [A] [B] [C] [DI
Rise(in) = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Crest Len(ft) = 4.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Span(in) = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Crest El.(ft) = 2550.60 0.00 0.00 0.00
No.Barrels = 0 0 0 0 Weir Coeff. = 3.33 3.33 3.33 3.33
Invert El.(ft) = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Weir Type = Ciplti --- -- ---
Length(ft) = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Multi-Stage = No No No No
Slope(%) = 0.00 0.00 0.00 n/a
N-Value = .013 .013 .013 We
Orifice Coeff. = 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 Exffl.(inthr) = 0.000(by Contour)
Multi-Stage = n/a No No No TW Elev.(ft) = 0.00
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Stage/Storage/Discharge Table
Stage Storage Elevation CIvA CIvB CIVC PrfRsr WrA WrB WrC Wrl) Exfil User Total
ft Cott It cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs
0.00 0 2546.00 --- --- --- --- 0.00 --- -_ _- __ __ 0.000
0.10 40 2546.10 --- --- --- -- 0.00 -- -- --- -- --- 0.000
0,20 81 2546.20 -- --- -- -- 0.00 --- --- --- --- --- 0,000
0.30 121 2546.30 --- - - -- --- 0.00 --- --- -- -- -- 0.000
0A0 161 2546.40 --- -- -- --- 0.00 --- --- --- --- -- 0.000
0.50 202 2546.50 -- --- -- --- 0.00 --- --- --- --- --- 0.000
0.60 242 2546.60 --- -- -- --- 0.00 --- --- -- --- --- 0.000
0.70 283 2546.70 --- -- -- -- 0.00 --- --- --- --- --- 0,000
0,80 323 2546.80 -- -- --- -- 0,00 -- -- --- --- --- 0.000
0.90 363 2546.90 --- --- --- -- 0.00 -- -- -- - --- 0.000
1.00 404 2547.00 --- --- --- --- 0.00 . -- -- -- -- -- 0.000
lA0 488 2547.10 -- --- --- -- 0.00 --- --- -- -- -- 0.000
1.20 573 2547.20 -- --- --- --- 0.00 --- --- --- --- -- 0.000
1.30 657 2547.30 -- --- --- --- 0.00 --- --- --- --- --- 0.000
1.40 742 2547.40 --- -- -- --- 0.00 --- --- --- --- --- 0.000
1.50 827 2547.50 --- -- -- -- 0.00 --- --- --- --- --- 0,000
1.60 911 2547.60 --- -- -- -- 0.00 --- --- --- --- --- 0,000
1.70 996 2547.70 - - -- --- -- 0.00 -- -- --- --- --- 0.000
1.80 1,080 2547.80 --- -- --- -- 0.00 -- - --- --- --- 0.000
1-90 1,165 2547.90 --- --- --- --- 0.00 -- -- --- -- --- 0.000
2.00 1,250 2548.00 --- --- --- --- 0.00 -- -- -- -- -- 0.000
2.10 1,368 2548.10 --- -- --- -- 0.00 -- -- -- --- --- 0.000
2.20 1,486 2548.20 -- --- --- --- 0.00 --- --- -- -- -- 0.000
2.30 1,605 2548.30 --- --- --- --- 0.00 -- -- --- --- --- 0.000
2.40 1,723 2548.40 -- --- --- --- 0.00 --- --- --- --- -- 0.000
2.50 1,841 2548.50 _- -.- _- _- 0.00 -_ -- - -- - 0.000
2.60 1.959 2548.60 --- --- --- --- 0.00 -- -- -- -- --- 0.000
2.70 2,078 2548.70 --- -- -- --- 0.00 --- -- -- -- -- 0.000
2.80 2,196 2548.80 --- .-- ._ _- 0.00 --- _- __ __ __ 0.000
2.90 2,314 2548.90 -- --- --- --- 0.00 --- --- -- -- -- 0.000
3.00 2,433 2549.00 _- --- ._ ..- 0.00 --- --- __ __ __ 0.000
3.10 2,574 2549.10 -- --- --- --- 0.00 --- --- --- -- -- 0.000
3.20 2,716 2549.20 -- --- -- -- 0.00 --- --- --- -- -- 0.000
3.30 2,857 2549.30 -- --- --- --- 0.00 -- --- -- --- --- 0,000
3.40 2,999 2549.40 --- --- --- .-- 0.00 -. --- --- _- _- 0.000
3.50 3.141 2549.50 --- --- -- --- 0.00 ... -- --- --- --- 0.000
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Proposed DA-1 Basin
Stage/Storage/Discharge Table
Stage Storage Elevation ClvA Clv8 CIvC PrfRsr WrA Me WrC WrO Exfil User Total
it cult ft cfs cfs cfs cis cfs cis cfs cfs cis cis cfs
3,60 3,282 2549.&0 -- --- --- -- 0.00 --- --- --- -- --- 0.000
3.70 3,424 2549.70 -- --- -- -- 0.00 --- -- --- -- --- 0,000
3.80 3,565 2549.80 _- --- _- __ 0.00 --- --- --- --- --- 0.000
3.90 3,707 2549.90 -- -- --- -- 0.00 --- --- --- - --- 0.000
4.00 3,848 2550.00 -- -- -- -- 0.00 -- -- --- --- --- 0.000
4.10 4,020 2550.10 -- -- --- - 0,00 -- - -- --- -- 0.000
4.20 4,192 2550.20 -- -- -- -- 0,00 --- --- --- --- --- 0,000
4.30 4,363 2550.30 -- -- --- --- 0,00 -- -- -- --- -- 0.000
4A0 4.535 2550.40 -- -- -- -- 0.00 -- --- - - --- - - 0.000
4.50 4,707 2550.50 -- -- -- --- 0.00 -- -- -- -- -- 0,000
4,60 4,878 2550.60 -- -- --- --- 0.00 -- -- -- -- -- 0.000
4.70 5,050 2550.70 -- -- --- --- 0.43 -- -- -- --- -- 0,426
4.80 5,222 2550,80 -- -- --- --- 1.20 -- -- -- --- -- 1.200
4.90 5,393 2550.90 -- -- --- -- 2,20 -- -- --- --- -- 2.197
5.00 5,565 2551.00 -- -- --- --- 3.37 -- -- -- --- -- 3.368
5.10 5,809 2551.10 -- -- --- --- 4,71 -- --- --- --- -- 4.709
5.20 6,052 2551,20 -- -- --- - 6,19 --- --- -- --- -- 6.188
5.30 6,296 2551.30 -- -- --- -- 7,80 --- - --- --- -- 7.800
5.40 6,540 2551.40 -- -- --- --- 9.53 -- - -- -- -- 9.528
5.50 6,784 2551.50 -- -- ... -- 11,37 --- --- -- --- -- 11.37
5,60 7,028 2551.60 -- -- --- -- 13,34 -- -- -- --- --- 13.34
5,70 7,272 2551.70 -- -- --- -- 15.38 -- -- --- --- --- 15.38
5.80 7.515 2551.80 -- -- -- -- 17,53 -- -- -- --- --- 17.53
5.90 7,759 2551.90 -- -- --- -- 19.76 -- -- --- -- -- 19.76
6,00 8.003 2552.00 -- -- -- --- 22,06 -- -- -- -- --- 22.06
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Hydrograph Report
Hydraflow Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk®Civil 3139)by Autodesk,Inc.v2022 Wednesday,02/22 1 2023
Hyd. No. 6
Combined DA
Hydrograph type = Combine Peak discharge = 16.55 cfs
Storm frequency = 10 yrs Time to peak = 12.17 hrs
Time interval = 2 min Hyd. volume = 62,550 cuft
Inflow hyds. = 2, 3, 4, 5 Contrib. drain. area = 4.470 ac
Combined DA
Q(cfs) Hyd. No. 6-- 10 Year Q(C(s)
18.00 18.00
15.00 15.00
12.00 12.00
9.00 9.00
6.00 6.00
3.00 3.00
0.00 0.00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
— Hyd No.6 — Hyd No. 2 — Hyd No. 3 — Hyd No. 4 Time(hrs)
— Hyd No. 5

Hydrograph Report
Hydraflow Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk®Civil 3D®by Autodesk,Inc,v2022 Wednesday,02/22/2023
Hyd. No. 7
Pond Routing
Hydrograph type = Reservoir Peak discharge = 11.80 cfs
Storm frequency = 10 yrs Time to peak = 12.33 hrs
Time interval = 2 min Hyd. volume = 60,192 cuft
Inflow hyd. No. = 6 - Combined DA Max. Elevation = 2550.97 ft
Reservoir name = Proposed Main Basin Max. Storage = 21,773 cuft
Storage Indication method used.
Pond Routing
Q(cfs) Hyd. No. 7-- 10 Year Q(cfs)
18.00 18.00
15.00 15.00
12.00 12.00
9.00 9.00
6.00 6.00
3.00 3.00
0.00 0.00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
Time(hrs)
— Hyd No. 7 — Hyd No. 6 Total storage used =21,773 cuff

Pond Report
Hydraflow Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk®Civil 3DJ by Autodesk,Inc.v2022 Wednesday,02!2212023
Pond No. 5- Proposed Main Basin
Pond Data
Contours-User-defined contour areas.Conic method used for volume calculation.Begining Elevation=2545.00 ft
Stage/Storage Table
Stage(ft) Elevation(ft) Contour area(sqft) Incr.Storage(cuff) Total storage(tuft)
0.00 2545.00 677 0 0
1.00 2546-00 1,578 1,096 1.096
2.00 2547.00 2,564 2,051 3,147
3.00 2548.00 3,607 3,070 6,217
4.00 2549.00 4,687 4,135 10,352
5.00 2550.00 5,822 5,244 15,596
6.00 255L00 6,999 6,401 21,997
7.00 2552.00 8,215 7,598 29,595
Culvert/Orifice Structures Weir Structures
[A] [B] [C] [PrfRsr] [A] [B] [C] [D]
Rise(in) = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Crest Len(ft) = 16.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Span(in) = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Crest EL(ft) = 2550.60 0.00 0.00 0.00
No.Barrels = 0 0 0 0 Weir Coeff. = 3.30 3.33 3.33 3.33
Invert EL(ft) = 0.00 0,00 0.00 0.00 Weir Type = Ciplli --- -- --
Length(ft) = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Multi-Stage = No No No No
Slope(%) = 0.00 0.00 0.00 n/a
N-Value = 013 .013 .013 n/a
Orifice Coeff. = 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 Exgl.(in/hr) = 0.000(by Wet area)
Multi-Stage = n/a No No No TW Elev.(ft) = 0.00
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Stage I Storage/Discharge Table
Stage Storage Elevation CIvA CfvB CIvC PrfRsr WrA WrB WrC WrD Exfil User Total
ft cuff ft cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs cis cfs cfs cfs cfs
0.00 0 2545.00 --- -- __ __ 0.00 _- _- --- --- _- 0.000
0.10 110 2545.10 -- --- --- --- 0.00 --- --- -- -- 0.007 0.007
0.20 219 2545.20 --- --- --- -- 0.00 -- -- --- -- 0.013 0.013
0.30 329 2545.30 --- -- --- --- 0.00 --- -- --- --- 0.020 0.020
0.40 438 2545,40 -- --- --- --- 0.00 --- -- -- -- 0.027 0.027
0.50 548 2545.50 --- -- --- --- 0.00 --- --- -- --- 0.033 0.033
0.60 658 2545.60 --- -- -- --- 0.00 --- --- --- --- 0.040 0.040
0.70 767 2545.70 --- -- -- --- 0.00 --- --- --- --- 0.047 0.047
0.80 877 2545.80 --- --- --- -- 0.00 --- -- --- --- 0.053 0.053
0.90 986 2545.90 --- --- --- -- 0.00 --- -- --- --- 0.060 0.060
1,00 1,096 2546.00 -- --- --- --- 0.00 -- -- --- --- 0.066 0,066
1.10 1,301 2546.10 -- --- --- --- 0.00 -- --- -- -- 0,066 0,066
1.20 1,506 2546.20 -- --- --- --- 0.00 --- --- -- -- 0,066 0.066
1.30 1,711 2546.30 --- - --- --- 0.00 --- --- -- --- 0.066 0.066
1.40 1,916 2546.40 --- -- --- --- 0.00 --- --- --- --- 0.066 0.066
1.50 2.122 2546.50 --- -- -- --- 0.00 --- --- --- --- 0.066 0.066
1.60 2,327 2546.60 --- --- -- -- 0.00 --- --- -- --- 0.066 0.066
1.70 2,532 2546.70 --- --- --- -- 0.00 --- -- -- --- 0.066 0.066
1.80 2.737 2546.80 --- --- --- -- 0.00 --- --- --- --- 0.066 0.066
1.90 2,942 2546.90 -- --- --- -- 0.00 -- - --- --- 0.066 0.066
2.00 3,147 2547.00 --- ... --- --- 0.00 --- --- --- --- 0.066 0.066
2.10 3,454 2547.10 -- --- --- --- 0.00 -- -- --- --- 0.066 0,066
2,20 3,761 2547,20 --- --- --- -- 0.00 --- -- --- --- 0.066 0.066
2.30 4,068 2547.30 -- --- --- --- 0.00 -- --- -- -- 0,066 0.066
2.40 4,375 2547.40 --- --- --- -- 0.00 -- -- --- --- 0.066 0,066
2.50 4,682 254Z50 -- --- --- -- 0.00 -- -- --- --- 0.066 0,066
2.60 4,989 2547,60 -- --- --- -- 0.00 -- - --- --- 0.066 0.066
2.70 5,296 2547.70 -- --- --- -- 0.00 -- -- --- --- 0.066 0,066
2.80 5,603 2547.80 -- --- --- --- 0.00 -- --- --- --- 0 066 0.066
2.90 5.910 2547.90 -- --- --- --- 0.00 -- -- --- - 0.066 0.066
3.00 6,217 2548.00 -- --- --- -- 0.00 -- --- --- --- 0.066 0.066
3.10 6,631 2548.10 -- --- --- --- 0.00 -- -- --- -- 0.066 0.066
3,20 7,044 2548.20 --- -- --- --- 0.00 --- --- --- -- 0,066 0.066
3.30 7,458 2548.30 --- -- --- -- 0.00 --- --- -- -- 0.066 0.066
3,40 7,871 2548.40 --- -- --- --- 0.00 --- --- -- -- 0.066 0.066
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Proposed Main Basin
Stage I Storage I Discharge Table
Stage Storage Elevation ClvA CIvB CIvC PrfRsr WrA WrB WrC Wrt) Exfil User Total
ft cuff it cfs cis cfs cis cfs cfs cfs cfs cis cfs cfs
3.50 8,285 2548,50 -- --- --- - 0.00 -- --- --- --- 0.066 0.066
3.60 8,698 2548,60 -- --- --- --- 0,00 - -- --- --- 0.066 0.066
3.70 9,112 2548,70 -- --- -- -- 0.00 -- --- --- --- 0.066 0,066
3.80 9,525 2548.80 -- --- -- - 0,00 -- --- --- ... 0.066 0,066
3.90 9,939 2548.90 -- --- --- --- 0.00 -- -- --- --- 0.066 0.066
4.00 10,352 2549.00 --- -- --- --- 0.00 --- -- -- -- 0066 0.066
4,10 10,877 2549.10 -- --- --- -- 0.00 -- --- --- --- 0,066 0.066
4.20 11,401 2549.20 --- -- --- --- 0,00 --- -- -- -- 0.066 0.066
4.30 11.925 2549.30 -- --- -- --- 0.00 -- --- --- --- 0.066 0,066
4.40 12,450 2549.40 --- -- -- --- 0.00 --- -- -- -- 0.066 0.066
4,50 12,974 2549.50 --- -- --- --- 0.00 --- -- -- -- 0.066 0.066
4.60 13,498 2549.60 --- - --- --- 0.00 -- -- -- -- 0.066 0.066
4.70 14,023 2549.70 --- -- ... -- 0.00 -- -- -- -- 0.066 0.066
4.80 14,547 2549.80 -- -- --- --- 0.00 -- -- -- --- 0.066 0.066
4,90 15,072 2549.90 --- -- -- --- 0.00 --- -- -- --- 0.066 0,066
5.00 15,596 2550.00 --- -- --- --- 0.00 -- -- -- -- 0.066 0.066
5.10 16,236 2550.10 -- -- --- -- 0.00 --- -- -- --- 0,066 0,066
5.20 16,876 2550,20 -- -- -- --- 0.00 -- -- -- -- 0.066 0.066
5.30 17,516 2550.30 -- -- --- --- 0.00 --- -- -- -- 0.066 0.066
5.40 18,156 2550.40 -- -- ... -- 0.00 -- -- -- -- 0.066 0.066
5.50 18,796 2550.50 --- -- - - -- 0.00 -- -- -- -- 0.066 0.066
5.60 19,436 2550.60 -- -- - - --- 0.00 --- -- -- -- 0.066 0.068
5.70 20,077 2550.70 --- -- ... --- 1.69 - -- -- -- 0.066 1.757
5.80 20,717 2550.80 -- -- --- --- 4.76 -- -- -- -- 0.066 4.822
5.90 21,357 2550.90 --- -- --- --- 8.71 --- -- -- -- 0.066 8.776
6.00 21,997 2551.00 --- --- -- -- 13.35 --- -- -- -- 0.066 13.42
6.10 22,757 2551,10 --- - --- --- 18,67 -- -- -- -- 0.066 18.73
6.20 23,516 2551.20 --- -- -- -- 24.53 -- -- -- -- 0.066 24.60
6,30 24.276 2551,30 - -- -- --- 30,92 --- -- -- -- 0.066 30,99
6.40 25,036 2551.40 --- --- -- -- 37.77 --- --- --- -- 0,066 37,83
6,50 25,796 2551.50 --- --- -- -- 45,07 --- --- --- -- 0,066 45,14
6,60 26,556 2551.60 --- -- -- -- 52,88 -- -- -- -- 0.066 52,94
6,70 2T316 2551.70 --- --- -- -- 60.98 -- --- --- -- 0,066 61.05
6.80 28,075 2551.80 -- --- -- -- 69.49 --- -- --- -- 0.066 69.55
6.90 28,835 2551.90 --- -- -- -- 78.33 -- --- --- -- 0.066 78.40
7,00 29,595 2552.00 --- --- -- -- 87.45 --- --- -- -- 0.066 87.52
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Attachment 3
Pumping Plan

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Buechel Stone — Steel Gray Mine
Basin Pumping Plan
Site Condition
Operations at the Steel Gray Mine are currently on hold pending a renewal of the facility Mine Permit.
During this time,the previously mined area at the base of the active face has filled with water.
Accumulated water is a combination of surface water runoff from precipitation as well as groundwater
recharge through fractures in the bedrock,with the majority of the water being from groundwater.
In order to complete mining in the area,water must be pumped out to allow for safe operations.To do
this in a manner compliant with applicable regulations established by Part G of the NCG02 permit,
comingled mine groundwater and surface runoff water must be pumped into and through the new
stormwater skimmer basin. Due to the changing volume of water present,sizing the skimmer basin for
dewatering activities is not possible.To address this,the following Pumping Operations and Monitoring
Plan has been prepared.
Pumping
The recently designed skimmer basin has an available storage volume of approximately 19,500 cubic
feet(cf) at the outfall weir elevation (INV=2550.60),and a total storage area of 29,595 cf to the top of
berm (Ele.=2552,00).The available storage volume of 19,500 cf exceeds the required storage capacity
of 12,500 cf(1,800 cu.ft./acre)established in Section 6.64 of the NCDEQ Erosion and Sediment Control
Manual.The following Pumping Operations and Monitoring Plan has been prepared in order to provide
guidance for dewatering of the active face area.
The pumping plan is as follows:
1. Verify pending weather conditions are absent any large-scale precipitation events. If any
stormwater events(greater than 1-inch)are anticipated in the next 24-hours,do not initiate
dewatering activities.
2. Verify current free board in the pond (i.e.top of water to overflow weir outfall elevation). If less
than 2 feet,do not initiate pumping.
3. If the criteria#1 and #2 are acceptable, pumping can be initiated.
a. Pumping should start at an approximate flow rate of 200 gpm.
b. Water from the mine pit will be pumped over the haul road (via hose)and into basin
DA-1(see figure 2)
c. If ponds are empty at the beginning of pumping,the available pumping time is
approximately 12 hours.
d. The discharge rate of the skimmer is approximately 0.066 cfs or approximately 30 gpm,
which will result in approximately 3.4 days to fully drain via the skimmer. Note that it is
not required to fully drain the basin prior to continuing to dewater.

4. A record of the pumping events will be maintained on site. Records will include date, start
time, stop time, estimated water levels,and any precipitation events that occur during these
pumping events.
S. During pumping events, the pump/basin should be inspected every 2 hours at a minimum to
verify operation in accordance with this plan.

Attachment 4
Blasting Plan

Blue Ridge Quarries, Inc.,teel Gray Mine i
Site Blast Program and Plan
Introduction:
To assure a safe and economical blast all applicable federal,state,and local regulations will be followed. Good
acceptable practices from non-regulatory agencies,such as Institute Makers of Explosives([ME), International Society of
Explosives Engineers(ISEE)will be followed.
This blast program and plan is to aid in assuring the security of explosives material where stored,transported,handled,
and used as well as the control of the blast process from design to initiation,evaluation and in handling of any
premature or misfire condition. A blast program and plan,when followed,will also aid in the assurance of safety to the
public,site personnel and surrounding properties.
As with any job, it is imperative to have a plan of action and to follow that plan. Ninety percent of a job's success or
failure is attributable to prior planning. Proper blast planning can enhance safety by eliminating many hazards. A
blaster can calculate the elements of a blast to assure a safe and productive shot before putting any explosive in the
ground. A plan can help increase production and safety by allowing the blaster to see on paper what the shot is planned
to do, and consequently, by allowing the blaster to make necessary adjustments where needed. In North Carolina the
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources requires mines and quarries to have an approved blast plan
prior to being issued a mining permit. Proper calculations for burden,spacing, borehole depth and size, timing between
holes and rows and pounds of explosive per delay, along with proper scale distance calculations, can help eliminate
excess vibration,air blast and fiyrock.
Regulatory requirements:
• Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Fire Arms
• 30 CFR part 56 Mandatory Health and Safety Standards
• North Carolina Administrative Code,Chapter 6
• If explosives are transported on a public highway the 49 CFR requirements will apply
• Persons engaged in drilling or blasting activities on mine property must meet the MSHA requirement for
obtaining a mine contractor Identification number and where applicable,appropriate training plan and other
programs required.
• North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources permitting requirements for blasting apply
on all mine properties.
Definitions:
• Alrblast: The airborne shock wave or acoustic transient generated by an explosion.
• Attended—Presence of an individual or continuous monitoring to prevent unauthorized access or entry.
• Blast: The firing of explosive materials for such purposes as breaking rock or other material,or generating
seismic waves.
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• Blast area—The area in wTich concussion,flying materials,or gases m\j cause injury to persons. The blaster in
charge establishes the blast area by using sound practices established by the ISEE and[ME and/or any regulatory
requirement. When regulatory means are mandated and must be used for establishing the blast area the most
stringent requirement will apply.
• Blasthole: A hole drilled into material to be blasted,for the purpose of containing an explosive charge,also
called borehole or drill hole.
• Blast Pattern: The plan of the drill holes as laid out for blasting;an expression of the burden distance and the
spacing distance and their relationship to each other.
• Blast site: The area where explosive material is handled during loading of blastholes,including 50 feet in all
directions from the perimeter formed by loaded holes. This distance shall apply in all directions along the full
depth of the blasthole.
• Blaster or Blaster in charge: That qualified person in charge of,and responsible for,the loading and firing of a
blast. Sometimes referred to as a shot firer. Though more than one blaster can be part of a blast crew,there
can be only one blaster in charge for each blast site.
• Blast crew: A group of persons under the direction of the blaster in charge,and are properly trained meeting all
regulatory requirements necessary for handling explosives or related material,who assist the blaster In charge
In loading and firing a blast.
• Blast log: A written record of information about a specific blast,and materials used, as may be required by law
or regulation. Sometimes referred to as a blast report.
• Blasting machine: A proper device,as determined by the detonator manufacturer,to generate the proper
energy source to initiate the detonating sequence to fire the blast.
• Burden: The distance from the blasthole and the nearest free face or the distance between blastholes measured
perpendicular. Also the total amount of material to be blasted by a given hole.
• Charged: A blasthole(borehole)containing a primer and explosive material awaiting firing.
• Coupling: The degree to which an explosive material fills the cross section of a blasthole.
• Detonator: Any device containing an initiating or primary explosive that is used for initiation detonation in
another explosive material.
• Drill log: A written record of information about a specific borehole,or blast pattern. The record shall contain
the minimum information; hole depth,hole diameter, dimensions for the burden and spacing, number of holes
in a row and the number of rows in the blast pattern,any hole anomaly referenced by a measurement;such as
broken material,change in geology,water,cracks and or crevices,etc.and any other information the blaster in
charge may need from the driller.
• Flyrock: Rocks propelled from the blast area by the force of an explosion.
• Free face: A surface exposed which provides room for expansion and movement of the burden being blasted.
• Ground vibration: Shaking the ground by elastic waves emanating from a blast; usually measured in inches per
second of particle velocity.
• loading: Placing explosive material in a blasthole or against material to be blasted.
• Misfire: A blast or a specific borehole to be blasted,or explosive material that failed to detonate as planned.
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• Primer: A unit, package oorcartridge or explosives used to initiate othTexplosives or blasting agents,and which
contains: A detonator or detonating device.
• Spacing: The distance between blastholes. Usually measured parallel to the free face and perpendicular to the
burden.
• Other definitions can be found in the Glossary of the ISEE Blasters' Handbook.
Personnel:
Personnel designated to handle explosive materials should have intelligence and common sense and be trained in the
use of explosives and materials to be used in each blast. They must understand the possible consequences of errors or
omissions in their actions.
• Blaster In Charge: A person competent in storing,transporting, use and handling of explosives will be
designated'blaster in charge'by the mine operator. Each blast will have only one blaster in charge. All others
used on the blast site will work under the direction of the blaster in charge. The blaster in charge will have a
working knowledge of all federal,state,and local laws and regulations relative to explosives and blasting. The
blaster in charge will also be familiar with good acceptable practices set forth by the IME and ISEE. It is the
responsibility of the mine operator to verify the competency of the blaster in charge.
• Certification of blaster in charge: At this time no mandatory license or certifications are required for anyone
engaging in the act of blasting in the state of North Carolina. It is the responsibility of the blaster to comply with
any license or certifications required by local jurisdictions or any future requirements by federal,state,or local
governments. It is highly recommended that formal training and experience be the minimum requirements for
a person deemed competent to direct blasting operations and related activities. Anyone receiving,handling or
using explosives must comply with the BATF requirements,
• Blast crew: A group of persons under the direction of the blaster in charge,and are properly trained meeting all
regulatory requirements necessary for handling explosives or related material,who assist the blaster in charge
in loading and firing a blast.
• Training: All persons on mine property must obtain the proper comprehensive training set forth in 30 CFR part
46 or part 48. Any person designated as part of the blast crew or magazine security must have training in all
rules and regulations including company policy and company safety program relative to blast site security,
magazine security,proper storage and explosive handling,transportation of explosives, hazard recognition,
accident prevention,task training,ground control,working around high walls,and any other deemed necessary
by the mine operator.
• Safety meetings: Each blaster in charge will hold a safety meeting prior to commencing blasting or related
activities with the blast crew to discuss the health and safety concerns of the assigned tasks,details of the
procedures to assure the safety of the blast crew throughout the security,handling, loading,firing,and post
blast examination along with other information deemed necessary by the blaster in charge.
Equipment and Materials:
The explosive materials and equipment used have a direct effect on the safety of the operation. All members of the
blast crew must be familiar with the equipment and be thoroughly task trained prior to use.
• Equipment: Proper procedures for inspection of self propelled mobile equipment,machinery,equipment and
tools set forth in 30 CFR part 56,14100 will be followed. These procedures will be followed prior to bringing
them onto the blast site.
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• Material: All material to bsed on a blasting operation must be de*ed for the specifics of the blast and used
in accordance with all applicable regulations and manufacturers recommendations. This includes the
explosives material and detonators to be loaded into a blasthole and all tools and equipment used in the
blasting operation.
Procedures:
Transporting: Explosive will be transported from the storage facility to the blast site without undue delay.Vehicles used
to transport explosive materials will be sound and be in compliance with applicable standards for self propelled mobile
equipment and if transporting on the public highway,all 49 CFR requirements will be followed.This includes
establishing transportation plans for route management and security.
• Drivers and authorized passengers: Only person qualified to operate mobile equipment(on or off highway)
will be allowed to operate a vehicle containing explosive material.Any driver transporting explosive material
on the public highway will meet all DMV and DOT requirements for transporting explosive material.
Passengers authorized to ride in the passenger compartment will be part of the blast crew or an authorized
driver. No one will ride in the cargo area of an explosive transport vehicle.The driver or any authorized
passenger will not smoke while driving, riding in,or within 50 feet of,the explosive transport vehicle.
• Vehicle: Vehicles carrying explosives on the public highway will meet all DMV requirements for vehicle use on
the public highway.The vehicle will have sides and enclosures higher than the explosives being transported.
Explosive material will be transported in the cargo area of the vehicle and secured from movement.The area
containing explosives will have no extraneous material or spark producing material. The explosive vehicle will
be equipped with at least 2 each 2A1OBC rated fire extinguishers readily accessible and serviceable.When
parked,the vehicle will have the brake set and wheels chocked and engine stopped unless the engine is
powering a loading device.
• Transporting by hand: Closed, nonconductive containers will be used to transport explosives by hand to
and from the blastsite.At no time will explosive material and detonators or detonating device be hand
carried in the same container.
• Security of explosive material: Explosives will be transported in approved containers and will be
attended at all times unless the cargo area is locked.
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Use: To complete a safe blast\everyone Involved must be committed to hTe work practices and see that every step
of the operation is done in a manner which uses the correct methods and procedures. Shortcuts and carelessness is
never an option on a blast site.
• Review drill log: Prior to explosives being brought to the blast site the blaster in charge will review the drill log
and address any needs for corrections that would be necessary to assure a proper blast pattern and safe firing of
the explosives. This will be accomplished prior to the explosives being brought to the site.
Blast log(report): The information on the blast log should paint a picture of the blast that would stand in a court of law.
The blast log is a required document for every shot no matter the amount of explosive material used. The minimum
information shall be:
• Date,
• Time of blast,
• Blast site location,
• Location of all blastholes in relation to each other and the free face as well as directional movement of the total
burden in relation to geographical north(graphical representation),
• Weather at the time of blast,
• Distance and direction to the nearest inhabited off site structure, scale distance information used to calculate
amount of explosive fired within an 8 millisecond delay period,
• Seismograph information,
• Type of material blasted,
• Blast design(number of holes in a shot, burden spacing,depth,length and type of stemming,type of delay used,
initiation method,explosives used in the shot and total weight of explosives to include the primer),
• Powder factor,
• Blaster's name and signature,and
• Any unusual circumstances relative to the shot such as water in the blasthole or excess delay in firing.
• A graph of the shot pattern should be drawn to include the timing of each blasthole, delays within each
blasthole, placement of primer within the blasthole, any stemming used in the blasthole for decking purpose,
and stemming height used to cap each blasthole.
Survey the area: Before explosives are brought to the site,a check of the conditions at the blast site shall be conducted.
The high wall and ground conditions that pose any hazard must be addressed and taken care of prior to proceeding with
the blasting operation. At no time will a blast be loaded during the approach of an electrical,snow,or sand storm. if at
any time a storm approaches the blast area,all persons will be removed from the blast area and proper safe guards put
In place. The area will be properly posted and guarded until after the approaching storm. The explosive laden vehicle
will remain in the blast area and not used to transport persons from the area during the approach of such storm.
• Eliminate extraneous electricity sources: Watch for over head power lines,RF energy sources, approaching
electrical storms, blowing snow or sand and address those hazards in accordance with applicable regulations.
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• Explosive material and detonators must be kept separated at all times until loading of the blasthole begins.
• Security: Survey and determine all approaches to the blast area and properly provide safeguards. Remove
personnel not needed for the blasting operation from the area and to a safe location. Properly post the blast
site to warn others of the dangers.
• Extraneous material: Remove all unnecessary equipment,tools,etc, not required for the blasting operation to a
safe location. Drilling shall not be done within the blast site.
Borehole preparation: Check all boreholes prior to commencing loading the shot to assure proper depth and
contiguousness. A blasthole is never loaded immediately after drilling. The blaster must make assurances that the
temperature In the blasthole is less than 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
Priming charge(primer): Primers are made only at the time of placing them within the blasthole.
• Preparing the primer: The detonator will be placed into the center of the explosive to be used.
• Securing: The detonator will be securely fastened to the explosive material so that it will not be pulled from the
explosive material when lowered into the blasthole.
• Priming charge location in the blasthole: The priming charge should be located in the blasthole pointing in the
direction of initiation.
• Coupling: The blaster in charge must assure that when loading explosive material on and around the priming
charge blasthole coupling is maintained.
Loading: Once the primer is in place,the remaining explosive column is loaded. Care must be taken to not damage leg
wires,tubes,and cords during the loading process and that the primer is securely anchored. The primer shall never be
subjected to forces such as dropping heavy cartridges on top of or tamping directly on the primer.
• Charging: Hales shall be loaded starting at the free face.
• Depth of charge: The blaster will assure the proper depth of the explosive charge as determined by the blast
design. The explosive column shall be measured continuously if bulk explosives are used.
• Stemming: Once the blasthole is loaded a stemming column is placed on top of the explosives to seal the
explosive column. The type of and depth of stemming will be determined by the blast design.
• Charged: Once a hole is loaded it is considered charged and ready for firing. Equipment is never driven over or
placed on a charged blasthole.
Connecting the shot: After all blasholes are charged,the detonators must be connected to form a circuit. Only persons
necessary for connecting the shot will remain in the blast area. It is the responsibility of the blaster in charge to assure
all detonators are properly connected as indicated by the blast design.
• Electrical initiation: Only proper equipment will be used to check an electrical initiation system. Regulatory and
detonator manufacturer requirements for checking electrical initiation systems will be followed.
• Non electrical initiation: The blaster in charge will walk the shot and visually check all connections.
Seismograph set up: A competent person must perform a preblast survey at the nearest,offsite,inhabited dwelling,as a
minimum prior to a blast event. A postblast survey should follow. Any complaints from the community will be
investigated immediately by the blaster in charge. A competent person must properly setup and operate a seismograph
for each blast. A seismograph is used to monitor,record,analyze,and display ground vibrations and airblast resulting
from a blast. The seismic wave is measured from one point to another. The information gathered from a seismograph
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reading can aid the blaster In determining whether the explosive energy was*ed to do the work as designed. Excess
airbiast and ground vibrations can be a nuisance to offsite persons resulting in complaints. In rare events damage to
structures can result from excess ground vibration and airblast.
• Seismograph: Must be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations
• Setup: In most cases a seismograph is setup at the nearest offsite and inhabited dwelling. Follow the
manufacturer's recommendations for proper set up.
• qualifications of operator: The operator of the seismograph must be properly tasked trained in the use of the
seismograph unit and familiar with the manufacturer's operating procedures.
Firing: After loading and checking the initiation system,the blast shall be fired as soon as safely possible.
• Blast area security: Flyrock is one of the three leading causes of injury and death relative to a blast. The blaster
in charge must assure the blast area is sufficient,clear of persons,and all approaches are properly posted and
guarded.
• Blaster protection: The blaster in charge must assure the one qualified to fire the shot has adequate protection
(shelter)from all energy sources related to the blast.
• Audible warning: An audible warning must be given prior to firing. The warning signals will be posted in
conspicuous places for all in,or near,the blast area to familiarize themselves with the warning. The audible
warning must be distinguishable and heard above the surrounding noise level. Car horns are not to be used as
an audible warning. Hand signals can be used in conjunction with an audible warning. All people within the
vicinity of the blast area must be familiar with the warning signals prior to firing the shot. The audible signal
shall consist of a minimum of: A five minute warning prior to the blast signal;A blast signal containing a series of
short sounds 1 minute prior to firing;An all clear signal of a prolonged sound,initiated by the blaster in charge,
following the post blast examination of the blast area by a qualified and competent person(s)to recognize all
hazards that could have been caused by the blast.
• Post blast exam: A qualified and competent person(s)will make a check of the blast area after sufficient time
has elapsed for all fumes,and dusts to settle. If a misfire is suspected the blaster in charge will establish a time
to allow for any burning charges, etc.to elapse. As a minimum the MSHA regulatory requirement for time will
be followed.
Misfires:
Any time an explosive does not detonate as planned,a misfire has occurred. it is usually obvious when none or a
portion of a blast did not fire as planned. Sometimes partial initiation occurs within the blasthole and it is not noticed
until mucking starts. All misfires must be investigated because there is a reason for its occurrence. Ninety nine percent
of all misfires are due to human error. One percent can be attributed to product failure. The best way to handle a
misfire is not to have one by following all acceptable practices during the loading and firing of the blast. First and
foremost,once a misfire is suspected,proper safe guards must be put into place for the protection of persons in or near
the area.
Handling misfires: When a misfire occurs, everyone in the area is at risk. The blaster in charge is responsible for proper
handling of the misfire condition. Management should be notified immediately of a misfire condition. Each misfire
occurrence is unique. The following are recommendations for handling a misfire situation:
1. The blaster in charge shall invoke sufficient safeguards to exclude all persons from the potential blast area.
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2. No work shall be done except that necessary to remove the hazard o*e misfire. Only those necessary to do
the work shall enter the potential blast area. Only the blaster In charge and the absolute minimum competent
persons needed to assist in handling the misfire will be allowed to approach the misfire.
3. The blaster in charge shall determine the safest steps for removing the hazard of the misfire. During the
development and implementing these steps,the blaster in charge shall comply with all applicable regulations,
and the manufacturer's recommendations. Further,the guidelines from the IME will be utilized.
4. Regulations governing the waiting periods before approaching a misfire will be adhered to.
S. No drilling,digging,or picking shall be permitted until all misfires have been detonated or the blaster in charge
approves the work.
Flyrock: The primary means of controlling flyrock is through proper blast design and delay timing. Proper confinement
within the blasthole is also essential for controlling flyrock. Anytime flyrock has traveled beyond the blast area the
blaster in charge must investigate the cause and take any corrective actions in the future to prevent a recurrence.
Excess flyrock,that flyrock thrown beyond the blast area,may need to be reported to federal,state,and local
authorities, It is the responsibility of the blaster in charge to report to the proper authority a flyrock incident.
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- 7274 HWY 221N Marion NC
828-756-8220 POC-Chris Bucy
Blasting Plan Checklist
Blasting Date: Blasting time:
Weather:
❑ Blasting contractor notified the owner or occupant of any residence or business located within a
scaled distance of 200 yds from the blast site, 24 hours prior to the day blasting will occur.
❑ Have blast mats on site and ready with sufficient quantities per shot plan(as required).
❑ Provide a seismograph with current calibration
• If within 200 yds of a residence and or business calculate the scaled distance to the nearest
structure set up to record vibration
❑ Maintain copies of readings during blasting at the Buechel Stone offices at 7274 HWY 221N
Marion North Carolina.
❑ Blasting contractor discuss shot plan and health and safely concerns with Buechel Stone prior to
each blast. A copy of the meeting minutes will be retained at Buechel Stone offices at 7274 HWY
221N Marion, North Carolina.
❑ All personnel responsible for handling explosives and present in and around blast site has been
fully informed and trained in applicable safety precautions/procedures, including 30 CFR part 46 or
48.
❑ Blasting contractor has provided safety training to their personnel
❑ Maintain a blast log for each shot to include, but not necessarily limited to date, time of blast, blast
site location (identify on site map), location of blast holes in relation to each other,weather at the
time of blast(including approximate wind speed and direction), type of material blasted, blast
design(number of holes, spacing,depth, explosive types and weight, and other relevant factors),
blaster's name and signature
A signaling system to alert workers of an impending blast will be executed for each blast. The signaling
system will be comprised of the following components:
❑ Warning signal: 5 minutes prior to the blasting signal, an approximately, 15 second audible signal
will be sounded at the blast site.
❑ Blasting signal: 1 minute prior to a blast, a series of 3 short audible signals will be sounded at the
blast site
❑ All clear signal: Following inspection of the blast area a prolonged audible signal will be sounded
at the blast site.

Attachment 5
Reclamation Plan

VEGETATION PLAN
1. All of the disturbed area will be covered with dirt and or gravel
as needed to prepare for seeding or future use within 21 days of
completion of any phase of grading.
2. The surfaces to be seeded will be roughed and tilled to prepare
a seed bed.
3. The following Lime and fertilizer mix will be used to prepare
the soil for the seeds:
Agricultural lime 2,000#/acre
Fertilizer 1,000#/acre
4. The following seed specifications will be used paying special
attention to the date of seeding and seeds required for that
season:
Dates Species Rate #!acre
Feb 15 —March 31 Korean Lespedeza 10
Fescue 40
Redtop/ Cloves 1
Winter Rye (grain) 15
April 1 —July 31 Common Bermuda 50
Aug. 1 —Oct. 25 Lespedeza (unscarified) 30
German Millet 40
Oct. 26 —Feb 14 Rye (grain —temporary) 120
Spring / Summer Mixture (Mayl — September 15)
Browntop Millet 20
Korean Lespedeza 20
VA 70 Lespedeza 1

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Vegetation Plan page 2
Fall / Winter(September 16 —April 30)
Rye (grain) 120
Korean Lespedeza 20
VA 70 Lespedeza 1
One of the following may also be added to the above mixture
Crown Vetch 5
Ladino Clover 5
Alfalfa 5
5. Surface mulch shall be applied after seeding to provide a means
of controlling runoff and erosion in disturbed areas. Straw
mulch shall be applied at the rate of I ton per acre. Straw
should be dry, unchopped, unweathered and free of weeds.
Wheat or oat straw is preferred and can be spread by machine
or hand. Straw must be tacked down to avoid loss by wind.
6. After a vegetation growth is established, fertilization will
continue as needed until a sod layer is established.
7. Decorative landscaping may be added later as a beautification
project in stable areas, but only in areas not subject to erosion
and heavy runoff.
8. In areas where shade is dominating the mixture should
substitute Orchard Grass and or Blue Grass for Fescue.
9. Temporary seeding should be performed using 40 pounds of
German Millet or Rye (grain) per acre and the fertilizer and lime
mix above.
10. Top dressing should be performed within 6 months if a vigorous
growth has net been established.

Practice Standards and Specifications
6.03
o Definition Roughening a bare soil Surface with horizontal grooves running across the slope,
stair stepping,or tracking with construction equipment.
Purpose To aid the establishment of vegetativecover from seed,toreduce runoff velocity
and increase infiltration,and to reduce erosion and provide for sediment trap.
Ping.
Conditions Where All construction slopes require surface roughening to facilitate stabilizationwiLh
Practice Applies vegetation,particularly slopes steeper than3:1.
Planning Roughslope suifaces are preferred because they aid theestablishmentof vegeta.
Considerations Lion,improve water infiltration,anddecrease runoff velocity.Graded areas with
smooth,hard surfaces may be initially attractive,but such surfaces increase the
potential for erosion. A rough,loose soil surface gives a mulching effect that
protects lime, fertilizer,and seed.Nicks in the surface are cooler and provide
more favorable moisture conditions than hard,smooth surfaces; this aids seed
germination.
There are different methods for achieving a roughened soil surface on a slope,
and the selection of an appropriate method depends upon the type of slope.
Roughening methods include stair-step grading,grooving,(Figure 6.03a).and
tracking.Factors to be considered in choosing a method are slope steepness,
mowing requirements,and whether the slope is formed by cutting or filling.
Figure 6.03a Bulldozer treads create
grooves perpendicular to the slope. The
slope faci should not be back-bladed
during the final grading operation(source: f
Va SWCC).
Slope
6.03.1

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Design Criteria No formal design is required.
Construction CUT SLOPE ROUGHENING FOR AREAS NOT TO BE MOWED
Specifications Star-stop grade or groove cut slopes with a gradient steeper than 3:1 (Figures
6.03b and 6.03c).
Use stair-step grading on any erodible,material soft enough to be ripped with a
bulldozer. Slopes consisting of soft rock with some subsoil are particularly
suited to stair-step grading.
Make the vertical cut distance less than the horizontal distance, and slightly
slope the horizontal position of the "step"in toward the vertical wall.
Do not make individual vertical cuts more than 2 feet in soft materials or more
than 3 feet in rocky materials.
Grooving uses machinery to create a series of ridges and depressions that run
across the slope(on the contour).
Groove using any appropriate implement that can be safely.operated on the
slope, such as disks, tillers,spring harrows, or the teeth on a front-end loader
bucket.Do not make such grooves less than 3 inches deep nor more than 15 in-
ches apart.
FILL SLOPE ROUGHENING FOR AREAS NOT TO BE MOWED
Place fill slopes with a gradient steeper than 3:1 in lifts not to exceed 9 inches,
and make sure each lift is properly compacted.Ensure that the face of the slope
consists of loose, uncompacted FLU 4 to 6 inches deep. Use grooving, as
described above,to roughen the face of the slopes,if necessary.
Do not blade or scrape the final slope face.
CUTS,FILLS,AND GRADED AREAS THAT WILL BE MOWED
Make mowed slopes no steeper than 3:1.
Roughen these areas to shallow grooves by normal tilling,disking,harrowing,
or use of cultipackeo-seeder.Make the final pass of any such tillage implement
on the contour,
Make grooves formed by such implements close together(less than 10 inches)
and not less than t inch deep.
Excessive roughness is undesirable where mowing is planned,
ROUGHENING WITH TRACKED MACHINERY
Limit roughening with tracked machinery to sandy soils to avoid undue com-
paction of the soil surface.Tracking is generally not as effective as the other
roughening methods described.
Operate tracked machinery up and down the slope to leave horizontal depres-
sions in the sold. Do not back-blade during the final grading operation.
6.03.2

Practice Standards and Specifications
Debris from slope
above is caught {I 1 ( III (JI
by steps, i1 1 "I
rr�m 2.3'
Drainage "III (depending on material)
E Greater --r
than vertical
11J=
Cut steps with
� drainage to the back.
L111 I-J Avoid low spots.
Figure 6.03b stair stepping cut slopes(modified lfom Va SWCC).
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Ili
Groove by cutting furrows II —
along the contour, rregularities TAT[` _ 1.3
in thesoil surface catch rainwater �I I'_ I
and retain lime, fertilizer, and seed, r-
Figure 6.03c Grooving slopes(modified from Va SWCC). .
6.03.3

Seeding—Immediately seed and mulch roughened areas to obtain optimum
seed germination and growth.
Maintenance Periodically check the seeded slopes for rills and washes.Fill these areas slight-
ly above the original grade,then reseed and mulch as soon as possible.
References Surface Stabilization
6.10,Temporary Seeding
6.11,Permanent Seeding
6.14,Mulching
Chapter 3,Vegetative Considerations
6.03.4

Attachment 6
Stormwater NOI Package

Memo 0ARO%DIS
SUBJECT TO
Buechel Stone-Steel Gray Mine Stormwater Application NC DEQ-DEMLR Stormwater
Brittany Cook
DATE
March 3,2023 PROJECT NUMBER
30105159
COPIES TO NAME
Chris Bucy-Buechel Stone Christopher Peters,PG
Kory Beslul-Buechel Stone 517.324.5052(0);517.927.3611 (M)
Chns.oeters aaarcadis.com
See attached for Revised Stormwater Permit Application for Buechel Stone Corporation Steel Gray Mine,
Spruce Pine, North Carolina.The Stormwater permit is being revised to add a new surface water discharge
oulfall, Outfall 001.
Section 1 -Application Form
Section 2 -Figures (D-sized Plan Sheets)
Figure 1 -Quadrangle Map
Figure 2-Site Plan-Proposed Plan Modification
Figure 3-Approximate Drainage Area and Stormwater Features
Section 3-Attachments
Attachment 1:
Details of erosion and slormwater management features
Stormwater calculations
Attachment 2:
Mine Permit
Attachment 3
Groundwater Pumping Plan
Arcadia U.S.,Inc.,120 N Washington Square,Suite 300,Lansing,Michigan,5173370111,w .arcadis.corn 1N
"Cmvm,m M303REV

Section 1
Application Form

Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Land Quality Section
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NCG020000
This general permit covers STORMWATER AND/OR WASTEWATER DISCHARGES FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
associated with activities under SIC(Standard Industrial Classification)Can.14 Date Received
[Mineral Mining Industry]except for:peat mining, coal mining,metal mining, Year Month Day
oil and gas extraction, tourist gem mines, NCDOT borrow pits,in-stream sand
mining, and discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site Certificate of Coverage
with stormwater from concrete operations. You can find information on the NICIGIO121
DEMLRStormwaterProgramatdeq.nc.gov/SW. Check# Amount
Directions: Print or type all entries on this application form. Send the original, Permit Assigned to
signed application with all required items listed in Item(9)below to: NCDEMLR
stormwater Program,512 N.Salisbury St.,1612 MSC,Raleigh, NC 27699-1612.
The submission of this form does not guarantee coverage under the General Permit. Prior to coverage under this
General Permit a site inspection will be conducted.
1. Owner/Operator(to whom all permit correspondence will be mailed):
Name of legal organizational entity: Legally responsible person as signed in Item(10)below:
Buechel Stone Corporation Chris Bucy
Street address: City: State and zip code:
7274 Hwy 221 N Marion NC, 28752
Telephone number: Email address:
828-756-8220 [e-mail]
2. Industrial Facility(facility being permitted):
Facility name: Facility environmental contact:
Steel Gray Mine Chris Bucy
Street address: City: State and zip code:
Altapass Hwy Spruce Pine NC, 28777
Telephone Number: Email address:
Latitude of entrance: 35.904930
Longitude of entrance: -82.032428
Parcel Identification Number(PIN)
1709-00-27-4028
4-digit SIC code: Facility is: Date operation is to begin or began:
1499 1 []New []Proposed ❑° Existing 2010
Brief description of the types of minerals mined at this facility:
black quartzite
Is this a processing-only facility for materials mined elsewhere? Is this an inactive mine site?
[]Yes ❑Yes
❑° No I]No
Does total area of this mine site include ready-mixed concrete plant and/or asphalt plant areas?
[]Yes,and has separate NPDES stormwater permits(provide permit numbers):
❑Yes,and does not have separate NPDES stormwater permits
❑✓ No
Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from DEMLR's Land Quality Section?
✓❑Yes(please provide the Mining Permit Number)61-19
❑No(please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application)
i
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Are you applying for a discharge permit in the same location as a previously permitted mine?
❑� Yes(please provide permit number and mine name)61-19, Buechel Stone Corporation Steel Gray Mine
❑No
If the stormwater discharges to a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4), name the operator of the MS4:
0 N/A
3. Consultant(if applicable):
Name of consultant: Consulting firm:
Christopher S. Peters Arcadis U.S., Inc.
Street address: City: State and zip code:
120 N Washington Square, Suite 300 Lansing MI, 48933
Telephone number: Email address:
517-324-5052 [e-mail]
4. Development Activities and Buffers
Mining operation will precede development activities at this site:
❑Yes
❑✓ No
Mine is located within one of the 20 Coastal Counties,and will it add more than 10,000 ftz of impervious surface:
[I Yes(to both)
❑No,this mine is within one of the 20 Coastal Counties,but will not at more than 10,000 ftz of impervious surface
❑✓ No,this mine is not within one of the 20 Coastal Counties
Mine is in the Neuse,Tar-Pamlico,or Catawba River Basins,OR in the Randleman or Jordan Water supply Watersheds?
[]Yes(specify size of stream buffers)
0 No
S. Mine Dewatering
Mine dewatering will occur at this site:
❑✓ Yes ❑No(mark N/A for the rest of this section)
Mine dewatering from this facility will be discharged to:
❑�Surface Waters and/or Wetlands
[]Other(specify)
❑Mine will not discharge dewatering to Surface Waters and/or Wetlands;specify how dewatering will occur and where
water will be directed:
❑N/A
Wetlands and/or Surface Waters are within 400'of the mine pit perimeter: 404/401 Certification permits required:
❑� Yes(specify distance) 100 feet []Yes(briefly describe)
❑No ❑No
❑N/A ❑r N/A
Have you been required to obtain a wetland delineation certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers?
[I Yes(please attach to this application) ❑� No
6. Wastewater Treatment
Will this facility wash mined materials?
[I Yes ❑✓ No
Will discharges of process wastewater treatment systems occur(including possible recycle system overflows)
[]Yes(please describe)
❑✓ No
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I
Will this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids?
[]Yes(specify name/manufacturer/quantity of daily use)
❑No
Note:please visit:httos://files.nc.gov/ncdeg/Water+Quality/Environmental+Sciences/ATU/PAM8 30 18.odf for listof
approved PAMS
Will any of the wastewater treatment facilities at this mine overflow only during rainfall events that exceed the 10-yr,24-hr
rainfall event?
[]Yes(specify which systems)
I
0 No
Are wastewater treatment facilities(including recycle systems)planned in the 100-year flood plain?
❑Yes ONo
Wastewater Treatment Alternative Review as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0305(c)(2)
Types of wastewater this mine site will discharge: ❑Mine Dewatering ❑Process Wastewater
Types of wastewater considered for this alternative review: []Mine Dewatering ❑Process Wastewater
Are there existing sewer lines within a one-mile radius?
❑Yes
❑Wastewater treatment plant will accept wastewater
❑Is feasible to connect(explain)
❑Is not feasible to connect(explain)
❑Wastewater treatment plant will not accept wastewater(please attach letter documenting this)
❑No
Are you already proposing a closed-loop recycle system(CLRS)that meets design requirements of 15A NCAC 2T.10000?
[]Yes,for dewatering
[]Yes,for process wastewater
[]Yes,for both
❑No,this option is technologically feasible(explain)
❑No,this option is not technologically feasible(explain)
❑No, this option is otherwise feasible(explain)
❑�No,this option is otherwise not feasible(explain)
Recycle system would interfere with mining operation
What is the feasibility of building a CLRS compared to direct surface water discharge?
Surface or Subsurface Disposal System
❑A surface or subsurface disposal system is technologically feasible(explain)
❑A surface or subsurface disposal system is not technologically feasible(explain)
❑A surface or subsurface disposal system is otherwise feasible to implement(explain)
E]A surface of subsurface disposal system is not otherwise feasible to implement(explain)
Given the low permeability of the rock discharge to groundwater is not feasible.
What is the feasibility of employing a subsurface of surface discharge as compared to a direct discharge to surface waters?
MfW dscharge ro surface water is Ne most ledmobglcally ren"e WWn.Sotrm terw ld be retained in a sedimentation basin before discharge to remove p Mwlate matter.
Direct Discharge to surface waters is the most environmentally sound alternative to all reasonably cost-effective options
for the wastewaters being considered?
❑° Yes
❑No
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If this review included all wastewater discharge types,would excluding some types make any of the above non-discharge
options feasible for some the wastewaters?
❑Yes
❑� No
7. Outfalls(s)At least one outfall is required to be eligible for coverage.
3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: ❑This water is impaired.
001 North Toe River
[]This watershed has a TMDL.
Discharge from this outfall is from:
❑✓ Stormwater ❑✓ Mine Dewatering ❑Process Wastewater
Discharge occurs from this outfall:
)Only during a rainfall event
❑° Intermittently(please indicate how often)
[]Continuously (please indicate flow in CFS)
Latitude of outfall: 35 54 06.61232
Longitude of outfall: 82 02 01.94062
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Mining of black quartzite
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage are of this outfall? ❑Yes ❑✓ No
If yes,how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: is water is impaired.
[]This watershed has a TMDL.
Discharge from this outfall is from:
❑Stormwater ❑Mine Dewatering ❑Process Wastewater
Discharge occurs from this outfall:
❑Only during a rainfall event
❑Intermittently(please indicate how often)
❑Continuously (please indicate flow in CFS)
Latitude of outfall:
Longitude of outfall -
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage are of this outfall? ❑Yes ❑No
If yes,how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: ❑This water is impaired.
[]This watershed has a TMDL
Discharge from this outfall is from:
❑Stormwater []Mine Dewatering ❑Process Wastewater
Discharge occurs from this outfall:
❑Only during a rainfall event
❑Intermittently(please indicate how often)
[]Continuously (please indicate flow in CFS)
Latitude of outfall:
Longitude of outfall:
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage are of this outfall? []Yes []No
If yes,how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
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All outfalls must be listed and at least one outfall is required.Additional outfalls may be added in the section
"Additional Outfalls" found on the last page of this NOI.
8. Other Facility Conditions(check all that apply and explain accordingly):
[]This facility has any other NPDES permits.If checked,list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits:
❑This facility has Non-Discharge permits(e.g.recycle permit). If checked,list the permit numbers for all current Non-
Discharge permits:
❑� This facility uses best management practices or structural stormwater control measures.
If checked, briefly describe the practices/measures and show on site diagram:
See attached figures and Attachment 1. Basins sized to manage water volume;jute net baffles to minimtzze sediemnt discharge through Oulfall 001
[]This facility has a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP).
If checked, please list date that SWPPP was implemented:
[]This facility stores hazardous waste stored in the 100-year floodplain.
If checked,describe how the area is protected from flooding:
[]This facility is a(mark all that apply)
[]Hazardous Waste Generation Facility
❑Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility
❑Hazardous Waste Storage Facility
❑Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility
If checked,indicate:
Kilograms of waste generated each month:
Type(s)of waste:
How material is stored:
Where material is stored:
Number of waste shipments per year:
Name of transport/disposal vendor:
Transport/disposal vendor EPA ID:
Vendor address:
❑This facility is located on a Brownfield or SUPERFUND site
If checked,briefly describe the site conditions:
❑Facility provides appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials
If checked, briefly describe these measures:
❑Site has an active landfill within the mining permit boundary
If checked, please indicate type:
a) ❑LCID(Land clearing and Inert Debris)
b) []other(specify)
9. Required Items(Application will be returned unless all of the following items have been included):
❑Check for$100 made payable to NCDEQ
❑Copy of most recent Annual Report to the NC Secretary of State
✓❑This completed application and any supporting documentation
✓❑Copy of the approved mining permit or indication of mining permit application status
❑Copy of US Army Corps—approved wetland delineation(if applicable)
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❑✓ Line drawing of the water flow through the facility or block Row diagram
r❑Pictorial description of the nature of any sources of water and any collection and treatment measures
❑A site diagram showing, at a minimum,existing and proposed:
a) outline of drainage areas
b) surface waters
c) stormwater management structures
d) location of stormwater outfalls cprresponding to the drainage areas
e) runoff conveyance features
f) areas where materials are stored
g) impervious areas
h) site property lines
❑� 2 copies of large scale(24"x36"minimum)site plan showing:
a) topographical lines
b) all outfall locations
c) applicable buffers and delineated wetlands
d) receiving waters
e) 100-year flood plain(if applicable)
✓❑Copy of county map or USGS quad sheet with the location of the facility clearly marked
If mines site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties(if applicable)
❑Applicant has check with the appropriate regional office to verify the need for a Coastal State Stormwater permit.
a) Indicate the Regional Office Contact:
❑� Detailed list of:
a) impervious surface areas and percentages
b) sub-drainage areas
c) total drainage area
If mine is dewatering and near wetlands,or may otherwise impact surface waters or groundwater(if
applicable)
Q 2 copies of large scale(24"x36"minimum)plans delineating areas on the listing acreage including:
a) wetlands
b) ditches
c) well-placements
d) pits
e) borrow areas
f) overburden storage
g) stormwater controls/BMPs
h) vehicle maintenance areas
i) settling basins
j) product process(such as screening,stockpiles, and waste piles)
k) total drainage area
1) impervious surface percentages(if state Stormwater programs apply)
m) applicable buffers
n) access and/or haul roads
✓❑Pump dewatering size and information on its specifications
❑Well information(design,depths,maintenance)
❑Physical monitoring for the wetland areas
❑� Settling pond size information,if applicable
❑Level spreader design,if applicable
❑� Details about dewatering method
❑Cone of influence calculations
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Ell Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding
❑Description and information about 401/404 permits that have been obtained
❑Copy of US Army Corps of Engineers wetlands delineations or approved wetland delineation((if applicable)
❑I have contacted my local regional office about a Pumping Operation and Monitoring(POM)plan
a) Regional Office Contact:
b) Date Contacted:
10. Applicant Certification:
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6E(1)provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation,or certification in any application,record,report,plan,or other document filed or required to be maintained
under this Article or a rule implementing this Article. ..shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not
to exceed ten thousand dollars($10,000).1 hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit.
Under penalty of law, I certify that: '..
I am the person responsible for the permitted industrial activity,for satisfying the requirements of this permit,and for
any civil or criminal penalties incurred due to violations of this permit.
The information submitted in this NOI is,to the best of my knowledge and belief,true, accurate,and complete based on
my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information.
0 1 will abide by all conditions of the NCG02 permit. I understand that coverage under this permit will constitute the
permit requirements for the discharge(s)and Is enforceable in the same manner as an Individual permit.
I hereby request coverage under the NCGO20000 General Permit and understand that coverage under this permit will
constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s)and is enforceable in the same manner as an individual permit.
Printed Name of Person Signing: Chris Buoy
Title: Mine Operations Manager
03/03/2023
nature of Applicant), (Date Signed)
Mail the entire package to: DEMLR—Stormwater Program
Department of Environmental Quality
512 N. Salisbury Street,6"floor
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
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Additional Outfalls
3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: ❑This water is on the 303(d)list.
❑This watershed has a TMDL.
Discharge from this outfall is from:
❑Stormwater ❑Mine Dewatering ❑Process Wastewater
Discharge occurs from this outfall:
❑Only during a rainfall event
❑Intermittently(please indicate how often)
❑ Continuously (please indicate flow in CFS)
Latitude of outfall:
Longitude of outfall:
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage are of this outfall? []Yes ❑No
If yes,how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: ❑This water is on the 303(d)list.
❑This watershed has a TMDL.
Discharge from this outfall is from:
❑Stormwater ❑Mine Dewatering ❑Process Wastewater
Discharge occurs from this outfall:
❑Only during a rainfall event
❑Intermittently(please indicate how often)
❑ Continuously (please indicate flow in CFS)
Latitude of outfall:
Longitude of outfall:
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur In the drainage are of this outfall? ❑Yes ❑No
If yes,how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged overthe calendar year?
3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: ❑This water is on the 303(d)list.
❑This watershed has a TMDL.
Discharge from this outfall is from:
❑Stormwater ❑Mine Dewatering ❑Process Wastewater
Discharge occurs from this outfall:
❑Only during a rainfall event
[]Intermittently(please indicate how often)
[]Continuously (please indicate flow in CFS)
Latitude of outfall:
Longitude of outfall:
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage are of this outfall? []Yes ❑No
If yes, how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
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Section 2
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Attachment 1 :
• Details of Erosion and Stormwater Management Features
• Stormwater Calculation
Attachment 2:
• Mine Permit
Attachment 3:
• Groundwater Pumping Plan

Attachment 1

Stormwater Design and Calculations
Buechel Stone
Steel Gray Mine
March 2023
Prepared By.-
Arcadia Cr
355 S. Main Street
Greenville
South Carolina
Phone: [phone]
Fax:
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Senior Engineer
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Attachment 2

Skimmer Basin - Stormwater Drawdown
Okay
Disturbed Area(Acres)
Peak Flow from 10-year Storm(cfs)
12456 Required Volume 113
5337 Required Surface Area fl2
51.7 Suggested Width It
103.3 Suggested Length It
46 Trial Top Width at Spillway Invert It
2101 Trial Top Length at Spillway Invert it
2.51 Trial Side Slope Ratio Z:1
6 Trial Depth It (2 to 3.5 feet above grade)
10 Bottom Width It
180 Bottom Length It
1800 Bottom Area flz
29700 Actual Volume ft3 Okay
8400 Actual Surface Area fl2 Okay
-Trial Weir Length It
Trial Depth of Flow It
17.0 Spillway Capacity cfs Okay
-Skimmer Size(inches) Skimmer Size
0.25 Head on Skimmer(feet) (Inches)
-Orifice Size(1/4 inch increments) 1.5
2.13 Dewatering Time(days) 2
Suggest about 3 days 2.5
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Skimmer Basin - Mine Dewaterina
Okay
-Disturbed Area (Acres)
Peak Flow from 10-year Storm(cfs)
19436 Storage Volume at Bypass Weir ft3
5337 Required Surface Area fl2
51.7 Suggested Width ft
103.3 Suggested Length ft
Trial Top Width at Spillway Invert ft
Trial Top Length at Spillway Invert ft
Trial Side Slope Ratio Z:1
Trial Depth ft (2 to 3.5 feel above grade)
15 Bottom Width ft
185 Bottom Length ft
2775 Bottom Area ft2
27417 Actual Volume ft' Okay
8400 Actual Surface Area ft2 Okay
Trial Weir Length It
Trial Depth of Flow ft
17.0 Spillway Capacity cfs Okay
-Skimmer Size (inches) Skimmer Size
0.25 Head on Skimmer(feel) - _
-Orifice Size(1/4 inch increments)
3.32 Dewatering Time(days)
Suggest about 3 days
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Tractive Force Procedure-Jemporary Synthetic Liners:
Recommended for design of temporary synthethic liners or
riprap liners
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Reference Data
Designed By: .ins Date: 21132023
Checked By: Date:
Company: nmdse
Project Name: Blue Ridge Quenles
Project No.: 30405159
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riprap liners
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Checked By: Date:
Company: MrdUa
Project Name: Nue Ridge Quames
Pro ect No.: 30105159
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Channel Report
Hydraflow Express Extension for Autodesk®Civil 3D®by Autodesk,Inc. Thursday,Feb 16 2023
Channel C-1
I
Trapezoidal Highlighted
Bottom Width (ft) = 4.33 Depth (ft) = 0.49
Side Slopes (z:1) = 3.00, 3.00 Q (cfs) = 6.700
Total Depth (ft) = 1.40 Area (sgft) = 2.84
Invert Elev (ft) = 2550.60 Velocity (ftls) = 2.36
Slope (%) = 1.00 Wetted Perim (ft) = 7.43
N-Value = 0.033 Crit Depth, Yc (ft) = 0.39
Top Width (ft) = 7.27
Calculations EGL (ft) = 0.58
Compute by: Known Q
Known Q (cfs) = 6.70
Elev (ft) Section Depth (ft)
2553.00 2.40
2552.50 1.90
2552.00 1.40
2551.50 0.90
v
2551.00 — 0.40
2550.50 -0.10
2550.00 -0.60
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Reach (ft)

Channel Report
Hydraflow Express Extension for Autodesk®Civil 30Q+J by Autodesk,Inc. Thursday,Feb 16 2023
Channel C-2
Trapezoidal Highlighted
Bottom Width (ft) = 16.00 Depth (ft) = 0.25
Side Slopes (z:1) = 3.00, 3.00 Q (cfs) = 16.50
Total Depth (ft) = 1.50 Area (sqft) = 4.19
Invert Elev (ft) = 2550.60 Velocity (ft/s) = 3.94
Slope (%) = 7.00 Wetted Perim (ft) = 17.58
N-Value = 0.036 Crit Depth, Yc (ft) = 0.32
Top Width (ft) = 17.50
Calculations EGL (ft) = 0.49
Compute by: Known Q
Known Q (cfs) = 16.50
Elev ft p (
) Section Depth (ft)
2553.00 2.40
2552.50 1.90
2552,00 1.40
2551.50 0.90
2551.00
0 0.40
2550.50 -0.10
2550.00 -0.60
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Reach (ft)

Watershed Model Schematic Hydraflm Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk®Civil 3D�)by Autodesk,Inc.v2022
1 �2r 3rr 4
%J1i
6
Legend
ifillL Origin Description
1 SCS Runoff DA-1
2 SCS Runoff DA-2
3 SCS Runoff DA-3
4 SCS Runoff DAA
5 Reservoir DA-1 Routing
6 Combine Combined DA
7 Reservoir Pond Routing
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Hydrograph Summary Report
Hydraflow Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk®Civil 3Dw`J by Aulodesk,Inc.v2022
Hyd. Hydrograph Peak Time Time to Hyd. Inflow Maximum Total Hydrograph
No. type flow Interval Peak volume hyd(s) elevation shge used Description
(origin) (cfs) (min) (min) (cuff) (ft) (cuft)
1 SCS Runoff 6.843 2 728 25,277 ------ ---- ------ DA-1
2 SCS Runoff 6,373 2 730 24,042 ----- --- ------ DA-2
3 SCS Runoff 2.665 2 730 10,052 ----- --- ------ DA-3
4 SCS Runoff 0.888 2 730 3,351 ----- --- ------ DA-4
5 Reservoir 6.660 2 732 25,105 1 2551.23 6,124 DA-1 Routing
6 Combine 16,55 2 730 62,550 2,3,4, --- ------ Combined DA
5
7 Reservoir 11.80 2 740 60,192 6 2550,97 21,773 Pond Routing
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Hydrograph Report
Hydraflow Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk®Civil 3D®by Autodesk,Inc,v2022 Wednesday,02/2212023
Hyd. No. 1
DA-1
Hydrograph type = SCS Runoff Peak discharge = 6.843 cfs
Storm frequency = 10 yrs Time to peak = 12.13 hrs
Time interval = 2 min Hyd. volume = 25,277 cuft
Drainage area = 2.450 ac Curve number = 72"
Basin Slope = 0.0 % Hydraulic length = 0 ft
Tc method = TR55 Time of cone. (Tc) = 24.30 min
Total precip. = 5.87 in Distribution = Type II
Storm duration = 24 hrs Shape factor = 484
`Composite(Area/CN)_[(0.720 x 86)+(1.730 x 66))12.450
DA-1
Q(cfs) Hyd. No. 1 -- 10 Year Q(cfs)
7.00 7.00
6.00 6.00
5.00 5.00
4.00 4.00
3.00 3.00
2.00 2.00
1.00 1.00
0.00 0.00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
Time(hrs)
Hyd No. 1

Hydrograph Report
Hydraflow Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk®Civil 3130 by Autodesk,Inc.v2022 Wednesday,0212212023
Hyd. No. 2
DA-2
Hydrograph type = SCS Runoff Peak discharge = 6.373 cfs
Storm frequency = 10 yrs Time to peak = 12.17 hrs
Time interval = 2 min Hyd. volume = 24,042 cuft
Drainage area = 2.870 ac Curve number = 66
Basin Slope = 0.0 % Hydraulic length = 0 ft
Tc method = TR55 Time of cone. (Tc) = 24.30 min
Total precip. = 5.87 in Distribution = Type II
Storm duration = 24 hrs Shape factor = 484
DA-2
Q(cfs) Hyd. No. 2-- 10 Year Q(cfs)
7.00 7.00
6.00 6.00
5.00 5.00
4.00 4.00
3.00 3.00
2.00 2.00
1.00 1.00
0.00 0.00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
Hyd No. 2 Time(hrs)

Hydrograph Report
Hydraflow Hydrographa Extension for Autodesk®Civil 3130 by Aulodesk,Inc.v2022 Wednesday,02/22/2023
Hyd. No. 3
DA-3
Hydrograph type = SCS Runoff Peak discharge = 2.665 cfs
Storm frequency = 10 yrs Time to peak = 12.17 hrs
Time interval = 2 min Hyd. volume = 10,052 cuft
Drainage area = 1.200 ac Curve number = 66
Basin Slope = 0.0 % Hydraulic length = 0 ft
Tc method = TR55 Time of cone. (Tc) = 24.30 min
Total precip. = 5.87 in Distribution = Type II
Storm duration = 24 hrs Shape factor = 484
DA-3
Q (Cfs) Hyd. No. 3-- 10 Year Q(cfs)
3.00 3.00
2.00 2.00
1.00 1.00
0.00 0.00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
Hyd No. 3 Time(hrs)

Hydrograph Report
Hydraflow Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk®Civil MOD by Autodesk, Inc.v2022 Wednesday,02/22I 2023
Hyd. No. 4
DA-4
Hydrograph type = SCS Runoff Peak discharge = 0.888 cfs
Storm frequency = 10 yrs Time to peak = 12.17 hrs
Time interval = 2 min Hyd. volume = 3,351 cuft
Drainage area = 0.400 ac Curve number = 66
Basin Slope = 0.0 % Hydraulic length = 0 ft
Tc method = TR55 Time of conc. (Tc) = 24.30 min
Total precip. = 5.87 in Distribution = Type II
Storm duration = 24 hrs Shape factor = 484
DA-4
Q(Cfs) Hyd. No. 4-- 10 Year Q(CIS)
1.00 1.00
0.90 0.90
0.80 0.80
0.70 0.70
0.60 0.60
0.50 0.50
0.40 0.40
0.30 0.30
0.20 0.20
0.10 0.10
0.00 0.00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
— Hyd No. 4 Time(hrs)

Hydrograph Report
Hydragow Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk®Civil 313 J by Autodesk,Inc.v2022 Wednesday,02/22/2023
Hyd. No. 5
DA-1 Routing
Hydrograph type = Reservoir Peak discharge = 6.660 cfs
Storm frequency = 10 yrs Time to peak = 12.20 hrs
Time interval = 2 min Hyd. volume = 25,105 cult
Inflow hyd. No. = 1 - DA-1 Max. Elevation = 2551.23 ft
Reservoir name = Proposed DA-1 Basin Max. Storage = 6,124 cuft
Storage Indication method used. Wet pond routing start elevation=2550.50 ft.
DA-1 Routing
Q(cfs) Hyd. No. 5-- 10 Year Q(Cfs)
7.00 7.00
6.00 6.00
5.00 5.00
4.00 4.00
3.00 3.00
2.00 2.00
1.00 1.00
0.00 0.00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
Time(hrs)
— Hyd No. 5 — Hyd No. 1 Total storage used =6,124 tuft

Pond Report
Hydraflow Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk( Civil 3Dr7 by Autodesk,Inc,v2022 Wednesday,02 122/2023
Pond No. 6 - Proposed DA-1 Basin
Pond Data
Contours-User-defined contour areas.Conic method used for volume calculation.Begining Elevation=2546.00 ft
Stage/Storage Table
Stage(fl) Elevation(It) Contour area(sgft) Incr.Storage(tuft) Total storage(tuft)
0.00 2546.00 202 0 0
1.00 2547.00 648 404 404
2,00 2548.00 1,061 846 1,250
3,00 2549,00 1,310 1,183 2,433
4.00 2550.00 1.524 1,416 3.848
5.00 2.551.00 1.917 1.717 5,565
6.00 2552.00 3,000 2,438 8,003
Culvert I Orifice Structures Weir Structures
[A] [B] [C] [PrfRsr] [A] [B] [C] [D]
Rise(in) = 0,00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Crest Len(ft) = 4,00 0.00 0.00 0,00
Span(in) = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Crest El,(ft) = 2550.60 0.00 0.00 0.00
No.Barrels = 0 0 0 0 Weir Coeff, = 3.33 3.33 3,33 3,33
Invert EL(ft) = 0,00 0,00 0.00 0.00 Weir Type = Ciplti --- --- ---
Length(ft) = 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.00 Multi-Stage = No No No No
Slope(%) = 0.00 0.00 0.00 We
N-Value = 013 .013 .013 n/a
Orifice Coeff. = 0,60 0.60 0.60 0.60 EXfiI.(In1hr) = 0,000(by Contour)
Multi-Stage = n/a No No No TW Elev.(ft) = 0.00
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Stage/Storage/Discharge Table
Stage Storage Elevation CIvA ClvB CIvC PrtRsr WrA WrB Wrc WrD Exfil User Total
It Cott It cfs cfs cfs cfs cts CIS cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs
0.00 0 2546.00 -- -- --- -- 0.00 --- -- --- -- - 0,000
0,10 40 2546.10 --- --- -- -- 0,00 -- -- --- -- -- 0.000
0.20 81 2546.20 __ - _- --- 0.00 _- -_ 0,000
0.30 121 2546.30 --- --- -- -- 0.00 -- ... --_ -- -- 0.000
0.40 161 2546.40 -- -- --- - 0.00 -- -- -- _- -- 0,000
0.50 202 2546.50 -- --- -.- _- 0,00 __ ... _. __ _- 0.000
0.60 242 2546.60 --- --- _- _- 0,00 __ -_ _. __ --- 0.000
0.70 283 2546,70 -- -- -- _- 0.00 _- --- --- - ._ 0.000
0.80 323 2546,80 _. _- _. _- 0.00 _- --- ... _- ._ 0.000
0.90 363 2546.90 -- --- --- -_ 0.00 _- .-- --- __ --- 0.000
1.00 404 2547.00 - ..- _- _- 0,00 __ -_ _. _- _- 0.000
1.10 488 2547.10 _- --- ..- _. 0.00 __ -- --- - __ 0.000
1.20 573 2547.20 -- --- --- --- 0.00 - -- --- -- -- 0.000
1.30 657 2547,30 -- -- ... -- 0.00 -- --- --- -- -- 0,000
1.40 742 2547.40 -- --- -- ... 0.00 -- _- _- --- -- 0.000
1.50 827 2547.50 -- --- -.- --. 0.00 -- -- --- -- -- 0.000
1.60 911 2547.&0 __ -_ _. --. 0.00 __ -_ -_ _- _- 0.000
1.70 996 2547.70 _- -_ _. _- 0.00 _- - --- _- _- 0.000
1.80 1,080 2547.80 __ -- _- _. 0.00 __ __ -_ __ _- 0,000
1.90 1,165 2547.90 -- - --- ... 0.00 -- -- - --- -- 0.000
2.00 1,250 2548.00 -- - -- --- 0,00 -- -- -- -- - 0.000
2.10 1,368 2548.10 -- -- -- -. 0,00 -- - - -- -- -- 0.000
2,20 1.486 2548.20 -- -- --- -- 0.00 --- -- -- - -- 0,000
2.30 1,605 2548,30 --- -- -- -.- 0.00 -- --- --- -- --- 0.000
2.40 1,723 2548,40 -- -- -- ... 0.00 -- -- -- -- -- 0.000
2.50 1,841 2548.50 -- --- -- _. 0.00 -- --- -_- -- --- 0,000
2.60 1,959 2548.60 -- --- -- -- 0,00 -- --- --- -- -- 0.000
2.70 2,078 2548.70 --- -- --- -- 0.00 -- --- -- -- - - 0.000
2,80 2.196 2548.80 _. -_ _- _- 0,00 __ _. _- __ _- 0.000
2,90 2,314 2548.90 --- -- -- -- 0.00 -- -- --- -- --- 0.000
3.00 2,433 2549.00 --- --- __ 0.00 -- -... ._ --- 0.000
3.40 2,574 2549,10 - - --- -- -- 0.00 -- ... --- -- --- 0,000
3.20 2,716 2549,20 --. _- _- -- 0,00 ._ -.- _- __ _- 0.000
3,30 2.857 2549.30 --- -.. -- _- 0,00 - --. --- __ .-- 0.000
3,40 2,999 2549.40 .-- _. --- _- 0.00 _- ... _. __ _. 0.000
3,50 3,141 2549,50 --- -- -- -- 0.00 -- --- --- -- - - 0.000
Continues on next page...

Proposed DA-1 Basin
Stage/Storage/Discharge Table
Stage Storage Elevation CIvA CIvB CtvC PrfRsr WrA WrB WrC WrD Exfil User Total
It Cott ft Cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs Cfs
3.60 3,282 2549.60 --- --- --- --- 0.00 --- _- --- --- -- 0,000
3.70 3,424 2549.70 --- --- --- --- 0.00 -- -- --- --- --- 0,000
3.80 3,565 2549.80 --- --- --- --- 0.00 -- -- --- --- --- 0,000
3.90 3,707 2549,90 --- _- --- --- 0.00 -_ -_ _- -.- --- 0,000
4.00 3,848 2550.00 --- -- --- --- 0.00 --- --- -- --- --- 0.000
4.10 4,020 2550.10 --- --- --- --- 0.00 -- - --- --- --- 0.000
4.20 4.192 2550.20 --- --- --- --- 0.00 --- --- --- --- --- 0.000
4.30 4.363 2550.30 -- -- --- --- 0.00 --- --- -- --- --- 0.000
4.40 4,535 2550.40 --- --- -- -- 0.00 --- --- --- --- -- 0.000
4.50 4,707 2550.50 -- --- --- --- 0.00 --- ... --- -- --- 0.000
4.60 4,878 2550.60 --- --- --- --- 0.00 --- --- --- -- --- 0.000
4.70 5,050 2550.70 --- --- -- -- 0.43 --- --- --- --- -- 0.426
4.80 5,222 2550.80 --- --- -- -- 1.20 -- --- --- --- -- 1,200
4.90 5,393 2550.90 --- --- --- -- 2.20 -- --- --- --- --- 2,197
5.00 5.565 2551.00 --- --- --- --- 3.37 -- -- --- --- --- 3.368
5.10 5,809 2551.10 --- --- --- --- 4.71 -- -- --- --- --- 4.709
5.20 6,052 2551.20 --- -- --- --- 6.19 --- -- --- --- --- 6.188
5.30 6,296 2551.30 -- -- --- --- 7.80 --- --- -- --- -- 7.800
5.40 6,540 2551.40 -- -- --- --- 9.53 --- --- - --- --- 9.528
5.50 6,784 2551.50 -- -- --- --- 11.37 --- --- -- --- --- 11.37
5.60 7,028 2551.60 --- --- --- --- 13.34 --- --- -- -- --- 13.34
5.70 7,272 2551.70 --- --- --- --- 15.38 --- --- -- -- - 15.38
5.80 7,515 2551.80 --- --- --- -- 17.53 --- --- --- -- -- 17.53
5.90 7,759 2551.90 --- --- -- -- 19.76 --- --- --- --- -- 19.76
6.00 8,003 2552.00 --- --- -- -- 22.06 -- --- --- --- --- 22.06
...End

Hydrograph Report
Hydraflow Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk®Civil 3D®by Autodesk,Inc.v2022 Wednesday,02/22/2023
Hyd. No. 6
Combined DA
Hydrograph type = Combine Peak discharge = 16.55 cfs
Storm frequency = 10 yrs Time to peak = 12.17 hrs
Time interval = 2 min Hyd. volume = 62,550 cuff
Inflow hyds. = 2, 3, 4, 5 Contrib. drain. area = 4.470 ac
Combined DA
Q(cfs) s Q(cf
Hyd. No. 6-- 10 Year )
18.00
18.00
15.00
15.00
12.00
12.00
9.00 9.00
6.00
6.00
3,00 3.00
0.00
0.00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
— Hyd No. 6 — Hyd No. 2 — Hyd No. 3 — Hyd No. 4 Time(hrs)
— Hyd No, 5

Hydrograph Report
Hydraflow Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk®Civil 3D®by Autodesk,Inc.v2022 Wednesday,02122/2023
Hyd. No. 7
Pond Routing
Hydrograph type = Reservoir Peak discharge = 11.80 cfs
Storm frequency = 10 yrs Time to peak = 12.33 hrs
Time interval = 2 min Hyd. volume = 60,192 cuft
Inflow hyd. No. = 6 -Combined DA Max. Elevation = 2550.97 ft
Reservoir name = Proposed Main Basin Max. Storage = 21,773 cuft
Storage Indication method used,
Pond Routing
Q(cfs) Hyd. No. 7-- 10 Year Q(cfs)
18.00 18.00
15.00 15.00
12.00 12.00
9.00 9.00
6.00 6.00
3.00 3.00
0.00 0.00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
Time(hrs)
— Hyd No. 7 — Hyd No. 6 1 Total storage used =21,773 cuff

Pond Report
Hydraflow Hydrographs Extension for Autodesk®Civil 313@ by Autodesk,Inc.v2022 Wednesday,02/22/2023
Pond No. 5 - Proposed Main Basin
Pond Data
Contours-User-defined contour areas.Conic method used for volume calculation.Begining Elevation=2545,00 ft
Stage/Storage Table
Stage(ft) Elevation(ft) Contour area(sqft) Inca Storage(cult) Total storage(tuft)
0.00 2545.00 677 0 0
1.00 2546.00 1,578 1,096 1,096
2.00 2547.00 2,564 2,051 3,147
3.00 2548.00 3,607 3,070 6,217
4.00 2549.00 4,687 4,135 10,352
5.00 2550.00 5,822 5,244 15,596
6,00 2551.00 6,999 6.401 21,997
7.00 2552.00 8,215 7.598 29,595
Culvert I Orifice Structures Weir Structures
(A] [B] [C] [PrfRsr] [A] [B] [C] [D]
Rise(in) = 0.00 0.00 0.0o 0.00 Crest Len(ft) = 16.00 0.0o 0.00 0.00
Span(in) = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Crest El.(ft) = 2550.60 0.00 0,00 0.00
No.Barrels = 0 0 0 0 Weir Coeff. = 3.30 3.33 3.33 3.33
Invert EL(ft) = 0.00 0,00 0.00 0.00 Weir Type = Ciplti -- --- --
Length(ft) = 0.00 0,00 0.00 0.00 Multi-Stage = No No No No
Slope(%) = 0.00 0.00 0.00 n/a
N-Value = .013 .013 .013 n/a
Orifice Coeff. = 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 Exfil.(inlhr) = 0.000(by Wet area)
Multi-Stage = n/a No No No TW Elev.(ft) = 0,00
M1+le CIIVtrVO(r Alohaah-nr r,, Icntu rro((1 )en)oeli)pr.) .nl4 Worrsr (h cee Ihrtrf moll n.(n)a"r bmuy....
Stage I Storage/Discharge Table
Stage Storage Elevation Civ A Civ B Civ C PrfRsr Wr A Wr B Wr C Wr D Exfil User Total
It Cott ft cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs cfs
0A) 0 2545.00 --- -_ -_ _- 0.00 --- _- _. _- _- 0.000
0.10 110 2545.10 -- --- -- -- 0,00 -- --- -- -- 0.007 0,007
0,20 219 2545,20 -- -- -- -- 0.00 -- -- - -- 0,013 0.013
0.30 329 2545,30 -- --- -- ... 0.00 _- _- -_ _- 0,020 0.020
0.40 438 2545.40 -- -- --- --- 0.00 ... - -- -- 0,027 0.027
0.50 548 2545,50 -- -- -- --- 0.00 ... -- - - -- 0.033 0.033
0.60 658 2545.60 --- -- -- -- 0,00 -- -- - -- 0.040 0.040
0.70 767 2545.70 -- -- -- --- 0.00 --- -- ... -- 0.047 0.047
0.80 877 2545.110 --- -- -- -- 0,00 --- -- -- -- 0.053 0.053
0,90 986 2545,90 - -- -- --- 0.00 -- --- -- -- 0,060 0.060
1.00 1,096 2546,00 -- -- -- -.- 0.00 --- -- -- -- 0,066 0.066
1.10 1,301 2546.10 --- -- -- --- 0.00 --- -- --- -- 0,066 0.066
1.20 1,506 2546.20 --- -- -- -. 0.00 --- -- --- -- 0.066 0.066
1.30 1,711 2546.30 -- --- -- -- 0.00 -- --- -- -- 0.066 0.066
1.40 1,916 2546.40 --- -- -- --- 0.00 --- --- --- -- 0.066 0,066
1.50 2,122 2546.50 -- -- -- ... 0.00 -- --- --- -- 0.066 0,066
1,60 2,327 2546.60 -- -- -- -- 0,00 -- --- --- -- 0,066 0.066
1.70 2,532 2546,70 -- -- -- --. 0.00 -- --- -- -- 0,066 0.066
1.80 2,737 2546.80 -- --- --- --- 0.00 -- -- - --- 0A66 0.066
1.90 2,942 2546,90 -- --- --- -- 0.00 - --- --- -- 0,066 0.066
2.00 3,147 2547.00 -- -- -- -- 0.00 -- -- --- -- 0.066 0.066
2.10 3,454 2547.10 -- --- -- -- 0.00 - --- -- -- 0.066 0.066
2.20 3,761 2547.20 -- -- -- --- 0.00 -_ -- -- -- 0.066 0.066
2.30 4,068 2547.30 -- --- -- --- 0.00 -- --- -- -- 0.066 0.066
2A0 4,375 2547.40 --- -- -- -- 0.00 --- -- ... -- 0.066 0.066
2.50 4,682 2547.50 -- -- -- -- 0.00 -- -- --- -- 0.066 0.066
2.60 4,989 2547.60 -- -- -- -- 0.00 -- -- --- -- 0.066 0.066
2.70 5,296 2547.70 - - - --- -- 0,00 -- -- --- -- 0,066 0.066
2.80 5,603 2547.80 -- -- --- -- 0,00 --- -- --- -- 0,066 0.066
2.90 5,910 2547.90 --- -- --- -- 0.00 --- -- --- -- 0.066 0.066
3.00 6,217 2548.00 -- -- -- -- 0.00 --- -- - - -- 0.066 0.066
3.10 6,631 2548.10 --- -- -- -- 0.00 -- -- -- -- 0.066 0.066
3,20 7,044 2548.20 -- -- -- -- 0,00 ... -- - - -- 0.066 0.066
3,30 7,458 2548.30 - - -- -- -- 0,00 --- -- --- -- 0,066 0.066
3,40 7,871 2548,40 ... -- -- --- 0,00 - -- --- -- 0.066 0.066
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Proposed Main Basin
Stage/Storage/Discharge Table
Stage Storage Elevation CIvA CIvB CIvC PrlRsr WrA WrB WrC WrD Exill User Total
ft cult It CIS CIS cfs cfs Cis CIS cfs cfs CIS cfs cfs
3.50 8,285 2648.50 --- --- - -- 0.00 -- --- --- --- 0.066 0.066
3.60 8,698 2548.60 --- -- -- -- 0.00 --- --- --- --- 0.066 0,066
3.70 9,112 2548.70 --- --- - -- 0.00 --- --- --- --- 0,066 0.066
3.80 9.525 2548.80 --- --- - --- 0.00 --- --- --- --- 0.066 0.066
3.90 9,939 2548.90 --- --- --- --- 0.00 --- -- --- --- 0,066 0.066
4.00 10,352 2549.00 --- -- -- --- 0.00 --- --- --- --- 0,066 0.066
4.10 10,877 2549.10 --- --- --- --- 0.00 --- --- --- --- 0.066 0.066
4.20 11,401 2549.20 --- --- --- --- 0.00 --- -- -- --- 0,066 0.066
4.30 11,925 2549.30 - --- --- --- 0.00 -- --- --- -- 0.066 0.066
4.40 12,450 2549.40 --- --- --- --- 0.00 --- --- --- -- 0.066 0.066
4.50 12,974 2549.50 - --- --- --- 0.00 --- --- --- -- 0.066 0.066
4.60 13,498 2549-60 -- --- --- --- 0.00 -- --- --- -- 0.066 0.066
4.70 14,023 2549.70 --- -- --- -- 0.00 -- --- --- -- 0.066 0,066
4.80 14,547 2549.80 --- -- -- -- 0.00 -- --- --- --- 0.066 0,066
4.90 15,072 2549.90 --- --- -- --- 0.00 --- --- --- --- 0,066 0.066
5.00 15.596 2550.00 --- --- --- --- 0.00 --- -- --- --- 0,066 0.066
5.10 16,236 2550.10 --- --- --- --- 0.00 --- -- -- --- 0.066 0.066
5.20 16,876 2550.20 --- --- --- --- 0.00 --- -- -- --- 0.066 0.066
5.30 17,516 2550.30 --- --- --- --- 0.00 --- -- -- --- 0.066 0.066
5.40 18,156 2550.40 - --- --- --- 0.00 --- --- - --- 0.066 0.066
5.50 18.796 2550.50 -- -- --- --- 0.00 --- --- --- -- 0.066 0.066
5.60 19,436 2650.60 --- --- --- --- 0.00 --- --- --- -- 0,066 0.068
5.70 20,077 2550.70 --- -- -- -- 1.69 --- --- --- -- 0.066 1,757
5.80 20,717 2550.80 --- --- -- -- 4.76 -- --- --- -- 0.066 4.822
5.90 21,357 2550.90 --- -- -- -- 8.71 -- --- --- --- 0.066 8.776
6.00 21,997 2551.00 --- -- --- --- 13.35 --- --- --- -- 0.066 13.42
6.10 22,757 2551.10 --- --- --- --- 18.67 --- --- --- --- 0.066 18.73
6.20 23,516 2551.20 --- --- -- -- 24.53 -- --- --- -- 0.066 24.60
6.30 24,276 2551.30 -- --- --- --- 30.92 --- -- -- --- 0.066 30.99
6.40 25,036 2551.40 --- --- --- --- 37.77 --- --- --- --- 0.066 37.83
6.50 25,796 2551.50 --- --- --- --- 45.07 --- --- --- --- 0.066 45.14
6.60 26,556 2551.60 -- --- --- --- 52.88 --- -- -- --- 0,066 52.94
6.70 27,316 2551.70 -- --- --- --- 60.98 --- -- -- --- 0,066 61.05
6.80 28,075 2551.80 -- --- --- --- 69.49 --- -- -- --- 0.066 69.55
6.90 28,835 2651.90 --- -- --- -- 78.33 --- --- --- --- 0.066 78.40
7.00 29,595 2552.00 --- --- -- -- 87.45 --- --- --- -- 0.066 87.52
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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environn7enral Qualihv
July 18,2022
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7016 2140 0000 0565 2595
Mr. Merle D. Andrews
Blue Ridge Quarries Inc.
8487 US 221 N
Marion,NC 28752
Re: Mining Permit No.61-19
Steel Gray Mine
Mitchell County
French Broad River Basin
Dear Mr. Andrews:
Your request to have Mining Permit No. 61-19 transferred in its entirety from your company to Buechel Stone
Corporation has been approved. As we have received Buechel Stone Corporation'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 1971. Therefore, I am returning your$25,300.00 surety bond (No. S-787700)
issued by NGM Insurance Company,to you for your disposal.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely, �
David Miller, PE
State Mining Engineer
DM/ap
Enclosures:(Surety Bond No. S-787700)
cc: Ms. Shawna Riddle,PE
Mr. Beau Thomas-DOL,Mine and Quarry Bureau
���� North Cambria Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy.Mineral and land Resources
512 North Salisbury Sire" 1 1612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh.North Carolina 27699-1612
���+� 919,707.9200

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER . .�
Secrelary ~°"""�
BRIAN WRENN NORTH CAROLINA
Direelor Environmental Quality
July 18,2022
Chris Bucy
Buechel Stone Corporation
7274 Highway 221 North
Marion,NC 28752
RE: Steel Gray Mine- Mining Permit No. 61-19
Mitchell County-French Broad River Basin
Dear Mr. Bucy:
Your recent request to have the above referenced mining permit, issued to Blue Ridge Quarries, Inc., has been
approved and is simultaneously modified and transferred in its entirety to you. As we have received the required
surety in an amount sufficient to cover the present operation, I am enclosing the modified and transferred mining
permit. The permit number and mine name shall remain the same as before the transfer.
The modification is to increase the permitted acreage to 61.63 acres and the affected acreage at this site to 8.90
acres as indicated in the application, on the Mine Maps received March 31, 2022, and June 16, 2022, and in the
supplemental information received November 9,2021,February 23,2022,March 31,2022,June 6,2022,and June
6, 2022. The modification includes increasing the permit boundary to the property limits. A copy of the modified
permit is enclosed.
The conditions in the modified permit were based primarily upon the initial application. Modifications were made
as indicated by the modification request and as required to ensure compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. 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: IIL3.C,111.4.13, II1.6, 111.1 LB, IV,VI,VIII.3.
The issuance of a mining permit and/or any modification to it does not supersede local zoning regulations. The
responsibility of compliance with any applicable zoning regulations lies with you.
As a reminder,your permitted acreage at this site is 61.63 acres and the amount of land you are approved to disturb
is 8.90 acres.
Please contact me at(919) 707-9220 if you have any questions.
Sin r'
G
David Miller, PE
State Mining Engineer
DM/ap
Enclosures
cc: Ms. Shawna Riddle
North Carolina Department of Environmental Qualhy I Division of Energy.Mineral and Land Resour.es
.� _ �. SQ North Salisbury Street 16R Mail Servier linter Rakyh North Carolh,a 2769916R
�^''a'w^'y^•�� 919.707.9100

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY,MINERAL,AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
For the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions ofN.C.G.S. §74-46 through 68,"The
Mining Act of 1971,"Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 05B,and other
applicable laws,rules,and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Buechel Stone Corporation
Steel Gray Mine
Mitchell County- Permit No. 61-19
for the operation of a
Building Stone Quarry
Which shall provide that the usefulness,productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the Department of
Environmental Quality,hereinafter referred to as the Department,and in conformity with the approved Reclamation
Plan attached to and incorporated as part of this permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the
surrounding environment and for reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation.
This permit is expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation Plan.
However,completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation,secured by the bond
or other security on file with the Department,and may survive the revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another operator succeeds to the
interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the
Department may release the permittee from the duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the
Mining Act with reference to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided
that both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor operator agrees
to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the affected land and posts a suitable bond or
other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not complying with the
Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit or is failing to achieve the purposes and requirements
of the Mining Act, the Department may give the operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend
the permit,or its intent to modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right
to a hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation, or suspension by the
Department. Alternatively,and in addition to the above,the Department may institute other enforcement procedures
authorized by law.
I. Definitions. N.C.G.S. 474-49.
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,terms shall have
the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act,N.C.G.S. §74-49.
II. Modifications. N.C.G.S. §74-52
November 10,2010: This permit has been issued to Blue Ridge Quarries, Inc.
December I. 2017. This permit has been issued for the life of site or the duration of the lease term.
July 18, 2022: This permit has been simultaneously modified and transferred in its entirety to Buechel
Stone Corporation. The modification increases the permitted area to 61.63 acres and increasing the affected
area to 8.90 acres as indicated on the mine maps received June 16, 2022. The modification includes
increasing the permit boundary to the property limits.
This permit is valid for the life of the site or life of lease, if applicable, as defined by Session Law 2017-
209 and has no expiration date. However, all provisions of N.C.G.S. §74-51 and N.C.G.S. §74-52 still
apply for new,transferred,and modified mining permits.
III. Operating Conditions. N.C.G S §74-51
This Permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. §74-46, et. seq., and to the
following conditions and limitations:

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1. Wastewater and Quarry Dewatering.
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the permitting
requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C.Environmental Management Commission.
B. Any stomrwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance with any
applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the Environmental
Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental Management Commission. It
shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact the Stormwater Program to secure any
necessary stormwater permits or other approval documents.
2. Air Quality and Dust Control.
A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental Management
Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary shall be
utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. Buffer Zones.
A. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State,waters of the U. S.,or wetlands shall be
in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and enforced by the N.
C. Environmental Management Commission.
B. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any affected land and any adjoining
waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of that waterway or wetland from erosion
of the affected land and to preserve the integrity of the natural watercourse or wetland.
C. All buffer zones shown on the Mine Maps received June 16, 2022, shall be maintained
between any excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent property.
4. Erosion and Sediment Control.
A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen dikes,
sediment check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent sediment
from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland, or natural
watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All mining activities, including the installation and maintenance of all erosion and
sedimentation control measures,shall be conducted as indicated in the application,on the
Mine Maps received March 31, 2022, and June 16, 2022, and in the supplemental
information received November 9,2021,February 23,2022,March 31,2022,June 6,2022,
and June 6,2022.
C. An erosion and sediment control plan(s)shall be submitted to the Department for approval
prior to any land disturbing activities not indicated on the revised erosion control plan or
mine maps submitted with the approved application for a mining permit and any approved
revisions to it. Such areas include,but are not limited to,expansion outside of the approved
pit area,creek crossings,or expansion of overburden or waste disposal areas.
5. Groundwater Protection.
Groundwater monitoring wells shall be installed and monitored as deemed appropriate by the
Department.

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6. Permanently Marked Boundaries
All affected area boundaries (8.90 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on 100-foot
intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
7. Graded Slopes and Fills.
A. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle which can be
retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or
device. In any event,exposed slopes or any excavated channels,the erosion of which may
cause off-site damage because of siltation, shall be planted, or otherwise provided with
groundcover,devices,or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
B. Overburden cut slopes along the perimeter of the quarry opening shall be graded to a
minimum 2 horizontal to I vertical or flatter and shall be stabilized within 60 days of
completion. Furthermore,a minimum ten(10) foot wide horizontal safety bench shall be
provided at the top of the rock and at the toe of any overburden slope.
C. Waste rock piles shall not be constructed with steep, near vertical side slopes. Side slopes
shall be constructed in such a manner as to provide for a stable, safe configuration at
reclamation.
8. Surface Drainage.
The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,or likely to
become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or conduits shall be
constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
9. Blasting.
A. The operator shall monitor each blast with a seismograph located at a distance no farther
than the closest off site regularly occupied structure not owned or leased by the operator.
A seismographic record including peak particle velocity, air overpressure, and vibration
frequency levels shall be kept for each blast(except as provided under Operating Condition
Nos.111.9.0 and 111.9.E of this permit). The following blasting conditions shall be observed
by the mine operator to prevent hazard to persons and adjacent property from surface
blasting;
B. In all blasting operations,the maximum peak particle velocity of any component of ground
motion shall not exceed Figure 9-1(below) at the immediate location of any regularly
occupied building outside of the permitted area such as a dwelling house,church, school,
or public,commercial, or institutional building.

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Figure 9-1 -.allowable Peak Particle Velocity by Frequency
10A 10.0
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tl. .9 0.9
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0.7 0.7
0.6 i 0.6
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0.4 0.4
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0.3 0,2
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Blast Vibration Frequency, Hz
Figure i Alternative blasting level critena
(Source modified from figure B-t. Bureau of Mines Ri8507)
C. In the event of seismograph malfunction or other condition which prevents monitoring,
blasting shall be conducted in accordance with the following formulas:
W=(D/D.) (EQ. 8.1)
D�=D/W irz (EQ.8.2)
V= 160(Ds)-'6 (EQ. 8.3)
W = Maximum charge weight of explosives per delay period of 8.0
milliseconds or more(pounds).
D = Distance from the blast site to the nearest inhabited building not owned or
leased by the mine operator. (feet).
D, = Scaled distance factor.
V = Peak Particle Velocity(inches per second).
The peak particle velocity of any component shall not exceed 1.0 inch per second, for the
purposes of this Section.

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D. Air blast overpressure resulting from surface blasting shall not exceed 129 decibels linear
(dBL)as measured at the immediate location of any regularly occupied building not owned
or leased by the operator outside of the permitted area such as a dwelling house, church,
school,or public,commercial,or institutional building, unless an alternate level based on
the sensitivity of the seismograph microphone as specified below is being used:
Lower Frequency Limit of Measuring System(Hz) Max Level(dBL)
0.1 Hz or lower-flat response 134 peak
2.0 Hz or lower-flat response 133 peak
2.0 Hz or lower-flat response 129 peak
E. In the event of seismograph malfunction or other condition which prevents monitoring,
blasting shall be conducted in accordance with the following formulas:
U = 82 (D/Wo.13)'1z (EQ 8.4)
To convert U(psi)to P(dBL):
P=20 x log(U/2.9x 10-9) (EQ 8.5)
Confined Air blast/Overpressure(dBL)for quarry situation:
A = P - 35 (EQ8.6)
U = Unconfined air overpressure(pounds per square inch).
W = Maximum charge weight of explosives per delay period of 8.0
milliseconds or more(pounds).
D = Distance from the blast site to the nearest inhabited building not owned or
leased by the mine operator(feet).
P = Unconfined air overpressure(decibels).
A = Air blast or air overpressure for typical quarry situations(decibels).
The air blastloverpressure shall not exceed 129 decibels, for the purposes of this Section.
F. The operator shall maintain records on each individual blast describing:
i. date and time of the blast.
ii. the total number of holes.
iii. pattern of holes and delay of intervals.
iv. depth and size of holes.
V. type and total pounds of explosives.
vi. maximum pounds per delay interval.
vii. amount of stemming and burden for each hole.
viii. blast location.
ix. distance from blast to closest offsite regularly occupied structure.

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X. weather conditions at the time of the blast.
Records shall be maintained at the permittee's mine office and copies shall be provided to
the Department upon request.
G. If ground vibration or Air blast limits are exceeded, the operator will immediately report
the event with causes and corrective actions to the Department. Use of explosives at the
blast site that produced the excessive reading shall cease until corrective actions approved
by the Department are taken. However,blasting may occur in other approved areas within
the permitted boundary. Authorization to blast at the blast site may be granted at the time
of the verbal reporting of the high ground vibration or high air blast reading if the
circumstances justify verbal approval. Failure to report will constitute a permit violation.
H. The operator shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that flyrock is not thrown
beyond areas where the access is temporarily or permanently guarded by the operator.
Failure to take corrective measures to prevent flyrock and repeated instances of flyrock
shall be considered a violation of the Mining Permit.
1. Should flyrock occur beyond the permitted and guarded areas, the operator shall
immediately report the incident to the Department. Further use of explosives on the mine
site shall be suspended until the following actions have been taken:
i. A thorough investigation as to the cause(s)of the incident shall be conducted.
ii. A report detailing the investigation shall be provided to the Department within 10
days of the incident. The report shall,at a minimum,document the cause(s)of the
incident along with technical and management actions that will be taken to prevent
further incidents. The report shall meet with the approval of the Department before
blasting may resume at the mine site.
J. The operator shall provide to the Department a copy of the findings of any seismic studies
conducted at the mine site in response to an exceedance of a level allowed by these blasting
conditions. The operator shall make every reasonable effort to incorporate the studies'
recommendations into the production blasting program.
K. The operator shall,when requested by the Department,give 24-hour advance notice to the
Division of Energy,Mineral and Land Resources'Regional Office prior to any blast during
a period for which notice is requested.
10. Highwall Barrier
A. A physical barrier consisting of large boulders placed end-to-end or fencing shall be
maintained at all times along the perimeter of any highwall to prevent inadvertent public
access. In addition,a minimum 10 foot wide horizontal safety bench shall be provided at
the junction between the top of rock and the toe of any overburden cut slope.
II. Visual Screening.
A. Existing vegetation shall be maintained between the mine and public thoroughfares to
screen the operation from the public. Additional screening methods, such as constructing
earthen berms,shall be employed as deemed appropriate by the Department.
B. Vegetated earthen berms shall be located and constructed as shown on the Mine Maps
received March 31, 2022, and June 16, 2022. In addition to grasses, long leaf and/or
Virginia pines or other acceptable evergreen species shall be planted as deemed appropriate
by the Department to improve visual and noise buffering.

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12. Refuse Disposal.
A. No on-site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the mining
permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit area unless
authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from both the Division of
Waste Management and the Division of Energy,Mineral and Land Resources,Department
of Environmental Quality. The method of disposal shall be consistent with the approved
reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by N.C.G.S. §74-49 (14)of The Mining Act of 1971 generated
on-site and directly associated with the mining activity may be disposed of in a designated
refuse area. All other waste products must be disposed of in a disposal facility approved
by the Division of Waste Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their
storage containers or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed
of within the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
considers the following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to those specifically
listed under N.C.G.S. §74-49(14)of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
i. on-site generated land clearing debris.
ii. conveyor belts.
iii, wire cables.
iv. v-belts.
V. steel reinforced air hoses.
vi. drill steel.
D. if mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit boundary, the
following information must be provided to and approved by the Division of Energy,
Mineral and Land Resources prior to commencement of such disposal:
i. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area.
ii. a list of refuse items to be disposed.
iii. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the refuse.
iv, verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the seasonally
high-water table; and,
V. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established.
E. Used, clean concrete shall only be allowed on permitted quarry sites that have obtained a
valid air permit and are allowed to operate crushing operations for the purposes of recycling
and reuse provided that the following conditions are met:
I. Appropriate quality control measures shall be taken when the used concrete arfives
onsite to ensure that all such concrete processed onsite is clean, inert material.
ii. Used,clean concrete shall be temporarily stockpiled and processed within existing
approved affected areas draining to existing approved erosion and sedimentation
control measures.
iii. No used,clean concrete material shall be permanently disposed of onsite.
iv. Any foreign material that may be found within the used concrete must be separated
from the concrete and properly recycled or disposed off-site.

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IV. Annual Reclamation Report and Annual Operating Fee. N.C.G.S. §74-55.
An Annual Reclamation Report and Annual Operating Fee of$400.00 shall be submitted to the Department
by September 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and approved for release by the Department.
V. Prior Approval Required for Plan Modification. N.C.G.S. §74-52.
The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete,modify or otherwise change any
part of the mining,reclamation,or erosion/sediment control plan contained in the approved application for
a mining permit or any approved revision to it. Approval to implement such changes must be obtained
from the Department prior to on-site implementation of the revisions.
VI. Bonding. N.C.G.S. §74-54.
The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. §74-54 in the form of a $39,400.00 Irrevocable
Standby Letter of Credit, is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the approved application. This
security must remain in force for this permit to be valid. The total affected land shall not exceed the bonded
acreage.
VII. Archaeological Resources. N.C.G.S. M-3,
1. Minimum Requirements
A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be granted access
to the site to determine the presence of significant archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §70-3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and Human Skeletal Remains
Protection Act," should the operator or any person in his employ encounter human skeletal
remains, immediate notification shall be provided to the county medical examiner and the
chief archaeologist,North Carolina Division of Archives and History.
VIII. Approved Reclamation Plan. N.C.G.S. 474-53.
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition on the
continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally,the Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation of
the permittee, which continues beyond the terns of the Mining Permit.
To comply with N.C.G.S. §74-53 the approved plan will provide:
1. Minimum Standards.
A. The final slopes in all excavations in soil,sand,gravel,and other unconsolidated materials
shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and be consistent with the
future use of the land.
B. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
excavations in rock,
C. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with
accepted conservation practices,and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use of
the land.

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D. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined area that are,or
are likely to become noxious, odious,or foul.
E. The revegetation plan shall confonn to accepted and recommended agronomic and
reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
F. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to the time schedule included
in the plan,which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous with mining
operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable time after
completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and shall be
completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
2. Reclamation Conditions.
A. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned reclamation shall
be to allow the quarry excavation to fill with water,provide a permanent barricade(fence)
along the top of any high wall, and grade and revegetate any areas in unconsolidated
material.
B. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
i. All areas of unconsolidated material such as overburden or waste piles shall be
graded to a 2 horizontal to I vertical or flatter slope and terraced as necessary to
insure slope stability.
ii. Any settling ponds and sediment control basins shall be backfilled, graded, and
stabilized or cleaned out and made into acceptable lake areas.
iii. The processing, stockpile, and other disturbed areas neighboring the mine
excavation shall be leveled and smoothed.
iv. Compacted surfaces shall be disced, subsoiled, or otherwise prepared before
revegetation.
V. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On-site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Conditions Nos. Ill.12.A
through 111.12.13.
vi. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul water.
3. Revegetation Plan
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the Revegetation Plan
received March 31, 2022
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

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mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including revegetation,shall be completed within
two years of completion or termination of mining.
IX. Issuance and Modification Summary. N.C.G.S. §74-51 and 474-52.
This permit issued November 10,2010, is hereby simultaneously transferred, and modified this 18th day
of July 2022 pursuant to N.C.G.S. §74-51 and N.C.G.S §74-52.
By: (J � 2AX a�/ Fv^-
Brian Wrenn, Director
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environmental Quality

ROY COOPER n{
Governor n
ELIZABETH S.BISER �,
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
NOTICE REGARDING THE RIGHT TO CONTEST A MINING PERMIT DECISION
You have previously expressed an interest and/or are listed as an adjoining landowner in the mining application for
mining activities off SR 1265 (Washburn Rd.) in Mitchell County. The mining permit(no. 61-19)was modified
on July 18, 2022.
Right of Persons Aggrieved to File a Contested Case for the Issuance of a New Mining Permit: Pursuant to
NCGS 150B,Article 3,a party or person aggrieved may file a contested case by filing a petition under NCGS 150B-
23 in the Office of Administrative Hearings within 60 days after the Division provides notice of its decision on a
permit application.
Right of Persons Aggrieved to File a Contested Case for the Issuance of a Modification to a Mining Permit:
Pursuant to NCGS 74-61 and NCGS 150B,Article 3,a party or person aggrieved may file a contested case by filing
a petition under NCGS 15OB-23 in the Office of Administrative Hearings within 30 days afterthe Division provides
notice of its decision on a permit application,as provided in NCGS 15013-23(f).
General Filing Instructions: A petition for contested case hearing must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to NCGS 15013-23, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 1711 New Hope Church
Road, Raleigh NC,27609,along with a fee in an amount provided in NCGS 15013-23.2. A petition for contested
case hearing form may be obtained upon request from the Office of Administrative Hearings or on its website at
https://www.oah.nc.gov/hearings-division/filing/hearing-forms. Additional specific instructions for filing a
petition are set forth at 26 NCAC Chapter 03.
Service Instructions: A party filing a contested case is required to serve a copy of the petition, by any means
authorized under 26 NCAC 03 .0102,on the process agent for the Department of Environmental Quality:
William F. Lane,General Counsel
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
If the party filing the petition is a person aggrieved other than the permittee or permit applicant,the party must also
serve the permittee in accordance with NCGS 15013-23(a).
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Be aware that other rules or laws may apply to the riling of a petition for a contested case. Additional information
is available at hRps://www.oah.nc.gov/hearings-division/hearing-grocess/filing-contested-case. Please contact the
Office of Administrative Hearings at(984) 236-1850 or oah.postmaster(a).oah.nc.gov with all questions regarding
the tiling fee and/or the details of the filing proce
Brian Wrenn
Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
This notice was mailed on
Brenda Harris
Mining Program Administrative Assistant

Attachment 3

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Buechel Stone — Steel Gray Mine
Basin Pumping Plan {
Site Condition
Operations at the Steel Gray Mine are currently on hold pending a renewal of the facility Mine Permit.
During this time,the previously mined area at the base of the active face has filled with water.
Accumulated water is a combination of surface water runoff from precipitation as well as groundwater
recharge through fractures in the bedrock,with the majority of the water being from groundwater.
In order to complete mining in the area,water must be pumped out to allow for safe operations.To do
this in a manner compliant with applicable regulations established by Part G of the NCG02 permit,
comingled mine groundwater and surface runoff water must be pumped into and through the new
stormwater skimmer basin. Due to the changing volume of water present, sizing the skimmer basin for
dewatering activities is not possible.To address this,the following Pumping Operations and Monitoring
Plan has been prepared.
Pumping
The recently designed skimmer basin has an available storage volume of approximately 19,500 cubic
feet(cf)at the outfall weir elevation(INV=2550.60),and a total storage area of 29,595 cf to the top of
berm (Ele.=2552.00).The available storage volume of 19,500 cf exceeds the required storage capacity
of 12,500 cf(1,800 cu.ft./acre)established in Section 6.64 of the NCDEQ Erosion and Sediment Control
Manual.The following Pumping Operations and Monitoring Plan has been prepared in order to provide
guidance for dewatering of the active face area.
The pumping plan is as follows:
1. Verify pending weather conditions are absent any large-scale precipitation events. If any
stormwater events(greater than 1-inch)are anticipated in the next 24-hours,do not initiate
dewatering activities.
2. Verify current free board in the pond(i.e.top of water to overflow weir outfall elevation). If less
than 2 feet,do not initiate pumping.
3. If the criteria#1 and#2 are acceptable, pumping can be initiated.
a. Pumping should start at an approximate flow rate of 200 gpm.
b. Water from the mine pit will be pumped over the haul road (via hose)and into basin
DA-1 (see Figure 2)
c. If ponds are empty at the beginning of pumping,the available pumping time is
approximately 12 hours.
d. The discharge rate of the skimmer is approximately 0.066 cfs or approximately 30 gpm,
which will result in approximately 3.4 days to fully drain via the skimmer.Note that it is
not required to fully drain the basin prior to continuing to dewater.

4. A record of the pumping events will be maintained on site. Records will include date, start
time, stop time,estimated water levels,and any precipitation events that occur during these
pumping events.
S. During pumping events, the pump/basin should be inspected every 2 hours at a minimum to
verify operation in accordance with this plan.

Attachment 7
Approval of Placement of Sedimentation Basins from
Jurisdictional Floodplain Manager

Attachment 7-Approval of Placement of Sedimentation Basins from Jurisdictional Floodplain
Manager
From: mitchell em<[e-mail]>
Sent:Wednesday, March 23, 2022 5:37 PM
To: Bucy,Chris<[e-mail]>
Subject: Re:steel gray mine
I'm sorry I just noticed that the email saved as a draft,yes everything with the ponds does look good, I
see no problem on my end.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 23,2022,at 14:36, Bucy,Chris<[e-mail]>wrote:
Kolby,
We really need the documentation for this issue so we can move forward on getting this permit package
finished.As we discussed at the mine we have not been able to mine for approx.6 months at that site so
time is definitely pressing on us. If there is something else you need from me please advise so I can get
that to you.
Thanks
Chris Bucy
North Carolina Operations Manager
P 828.756.8220
C 828,803.9723
Buechel Stone Corp
www.buecheistone.com
800.236.4474
Buechel stone provides the best,most dependable experience in the natural stone industry-guaranteed!
From: Bucy,Chris
Sent:Friday, March 18,2022 11:26 AM
To: '[e-mail]'<[e-mail]>
Cc: Dowland,April<[e-mail]>; 'Peters,Chris'<[e-mail]>
Subject:steel gray mine
Kolby,

Wanted to reach out and see if everything was still good and if maybe I had missed some
communication. I am still in need of an email or document stating the sediment ponds are good as they
are in your estimation as the flood plain manager.
Thanks
Disclaimer
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recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any
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and may be unlawful

Attachment 8
Easement for BSC Use of Washburn Road

Hai G. Mrrirm P.A.
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR Al LAW
P. O. Box 908
Spruce Pine NC 28777
Telephone [phone]
Pax [phone]
30 December 1992
Mr. J. D. Hollifield
838 Carters Ridge Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Re: Easement From William and Evelyn Biggerstaff Hall
Dear J. D. :
Enclosed herewith is the recorded Easement relative to the above
matter. I am also enclosing a statement for my services.
With kindest regards,
Hal G. Igarris n
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Enclosures
CC: Evelyn Biggerstaff Hall
Route 3, Humpback Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Prepared by Hal G. Harrison, P.A. , P.O. Box 50U, Spruce Pine,
North Carolina 28777
NORTH CAROLINA
MITCHELL COUNTY
E A S E M E N T
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into on the 52Z day of
December 1992 by and between WILLIAM HALL and wife, EVELYN BIGGERSTAFF
HALL, herein referred to as Grantors; and J. D. HOLLIFIELD and
wife, Jo ETTA HOLLIFIED, herein referred to as Grantees;
W I T N E S S E T H•
IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of $10 and the mutual covenencZ
contained herein, the Grantors do hereby grant, sell, and convey
unto the Grantees a perpetual non-exclusive easement for purposes
of access to the property of Grantees more accurately described
in Book 156 , Page 53 , of the Mitchell County Registry. This
easement shall be 40 feet in width. This easement shall be
located with a presently existing old private roadway beginning
at the terminus of NCSR 1265 (Washburn Road) ; thence running
with the old existing private roadway in its present location
to its point of intersection with the aforementioned property
of the Grantees. This presently existing roadway is located
upon the property of the Grantees more accurately described
in Book 135, Page 301, of the Mitchell County Registry. The
roadway is also known as and being a portion of the old Yellow
Mountain Road.
In consideration for this easement, Grantees agree
to grade and gravel this road as may be necessary to provide
vehicular access to the Washburn cemetery which is located adjacent
to the aforementioned roadway. Grantees, with approval of Grantors,
may make other improvements to the roadway. Grantee will maintain
a locked gate across the roadway at the point of Beginning of
the easement described herein.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD unto the Grantees, their successors
and assigns, the aforementioned easement and all privileges
oertaininq thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Grantors have executed this
easement on the above date.
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Attachment 9
Threatened and Endangered Species Assessment

ARCADIS 'f""-"u-'1FMEMO
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Arcadis G&M of North Carolina,Inc.
To: copies:
1 Cenlerview Drive
Chris Bucy—Buechel Stone Chris Peters-Arcadis Suite 208
Corporation Greensboro
North Carolina 28277
Tel [phone]
From:
Ron Johnson, PWS ARCADIS G&M of North Carolina,Inc.
INC Engineenng License#C-1869
Date: Arcadis Project No.:
NC Surveying License#C-1869
March 18, 2022 30105159
Subject
Rare,Threated, and Endangered Species Habitat Review
Buechel Stone Corporation—Steel Gray Mine, Spruce Pine, North Carolina
This Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species (RTE) Memo summarizes the results of a habitat
assessment for RTE species conducted on February 25, 2022, by Arcadis G&M of North Carolina, Inc.
(Arcadis) on behalf of Buechel Stone Corporation (Buechel) for the Steel Gray Mine Permit Modification
Application Project(Project)in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina(Attachment 1, Figure 1).The
survey was focused on an approximate 12-acre area north of Allapass Highway(Attachment 1, Figure 1).
The purpose of this delineation was to assess the presence or absence of potential RTE habitat that may
be impacted by the proposed Project. The habitat assessment was completed in response to the December
21, 2021 request from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality(NCDEQ).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Prior to conducting the Habitat Assessment, Arcadis reviewed the following resources to identify the
potential locations and extent of caves and portals within the Project area:
• United Slates Geological Survey(USGS)topographic map, Spruce Pine, NC (USGS, 1994).
• Aerial Photography(Google Earth, 2022).
The USGS topographic data, which identify intermittent and perennial streams, do not show mapped
streams north of the North Toe River within the environmental survey area.
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A review of 2022 aerial photography (Google Earth, 2022)of the Project area (Attachment 1, Figure 1)
shows that the surrounding land use is predominantly rural residential and agricultural with the survey area
being an active stone mine.
METHODOLOGY AND SURVEY RESULTS
Vegetative Communities
The environmental survey area comprises early to mid-successional forest and a floodplain field within an
existing stone mine.While most of the mined areas are cleared, the early to mid-successional forest canopy
community was dominated by sycamore (Platanus occidenlalis), while oak (Quercus alba), sweetgum
(Liquidambar styraciflua), eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis), and red maple (Acer rubrum). Forest
underslory was dominated by fescue (Festuca sp.), broomsedge (Andropogon virginicus), blackberry
(Rubus argulus), and goldenrod (Solidago canadensis). Representative photographs of the mine and
vegetative communities are included in Attachment 3. Locations of the photographs are shown on
Attachment 1, Figure 1.
RTE Species
Comment letters received from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS)and NCDEQ indicated that two
of the RTE species with the potential to occur in the County would require a habitat assessment to determine
if there is a potential for these species to occur within the Project area. The NCDEQ slated that the
assessment should be conducted for the gray bat(Myotis grisescens-Endangered and Appalachian elktoe
(Aiasmidonta raveneliana)-Endangered)(Attachment 2),
The gray bat roosts and hibernates in caves and portals that have specific temperature requirements
depending on the time of year. Caves are often deep and include large underground rooms. Based on the
site topography and soil types, one would not expect to find suitable winter or summer roosting habitat for
the gray bat in the Project area. No openings, passages, or other entrances to underground voids were
observed during the habitat assessment, confirming the lack of suitable habitat. Because of the lack of
habitat and that the site is an active stone mine that utilized blasting, the Project will have no effect on the
gray bat.
The Appalachian elktoe is mussel species that prefers relatively shallow, medium-sized creeks and rivers
with cool,well-oxygenated and moderate-to fast-flowing water. It has been observed in a variety of substrate
types including gravel mixed with cobble and boulders; in cracks in bedrock; and occasionally in relatively
silt-free, coarse sand. No streams or rivers are located in the proposed Project area, therefore activities
conducted at this site would have no effect on the Appalachian elktoe.
CONCLUSION
This memo summarizes the results of a RTE habitat assessment review conducted by Arcadis within the
environmental survey area at the Steel Gray Mine in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, on February 25, 2022.
Arcadis did not identify suitable habitat for the gray bat or the Appalachian elktoe withing the proposed
Project area, therefore the Project will have no effect on these species.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at 704-488-8054, or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
arcadis.com
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Arcadis G&M of North Carolina, Inc.
Ron Johnson, PWS
Principal Environmental Scientist
Attachments: 1 —Figure 1-Buechel Stone Corporation Mine Map with Photo Locations
2—NCDEQ Letter
3—Representative Photographs
REFERENCES
Aerial Photography. 2022. Google Earth
United States Geological Survey(USGS). 1994. Spruce Pine. 1:24,000 7.5 Minute Series. Available online
at http://store.usgs.gov/b2c_usgs/usgs/maplocator/. Accessed February 2022.
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NCDEQ Letter

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ROY COOPER
Governor b
ELIZABETH S.BISER
Secretary �•
BRIAN WRENN NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
December 21,2021
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7016 2140 0000 4367 7505
Chris Huey
Buecliel Stone Corporation
7274 Highway 221 North
Marion,NC 28752
RE: Steel Gray Mine
Mining Permit No.61-19
Mitchell County
French Broad River Basin
Dear Mr. Huey:
We have reviewed the modification and transfer request your company submitted for the referenced mine site. In
order for this office to complete its review of the referenced project in accordance with G.S. §74-50 and§74-51 of
the Mining Act of 1971, please provide the additional or revised information in accordance with the following
comments:
1. This pennit is currently issued to Blue Ridge Quarries Inc. Please clarify if the intent of this
modification is to also transfer the permit to Buecliel Stone Corporation. Part of the transfer process
requires that:
a. The proposed new permittee must request in writing that the existing permit be transferred and
clearly state the new operator's name (company or individual). The proposed new permittee
must also indicate that he accepts any and all responsibilities and liabilities with respect to the
Mining Act of 1971.
b. A letter from the existing permittee must be submitted requesting that the mining permit be
transferred to the proposed new permittee. The existing mine name and permit number must
be identified in the letter.
2. Please provide the required application fee of$750.00 for this modification. See the enclosed request
dated November 18, 2021.
3. Please provide proof, such as copy of the signed return receipts from certified mail, that all adjoining
landowners and chief administrative officer of each county and municipality have been properly
notified.
4. Please clarify the intent to dewater the mine. Question C.3C of the mining permit application was left
blank.
North Carolina DepartmentofFnvlronmentalQuahty I Division of Energy.Mineral and Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh.North Carolina 2 769 9-1612
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5. Please provide proof of application for an NPDES permit as indicated in the mining permit application
question C.31).
6. Mining has been indicated in the noodplain. Please provide proof of notice and approval from the
jurisdictional tloodplain manager.
7. Please clarify the activity that appears to have caused disturbed area outside the mining permit north of
the western mining area and on either side of the hard road.
8. Please clarify the activity that appears to have caused disturbed area outside the mining permit east of
the easier mining area. Drilling associated with this mining operation would be considered affected
area.
9. Please clarify the difference between proposed final grade and proposed limits of mining shown in the
cross sections on slieet 7 and sheet 8.
10. N.C.G.S. §74-49 defines "affected land" as the surface are of land that is mined, the surface area of
land associated with a mining activity so that soil is exposed to accelerated erosion, the surface area of
land on which overburden and waste is deposited, and the surface area of land used for processing or
treatment plant, stockpiles, nonpublic roads, and settling ponds. Please clearly indicate and label on
the mine map that the haul road to the nearest public road is included in the Mine permit boundary.
11. Please clarify the statement on question C.6C of the mine permit application. ']'here is a blank for(Ire
maximum bench height.
12. Please clarify (lie Year 3 and Year 10 sequence of mining. Statements were provided that hall] road
will need to be rerouted. Please clearly indicate and label on the mine map the location of any proposed
roads.
13. Please clearly identify and label on the mine map the location of any explosive storage as slated in the
blasting plan.
14. Please clearly identify and label on the mine map the location and acreage of any waste pile area and
stockpile areas.
15. Please clarify the acreages provided in (lie acreage table on page 4 of the mine permit application.
Acreage for tailing/sediment ponds and waste piles are negative. Acreage for the sediment ponds have
not been clearly identified in the total affected acreage totals.
16. Please clarify how sediment basins located in the 1% annual chance flood plain are protected against
washout in the event of a storm event which could cause sediment loss into surface waters.
17. Please provide Operation and maintenance details for the sediment ponds and any other erosion and
sediment control (ESSC) Measures.
18. NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) have
raised concerns with the invasive exotic species included in (lie seeding mixture, specifically Korean
lespedeza, fescue, common Bermuda, and crown vetch. Please review the recommendations for year-
round seeding provided on page 13 of the mine permit application to mitigate the use of invasive exotic
species.
19. USFWS has identified the potential for threatened and endangered species in the project area. Please
provide a biological assessment and/or biological evaluation (BA/BE) for the Gray bat (MIloris

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grisescens) and Appalachian elktoe (dlasmidonta raveneliana). Comments from USFWS have been
included for your reference.
Please note, this office may request additional information, not included in this letter, as the mining application
review progresses. Be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed above have been
fully addressed.
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:
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
As required by 15A NCAC 5B.01 13,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 cannot
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(919)707-9220 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Adam Parr,PE
Assistant Stale Mining Engineer
Enclosures:
Fee Request letter
Comments from USFWS
cc: Ms. Shawna Riddle

Attachment 3
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