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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James G. Martin, Governor
Willam W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
March 26, 1991
MEMORANDUM
TO: File
FROM: Tracy Davi�-V
RE: Texasgulf - Modification Requests
Charles H. Gardner
Director
I asked Charles Gardner how he would like Floyd and I to handle
modification/changes @ Tg - which ones should be handled in the field
and which ones on the plans upfront. CHG stated that he felt that each
change would be a judgement call as to how to handle it but he did state
that any changes to the perimeter S&E control should require a plan
modification and an approval from this office. Those changes internal
to the site which will be covered by said perimeter measures or internal
drainage could be handled in the field, but still subject to Floyd's
judgement - I concurred.
I advised CHG of our 4/2/91 meeting that is scheduled with Tg to
discuss this - CHG said he had a scheduling conflict and just to keep
him posted as to the results of the meeting.
TED:se
cc: Floyd Williams
P.O. Box 27687 • Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity AfHmiatfve Action Employer

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elf aquitalne group
P.O. Box 48 Aurora, North Carolina 27806
April 2, 1991
Mr. Charles Gardner, Director
Division of Land Resources
North Carolina Department of EHNR
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Subject: Texasgulf Inc.
Mine Permit 7-1
Dear Mr. Gardner:
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Np u J 1991
QuAul, SEC
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W.A. Schimming
Manager
Environmental Affairs
[phone]
On February 8, 1990, the Division of Land Resources
approved the addition of 160 acres to Texasgulf Inc. Is Mine
Permit 7-1. This land was located along S.R. 1942 south of what
was then the current mining area.
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In August 1988, Texasgulf submitted a Section 404 Dredge
and Fill permit application to fill jurisdictional areas on the
NCPC Tract. Prior to evaluation of the 404 permit application,
the Corps requested that cumulative impacts of mining in areas
containing jurisdictional wetlands be evaluated through an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). A Draft EIS is in
preparation and we hope to have a final decision on the EIS and
the 404 permit early next year. In the meantime, Texasgulf is
obligated to change its mid-term mine plan to operate west of
Highway 306 until the 404 permitting process has been completed.
Due to delays in the EIS, we are requesting that Mine
Permit 7-1 be further modified to add approximately 700 acres of
land south of the current permitted boundary and west of Highway
306. This land, which is needed to carry us through the EIS
process, is presently not included under any of our existing
mine permits.
Enclosed is a 1" = 1200' aerial photo outlining the area
currently under Mine Permits 7-1 and 7-5, the area that the
Corps of Engineers have signed off and have declared no
wetlands, and the 700 acres that we are requesting to have added
to Mine Permit 7-1. This 700 acres includes 0.9 acres of
"Waters of the United States" in the channelized portion of
Whitehurst Creek.

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Mr. Charles Gardner
April 2, 1991
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We will request that the N.C. DOT grant future road
closures of those highways within the requested permit amendment
prior to the mine progress to the south. Portions of State
Roads 1937, 1941, and 1942 will be addressed for closure as the
mine advances.
Texasgulf will continue its extensive groundwater
monitoring network on a local and regional basis. Texasgulf
will continue to use the guidelines currently outlined in Mine
Permit 7-1 for sedimentation and erosion control.
Enclosed are four copies of the attachment for your use.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me.
Sincerely,
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W. A. Schimming
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James G. Martin, Governor
1Mlllam W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
November 29, 1990
Mr. W. A. Schimming
Manager, Environmental Affairs
Texasgulf, Inc.
P. 0. Box 48
Aurora, North Carolina 27806
RE: Modification of Operating Condition No. 7.B.4.
Lee Creek Mine
Mining Permit No. 7-01
Beaufort County
Dear Mr. Schimming:
Charles H, Gardner
Director
The review has been completed on your modification request dated
October 12, 1990 to remove the last sentence of Operating Condition No,
7.B.4. which requires your company to develop and submit a plan by 1992
to blend all new clays and gypsum directly at the plants for permanent
waste disposal/reclamation.
As this office concurs that your company's current program of using
a three pile gypsum stack rotation is working successfully and is the
best technique for continued operation into the future, I hereby approve
your request provided that no new gypsum stacks are constructed.
Attached is a copy of this revised page 6 of Mining Permit No. 7-01
which contains the modified Operating Condition No. 7.B,4. Please
replace the existing page 6 of your -permit with this modified page 6 for
future reference.
In regards to your company's intentions to place a cap of
approximately one to three feet of a 4/sand to 1/clay mixture on the top
of the R-2 Blend Pond for reclamation, please be advised that you must
file a justification for such activity and receive this office's
approval rp for to capping R-2 with the sand/clay mixture. As you may
recall, Dr. Woodhouse had some reservations about this idea, as do I. I
recommend that only a section of R-2 be capped as a test, rather than
the entire pond, and request that you contact me directly when this
experiment takes place.
P.O. Box 27687 0 Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687 + Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity AfRr native Action Employer

Mr. W. A. 5chimming
November 29, 1990
Page 2
Your cooperation in this matter has been appreciated: If you
should have any questions on the above, please advise at [phone].
Very truly yours,
Charles H. Gardner
CHG/TED/se
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3. Clay: The clay material from the ore matrix shall be
pumped to the mined areas (RI-R3) for backfill either
alone or in a blend with gypsum. -Clay-only discharges
shall not exceed 25% of the total time of any waste
discharges into previously mined areas (R1-R3,.. Records
documenting the amount of clay vs clay/gypsum blend
discharges into mined areas (R1-R3) shall be maintained
at the mine office and be available for review by
Department personnel upon request.
4. Gypsum: During 1982-1991 a portion of the backfilled
mine excavation area will continue to be used to
stockpile gypsum (G-3,4,5; G-1; G-2; G-6).
8. Annual Reclamation Report
An Annual Reclamation Report
by the Department by February
completed and approved.
9. Surety
shall be submitted on a form supplied
1 of each year until reclamation is
The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the
form of $25,000.00 Blanket Bond is sufficient to cover the
phosphate mine operation as indicated on the approved application.
This security must remain in force for this permit to be valid.
The total affected land shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
10. Plan Modification
The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire
to delete, modify or otherwise change any part of the mining,
reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan contained in the
approved application for a mining permit. Approval to implement
such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to on -site
implementation of the revisions.
11. Archaelogical Resources
Authorized representatives
shall be granted access to
significant archaeological
of the Division of Archives and History
the site to determine the presence of
resources.

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P.Q. Box 48 Aurora, North Carolina 27806
October 12, 1990
Mr. Charles H. Gardner, Director
Division of Land Resources
North Carolina Department of EHNR
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Subject: Mine Permit No. 7-1
Texasgulf Inc.
Dear Charles,
OCT 15 '90
DIV.OE LAND RE,S..
W.A. Schlmming
Manager
Environmental Affairs
[phone]
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LAND QUALM SEC710
It was a pleasure to meet with you on October 10, 1990 to
discuss our mine reclamation plans at Texasgulf. In particular,
we discussed the requirement in Mine Permit No. 7-1 for
Texasgulf's Beaufort County mine, Operating Condition No. 7. B.
4., in which there is a requirement that by 1992 Texasgulf
submit a plan to blend all new clays and gypsum directly at the
plants for permanent waste disposal/reclamation. As we
discussed at this meeting, our current program of using a three
pile gyp stack rotation to augment the direct disposal from the
belt filters is working successfully. we believe that this is
the best technique for continued operation into the future to
directly handle the gypsum from the bird filters and at those
times that the gypsum from the belt filters cannot be directly
mixed with clays and sent to blend/reclamation areas. At this
time we see no need to construct any new gypsum stacks and can
utilize No.'s 3/4, 5 and 6 in the three stack rotation mode.
Therefore, I request your approval to amend Mine Permit No. 7-1
to delete the last sentence in Item 7. B. 4. to remove the
requirement to develop such a plan by 1992. If you need any
further information or documentation regarding this matter,
please advise. I appreciate your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Z,
W. A. Schimming
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DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
September 13, 1990
MEMORANDUM REC;EI VED
TO: Tracy Davis SEP 14 1990
State Mining Specialist LAIM nul
ECrION
File
FROM: Floyd Williams RECEIVED
Regional Enginee
Land Quality Section SEP1tl*u
Washington Regional Office
SUBJECT: 9-12-90 Inspection of Texasgulf, Inc. LAND 011AL11 Y SECTION
Mine Operation
Beaufort County
On 9-23-90, Harry Bailey and I inspected the above subject
mine operation. Texasgulf employees Don Millman and Jeff Furness
accompanied us during the inspection.
Reclamation activities have been taking place consistent
with the bi-annual reclamation report which was received on June
29, 1990. With regard to reclamation, Texasgulf is working
closely with Dr. Steve Broome from NC State University. Henry
Riddick, Beaufort County Extension Agent, and Paul Lilley,
Extension Soil Science Specialist., Tidewater District.
Texasgulf has ordered approximately 121,000 tree species for
1991 plantings. Following are notes taken during the inspection:
1. In process of installing a decant structure through the R-1
dike between stations 160+00 and 175+00. This structure is
to allow for installation of equipment to monitor the
hydrology of the clay -blend material impounded in R-1.
2. Texasgulf is, at this time, pumping the blend material (3
parts gypsum to 1 part clay) into the bottom of the proposed
water recycle pond. The recycle pond is part of the new
NPDES permit. The blend material being pumped into the
recycle pond will help seal the bottom. They will pump into
this pond until an elevation of -20 feet MSL is reached.
The pond is approximately 300 acres in size, which will
result in approximately 3500 acre feet of blend being pumped
into this area. It will take approximately 1 year to fill
the pond to -20 MSL.

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3. R-1 Blend Pond --The outside slope has maintained an
excellent ground cover. Numerous plots of different species
of grasses, trees, legumes, grains, corn, and even
wildflowers have been planted or sown. Ditching of wet
areas is continuing according to the bi-annual reclamation
plan. Green ash trees are doing very well.
4. R-2 Blend Pond--Texasgulf has placed blend material on the
outside slope of R-2 dike and will begin seeding this month.
The blend material utilized on the outside slope was
excavated just inside the pond, which left holes 15 to 20
feet from the pond's edge. Texasgulf intends to pump blend
material in these areas to backfill these holes. Don
Millman also mentioned that Texasgulf is looking at placing
a cap of approximately 1 to 3 feet of a 4/sand to 1/clay
mixture on the top of the pond area. They feel that this
mixture, after being disced, would provide a better material
for reclamation.
5. R-3 Dike --The R-3 dike is up to its designed elevation of 35
feet. Texasgulf intends to begin grading activities on this
dike to get the final designed crest and slopes. Three low
areas exist that will be brought up to proper elevations.
Final sloping will be completed in January and February of
1991, with final certification requested in March or April
of 1991. The R-3 pond area is approximately 900 acres in
size.
6. Texasgulf is, at this time, operating at full capacity,
seven days a week, and is mining in block 20. The bucket
wheel system was removing the top layers of overburden from
block 21 and was operating at the time of inspection.
7. Texasgulf has seeded a section of the perimeter canal dike
slopes along the south and southeast sections of recent mine
advance.
8. Texasgulf will begin implementing permanent erosion control
plan in Porters Creek area in very near future (this was the
area where recent violations occurred).
9. Inspection of the Charles Tract revealed that Texasgulf is
progressing very well in reclamation activities.
10. Mike Breza is now mine manager, heading up the bucket wheel
excavator operation, mine and mill operation, mine planning,
blend system reclamation, and long-range planning.
It appears that Texasgulf is putting forth a good effort in
reclamation activities, and I will keep you updated on activities
regarding this operation.

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor July 26, 1989 Stephen G. Conrad
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
(OV-101,09W\Oililul
TO: Steve Conrad
FMM : Charles Gardner Gl,�tG—
SUBJECT: Texasgulf
This is in response to your request for a status report on Tg.
We have no major issues with Tg.at present. Here are some information
items:
1) Mining Permits - Tg holds two separate Mining permits: their
main 10 year permit, which expires July 30, 1992, and the
(transferred) 10 year NCPC permit, which expires January 23,
1995. We plan to consolidate these two permits into a single
one during the 1990-1992 permit renewal window.
2) Mine Plan - As you know, Tg wishes to move into the area
east of SR 306 as soon as possible, and is awaiting the
completion of an environmental impact study and decisions on
DEM 401 water quality certification and 404 wetlands permits
concerning several inland wetlands. I believe the EIS is
supposed to be completed this summer.
Concerning the artificial wetlands/creeks/nursery areas
that NCPC developed as a research/demonstration project, we
understand that Tg is continuing to monitor these, but we
don't know at what level. The question of permits to mine
through the creeks on the south side of the "NCPC" area,
with wetland mitigation, has not been raised by Tg to my
knowledge.
3) Mine Reclamation - Tg is giving us written reports every six
months on a the last six months reclamation activity and b)
the next six month plan. Their main activity is in ditching
and drying the Charles Tract mud ponds and R--1 (gypsum -clay
mix disposal area) and experimental plots of hardwood (green
ash) and cypress trees.
PO Ro,, 27r,E7, Raleio, Nbrth Carolina 27.611.7667 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Oppommiry Aifirmanve Anion Employer

Memo to Conrad
July 26, 1989
Page 2
The hardwood/cypress experimental plots are encouraging,
with good tree growth at plots that have been managed
properly. However, Tg has a people management problem with
respect to reclamation. The production people tend to
either tamper with, or neglect, the land management plan
laid out by the reclamation planners. This kind of
reclamation requires intensive effort with close timing on
ditching, controlling phragmites, and tree planting.
Tg needs to devote a larger workforce, and additional
ditching equipment, to their clay pond and clay -gypsum
pond reclamation. They also need to establish a management
structure that will assure that the reclamation and timing
are properly carried out without interference from other
parts of their organization. Lately, they seem to be making
progress with these problems, but I'm not sure to what
degree.
As you know, Tg has around 2000 acres of unreclaimed waste
areas, and this is liable to draw public attention and
criticism at any time.
4) Dam Safety - After years of concern about the possibility of
failure of Charles Tract clay pond dikes, especially during
hurricanes, we now feel secure that the ponds are dry enough
to preclude dike failure. The gypsum -clay pond dikes are
performing well and, considering their design and
monitoring, I believe they are safe. As you know, the
gypsum -clay blend system is a major step forward, as it
eliminated the clay waste storage problem and enhanced
reclamation possibilities.
5) Communications - Tg is more open than in the past. This
appears to be a result of Tcm Regan's and Bill Schimming's
influence. However, they are no longer having the monthly
meetings with the Washington Regional Office personnel, and
this should be reactivated.
In summ-try, executive support from this department would be
helpful in a) encouraging Tg to intensify their reclamation efforts
and b) reactivate the monthly meetings with the WRO staff leaders of
the natural resources divisions.
cc:' Tom Carroll
Floyd Williams

®Texasgulfinc.
elf aqultaine group
P.O. Box 48 Aurora, North Carolina 27806
June 28, 1988
Mr. Stephen Conrad, Director
Division of Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Natural
and Community Development
512 north Salisbury Street
P . 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Conrad:
RECEIVED
4UN 2 9 U
W.A. Schirrlmr�;r.
Manager
Environmental Affairs
[phone] 'r
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This is a formal request to have modifications made in
our Mining Permit No. 7-1, which was amended April 8, 1988.
Attached please find the requested changes, as they were
agreed to in a meeting last reek in Raleigh. The page
number references refer to page numbers in the emended
permit, deletions are marked with slashes (!), and additions
are underlined. Our company name has officially been
changed to Texasgulf Inc., and our insurance company will be
forwarding a name change rider to you.
Also included in this package is the semiannual
reclamation report, and the clay -blend disposal record for
June 1 thru June 27, 1988. Please be advised that columns
1, 2, and 5 of this record are not public information.
If you have any questions on these matters, please feel
free to contact me.
Sincerely,
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11 . A. Schimming
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G. W. Whitaker, Jr.
J. M. Hird
P. J. Moffett "
D. J. Millman "
S. C. Mollison "
W. R. Walker
J. C. Furness "
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Modifications to Hine Permit 07-1 6/27/86
1. Page 4 of 11, 3..C.7.
During land clearing operations a system of
shallow ditches shell be constructed to intercept
stormwater runoff and direct this water to tM6
ftddYf�9�t��'/d�ri�xlddf�rfilids/¢Y�vii/d�4ls/d�dl��dd�rSi'�S�Y an
NPDES permitted discharge. f�rSid/XMd/Pdp4Yf�'d1Ri�idfl
2. Page 4 of 11, 3-C.S.
During the d#¢ddlAd nrestriR and are extraction
phase, the sedimentation control mechanisms described
in the sediment control plan shall be functional.
Surface drainage and groundwater seepage into mine cuts
shall be intercepted by% 1) the freshwater canal
system, used in the benefioation and processing of the
ore and discharged as required; and/or 2) intercepted
by the dredged water system, used by the dredge and/or
permitted NPDES discharge. fdtd/tYid/P�rtiYi�'mlitfwid�!
3. Page 5 of Ili 6. C.
Sufficient buffer (mknimum of 25 feet) shall be
maintained between any excavation and any adjoining
property line to prevent caving of that property and to
allow grading of the sideslopes to the required angle.
4. Page 5 of 11, 6. p.
a:tddVdtfdv( Overburden removal for ore extraction
shall not come within 300 feet of any neighboring
dwelling house, church, school, hospital, commercial or
industrial building, public road or other property
without written modification to this permit describing
how physical hazard to such features will be prevented.
5. Psge 5 of 11. 7. A. 1.
The upper
unconsolidated ddddd sediments over the ore are removed
by dredges and pumped to mined areas for reclamation.
Beginning in mid-1988, this material shall be removed
by a bucket wheel excavator (BWE) prestrip system. use
of dredges for removal of overburden shall be
terminated by 1990.
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The remaining 38s47S/Y44f/4Ai/d�t�ad�{ddYfa�di+dd
Mdlt4VfAY overburden shall be removed by draglines and
cast into previously mined areas in windrows.
7. Page 5 of 11 7. B. 1.
Rejects Oversized phosphate pebbles and gangue
materials in the ore matrix may be stockpiled in the
vicinity of the mill area. This material is used by
Texasgulf ddd/li/!/0��dfitd¢sfi/�i/?�fd�fd���fi�dti'dri/dQl/�e'ddd
HdA41Adi6ffWZ11MV for internal road construction and
maintenance, and may be made available to Stpte and
local governmental bodies.
8. Page 6 of 11, 7.B.3.
Clays The clay material from the ore matrix shall be
pumped to the mined areas (RI-R3) for backfill either
alone or in a blend with gypsum. Clay -only discharges
shall not exceed 25X of the total time of any waste
discharges into previously mined areas (RI-R3).
Records documenting the amount of tivW/Sf clay ve
clay/gypsum blend discharges into mined areas (RI-R3)
shall be maintained at the mine office and be available
for review by Department personnel upon request.
9. Page 6 of 11, 7.B.4.
Gypsums During 1982-1991 a portion of the
backfiiled mine excavation area will continue to be
used to stockpile gypsum (0-3, 4,5; G-1; G-2; 0-1 6).
By 1992 a plan to blend all new clays and gypsum
directly at the plants for permanent waste
disposal/reciamation shall be submitted to the
Department for review.
10. Page 7 of 11, RECLAMATION CONDITIONS, 1.
Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation
Schedule, the planned reclamation for the 1982-ZOOZ
1992 permit period shell be% 1) backfill the mine
excavations to original elevation or higherf ` except
so re uired for approved wetlands miti ation prolects,
the fin —al, Elevations may be below original surface
elevations: 2) stablize waste disposal areas and
settling ponds; and 3) revegetate all affected lands.
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11. Pecie, 8 of 11 2. C.
The blend of sand tailings and/or gypsum and clay
tailings shell be hydraulically transported to diked
areas and discharged. Some of these areas will be at
existing ground elevation
IMAYY and some will be diked up to 037/ddl elevations
i_n__acgordence with the dam -safety hermit. The surface
gradient of the blend shall initially be determined by
its slope at discharge. After drying, the material
shall be contoured with conventional mining equipment.
12. Page 8 of 11, 2. E.
E. By July 1, 1988 and every six months thereafter
Texasgulf 9M4*ifd4XA Inc. shall submit to the Department
detailed reports of reclamation activities and
reclamation research for each of the following:
1). Charles Tract clay waste areas
2). Clay -Gypsum blend areas
3). Gypsum areas
4). Tailings areas
5). Other areas
Each report shall include a specific plan and schedule
for future reclamation and reclamation research.
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13. Page 9 of 11, 3. B.
Once an area is ready for
vegetating, the overall plan for each soil type is
similar. Lime and fertilizers shall be applied as
recommended by the soil test results.
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14. Page 9 of 11, 3. B. 3.
Dike slope 2:l or 3:1 - 940fdtwi6i Fall Seeding
15. Page 9 of 11, 3. B. 2
Dike slope 2:1 or 3:1 - XoilX Spring/Summer
Seeding
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Page 9 of 11. 3. B. 3.
3_ pike slope 21l or
3%1 Spring/Summer Seeding
Rate (Pounds/Acre)
Tyne
15
Hulled Bermudagrasp
15
Kobe or Korean Lesoedeze
15
German millet
17.
Page 9 of 11. 3. B. 3.
Z/ 44. Reclaimed Area -
Flat or gently rolling - Fall
Seeding
18.
Page 10 of 11. 3.B.4.
41 5. Reclaimed Area -
Flat or gently rolling - Spring
Seeding
Areas seeded according
to recommendation No. 3 4 or No.
A 5 shall also be mulched
where feasible with grain
straw oT other suitable material and anchored by
discing.
19.
Page 10 of 11,E 3.B.6.
6_ Reclaimed Area -
Flat_ or gently rolling
Rate (Pounds/Acre) Type
15
Biennial Sweetclover or
equivalent legume
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Land Resoun:es
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor April 8, 1988 Stephen G. Conrad
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Director
Mr. W.A. Schimming
Manager, Environmental Affairs
Texasgulf Chemicals Company
P.O. Box 48
Aurora, North Carolina 27806
RE: Permit #7-1
Beaufort County
Dear Mr. Schimming:
Your request to have Mining Permit No, 7-1 in Beaufort County amended
has been approved. A copy of the amended permit is enclosed for your review.
The conditions in the amended permit were based primarily upon the
initial application. Modifications were made as indicated by the amendment
request and as required to insure compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. I
would like to bring to your attention that there are additional reporting
requirements in the amended permit. Please refer to Operating Condition No.
7B(3) and (4) and Reclamation Condition No. 2E of the attached permit. Both
of these relate primarily to reclamation activities at the mine site and
waste area. The expiration date is the same as before the amendment. The
mine name on the permit has been changed from Beaufort County Phosphate Mine
to Lee Creek Mine as this is the name most commonly used in referring to this
mining operation.
At each of our meetings in August of 1987 you or Mr. Moffett noted that
Texasgulf Chemicals Company had future intentions of requesting that the
three existing mining permits (No. 7-1, 7-5, 7-13) be consolidated into one
permit document. I believe this would be advantageous for all parties
involved but it may take quite sometime to work out an acceptable permit
document. For this reason, I recommend that we meet to discuss the procedure
at your earliest convenience.
The proposed relocation of Hwy 306 will come under Mining Permit No.
7-5. Prior to initiating the construction of the new road you are requested
to submit an erosion/sediment control plan to Mr. Floyd Williams in our
Washington Office for review and approval. You may contact him at (919)
946-6481 to discuss this matter further.
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, forth Carolina 17611-7687 Tekphone 919-733.3833
An Equal Opportunity Atirmadw Action Employer

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Mr. Schimming
April 8, 1988
Page 2
Please review the amended permit and advise this office should you have
any question concerning this matter.
TEC/cft
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Floyd Williams, P.G.
Mr. David Franklin
Mr. Don Baker
Sincerely,
omas E. Carroll, P.G.
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
P E R M I T
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68,
"The Mining Act of 1971," Mining Permit Regulation 15 NCAC
5 B, and other applicable laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Texasgulf Chemicals Company -Phosphate Operations
Lee Creek Mine
Beaufort County - Permit No. 7-1
for the operation of a
Phosphate Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic
values of all lands and waters affected by this mining operation
will receive the greatest practical degree of protection and
restoration.

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is
hereby approved by the Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development, hereinafter referred to as the Department, and in
conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and
incorporated as part of this permit, provisions must be made for the
protection of the surrounding environment and for reclamation of -the
land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit
is expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of
The approved Reclamation Plan. However, completed performance of the
approved Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation, secured by the bond
or other security on file with the Department, and may survive the
expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following
exception: If another operator succeeds to the interest of the
permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue of a sale, lease,
assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from
the duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the
Mining Act with reference to the permitted operation, and transfer the
permit to the successor operator, provided that both operators have
complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to
reclamation of the affected land and posts a suitable bond or other
security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or
permittee's successor is not complying with the Reclamation Plan or
other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing to achieve the
purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the
permit, or its intent to modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in
the permit. The operator shall have right to a hearing at a designated
time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or suspension by
the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the
Department may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly
indicates otherwise, terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by
the Mining Act, K.C.G.S. 74-49.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until July
30, 1992.
Conditions
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act,
N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. see}., and to the following conditions and
limitations:

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OPERATING CONDITIONS
Amendments to Mining Permit No. 7-1 incorporates modifications based
upon: 1) the "TEXASGULF CHEMICALS COMPANY BEAUFORT COUNTY PHOSPHATE MINE
TEN YEAR MINING PERMIT MODIFICATION REQUEST 1984-1991" and accompanying
drawings submitted March 12, 1984, and 2) the amendment request dated
September 10, 1987.
1. Permit Area
The permit area for this mining permit shall include: 1) the areas
indicated on the maps submitted with the "TEXASGULF CHEMICAL
COMPANY BEAUFORT COUNTY PHOSPHATE MINE TEN YEAR PERMIT MODIFICATION
REQUEST 1984-1991" and accompanying mine maps dated December 20,
1983 and the clay pond area map dated February 17, 1982 showing
clay pond numbers 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B and 5 and the map of clay pond
no. 5 revised May 5, 1984; and, 2) the 550 acres delineated on
Attachment No. 1 to the amendment request dated September 10, 1987.
2. Protection of Air Quality
A. Any burning due to land clearing for the mine area shall be
approved by the Washington Regional Office.
B. Fugitive dust emissions from mining, handling, transporting,
and stockpiling of materials shall be minimized.
C. Any mining process producing air contaminant emissions shall
be subject to the permitting requirements and
regulations promulgated by the Division of Environmental
Management.
3. Protection of Water Quality
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in
accordance with permit requirements and regulations
promulgated by the Division of Environmental Management.
B. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to
diversions, earthen dikes, brush barriers, silt check dams,
silt retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance to
prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas
or into any lake or natural watercourse in proximity to the
affected land.
C. The following erosion and sediment control plan shall be
implemented to accompany land clearing neat to Porter Creek
and its associated wetlands.
1. Type 1 temporary sediment control basins shall be
constructed pursuant to the design criteria outlined in
"Guide for Sediment Control on Construction Sites"
(U.S.D.A., 1979).

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2. Basins shall not be located closer than 25 feet upstream
of any U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) jurisdictional
areas.
3. Sloping of basin dams shall be no steeper than 2.5
horizontal to 1 vertical.
4. Basins shall be cleaned out when the storage capacity
exceeds one-half of the original design volume.
5. Silt fences shall only be used for temporary (less than 6
months) sediment control and shall not be used in areas
of concentrated flow.
6. Access to all control structures, including silt fences,
shall be provided to allow for maintenance and cleanout.
7. During land clearing operations a system of shallow
ditches shall be constructed to intercept stormwater
runoff and direct this water to the fresh water canal
system for plant use and eventual permitted discharge
into the Pamlico !fiver.
8. During the dredging and ore extraction phase, the
sedimentation control mechanisms described in the sediment
control plan shall be functional. Surface drainage and
groundwater seepage into mine cuts shall be intercepted by:
1) the fresh water canal system, used in the benefication and
processing of the ore and discharged as required; and/or 2)
intercepted by the dredged water system, used by the dredge
and/or permitted discharge into the Pamlico River.
4. Protection of Groundwater
A. All laws, rules and regulations concerning contamination
or withdrawal of groundwater shall be followed.
B. Monitoring wells shall be installed as directed by the
Division of Environmental Management Groundwater Section.
Water from the wells shall be analyzed as determined by
the Groundwater Section.
5. Compliance With Office of Coastal Management and U.S. Anny Corps of
Engineers
Any disturbance or restoration of wetlands and/or waterways
shall be in accordance to the rules and regulations of Coastal
Resources Commission and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(COE). Any areas under the jurisdiction of the Office of
Coastal Management and COE shall be established and visibly
marked prior to any land disturbing activities in that area.

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Protection of Adjacent Properties
A. A natural buffer zone shall be preserved along the
eastern shore of Porter Creek.
B. The width of buffer strips adjacent to Durham and Porter
Creeks shall be subject to Federal and State regulations
concerning navigable waters and wetland areas.
C. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any
excavation and any adjoining property line to prevent
caving of that property and to allow grading of the
sideslopes to the required angle.
D. Excavation shall not come within 300 feet of any neighboring
dwelling house, church, school, hospital, commercial or
industrial building, public road or other property without
written modification to this permit describing how physical
hazard to such features will be prevented.
Waste Disposal
A. Overburden:
1. The top 30-40 feet of soil and unconsolidated sands over
the ore is removed by dredges and pumped to mined areas
for reclamation. Beginning in mid-1988, this material
shall be removed by a bucket wheel excavator (BWE)
prestrip system. Use of dredges for removal of
overburden shall be terminated by 1990.
2. The remaining 55-75 feet of unconsolidated material shall
be removed by draglines and cast into previously mined
areas in windrows.
B. Processing Waste:
1. Rejects: Oversized phosphate pebbles and gangue
materials in the ore matrix may be stockpiled in the
vicinity of the mill area. This material is used by
Texasgulf and N.C. Department of Transportation as road
base material.
2. Sand tailings: The quartz sand from the ore matrix shall
be pumped to mined areas (RI-R3) for backfill either
alone or in a blend with gypsum and clay, or for other
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3. Clay; The clay material from the ore matrix shall be
pumped to the mined areas (R1-R3) for backfill either
alone or in a blend with gypsum. Clay -only discharges
shall not exceed 25% of the total time of any waste
discharges into previously mined areas (R1-R3). Records
documenting the amount of time of clay vs clay/gypsum
blend discharges into mined areas (RI-R3) shall be
maintained at the mine office and be available for review
by Department personnel upon request.
4. Gypsum; During 1982-1991 a portion of the backfilled
mine excavation area will continue to be used to
stockpile gypsum (G-3,4,5; G-1; G-2; G-1). By 1992 a
plan to blend all new clays and gypsum directly at the
plants for permanent waste disposal/reclamation shall be
submitted to the Department for review.
8. Annual Reclamation Report
An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form
supplied by the Department by February 1 of each year until
reclamation is completed and approved.
9. Surety
The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the
form of $25,000.00 Blanket Bond is sufficient to cover the
phosphate mine operation as indicated on the approved
application. This security must remain in force for this
permit to be valid. The total affected land shall not exceed
the bonded acreage.
10. Plan Modification
The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the
desire to delete, modify or otherwise change any part of the
mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan
contained in the approved application for a mining permit.
Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the
Department prior to on -site implementation of the revisions.
11. Archaelogical Resources
Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History
shall be granted access to the site to determine the presence of
significant archaeological resources.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of
which is a condition on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit.
Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation of the
permittee, which continues beyond the term of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G. S. 74-53
1. The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other
unconsolidated materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize
the possibility of slides and be consistent with the future use of
the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be
provided in all excavations.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is
in accordance with accepted conservation practices and which is
suitable for the proposed subsequent use of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on
the mined area that are, or are likely to become noxious, odious or
foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended
agronomic and reforestation practices as established by the N.C.
Agricultural Experiment Station and the N.C. Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the
Reclamation Plan herein incorporated. These activities shall be
conducted according to the time schedule included in the plan,
which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, initiation of reclamation
at the earliest practicable time after completion or termination of
mining on any segment of the permit area and shall be completed
within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS
1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation Schedule, the
planned reclamation for the 1982-1991 permit period shall be: 1)
backfill the mine excavations to original elevation or higher; 2)
stabilize waste disposal areas and settling ponds; and 3)
revegetate all affected lands.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface
suitable for the planned future use are as follows:

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A. Reclamation of mined land and settling ponds will be
accomplished in two phases: 1) physical restoration, and 2)
revegetation. Physical restoration will be accomplished by 1)
backfilling with dredged and/or BWE overburden, 2) backfilling
with sand tailings from the flotation section of the mill, 3)
clay disposal (from the mill) either as a topsoil conditioner
or in impoundments, and 4) backfilling with a blend of sand
tailings and/or gypsum, and mill clays.
B. When an area has been filled by dredge and/or BWE overburden
or sand tailings, dozers, pans and scrapers shall be used to
shape the area to the desired contour.
C. The blend of sand tailings and/or gypsum and clay tailings
shall be hydraulically transported to diked areas and
discharged. Some of these areas will be at existing ground
elevation of +13 feet mean sea level (msl) and some will be
diked to +37 msl. The surface gradient of the blend shall
initially be determined by its slope at discharge. After
drying, the material shall be contoured with conventional
mining equipment.
D. The goals of rehabilitating clay settling ponds at or
associated with the Phosphate Operations are: 1) consolidate
the clays to gain additional clay storage, and 2) once
completely filled, commit these settling ponds as wildlife
habitats (i.e. fresh water wetlands) or through research
determine their suitability as agricultural or forestry sites.
E. By July 1, 1988 and every six months thereafter Texasgulf
Chemicals shall submit to the Department detailed reports of
reclamation activities and reclamation research for each of
the following:
1). Charles Tract clay waste areas
2). Clay -Gypsum blend areas
3). Gypsum areas
4). Tailings areas
5). Other areas
Each report shall include a specific plan and schedule for
future reclamation and reclamation research.
Texasgulf shall submit copies to the Department of its
reclamation consultant's reports within one month of
Texasgulf's receipt of the report.
3. Reve etation Plan
A. The revegetat'lon plan is concerned with vegetating four basic
soil mediae:
1. Native topsoil.

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2. Dredged overburden mixed with clay slurry to raise the
clay content to between 5-10% by weight in the 12-24
inches of the soil profile.
3. Sand tailings mixed with clay slurry to raise the clay
content to between 5-10% by weight in the top 12-24
inches of the soil profile.
4. A blend of sand tailings and/or gypsum -clay.
B. Once an area is covered with topsoil and ready for vegetating,
the overall plan for each soil type is similar. Lime and
fertilizers shall be applied as recommended by the soil test
results.
Seeding recommendations are as follows:
1. Dike slope 2:1 or 3:1 - September Seeding
Rate (Pounds/Acre)
200
25
30
15
30
Type
Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
Unhulled Bermudagrass
Korean Lespedeza
Unscarified Sericea Lespedeza
Winter rye
2. Dike Slope 2:1 or 3:1 - April Seeding
Rate (Pounds/Acre)
200
25
30
15
20
Type
Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
Hulled Bermudagrass
Korean Lespedeza
Scarified Sericea Lespedeza
Common Sudan Grass
Areas seeded according to recommendation no. 1 or no. 2 shall
be mulched with 3000 pounds/acre grain straw anchored by
discing or tacking with asphalt.
3. Reclaimed Area -Flat or gently rolling - Fall Seeding
Rate (Pounds/Acre)
40
4
20
jaee
Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
Ladino clover
Winter rye

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4. Reclaimed Area -Flat or gently rolling - Spring
Seeding
Rate (Pounds/Acre) Type
40 Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
4 Ladino clover
20 Common sudangrass
Areas seed according to recommendation no. 3 or no. 4 shall
also be mulched with grain straw and anchored by discing.
Interspersed with grassed areas, various types of adapted tree
species shall be planted for windbreaks and wildlife use. About
300 Sycamore and yellow poplar seedings have been set out in
reclaimed soil, so far. Additional species such as Sweet gum, Red
maple, Green ash, Bald cypress, European black alder and possibly
White cedar will be planted in future years to provide a mix of
hardwoods. It is anticipated conifers (i.e. pines) will come
in naturally because of the adjacent pine forests.
4. Reclamation Schedule
A. Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining
to the extent feasible. In any event, reclamation shall
be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit.
B. Specific reclamation areas and schedules are as described
in the following table taken from the 1987 Reclamation
Status Report and referenced to the attached sketch
entitled "Reclamation Area Plan" dated 1-1-88.
Estimated Estimated
Area Acres Fill Date Reclaimed Date Reclamation TXpe
R-1 475 1988 1989 Variety of trees
and grasses
R-2 405 1989 1990 Variety of trees
and grasses
R-3 1,015 1992 1994 Variety of trees
and grasses
R-4 440 1995 1996 Variety of trees
and grasses
graduating into a
bottomland hardwood
and freshwater
marsh area.

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The attached map depicts these reclamation area locations with respect
to the plantsite and the mining advance projection as of January 1,
1996. These reclamation areas have been renumbered to represent the
planned sequence of blend disposal/land reclamation (eg. R-2 was
formerly R-4).
This Permit, issued July 20, 1972 and renewed July 30, 1982, was
amended on March 29, 1985 and on April 8, 1988 pursuant to G.S.
74-52.
BY:�
Stephen G. Conrad, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.

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1. pekqa 4 og 11 3.0 7.
During land clearing operations a system of
�� ✓ shallow ditches shall be constructed to intercept
stormwater runoff and direct this water to the
an
NPDES permitted discharge. IrStd/ilia/P��IIi'a'�/Rl:iet!
2. Page 4 of 11. 3. C. 8.
During the d3044dfA4 Prestrip and ore extraction
phase, the sedimentation control mechanisms described
c/ in the sediment control plan shall be functional.
Surface drainage and groundwater seepage into mine cuts
shall be intercepted by: 1) the freshwater canal
system, used in the benefication and processing of the
ore and discharged as required;,and/or 2) intercepted
by the dredged water system, used by the dredge and/or
permitted KPDES discharge.
3. Page 5 of 11, 6. D.
� v EA40.d 4f1d (1re-extraction shall not come within
300 feet of any neighboring dwelling house, church,
�"� ✓ school, hospital, commercial or industrial building,
public road or other property without written
��(/✓ modification to this permit describing how physical
hazard -/tosuch feat/urees� will be prevented.
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4: Pa-ge 5 of 11.^7. A.I. /
/✓ The u_2per unconsolidated
a AgAdvi sediments over the ore are removed by dredges and
pumped to mined areas for reclamation. Beginning in
mid-1986, this material shall be removed by a bucket
wheel excavator (BWE) prestrip system. Use of dredges
for removal of overburden shall be terminated by 1990.
5. Pa e 5 of 11 7 A. 2.
✓ The remaining Bg�yS/teem/�i/+6 �S�d�f�mYl�i�ted
�6-t ✓ RWt0tZgfI overburden shall be removed by draglines and
cast into previously mined areas in windrows.
6.f Page 5 of 11, 7. B. 1.
Rejecta: Oversized phosphate pebbles and gangue
�n�tU materials in the are matrix may be stockpiled in the
C� vicinity of the mill area. This material is us d by
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Texasgulf and
by State and local governmental bodies.
7. Paae 6 of 11, 7. B. 3.
Clay: The clay material from the are matrix shall be
pumped to the mined areas ( R1 -R3 ) for backfill either
alone or in a blend with gypsum. Cla my dischargesa,�.�
shall not exceed 25% of the total i'filizf--any--waste
discharges into previously mined areas (RI-R3).
Records documenting the amount of l y s`-
clay/gypsum blend discharges into mined areas (R1-R3)'� JCu
shall be maintained at the mine office and be available
for review by Department personnel upon request.
8. Paae 6 of 11, 7. B. 4.
Gypsum: During 1982-1991 a portion of the
backfilled mine excavation area will continue to be
used to stockpile gypsum (G-3, 4,5; G-1; G-2; G-Y 6),l�c,
By 1992 a plan to blend all new clays and gypsum /
directly at the plants for permanent waste
disposal/reclamation shall be submitted to the
Department for review.
9. rage 7 of 11, RECLAMATION CONDITIONS, 1.
J Provided further, and subject to the Reclamatione.�I
Schedule, the planned reclamation for the 1982-X991 //}}�,1.. 3 �+p
j 1992 permit period shall be: 1) backfill the mine Po
excavations to original elevation or higher . exceyt kaw---►
as required for 2)
stabliced waste du7Wposal areas and settling ponds; and
3) revegetate all affected lands.
10. Page 8 of 11, 2. C.
The blend of sand tailings and/or gypsum and clay
tailings shall be hydraulically transported to diked
areas and discharge, Some of these areas will be at
existing ground elevation i6t
IAAZY and some will be diked up t sl. The me "
surface gradient of the blend shall initially be
determined by its slope at disc-arge. After drying,
the material shall be contoure with conventional
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E_ As required for wetlands mitigation Projects. "e
final elevations maw be below orLgi surface
elevations.
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By July 1, 19Be and" every six months thereafter
Texasgulf aXdM9ddx0 inc. shall submit to the Department
detailed reports of reclamation activities and
reclamation research for each of the fallowing:
1). Charles Tract clay waste areas
2). Clay -Gypsum blend areas
3). Gypsum areas
4). Tailings areas
5). Other areas r V'
Each report shall include a specific plan and schedule
for future reclamation and reclamation research.
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OTexasgulf memo
Date June 15, 1988
To Mr. D. J. Millman Location Dredging & Reclamation
From W. R. Walker Location Dredging & Reclamation
Subject Reclamation Work Accomplished and Planned for
1988 (Plantsite)
Attached, you will find a written description of the
reclamation work accomplished during the first half of 1988.
Also attached are two support maps, BOG-049-142 and
Reforestation.
You will also find a written description of proposed
reclamation for the last six (6) months of 1988 and a support
map, BOG-049-143.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please let me know.
W. R. Walker
Reclamation Engineer
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Attachments
cc: Mr. D. B. Cayton

Reclamation Work Completed during the First
Six (6) Months of 1988 (January -June)
Tree Plantin
Several acres of trees were planted on previously reclaimed
grass land. Twelve (12) acres of cotton wood were planted just
west of the No. 5 gypsum pile. Twenty six (26) acres of slash
pines were planted on three plots, and two (2) acres of jack
pines were planted on a plot of dredge fill (see attached map
of Lee Creek reforestation for detail).
A two (2) acre mitigated area near the headwaters of Porter
Creek was planted with several species of hardwood including
bald cypress, green ash, and sycamore (see attached drawing No.
BOG-049-142 for location).
Grass Seeding
Forty (40) acres of the R-1 dike were graded, seeded and
mulched. Also, twelve acres along the outside toe of the R-1
dike were graded, seeded, and mulched. The seed combination
used was Hulled Bermuda, German Millet, and Korean Lespedeza.
Wheat straw was used as a mulch (see attached drawing No.
BOG-049-142 for details of location).

Proposed Reclamation Plan for the Last six (6)
Months Period of 1988 (July -December)
New Fill Areas
Several acres of mined over area along Porter Creek will be
filled with dredge fill. After grading these areas will be
prepared and seeded (see attached drawing BOG-049-143 for
location).
R-1 Area
By late June, 1988 fill should be complete in R-1. Due to
unknown features in this area, we can only estimate what might
be accomplished and when. Plans are to construct a network of
surface drainage ditches by early to late December, 1988. This
can only be accomplished by using a high flotation tractor with
a Dondi "V" ditcher attached. Once these ditches have been
established the portion of the surface area that is accessible
will be disked and seeded with sweet clover as a first cover
crop.
R-2 Area
Sometime in late June, 1988 the blend discharge will be
diverted to R-2. It is estimated that the fill time on this
area will be twelve months.

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OTexasgulf memo
Date June 15, 1988
To Mr. D . J . Millman Location Dredging & Reclamation
From W. R. Walker Location Dredging & Reclamation
Subject Reclamation Work Accomplished and Proposed
at the No. 1 Clay Pond for 1988
Attached you will find a written description of the reclaim
work accomplished in the No. 1 clay pond during the first six
(6) months of 1988. Also attached is a map (AOG-049-145) to
support the description and also a sketch showing the location
of the different tree species.
Also attached, you will find a written description of the
reclaim work planned for late 1988 (June -December) and a
supporting map (AOG-049-144).
If you have any questions or suggestions, please let me know.
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Reclamation Engineer
WRW:sc
Attachments
cc: Mr. D. B. Cayton

Clay Pond No. 1. - Charles Tract
Reclamation Work Accomplished During the
First Six (6) Months of 1988 (January -June)
and Supporting Maps #AOG 049-1.45 and Tree Planting (Attached)
Area I
Rodeo was applied twice to this two (2) acre plot in the
summer of 1987. Wheat was planted as a winter cover
crop and in early April, 1988, Green Ash were planted in
the area. Preliminary indications show a very good
stand of the seedlings living and control of phragmites
from the rodeo application is very good. Only sporadic
growth is evident and this will be eliminated in the
summer of 1988.
Area II
In March, 1988, this area was disked by using a small
John Deere crawler. After the disking, 6 ft. wide black
plastic was installed as a weed controller against the
phragmites. Bald Cypress and Sycamore seedlings were
planted in the center of the plastic. This method could
be used as an effective means of moderate control of
phragmites, but due to the more complicated method of
installation versus rodeo, the rodeo control method is
recommended.
Area III
In March, 1988, this area was disked by using a small
John Deere crawler. After disking, Sycamore, Green Ash,
and Cottonwood seedlings were planted without a
phragmite control protection. A good stand of seedlings
have survived and the phragmites are being controlled by
mowing between the rows.
A total of approximately forty five (45) acres were planted
with tree seedlings. The three different areas are being
evaluated as to which method will be best suitable for good
growth conditions. Preliminary indications lean toward the
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Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of land Resources
512 North Salisbury Sweet a Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr. W.A. Schimming
Manager, Environmental Affairs
Texasgulf Chemicals Company
P.O. Box 48
Aurora, North Carolina 27806
RE: Permit #7-1
Beaufort County
Dear Mr. Schimming:
April 8, 1988
Stephen G. Conrad
Director
Your request to have Mining Permit No. 7-1 in Beaufort County amended
has been approved. A copy of the amended permit is enclosed for your review.
The conditions in the amended permit were based primarily upon the
initial application. Modifications were made as indicated by the amendment
request and as required to insure compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. I
would like to bring to your attention that there are additional reporting
requirements in the amended permit. Please refer to Operating Condition No.
7B(3) and (4) and Reclamation Condition No. 2E of the attached permit. Both
of these relate primarily to reclamation activities at the mine site and
waste area. The expiration date is the same as before the amendment. The
mine name on the permit has been charged from Beaufort County Phosphate Mine
to Lee Creek Mine as this is the name most commonly used in referring to this
mining operation.
At each of our meetings in August of 1987 you or Mr. Moffett noted that
Texasgulf Chemicals Company had future intentions of requesting that the
three existing mining permits (No. 7-1, 7-5, 7-13) be consolidated into one
permit document. I believe this would be advantageous for all parties
involved but it may take quite sometime to work out an acceptable permit
document. For this reason, I recommend that we meet to discuss the procedure
at your earliest convenience.
The proposed relocation of Hwy 306 will come under Mining Permit No.
7-5. Prior to initiating the construction of the new road you are requested
to submit an erosion/sediment control plan to Mr. Floyd Williams in our
Washington Office for review and approval. You may contact him at (919)
946-6481 to discuss this matter further.
P.0. Box 27687, Raleigh, Borth Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employrr

Mr. Schimming
April 8, 1988
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Please review the amended permit and advise this office should you have
any question concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
Xomas E. Carroll, P.G.
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
TEC/cft
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Floyd Williams, P.G.
Mr. David Franklin
Mr. Don Baker

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
P E R M I T
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68,
"The Mining Act of 1971," Mining Permit Regulation 15 NCAC
5 B, and other applicable laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Texasgulf Chemicals Company -Phosphate Operations
Lee Creek Mine
Beaufort County - Permit No. 7-1
for the operation of a
Phosphate Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic
values of all lands and waters affected by this mining operation
will receive the greatest practical degree of protection and
restoration.

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in accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is
hereby approved by the Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development, hereinafter referred to as the Department, and in
conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and
incorporated as part of this permit, provisions must be made for the
protection of the surrounding environment and for reclamation of the
land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit
is expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of
The approved Reclamation Plan. However, completed performance of the
approved Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation, secured by the bond
or other security on file with the Department, and may survive the
expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following
exception: if another operator succeeds to the interest of the
permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue of a sale, lease,
assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from
the duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the
Mining Act with reference to the permitted operation, and transfer the
permit to the successor operator, provided that both operators have
complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to
reclamation of the affected land and posts a suitable bond or other
security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or
permittee's 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.
nPfinitinnc
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.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until July
30, 1992.
Conditions
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act,
N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and to the following conditions and
limitations:

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OPERATING CONDITIONS
Amendments to Mining Permit No. 7-1 incorporates modifications based
upon: 1) the "TEXASGULF CHEMICALS COMPANY BEAUFORT COUNTY PHOSPHATE MINE
TEN YEAR MINING PERMIT MODIFICATION REQUEST 1984-1991" and accompanying
drawings submitted March 12, 1984, and 2) the amendment request dated
September 10, 1987.
1. Permit Area
The permit area for this mining permit shall include: 1) the areas
indicated on the maps submitted with the "TEXASGULF CHEMICAL
COMPANY BEAUFORT COUNTY PHOSPHATE MINE TEN YEAR PERMIT MODIFICATION
REQUEST 1984-1991" and accompanying mine maps dated December 20,
1983 and the clay pond area map dated February 17, 1982 showing
clay pond numbers 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B and 5 and the map of clay pond
no. 5 revised May 5, 1984; and, 2) the 550 acres delineated on
Attachment No. 1 to the amendment request dated September 10, 1987.
2. Protection of Air Quality
A. Any burning due to land clearing for the mine area shall be
approved by the Washington Regional Office.
B. Fugitive dust emissions from mining, handling, transporting,
and stockpiling of materials shall be minimized.
C. Any mining process producing air contaminant emissions shall
be subject to the permitting requirements and
regulations promulgated by the Division of Environmental
Management.
3. Protection of Water Quality
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in
accordance with permit requirements and regulations
promulgated by the Division of Environmental Management.
B. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to
diversions, earthen dikes, brush barriers, silt check dams,
silt retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance to
prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas
or into any lake or natural watercourse in proximity to the
affected land.
C. The following erosion and sediment control plan shall be
implemented to accompany land clearing next to Porter Creek
and its associated wetlands.
1. Type 1 temporary sediment control basins shall be
constructed pursuant to the design criteria outlined in
"Guide for Sediment Control on Construction Sites"
(U.S.D.A., 1979).

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2. Basins shall not be located closer than 25 feet upstream
of any U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) jurisdictional
areas.
3. Sloping of basin dams shall be no steeper than 2.5
horizontal to 1 vertical.
4. Basins shall be cleaned out when the storage capacity
exceeds one-half of the original design volume.
5. Silt fences shall only be used for temporary (less than 6
months) sediment control and shall not be used in areas
of concentrated flow.
6. Access to all control structures, including silt fences,
shall be provided to allow for maintenance and cleanout.
7. During land clearing operations a system of shallow
ditches shall be constructed to intercept stormwater
runoff and direct this water to the fresh water canal
system for plant use and eventual permitted discharge
into the Pamlico River.
8. During the dredging and ore extraction phase, the
sedimentation control mechanisms described in the sediment
control plan shall be functional. Surface drainage and
groundwater seepage into mine cuts shall be intercepted by:
1) the fresh water canal system, used in the benefication and
processing of the ore and discharged as required; and/or 2)
intercepted by the dredged water system, used by the dredge
.and/or permitted discharge into the Pamlico River.
4. Protection of Groundwater
A. All laws, rules and regulations concerning contamination
or withdrawal of groundwater shall be followed.
B. Monitoring wells shall be installed as directed by the
Division of Environmental Management Groundwater Section.
Water from the wells shall be analyzed as determined by
the Groundwater Section.
5. Compliance With Office of Coastal Management and U.S:_ Army_Corps of
Engineers
Any disturbance or restoration of wetlands and/or waterways
shall be in accordance to the rules and regulations of Coastal
Resources Commission and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(COE). Any areas under the jurisdiction of the Office of
Coastal Management and COE shall be established and visibly
marked prior to any land disturbing activities in that area.

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6. Protection of Adjacent Pro erties
A. A natural buffer zone shall be preserved along the
eastern shore of Porter Creek.
B. The width of buffer strips adjacent to Durham and Porter
Creeks shall be subject to Federal and State regulations
concerning navigable waters and wetland areas.
Sufficient buffernshall be maintained between any
excavatio% and any adjoining property line to prevent
caving of that property and to allow grading of the
sideslopes to the required angle.
D. Exshall not come within 300 feet of any neighboring
dwelling house, church, school, hospital, commercial or
industrial building, public road or other property without
written modification to this permit describing how physical
hazard to such features will be prevented.
7. Waste Dis osal
A. Overburden:
i
/1. The top 30-40 feet of soil and unconsolidated sands over
the ore is removed by dredges and pumped to mined areas
for reclamation. Beginning in mid-1988, this material
shall be removed by a bucket wheel excavator (BWE)
prestrip system. Use of dredges for removal of
overburden shall be terminated by 1990.
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The remaining 55-75 feet of unconsolidated material shall
be removed by draglines and cast into previously mined
areas in windrows.
B. Processing Waste:
1. Rejects: Oversized phosphate pebbles and gangue
materials in the ore matrix may be stockpiled in the
vicinity of the mill area. This material is used by
Texasgulf and N.C. Department of Transportation as road
base material.
Z. Sand tailings: The quartz sand from the ore matrix shall
be pumped to mined areas (R1-R3) for backfill either
alone or in a blend with gypsum and clay, or for other
permitted uses such as blend dike construction.

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3. Clay: The clay material from the ore matrix shall be
pumped to the mined areas (RI-R3) for backfill either
alone or in a blend with gypsum. ClaYY�� only discharges
shall not exceed 25% of the total ti f any waste
discharges into previously mined areas (RI-R3). Records
documenting the amount of time of clay vs clay/gypsum
blend discharges into mined areas (R1-R3) shall be
maintained at the mine office and be available for review
by Department personnel upon request.
4. Gypsum: During 1982-1991 a portion of the backfilled
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mine excavation area will continue to sed to
stockpile gypsum (G-3,4,5; G-1; G-2;l1�) By 1992 a
plan to blend all new clays and gypsub['directly at the
plants for permanent waste disposal/reclamation shall be
submitted to the Department for review.
8. Annual Reclamation Report
An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form
supplied by the Department by February 1 of each year until
reclamation is completed and approved.
9. SuS retY
The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the
form of $25,000.00 Blanket Bond is sufficient to cover the
phosphate mine operation as indicated on the approved
application. This security must remain in force for this
permit to be valid. The total affected land shall not exceed
the bonded acreage.
10. Plan Modification
The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the
desire to delete, modify or otherwise change any part of the
mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan
contained in the approved application for a mining permit.
Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the
Department prior to on -site implementation of the revisions.
11. Archaelo ical Resources
Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History
shall be granted access to the site to determine the presence of
significant archaeological resources.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of
which is a condition on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit.
Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation of the
permittee, which continues beyond the term of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G. S. 74-53
1. The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other
unconsolidated materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize
the possibility of slides and be consistent with the future use of
the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be
provided in all excavations.
3. A11 overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is
in accordance with accepted conservation practices and which is
suitable for the proposed subsequent use of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on
the mined area that are, or are likely to become noxious, odious or
foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended
agronomic and reforestation practices as established by the N.C.
Agricultural Experiment Station and the N.C. Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the
Reclamation Plan herein incorporated. These activities shall be
conducted according to the time schedule included in the plan,
which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, initiation of reclamation
at the earliest practicable time after completion or termination of
mining on any segment of the permit area and shall be completed
within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS //�
1. Provided further, and subject to the clamation Schedule, the
planned reclamation for the 1982-19ermit period shall be: 1}
backfill the mine excavations to original elevation or higher; 2)
stabilize waste disposal areas and settling ponds; and 3)
revegetate all affected lands.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface
suitable for the planned future use are as follows:

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A. Reclamation of mined land and settling ponds will be
accomplished in two phases: 1) physical restoration, and 2)
revegetation. Physical restoration will be accomplished by 1)
backfilling with dredged and/or BWE overburden, 2) backfilling
with sand tailings from the flotation section of the mill, 3)
clay disposal (from the mill) either as a topsoil conditioner
or in impoundments, and 4) backfilling with a blend of sand
tailings and/or gypsum, and mill clays.
B. When an area has been filled by dredge and/or BWE overburden
or sand tailings, dozers, pans and scrapers shall be used to
shape the area to the desired contour.
C. The blend of sand tailings and/or gypsum and clay tailings
shall be hydraulically transported to diked areas and
discharged. Some of these areas will be at existing ground
elevation of +13 feet mean sea level (msl) and some will be
�-� diked to +37 msl. The surface gradient of the blend shall
initially be determined by its slope at discharge. After
drying, the material shall be contoured with conventional
mining equipment.
D. The goals of rehabilitating clay settling ponds at or
associated with the Phosphate Operations are: 1) consolidate
the clays to gain additional clay storage, and 2) once
completely filled, commit these settling ponds as wildlife
habitats (i.e. fresh water wetlands) or through research
determine their suitability as agricultural or forestry sites.
E. By July 1, 1988 and every six months thereafter Texasgulf
Ba shall submit to the Department detailed reports of
reclamation activities and reclamation research for each of
the following:
1). Charles Tract clay waste areas
2). Clay -Gypsum blend areas
3). Gypsum areas
4). Tailings areas
5). Other areas
Each report shall include a specific plan and schedule for
future reclamation and reclamation research.
Texasgulf shall submit copies to the Department of its
reclamation consultant's reports within one month of
Texasgulf's receipt of the report.
3. Revegetation Plan
A. The revegetation plan is concerned with vegetating four basic
soil medias:
1. Native topsoil.

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2. Dredged overburden mixed with clay slurry to raise the
clay content to between 5-10% by weight in the 12-24
inches of the soil profile.
3. Sand tailings mixed with clay slurry to raise the clay
content to between 5-10% by weight in the top 12-24
inches of the soil profile.
/ 4. A blend of sand tailings and/or gypsum -clay.
B. Once an area is covered w;UUNt-6VA bland ready for vegetating,
the overall plan for each soil type is similar. Lime and
fertilizers shall be applied as recommended by the soil test
results.
Seeding recommendations are as follows:
1. Dike slope 2:1 or 3:1 - Se-pt-ember Seeding
Rate (Pounds/Acre) Type
200 Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
1' 25 Unhulled Bermudagrass
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15 Unscarified Sericea Lespedeza
u� 30 Winter rye
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C ' 1 2. Dike Slope 2:1 or 3:1 - Aprfl Seeding
Rate (Pounds/Acre) Type
200 Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
25 Hulled Bermudagrass
30 Korean Lespedeza
15 Scarified Sericea Lespedeza
3 `fl 20 Common Sudan Grass
Areas seeded according to recommendation no. 1 or no. 2 shall
be mulched with 3000 pounds/acre grain straw anchored by
discing or tacking with asphalt.
Reclaimed Area -Flat or gently rolling - Fall Seeding
Rate (Pounds/Acre) "Type
40 Kentucky 31 Tali Fescue
4 Ladino clover
20 Winter rye

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�f Reclaimed Area -Flat or gently rolling - Spring
Seeding
Rate (Pounds/Acre) Type
40 Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
4 Ladino clover
20 Common sudangrass
Areas seecOaccording to recommendation no (3,,or no. 4)shall
also be mulched with rain straw and anchored by discing.
Interspersed with grassed areas, various types of adapted tree
species shall be planted for windbreaks and wildlife use. About
300 Sycamore and yellow poplar seedings have been set out in
reclaimed soil, so far. Additional species such as Sweet gum, Red
maple, Green ash, Bald cypress, European black alder and possibly
White cedar will be planted in future years to provide a mix of
hardwoods. It is anticipated conifers (i.e. pines) will come
in naturally because of the adjacent pine forests.
4. Reclamation Schedule
A. Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining
to the extent feasible. In any event, reclamation shall
be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit.
B. Specific reclamation areas and schedules are as described
in the following table taken from the 1987 Reclamation
Status Report and referenced to the attached sketch
entitled "Reclamation Area Plan" dated 1-1-88.
Estimated Estimated
Area Acres Fill Date Reclaimed Date Reclamation Type
R-1 475 1988 1989 Variety of trees
and grasses
R-2 405 1989 1990 Variety of trees
and grasses
R-3 1,015 1992 1994 Variety of trees
and grasses
R-4 440 1995 1996 Variety of trees
and grasses
graduating into a
bottomland hardwood
and freshwater
marsh area.

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The attached map depicts these reclamation area locations with respect
to the plantsite and the mining advance projection as of January 1,
1996. These reclamation areas have been renumbered to represent the
planned sequence of blend disposal/land reclamation (eg. R-2 was
formerly R-4).
This Permit, issued July 20, 1972 and renewed July 30, 1982, was
amended on March 29, 1985 and on April 8, 1988 pursuant to G.S.
74-52.
BY: S�"f ,
Stephen G. Conrad, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
January 20, 1989
MEMORANDUM
TO: Don Baker
FROM: Jim Sins
SUBJECT: Texasgulf Blend Dike (R--3)
Beaufort County
Stephen G. Conrad
Director
Thank you for your ccarments dated January 17, 1989 for the Texasgulf R-3 Dike.
The construction of the blend dikes at Texasgulf is somewhat different than our
usual dam construction. The'long range plans for the location and reclamation
of the blend dikes falls under the mining permit. All land disturbance for R-3
construction is on previously mined land with no wetland or other undisturbed
land involved.
The sequence of dike construction using hydraulic fall and later shaping the
outer slopes'does not lend itself easily to incremental reseeding. However, the
entire dike disturbance should drain into a network of ditches which discharge
through a NPDES permitted and monitored outlet. Consequently, we have not had
the problems with offsite sedimentation with construction of the blend dikes
that occurred at the clay ponds across South Creek.
At this point, the blend areas are considered permanent storage. 1 don't know
how feasible it is to store all the blend to original contour. 'Considerable
more land surface would have been' used. Texasgulf is doing research to
determine how best to reclaim these blend storage areas. They have indicated
that they are'open to suggestions. Tom Carroll, Mining Specialist can give more
details on the approved reclamation plan.
JDS:se
cc:. Mr., Tom Carroll, P.G.
Mr. Floyd Williams
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

T"exasgulf pays
$1 million fine
Record settlement
:nds pollution case
By TOM MATHER
Staff writer
Texasgulf Inc. has paid the
state $1 million to settle air -pollu-
tion fines levied against its Beau-
fort County fertilizer plant.
"This is the largest environ-
mental settlement in North Caro-
lina history," said Don Follmer,
spokesman for the state Depart-
ment of Natural Resources and
Community Development.
The settlement, announced
Monday, resulted from a $5.7-mil-
lion fine assessed against Texas -
gulf in December 1986.
The settlement covers 1,724 al-
leged violations of air -pollution
laws from 1983 through 1986.
Texasgulf operates an open -pit
phosphate mine and a fertilizer
manufacturing plant at a 3,000-
acre site on the south shore of the
Pamlico River.. The state has
cited the company for numerous
air and water pollution violations
in recent years.
State officials routinely reduce
the amounts of environmental
fines when accused violators co-
operate with investigations and
agree to install pollution -control
equipment.
"The reason we negotiated'this
out is that we were looking at
probably another five to six years
of litigation, at great expense to
the. state," Mr. Follmer said.
"The department feels that over
those [past] three years, Texas -
gulf has made a concerted effort
to be a good environmental citizen
and protect the natural resources
in. the area that they operate in."
Texasgulf spokesman J. Ran-
dolph Carpenter said in a tele-
phone interview, "Through this
agreement, both parties are ex=
pressing a sincere interest to have
this matter resolved and to be
able to concentrate their efforts
on the future."
As part of negotiations with the
state, Mr. Follmer said, the com-
pany has installed more efficient
scrubbers -that remove pollutants
from its air emissions.
In addition, he said,.the state
took into. account the, company's
voluntary agreement to install a
waste -recycling system that
should remove at Ieast 90 percent
of the phosphorus and other pol-
lutants that Texasgulf now dis-
charges into the Pamlico River.
Despite the reduction of the
fine; environmentalists credited
the penalty with prompting Tex-
asgulf to replace its top managers
at the plant and to change its
approach toward environmental
issues.
"I'm pleased that there's a
settlement," said William E. Hol-
man, a lobbyist for the Sierra
Club and the Conservation Council
of North Carolina. "I think the
fine was helpful in shaking up the
company's management and
bringing in a new team. I'd be a
'lot more upset about the reduction
in the fine •had there not been a
See TEXASCULF, page 5A

Rep. Thomas S. Foley, shown
PAC contributions and third
to the right of Rep. William H. Gray III, ra
in keeping speaking fees for personal use
fees, which are paid by corpora-
tions and other groups, and Mr.
Foley kept $28,750.
Moreover, among all House
candidates last year, Mr. Michel's
campaign took in the most from
political action committees,
$558,417, followed by Mr. Foley,
who collected $555,142.
PACs that contributed the maxi-
mum $5,000 to Mr. Michel's cam-
paign included those sponsored by
the American Bankers Associa-
tion, the American Dental Associ-
ation, McDonnell Douglas Corp.
and the Association of Trial Law-
yers of America.
Among the $5,000 donors to Mr.
Foley's campaign were commit-
tees affiliated with the National
Association of Home Builders, the'
Chicago Mercantile Exchange,.
the National Association of Real-
tors and the Sheet Metal Workers
International.
Mr. Foley also stands to be one
of the largest beneficiaries of a
section of the federal election law
that allows House members in
office before January 1980 to
pocket leftover campaign money
when they leave office.
By the end of 1988, Mr. Foley
had $587,378 in his campaign
account, the 15th-largest sum
among House candidates. He
could take that money with him
when he retired, assuming it was
not spent on future campaigns,
but it would be considered taxable
income.
Mr. Michel had $115,375 deft
over last year.
Mr. Foley has indicated he will
not claim any of his leftover
campaign money upon retire-
ment, said his spokesman, Jeffrey
R. Biggs.
Mr. Michel also "has no inten-
tion" of keeping any excess mon-
ey, said Michael S. Johnson, his
chief of staff.
The House members seeking
leadership positions have been
able to attract large contributions
not just because of their money -
raising prowess but because they
are veteran members who hold
influential leadership posts or
committee assignments.
Political action committees
tend to support incumbents in
positions of influence on the issues
they care about.
Aides to Mr: Michel and Mr.
Foley said the lawmakers' suc-
cess in soliciting PAC money and
speaking fees should not hinder
their moves to change the system.
In fact, Mr. Michel's ability to
ran
second in the House in
last year
raise money makes him "proba-
bly the ideal guy to propose the
changes" because of his intimate
knowledge of the system, his chief
of staff said.
Mr. Foley's spokesman said the
lawmaker thought "there is noth.
ing inherently venal" about his
large receipts from interest
groups.
Among other candidates, Mr.
Gephardt kept $26,850 in speaking
fees last year and gave the rest to
charity. Rep. Ed Jenkins of Geor-
gia, his competition for the major-
ity post, kept $25,000.
Mr. Gephardt collected $292,224
from PACs for his House race last
year, while Mr. Jenkins took in
$310,898.
Hopefuls for the post of whip,
the No. 3 job in Democratic
leadership, kept these amounts in
speaking fees last year: Mr. An-
thony, $26,850; Rep. David E.
Bonior of Michigan, $26,849; Rep.
Henry A. Waxman of California,
$26,021; and Rep. William H. Gray
III of Pennsylvania, $24,100.
Those lawmakers received
these amounts from PACs for
their 1988 campaigns: Mr. Antho-
ny, $380,792; Mr. Gray, $377,752;
Mr. Bonior, $329,488; and Mr.
Waxman, $257,841.

Texasgulf
pays line
to end case
Continued from page I
change in management.'.' F
R. Paul Wilms, director of the
state Division of Environmental
Management, accepted the com-
pany's $1 million settlement offer
Friday, plus $1,907 for investiga-
tive costs. The settlement also
was signed by Texasgulf's presi-
dent, Thomas J. Wright.
The settlement document says
that "both parties believe that a
settlement of all air permit and
air act compliance issues now,
outstanding and unresolved would
be in the interest of justice and
consistent with a desire by the
parties. to cdncentiaW do future
efforts-td ensure proper -.manage
ment. of -air .emissions at Texas -
gulf's operations in North -Caro
lina."
In the .document, the 'state. ac- .
knowledged that `'this; settlement
does not represent an admission
of liability or guilt by: Texasgulf
for any violation." The document
also 'states that investigations
have "revealed no identifiable.
harm occurring to the environ-
ment or 'to human health as a
result of the alleged violations."
The $5.7 million fine was the
largest civil penalty'ever levied
by the state. That assessment
charged that the company altered
pollution control equipment with-
out notifying state cnvironmental
officials. :Trt
The company's removal�gf
packing materials from scruii0is
•in its fertilizer plant was the in�rst
+seiious violation in the origintil
penalty assessment, officials -have
said. Without the scrubbers func-
tioning .i$roperiy, the plant re-
leased fluoride and sulfur dioxide
'fumes that violated air quality
standards. ;-1
e.
The company appealed the fine,
and the slate's. chief administra-
tive law judge last year issued
non-binding opinion that could
have reduced the penalty'Jo
$20,000 or less if upheld by the
state Environmental Manage:
ment Commission.
Treua Jones contributed to -this
report. �;1

*Texasgulf :�� �1U Co.
P.O. Box 48 Aurora, North Carolina 27806
May 5, 1988
A Division of Texasgulf Inc.
Charles H. Gardner
Division of Land Resources
North -Carolina Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Gardner:
Phosphate Operations
[phone]
oy
I was glad that I had the chance to meet and talk with you
at the Mining Commission meeting last Wednesday. I hope to
attend more Commission meetings in the future, to keep
informed of issues we should be aware of.
This letter is to inform you of a change in the mixture of
species we are going to use to seed the R--1 dike slope.
After consultation with Dr. Woodhouse, we have decided to
plant 15 lbs. /acre of German millet, 15 lbs. /acre of
Bermudegrass, and 15#/acre of Kobe lespedexe. We feel that
this mixture will give us the best stand of vegetation to
control erosion on the dike.
It is our intention to have the seeding of the R-1 dike
finished by the end of June. You mentioned at the
Commission meeting that you would like to visit Texasgulf in
the near future. Possibly you could schedule a trip in
conjunction with Floyd Williams' next round of dike
inspections. By that time we should have a good growth of
vegetation on the R-1 dike.
Again, it was nice meeting you, and I look forward to
working with you in the future.
Sincerely,
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ffrey C. Furness
Environmental Scientist
JCF/re
cc: T. J. Regan, Jr./G.
W. A. Schimming
J. M. Hird
P. J. Moffett
D. J. Millman
Dr. W. W. Woodhouse
Floyd Williams
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W. Whitaker, Jr.

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Phosphate Operations
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Resources oand aDepartment Natural Community Development
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P. 0. Box 27687
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Attention: Mr. Charles H. Gardner
Chief, Land Quality section
Gentlemen:
Enclosed are the 1987 Annual Reclamation Reports for Mining
Permits Nos. 7-1, 7-5, and 7-13 which cover.Texasgulf Inc's
Lee Creek Phosphate Mine.
A supplemental report has also been included which highlights
particular actions Texasgul€ has taken to improve mined land
reclamation progress.
Please advise should you have questions concerning this
information.
Sincerely,
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W. A. Schimming
Manager, Environmental Affairs
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Attachments

Supplemental Reclamation Report
Texasgulf Inc.
Phosphate Operations
Lee Creek, N. C.
P. J. Moffett
Long Range Planning
February 24, 1988

1987 Reclamation Status -Report
Introduction
This report presents Texasgulf's status on land reclama-
tion in North Carolina. Texasgulf's accomplishments
and goals in regard to reclamation, current status,
planned reclamation schedule, and projected status
enhancements are discussed.
The status of mining and land reclamation activities has been
updated as of January 1, 1988. This report is supplemental
to the standard statistical information and mapping
requirements and primarily addresses the activities which
have occurred under Texasgulf's Mining Permit 7-1.
Statistics regarding activities under Mining Permits 7-5 and
7-13 (previously NCPC) are documented on appropriate forms
and are attached.
General Discussion
Blend System
A complex materials handling and storage system is asso-
ciated with the mining of phosphate and handling of the
by-products created from the milling and chemical pro-
cessing of phosphate rock. Historically the phosphate
industry has been faced -with the disposal of mill clays
and their stabilization; large storage areas and twenty
plus years (after filling) are normally required before
a clay pond can be properly reclaimed. Essentially, one
acre of mined land generates one acre of clay storage.
The creation of by-product gypsum in the fertilizer
manufacturing process produces the dilemma of whether to
store this material on reclaimed land or on remote, yet
unmined phosphate reserve lands.
Texasgulf has undertaken the challenge to resolve these
industry -wide disposal requirements and is in the process of
developing a unique solution. A system of blending these two
wastes has been developed with the first production scale
operation initiated in 1985. The resulting gypsum/clay blend
yields a sound reclamation base; the material consolidates
rapidly and demonstrates unique soil characteristics which
readily support a variety of grasses and trees. A potential
to enhance land reclamation timing has been established.
More importantly, the need to consume new lands for separate
clay and gypsum storage has been eliminated.

However, in order for Texasgulf to initiate this innovative
land reclamation process, the initial blend storage areas had
to be located on previously reclaimed land. The primary
concerns which dictated this situation were (1) the
dredge/dragline mining method and (2) the "learning curve"
for the blend volumetries on a production scale basis.. The
dredging operation utilizes a recycle water system whereby
overburden is removed in the Lead production area and is
transported via slurry pipeline to -a mined over area where it
is spoiled; clear water is then returned to the production
area for reuse. Blend disposal into the existing dredge
reclaim lake projected a waste material storage/production
system imbalance; this encroachment could have impacted both
the production and safety of the mining operation.
Therefore, a cautious approach was dictated to avoid an
emergency situation which would require reverting to
individual clay and gypsum storage.
Nevertheless, raising the land elevation is desirable in
that it provides an opportunity to reclaim the land to a
varying topography and a variety of land uses.
BWE system
Texasgulf has also undertaken a major change in mining
methodology. The implementation of a bucket wheel excavator
(BWE) prestrip system is scheduled for mid-1988. The
successful operation of this "dry" overburden removal system
will lead to the utilization of a BWE/dragline mining method
in lieu of the dredge/dragline method. All dredging
operations are projected to be completed by 1990. The
elimination of the dredge water recycle system, in
combination with the gypsum/clay blending operation, should
allow a reduction in the inherent reclamation lag time to
about 5 years. This reductiion will not happen
immediately but should occur within the next 8 years.
3 Pile Blending/Direct Blending
Although most of the gypsum remains an individual storage
pile operation initially, it is later blended with the mill
clays as part of the 3 gypsum pile balance system which has
been incorporated into the current waste material
storage/reclamation plan. Texasgulf is now blending a
portion of the gypsum directly at the plant; the long
range goal is to blend all new clays and gypsum directly
at the plants and eliminate even the 3 pile mode of
operation. However, some emergency gypsum storage
capability must be retained for instances of blend
system downtimes (repair or maintenance of equipment and
mine/mill operating delays - no clays).

Water Recycle System
In addition to attacking the problems associated with waste
material storage and reclamation, Texasgulf is addressing the
feasibility of waste water recycle systems to minimize
effluent water discharges to the Pamlico River. A water
recycle lake which would function as part of the ongoing
operations is required; this complexes reclamation strategies
but does not deter them.
Current Reclamation Status „i1-1-8A)
1. Mined Area (adjacent to Plantsite)
Area affected by mining = 3,335 acres
Active mining area - 600
Active backfill area - 745
Gross area reclaimed = 1,990 acres
Area "reimpacted" �- 11255
Net area reclaimed = 735 acres
2. Charles Tract
Clay Pond Acres Status
1
715
Reclamation in progress
2
165
Idle
(95% filled)
3
190
Idle
(filled)
4-A
240
Idle
(filled)
4-B
265
Idle
(filled)
5-A
215
Idle
(10% filled)
5-B
325
Idle
(<5% filled)
1 Includes unmined plugs left within perimeter
boundaries of mining activities
2 Gypsum Piles (3 pile system) @ 375 acs. (formerly gypsum piles
#3, 4, 5, and #6)
Blend Area #1 @ 475 acs.
Blend Area #2 @ 405 acs
1,255 acs.
3 Pond areas defined by dike centerlines

Planned Land Reclamation Schedule (1988-1995)
The following tabulation'depicts planned reclamation activities
for the area affected by mining operations adjacent to the
plantsite during the next eight years.
Estimated Estimated
Area Acres Fill Date Reclaimed Date Reclamation Type
R-1 475 1988 1989 Variety of trees
and grasses
R-2
405
1989
R-3
1,015
1992
R-4
440
1995
1990 Variety of trees
and grasses
1994 variety of trees
and grasses
1996 Variety of trees
and grasses
graduating into a
bottomland hard-
wood and fresh
water marsh area.
A map is attached which depicts these reclamation area locations
with respect to the plantsite and the mining advance projection as
of January 1, 1996. These eclamation areas have been renumbered
to represent the planned sequence of blend disposal/land
reclamation (eg. R-2 was formerly R-4).
Also attached is a graph which depicts the current mined land
reclamation status along with the projected reclamation status as
of January, 1996. Reclamation timing enhancements are evident.
Summary
Texasgulf is conscious of the timing constraints associated with
reclamation of phosphate mined lands and has taken an aggressive -
approach to overcome this industry -wide situation. in addition to
utilizing in-house personnel, Texasgulf has contracted the
services of several consultants whose expertise will aid in the
development of an environmentally balanced reclamation program.

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources & Community Developed* ,
Division of Land Resources.
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ANNUAL R E C L A M A T ION REPORT F�,l`O/1/
North Carolina General Statutes 74-55 and the Mining Regulations require -that
"The mine operator shall, by February 1 of each year during the life of the
permitted operation, and within 30 days of completion or termination of mining
on an area under permit, file with the Department a mining reclamation report on
a form prescribed by the Department."
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
Name of Mine -Lee'-Creek-. County :.Beaufort Permit Number 7-1
Name of Company/Owner Texasgulf C e i 1 Co. - Ehognhate Operations
Official Mailing Addressp, 0, Box 48, Aurora, N, C, _ Zip Code
Telephone (919) 32Z-4111 __ Check if change of address or telephone
1. (a) If mine is now inactive, when did mining stop? Date _ _N/A
(b) Is this stoppage permanent? Yes No.
2. List by category the total amount of new land affected by mining activities
in the 1987 calender year and locate each area on your updated mine map.
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: �� acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: acres.
(B) WASTE PILES: 0 acres. (E) PLANT AREA: 0 acres.
(C) STOCKPILES: 0— acres.
Check here if no new acreage affected in 1987.
3. Estimate by category the amount of new acreage to be affected by mining
activities in the 1988 calender year and locate the outline of each area on
your updated mine map.
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: 0 acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: 236 acres.
(B) WASTE PILES: acres. (E) PLANT AREA: __n____ acres.
(C) STOCKPILES: acres.
Check here if no new acreage is to be affected in 1988.
4. List by category the total amount of disturbed and unreclaimed land present
at this site at the end of the 1987 calender year.
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: 0 acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: 1750 acres.
(B) WASTE PILES: 3080 acres. (E) PLANT AREA: RFs_ acres.
(C) STOCKPILES: 0 acres.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)

5. List hey category the amount of land that has been completely reclaimed in
1987 send is not subject to continued use in future mining related
activiities. Briefly describe the reclamation work conducted and indicate
if yom,wish to have any of these areas released from your current bonding
requimmments. Accurately locate the outline of all such areas on your
updatmd mine map.
(A) 7TIAILING PONDS: acres. Explain:
.. Release Requested: Yes No
(B) WASTE PILES: acres. Explain:
(C) $TOCKPILES:
(D) 11E= EXCAVATION:
(E) P`}LANT AREA
Release Requested: Yes No _
acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes No
acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes No
acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes No
X Quack here if no reclamation conducted in 1987.
Person reaLmonsible for reclamation (please int) : W. A /A?)'
Signature cif company officer or owner: r---
Title: V Fyn
Date: `Z�� �(;2�
Complete amd return by February 1 two copies of this form along with two copies
of an updarred mine map to:
Land Quali" Section
D-NRCD
P.O. Box 2M87
Raleigh, NX. 27611-7687
FAILURE TO )FILE THIS FORM BY THE DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN THE ASSESSMENT OF
CIVIL PE14AL9TIES AND COULD EVEN RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF YOUR MINING PERMIT.

MINE PERMIT 7-1
ANNUAL RECLAMATION REPORT STATISTICS
Permitted Areas
Mine excavation
Plantsite
4678 acres
980 acres
Charles Tract (clay storage area) 2342 acres
8000 acres
Affected Acres
Mine excavation 3335 acres
Plantsite 865 acres (processing plants, 980 acres
office buildings,etc.)
115 acres (gypsum storage)-
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Charles Tract [r�. ( �c-Ds� z? 2280 acres
6595 acres
Reclaimed Areas
CMine
Plan
735 acres
tsite 0 acres
Charles Tract (dikes only) 165 acres
900 acres
* Note: No acres have been released by the department.
Waste Pile Storage
On mined out land - Blend
storage
475
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- Gypsum
piles #3, 4, & 5
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- Gypsum
pile #6
125
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Charles Tract
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3080 acres

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community
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Northeastern Region
1424 Carolina Avenue, Washington, North Carolina 27889
James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr. William A. Schimming
Environmental Affairs Manager
Texasgulf Chemicals Company
P.O. Box 48
Aurora, North Carolina 27806
Dear Mr. Schimming:
Lorraine G. Shinn
Regional Manager
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
April 27, 1988
On April 19, 1988, an inspection was made of Texasgulf's Lee
Creek Mine (Permit #7-1) in Beaufort County, as required by G.S.
74-56 of the Mining Act of 1971.
The following people were involved in the mining inspection:
Don Franklin Texasgulf
Jeffrey Furness Texasgulf
Tom Carroll State Mining Specialist
Tracy Davis Asst. State Mining Specialist
Harry Bailey Land Quality Section
Washington Regional Office
Floyd Williams Land Quality Regional Engineer
Washington Regional Office
We were pleased to see efforts being made to provide a
vegetative ground cover on the outside slope of R-1 blend dike;
the stabilization work accomplished near the weir of the main
outlet canal; the completed drainage work near the barge slip;
and the continued work being accomplished in efforts to reclaim
clay pond #1.
The Land Quality Section intends to make at least four
inspections per year of active mining areas at the Lee Creek
operation,
RO. Box 1507, Washington, North Carolina 27889-1507 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportuniry Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. William A. Schimming
Environmental Affairs Manager
Texasgulf Chemicals Company
April 27, 1988
Page 2
We appreciate Don Franklin accompanying us during the
inspection and his continued efforts in ensuring that mining
activities are consistent with requirements of the Mining Act of
1971.
If we can be of assistance, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Floyd R. Williams, C.P.G.S., P.G.
Regional Engineer
FRW:mgr
cc: Tom Carroll, State Mining Specialist
Don Franklin, Environmental Officer, Texasgulf Chemicals Co.

MINE INSPECTION REPORT
Land Quality Section
1. Operator: 2. Mine Name '/0.Q.f
3. County:Ged,.A 4, ID site permitted? Yes—/lvo 5. Permit No.��
6. Person(s) Con acted: n2pj
7. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Yes No_ 8. Pictures? Yes�No_
9. Date Last Inspected :/'2?/ff10. Any mining since last inspection? Yes/No
11. If mine is npt under permit cite evidence of recent mining activity:
12. Are public safety provisions in compliance with the permit? Yes No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the permit?
YesjelNo If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the permit?
Yes_j If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite sedimentation?
Yes No If yes, what measures are needed? /i% Aa
16. Is the Annual Reclamation Report and map accurate? Yesj,,/No If no,
explain:
17. Other recommendations and comments: :.�a - 4,061 '? }y�e,�+�"
18. Follow-up inspection needed? Yes No V Proposed date:
19. Copy of report sent to operator? Yes_/_/_ No No. of add'1 pages
(date)
INSPECTED BY: /��.4.p��. DATE:

State of North Carolina .
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street o Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor Stephen G. Conrad
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary April 1, 1985 Director
0
Mr. Don F. DeLong
Texasgulf Chemicals Company
P.O. Box 48
Aurora, North Carolina 27806
Re: Mining Permit No. 7-1
Modifications
Dear Mr. DeLong:
The modifications to your mining permit requested in your letter of
March 12, 1984 have been granted and are reflected in the enclosed
amended permit.
The modification request basically included changes in the mining
and reclamation schedule and a provision to place a blend of gypsum and
clay directly into mined areas as a part of the reclamation program.
The modified permit has incorporated these changes as well as
recommendations of the Department's Ground Water Section and Office of
Coastal Management.
Please review the amended permit and advise should you have any
questions concerning the conditions.
Very truly yours;
Stephen G. Conrad
SGC/JS/cj
Enclosure
cc: Floyd Williams (w/enclosure)
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Tclephone 919-733.3833
An Eaual O000rttmiry Affismarive Actinn Emolover

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
R E N E W A L
P E R M I T
(Amended March 29, 1985)
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68,
"The Mining Act of 1971," Mining Permit Regulation 15 NCAC
5 B, and other applicable laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Texasgulf Chemicals Company -Phosphate Operations
Beaufort County Phosphate Mine
Beaufort County - Permit No. 7-1
for the operation of a
Phosphate Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic
values of all lands and waters affected by this mining operation
will receive the greatest practical degree of protection and
restoration.

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is
hereby approved by the Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development, hereinafter referred to as the Department, and in
conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and
incorporated as part of this permit, provisions must be made for the
protection of the surrounding environment and for reclamation of the
land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit
is expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of
The approved Reclamation Plan. However, completed performance of the
approved Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation, secured by the bond
or other security on file with the Department, and may survive the
expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following
exception: If another operator succeeds to the interest of the
permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue of a sale, lease,
assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from
the duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the
Mining Act with reference to the permitted operation, and transfer the
permit to the successor operator, provided that both operators have
complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to
reclamation of the affected land and posts a suitable bond or other
security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or
permittee's 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.
nafinifinnc
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.
Conditions
The permitted mining operation shall not violate standards of air
quality, surface water quality, or ground water quality promulgated by
the Environmental Management Commission.
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until
July 30, 1992 and shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act,
N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and to the following conditions and
limitations:

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OPERATING CONDITIONS
This amendment of the mining permit no. 7-1 incorporates permit
modifications based upon "TEXASGULF CHEMICALS COMPANY BEAUFORT COUNTY
PHOSPHATE MINE TEN YEAR MINING PERMIT MODIFICATION REQUEST 1984-1991"
and accompanying drawings submitted March 12, 1984.
1. Permit Area
The permit area for this mining permit shall include the areas
indicated on the maps submitted with the "TEXASGULF CHEMICAL
COMPANY BEAUFORT COUNTY PHOSPHATE MINE TEN YEAR PERMIT MODIFICATION
REQUEST 1984-1991" and accompanying mine maps dated December 20,
1983 and the clay pond area map dated February 17, 1982 showing
clay pond numbers 1, 2, 3, AA, 4B and 5 and the map of clay pond
no. 5 revised May 5, 1984.
2. Protection of Air Quality
A. Any burning due to land clearing for the mine area shall be
approved by the Washington Regional Office.
B. Fugitive dust emissions from mining, handling, transporting,
and stockpiling of materials shall be minimized.
C. Any mining process producing air contaminant emissions shall
be subject to the permitting requirements and
regulations promulgated by the Division of Environmental
Management.
3. Protection of Water Quality
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in
accordance with permit requirements and regulations
promulgated by the Division of Environmental Management.
B. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to
diversions, earthen dikes, brush barriers, silt check dams,
silt retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance to
prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas
or into any lake or natural watercourse in proximity to the
affected land.
The following erosion and sediment control plan shall be implemented to
accompany land clearing next to Porter Creek and vita associated
wetlands.
1. Construction of Type 1 temporary sediment control basins pursuant
to'the design criteria outlined in "Guide for Sediment Control on
Construction Site" (U.S.D.A., 1979).
2. Location of basins no closer than 25 feet upstream of any U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (COE) jurisdictional areas.
3. Sloping of basin dam shall be no steeper than 2.5 horizontal to 1
vertical.

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4. Grading and seeding of the slopes at the beginning of the Spring
and Fall planting seasons until successful revegetation has
been accomplished.
5. Use of silt curtains only for temporary control of erosion. Silt
curtains will not be viewed as•adequate when need is estimated to
exceed six months.
6. Clearing out, abandonment for reclamation or replacement of basins
when sediment volume has reached 60% of design volume.
7. Stabilization of all disturbed ground west of the ultimate mining
limit.
8. Access to all structures, including silt curtains, to allow for
maintenance and cleanout'.
Following land clearing operations a system of shallow ditches will be
constructed to intercept stormwater runoff and direct this water to the
fresh water canal system for plant use and eventual discharge into the
Pamlico River.
During the dredging and ore extraction phase, the sedimentation control
mechanisms described in the sediment control plan shall be functional.
Also, surface drainage and ground water seepage into mine cuts will be
intercepted 1) by the fresh water canal system; used in the benefication
and processing of the ore and discharged as required; or 2) intercepted
by the dredged water system, used by the dredge and/or permitted
discharge into the Pamlico River.
4. Protection of Groundwater
All laws, rules and regulations concerning contamination or
withdrawal of groundwater shall be followed.
Monitoring wells shall be installed as directed by the Division of
Environmental Management Groundwater Section. Water from the wells
shall be analyzed as determined by the Groundwater Section.
5. Compliance With Office of Coastal Management '
Any disturbance or restoration of wetlands and/or waterways shall
be in accordance to the rules and regulations of Coastal Resources
Commission. Any areas under the jurisdiction of the Office of
Coastal Management shall be established and visibly marked prior to
any land disturbing activities in that area.
6. Protection of Adjacent Properties
A. A natural buffer zone shall be preserved along the eastern
shore of Porter Creek.
B. The width of buffer strips adjacent to Durham and Porter
Creeks shall be subject to Federal and State regulations
concerning navigable waters and wetland areas.

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C. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any excavation
and any adjoining property line to prevent caving of that
property and to allow grading of the sideslopes to the
required angle.
D. Excavation shall not come within 300 feet of any neighboring
dwelling house, church, school, hospital, commercial or
industrial building, public road or other property without
written modification to this permit describing how physical
hazard to such features will be prevented.
7. Waste Disposal
A. Timber: Loggers are contracted to remove timber.
B. Non -timber debris: The remaining vegetation is windrowed for
either a) burning or b) hauling to the mined area for
disposal.
C. Dredged overburden: The top 30-40 feet of soil over the ore
is removed by dredges and pumped to mined areas for
reclamation.
D. Dragline overburden: The'additional 55-75 feet of soil over
the ore is removed by the draglines and cast into the mined
area in windrows.
E. Rejects: The oversize phosphate pebbles and gangue materials
in the ore matrix are stockpiled at the mill area and used by
Texasgulf and the State of North Carolina as road base'
material. Also, tests are underway to use the rejects for the
economic benefit of the company.
F. Sand tailings: The quartz sand from the ore matrix is pumped
to the mined -area for backfill either alone or in a blend with
gypsum and clay, or other permitted uses.
G. Clay: The clay material from the ore matrix is pumped to the
mined area for backfill either alone or in a blend with gypsum
and clay, or to other areas designated for,clay storage.
H. Gypsum: During 1982--1991 a portion of the backfilled mine
excavation area will continue to be used to stockpile gypsum,
a product of the chemical combination of sulfuric acid and
phosphate rock. Historically, gypsum has been,.stockpiled in
storage areas at the plant site.
Stockpiled gypsum will be blended with clay tailings and used
to backfill mine excavations as indicated on the mining permit
modification request dated March 12, 1984.
8. Annual Reclamation Report
An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied
by the Department on February 1 of each year until reclamation is
completed and approved.

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9. Surety
The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the
form of $25,000.00 Blanket Bond is sufficient to cover the
phosphate mine operation as indicated on the approved application.
This security must remain in force for this permit to be valid. The
total affected land shall not exceed the bonded acreage.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of
which is a condition on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit.
Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation of the
permittee, which continues beyond the term of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G. S. 74-53
1. The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other
unconsolidated materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize
the possibility of slides and be consistent with the future use of
the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be
provided in all excavations.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is
in accordance with accepted conservation practices and which is
suitable for the proposed subsequent use of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on
the mined area that are, or are likely to become noxious, odious or
foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended
agronomic and reforestation practices as established by the N.C.
Agricultural Experiment Station and the N.C. Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the
Reclamation Plan herein incorporated. These activities shall be
conducted according to the time schedule included in the plan,
which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, initiation of reclamation
at the earliest practicable time after completion or termination of
mining on any segment of the permit area and shall be completed
within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS
1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation Schedule, the
planned reclamation for the 1982-1991 permit period shall be: 1)
backfill the mine excavations to original elevation or higher; 2)
stabilize waste disposal areas and settling ponds; and 3)
revegetate all affected lands feasible.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface
suitable for the planned future use are as follows:
A. Reclamation of mined land and settling ponds will be
accomplished in two phases: 1) physical restoration, and 2)
revegetation. Physical restoration will be accomplished by,
1) backfilling with dredged overburden, 2) backfilling with

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sand tailings from the flotation section of the mill, 3) clay
disposal (from the mill) either as a topsoil conditioner or in
impoundments, and 4) backfilling with a blend of sand tailings
and/or gypsum, and mill clays.
B. When an area has been filled by dredge overburden or sand
tailings, both being pumped, dozers, pans and scrapers will
be used to shape the area to the desired contour.
C. The blend of sand tailing, and/or gypsum and clay tailings
will be hydraulically transported to diked areas and
discharged. Some of these areas will be at existing ground
elevation of +13 feet mean sea level (msl) and some will be
diked to +37 msl. The surface gradient of the blend will
initially be determined by its slope at discharge. After
drying, the material will be contoured with conventional
mining equipment.
D. The goals of rehabilitating clay settling ponds at or
associated with the Phosphate Operations are: 1) consolidate
the clays to gain additional clay storage, and 2) once
completely filled, commit these settling ponds as wildlife
habitats (i.e. fresh water wetlands) or through research
determine their suitability as agricultural or forestry
sites.
E. Backfilling with dredged overburden (fill discharge by the
dredges) will be the predominant initial step.in the
reclamation of mined areas.
F. Reclamation methodology research for gypsum storage piles
shall be expanded in order to determine the best method of
effectively topsoiling and vegetating the gypsum piles.
Portions of gypsum storage areas number 1 and number 2 will be
set aside for this research. The specific plan of work will
be developed with the aid of soil scientists. The results of
the reclamation research projects can then be incorporated
into contouring, topsoiling, and vegetating the gypsum storage
areas as needed. In addition to stockpiling in storage
areas,gypsum will be combined with clay and/or sand tailings
to form a blend for backfilling mined areas. Gypsum storage
areas will continue to be a source of gypsum for peanut sales
and as fill for roadbeds on the plant site. In final
reclamation, the gypsum pond areas shall be neutralized and
backfilled.
3. Revegetation Plan
The revegetation plan is concerned with vegetating four basic soil
medics:
A. Native topsoil.

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B. Dredged overburden mixed with clay slurry to raise the clay
content to between 5-10% by weight in the 12-24 inches of the
soil profile.
C. Sand tailings mixed with clay slurry to raise the clay content
to between 5-10% by weight in the top 12-24 inches of the soil
profile.
D. A blend of sand tailings and/or gypsum -clay.
Once an area is covered with topsoil and ready for vegetating, the
overall plan for each soil type is similar.
1. Soil samples are taken and sent to the Agronomic Division in
Raleigh, North Carolina.
2. Lime and fertilizers are applied as recommended by the soil
test results.
3. Seeding recommendations are based on variables such as:
a. Intended use
b. Slope
C.
Season being seeded
d.
Results of revegetation at
test plots.
D. Examples of seeding recommendations
are as follows:
1. Dike
slope 2:1 or 3:1 - September Seeding
Rate
(Pounds/Acre)
Type
200
Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
25
Unhulled Bermudagrass
30
Korean Lespedeza
15
Unscarified Sericea
Lespedeza
30
Winter rye
2. Dike
Slope 2:1 or 3:1 - April
Seeding
Rate
(Pounds/Acre)
Type
200
Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
25
Hulled Bermudagrass
30
Korean Lespedeza
15
Scarified Sericea Lespedeza
20
Common Sudan Grass

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1 and 2 would be mulched with 3000 pounds/acre grain straw anchored by
discing or tacking with asphalt.
3. Reclaimed Area -Flat or gently rolling - Fall Seeding
Rate (Pounds/Acre) Type
40
4
20
Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
Ladino clover
Winter rye
4. Reclaimed Area -Flat or gently rolling - Spring Seeding
Rate (Pounds/Are) Type
40 Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
4 Ladino clover
20 Common sudangrass
3 and 4 will also be mulched with grain straw and anchored by discing.
In addition to the grasses mentioned above, others such as Coastal
bermudagrass, rye, wheat and Weeping lovegrass have been grown
successfully. Also, legumes such as sweet and white clover and alfalfa
can be included.
Interspersed with grassed areas, various types of adapted tree species
will be planted for windbreaks and wildlife use. About 300 Sycamore and
yellow poplar seedings have been set out in reclaimed soil, so far.
Additional species such as Sweet gum, Red maple, Green ash, Bald
cypress, European black alder and possibly White cedar will be planted
in future years to provide a mix of hardwoods. It is anticipated
conifers (i.e. pines) will come in naturally due to the adjacent pine
forests.
4. Reclamation Schedule
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the
extent feasible. In any event, reclamation shall be initiated as
soon as feasible after completion or termination of mining of any
mine segment under permit.
Specific reclamation areas and planned uses are as described in the
"Yearly Mining Plan" in the "Ten Year Permit Modification Request"
based on current production schedule. These.areas coincide with
the plat entitled "Revised Ten Year Permit 1982-1991 Reclamation
Schedule", and the attached sketch entitled "10 Year Permit Area
Reclamation" included in the "TEXASGULF CHEMICALS BEAUFORT COUNTY
MODIFICATION REQUEST 1984-1991" subject to adjustments in the
production rates.

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1985
From 1984 through 1985 a 317 acre tract marked as R--1 on the reclamation
map on the "TEN YEAR PERMIT MODIFICATION REQUEST 1984-1991" dated March
12, 1984 will be filled with blend. This tract will be vegetated as
soon as adequately dried to allow equipment to operate on its surface.
1986
Continuation of activities in R-1.
1987
Revegetation activities will continue as surface areas dry adequately to
allow equipment to work.
1988
Revegetation activities will continue as surface areas dry adequately to
allow equipment to work. ,
1989
Adequately dried and prepared areas will be vegetated with the best
mixture of grasses, legumes, and/or trees.
1990
Vegetation will be established as areas are adequately dried and '
prepared.
1991
Revegetation of available areas will be continued as areas dry
adequately to allow equipment to work.
Permit issued this the 2 cf" 74 day of /7ce74Zi4C_41?L[7_.
BY:
Stephen G. Conrad, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.

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-North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Joseph W. Grimsley. Secretary
September 3, 1981
Mr. Fnmk H. Robinson
Vice President & General Manager
Lee Creek Operations
Texasgulf, Incorporated
P . 0. Box 48
Aurora, North Carolina 27806
RE: Mining Permit Renewal in 1982
Dear Mr. Robinson:
DIVISION OF
LAND RESOURCES
Stephen G. Conrad, Director
Telephone [phone]M
As you know, the current 10 year mining permit for your operations
expires on July 20, 1982. In anticipation of your application to renew
the permit prior to that date, I am writing to advise you of the types
of information that you.will need to file.
In addition to the -descriptive information requested on the
standard permit application form, we will need detailed mining, waste
disposal, and reclamation plans for the permit period. This should
include detailed maps showing year -by -year mining, waste disposal, and
reclamation areas and method. The waste disposal plan maps and des-
criptions should include slimes, tailings, overburden, and gypsm.
The attached list outlines the types and detail of information we
will need for proper review and permitting.
It is suggested that this information be provided to us at least
60 days prior to the permit expiration date. Allowing for questions
and negotiations, an earlier date is preferable. Thank you for your r
cooperation.
Very truly yours,
Stephen G. Conrad, Director
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cc : Charles H.. Gardner
James D. Simons
Floyd R. Williams
Geological Survey Section--733.2423; Geodetic Section-733.3836; Land Quality Section-733-4574; Planning and Inventory Sect ion-733.3833
Land Resources Information Service-733-2090 Box 27687 Raleiah 27611.7587
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1. Property map showing total property and indicating areas
to be covered by mining permit.
2. Mining map showing planned year -by -year sequence of overburden
dredge and mining pits.
3. Waste disposal map(s) showing planned waste disposal sites for
overburden, slimes, tailings, and gypsum on year -by -year basis.
4. Reclamation map(s) showing planned reclamation disposal areas
and type of reclamation for each area, on year -by -year basis.
II. O= DATA
1. Slimes disposal management plan, including:
a) project storage needs, in acre-feet per year
b) slimes % solids assumed for projecting storage needs
c) slimes % solids versus time for 15 year period, based
on consolidatiorn rates in existing slimes ponds (historical)
d) available and projected slimes disposal site volumes and
schedule for dam construction and for disposal in mined --
out pits
Note: Items (a) and .(d) above might best be shun as a
graph of available acre-feet of storage volume (number
keyed to map) versus time.
e) scheduled dates for disposal into -each disposal area
2. Volumes of dredge spoil disposal in each disposal site.
3. Tailings management plan including:
a) projected disposal volume, in cubic yards per year
b) volume of tailings & schedule in each disposal area
4. Gypsum management plan including:
a) projected disposal volume, in acre-feet per year
b) volume of gypsum & schedule in each disposal area
5. Reclamation plan including detailed description of reclamation
sites, methods, and schedules.

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North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr„ Governor Joseph W. Grimsley, Secretary
August 5, 1982
Mr. Doug Mercer
Texasgulf, Incorporated
P. 0. Box 48
Aurora, North Carolina 27808
RE: Beaufort County Phosphate Mine
Permit #7-1
Beaufort County
Dear Mr. Mercer:
DIVISION OF
LAND RESOURCES
Stephen G. Conrad, Director
Telephone [phone]
In reference to your phone call today with our office, I am enclosing
a new page 3 of 10 for your mining permit renewal.
Please note under Operating Condition number 1, the map date has been
changed from January 20, 1962 to January 20, 1982.
Should you have questions or other corrections, please advise.
S' erely,
awes D. Si /ns,.G.S., P.E.
Mining Specialist
LAND QUALITY SECTION
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cc: Floyd Williams
Geological Survey-733.2423: Geodetic Surey-733-3836; Land Quality-733-4574; Earth Resources Planning-733.3833:
Land Resources Information Service— 733-209G Box 27687 Rateigh ,\C 2761 1-7687

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
RENEWAL
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G. S. 74-46 through 68,
"The Mining Act of 1971", Mining Permitting Regulation 15
N.C.A.C. 5B,.aud other applicable laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Texasgulf Chemicals Company -Phosphate Operations , permittee
for the operation of a phosphate mine
entitled, Beaufort County Phosphate Mine permit no. 7-1
and located in Beaufort County, 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.
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
RENEWAL
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G. S. 74-46 through 68,
"The Mining Act of 1971", Mining Permitting Regulation 15
N.C.A.C. 5B,.aud other applicable laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Texasgulf Chemicals Company -Phosphate Operations , permittee
for the operation of a phosphate mine
entitled, Beaufort County Phosphate Mine permit no. 7-1
and located in Beaufort County, 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 renewal of this mining permit, including
the mining and reclamation plan, which is hereby approved by the Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development, hereinafter referred to as the
Department, and in conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to
and incorporated as part of this permit, provisions must be made for the reclamation
of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance of mining and reclamation procedures outlined
in the renewal application dated June 9, 1982 with all the requirements of the
approved Reclamation Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation
Plan is a separable obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with
the Department, and may survive the expiration, revocation or suspension of this
permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exceptions: 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 in-
corporated 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 enforce-
ment procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise, terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S.
74-49.
Conditions
The permitted mining operation shall not violate standards of air quality, surface
water quality, or ground water quality promulgated by the Environmental Management
Commission.
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until
and shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq.,
and to the following conditions and limitations:

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OPERATING CONDITIONS
1. Permit Area
The permit area for this mining permit shall include the areas indicated on
the submitted map entitled "EXISTING PERMIT AREA AND 10 YEAR PERMIT AREA"
dated January 20, 1962 and the clay pond area map dated February 17, 1982
showing clay pond numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 4A and 5.
2. Protection of Air quality
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A. Any burning due to land clearing for the mine area should be approved by
the Washington Regional Office.
B. Fugitive dust emissions from mining, handling, transporting, and stockpiling
of materials should be minimized.
C. Any mining process producing air contaminant emissions shall be subject to
the permitting requirements and regulations promulgated by the Division of
Environmental Management.
3. Protection of Water Quality .
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with
permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the Division of Environ-
mental Management.
B. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions,
earthen dikes, brush barriers, silt check dams, silt retarding structures,
rip rap pits, or ditches shall be provided in the initial stages of any
land disturbance to prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface
areas or into any lake or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected
land.
The following erosion and sediment control plan shall be implemented to
accompany land clearing next to Porter Creek and its associated wetlands..
1. Construction of Type I temporary sediment control basins pursuant to
the design criteria outlined in "Guide for Sediment Control on
Construction Site" (U.S.D.A., 1979).
2. Location of basins no closer than 25 feet upstream of any U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (COE) jurisdictional areas.
3. Sloping of basin dam will be no steeper than 2.5 horizontal to 1 vertical. •
4. Grading and seeding of the slopes at the beginning of the Spring and Fall
planting seasons.
5. Use of silt curtains only for temporary control of erosion. Silt
curtains will not be viewed as adequate when need is estimated to
exceed six months.
6. Clearing out, abandonment for reclamation or replacement of basins
when sediment volume has reached 60% of design volume.

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7. Stabilization of all disturbed ground west of the ultimate mining
limit.
8. Access'to all structures, including silt curtains, to allow for
maintenance and cieanout.
Following land clearing operations a system of shallow ditches will be
constructed to intercept stormwater runoff and direct this water to the
fresh water canal system for plant use and eventual discharge into the
Pamlico River.
During the dredging and ore extraction phase, the sedimentation control
mechanisms described in the sediment control plan will be functional.
Also, surface drainage and ground water seepage into mine cuts will be inter-
cepted 1) by the fresh water canal system; used in the benefication and
processing of the ore and discharged as required; or 2) intercepted by the
dredged water system, used by the dredge and/or dischargeO into the Pamlico.(?,--i
4. Protection of Groundwater
All laws, rules and regulations concerning contamination or withdrawal of
groundwater shall be followed.
5. Compliance With Office of Coastal Management
Any disturbance or restoration of wetlands and/or waterways shall be in
accordance to the rules and regulations of Coastal Resources Commission.
6. Protection of Adjacent Properties
A. A natural buffer zone shall be preserved along the eastern.shore of
Porter Creek.
B. The width of buffer strips adjacent to Durham and Porter Creeks shall be
subject to Federal and State regulations concerning navigable waters and
wetland areas.
C. A monitoring program approved by the Department shall be established to
determine the biological and physical impact of alteration of the water-
shed of Porter Creek by mining.
D. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any excavation and any
adjoining property line to prevent caving of that property and to allow
grading of the sideslopes to the required angle.
E. Excavation shall not come within 300 feet of any neighboring dwelling
house, church, school, hospital, commercial or industrial building,
public road or other�jpropertyjwithout written modification to
this permit describing how physical hazard to such features will be
prevented.

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7. Waste Disposal
A. Timber: Loggers are contracted to remove as much of the timber as
they desire.
B. Non -timber debris: The remaining vegetation is windrowed for either
a) burning or b) hauling to the mined area for disposal.
C. Dredged overburden: The top 30-40 feet of soil over the ore is removed
by dredges and pumped to mined areas for reclamation.
D. Dragline overburden: The additional 55-75 feet of soil over the ore
is removed by the draglines and cast into the mined area in windrows.
F. Rejects: The oversize phosphate pebbles and gangue materials in the ore
matrix are stockpiled at the Mill area and used by Texasgulf and the
State of North Carolina as road base material. Also, tests are underway
to use the rejects for the economic benefit of the company.
F. Sand tailings: The quartz sand from the ore matrix is pumped to the
mined area for backfi,ll either alone or in a blend with gypsum and clay,
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G. Clay: The clay material from the ore matrix is pumped to the mined
area for backfill either alone or in -a blend with gypsum and clay,
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H. Gypsum: During 1982-19 91 a portion of the backfilled mine excavation
area will continue to be used to stockpile gypsum, a product of the
chemical combination of sulfuric acid and phosphate rock. Historically,
gypsum has been stockpiled in storage areas at the plant site.
8. Annual Reclamation Report
An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department on February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and
approved.
9. Surety
The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of
$25,000.00 Blanket Bond is sufficient to cover the phosphate mine operation
as indicated on the approved application. This security must remain in ,
force for this permit to be valid. The total affected land shall not exceed
the bonded acreage.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which
is a condition on the continuing validity of -that Mining Permit. Additionally,
the Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation of the permittee, which continues
beyond the term of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided B 'G. S. 74-53
1. The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other uncon-
solidated materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility
of slides and be consistent with the future use of the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided
in all excavations in rock.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in
accordance with accepted conservation practices and which is suitable for
the proposed subsequent use of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined
area that are, or are likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic
and reforestation practices as established by the N.C. Agricultural
Experiment Station and the N.C. forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation
Plan herein incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according
to the time schedule included in the plan, which shall to the extent
feasible provide reclamation simultaneous with mining operations and in
any event, initiation of reclamation at the earliest practicable time after
completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall be completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS
1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation Schedule, the planned reclamation
for the 1982-1991 permit period shall be to: 1) backfill the mine excavations to
original elevation or higher; 2) stabilize waste disposal areas and settling ponds;
and 3) revegetate all affected lands feasible.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the
planned future use are as follows:
A. Reclamation of mined land and settling ponds will be accomplsihed in two
phases: 1) physical restoration, and 2) revegetation. Physical restoration
will be accomplished by, 1) backfilling with dredged overburden, 2)backfilling
with sand tailings from the flotation section of the Mill, 3) clay disposal
(.from the Mill) either as a topsoil conditioner or in impoundments, and 4)
backfilling with a blend of sand tailings, gypsum, and mill clays.

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3.
B. When an area has been filled by dredge overburden or sand tailings, both
being pumped, dozers, pans and scrapers will be used to shape the area to
the desired contour.
C. The blend of sand tailings, gypsum and clay tailings will be hydraulically
transported to diked areas and discharged. Some of these areas will be at
existing ground elevation of +13 feet mean sea level (msl) and some will be
diked to +37 msl. The surface gradient of the blend will initially be deter-
mined by its slope at discharge. After drying, the material will be contoured
with conventional mining equipment. Field tests are scheduled for early in 1982.
D. The goals of rehabilitating clay settling ponds at or associated with the
Phosphate Operations are: 1) consolidate the clays to gain additional clay
storage, and 2) once completely filled, commit these settling ponds as wild-
life habitats (i.e. fresh water wetlands) or through research determine their
suitability as agricultural or forestry sites.
E. Backfilling with dredged overburden (fill discharge by the dredges) will be `
the predominant initial step in the reclamation of mined areas.
F. Reclamation methodology resiffi'ch for gypsum storage piles shall be expanded
in order to determine the best method of effectively topsoiling and vegetating
the gypsum.piles. Portions of gypsum storage areas number 1 and number 2 will
be set aside for this research. The specific plan of work will be developed
with the aid of soil scientists. The results of the reclamation research
projects can then be incorporated into contouring, topsoiling, and vegetating
the gypsum storage areas as needed. In addition to stockpiling in storage
areas, gypsum will be combined with sand tailings and clay to form a blend
for backfilling mined areas. Gypsum storage areas will continue to be a
source of gypsum for peanut sales and as fill for roadbeds on the plant site.
The
,,gypsum pond areas shall be neutralized and backfilled.
Reve etation Plan
The revegetation plan is concerned with vegetating four basic soil medias:
A. Native topsoil
B. Dredged overburden mixed with clay slurry to raise the clay content to
between 5-10% by weight in the 12-24" of the soil profile.
C. Sand tailings mixed with clay slurry to raise the clay content to between
5-10% by weight in the top 12-24" of the soil profile.
D. A blend of sand tailings -gypsum -clay.
Once an area is covered with topsoil and ready for vegetating, the overall plan
for each soil type is similar.
A. Soil samples are taken and sent to the Agronomic Division in Raleigh, NC.
B. Lime and fertilizers are applied as recommended by the soil test results.
C Seeding recommendations are based on variables such as:
1. Intended use
2. Slope
3. Season being seeded

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D. Examples of seeding recommendations are as follows:
1. Dike slope 2:1 or 3:1 -'September Seeding
Rate (Pounds/Acre)
200
25
30
15
30
Joe
Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
Unhulled Bermudagrass
Korean Lespedeza
Unscarified Sericea Lespedeza
Winter rye
2. Dike Slope 2:1 or 3:1 - April Seeding
Rate__(Pounds/Acre)
200
25
30
15
20
Type
Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
Hulled Bermudagrass
Korean Lespedeza
Scarified Sericea Lespedeza
Common Sudan grass
1 and 2 would be mulched with 3000 pounds/acre grain straw anchored
by discing or tacking with asphalt.
3. Reclaimed Area -Flat or gently rolling - Fall Seeding
Rate (_Pounds/Acre) Type
40 Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
4 Ladino clover
20 Winter rye
4. Reclaimed Area -Flat or gently rolling - Spring Seeding
Rate (Pound /Acrel Type
40 Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
4 Ladino clover
20 Common sudangrass
3 and 4 will also be mulched with grain straw and anchored by discing.
In addition to the grasses mentioned above other such as Coastal bermudagrass,
rye, wheat and Weeping lovegrass have been grown successfully. Also, legumes
such as sweet and white clover and alfalfa can be included if desired.
Interspersed with grassed areas,various types of adapted tree species will be
planted for windbreaks and wildlife use. About 300 Sycamore and yellow poplar
seedings have been set out in reclaimed soil, so far. Additional species such
as Sweet gum, Red maple, Green ash, Bald cypress, European black alder and possibly
White cedar will be planted in future years to provide a mix of hardwoods. It is
anticipated conifers (i.e. pines) will come in naturally due to the adjacent pine
forests.

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4. Reclamation Schedule
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent
feasible. In any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible
after completion or termination of mining of any mine segment under permit.
Specific reclamation areas and planned uses a re� as follows, These areas
coincide with the overlay entitled "Reclamation Schedule" dated February 1982
and included in the "Beaufort County Phosphate Mine 10 Year Mining Permit
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A. 275 acre tract filled to +13' msl to be used for gypsum storage area #6.
B. Small tract, south of above mentioned area filled to +10' msl.
C. About 50 acres of sand tailings amended with mill clays will be vegetated
in 1982. This area was included in the 1981 reclamation plan.
D. A research program to determine reclamation method(s) for the gypsum
stockpiles shall be initiated.
1983
Remainder of tract (1982 b) consisting of 210 acres filled to +10' msl.
This area will be seeded to Tall fescue and Winter rye in 1984 and is
to be used for gypsum storage area V .
About 12 acres of sand tailings amended with clay will be vegetated in
1983. This is a portion of the area designated as 1983 on the reclamation
map.
Areas marked CD1 and CD2 will be filled with -clay slurry in 1983. These
areas will either be allowed to dry for several years, then capped with
the blend and vegetated, or will become freshwater wetlands by natural
progression.
A report on the results of reclamation of gypsum stockpiles shall be
submitted to the Department.
1985 through 1988
A 317 acre tract marked as 1989 will be filled with sand-- gypsum-- clay
blend to +37' msl. This tract will be vegetated with the best mixture of
grasses, legumes and/or trees determined after experiementation. Early
experimentation with the blend indicated agronomically acceptable chemical
properties. The physical properties will be monitored over several months
to determine the best vegetation mixture and best seeding or vegetation methods.
1990
Two areas marked, 1990 (a) and 1990 (b) will be ready for vegetating after
having blend disposed in them in 1989.

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1990 a). This area consists of 212 acres and will have been filled +37
msl. Vegetation will be very similar to the tract vegetated in 1989.
1990 b). This area contains about 200 acres and will be filled to +3' msl
with the blend during 1989. This area will be sloped from east to west to
blend with the terrain west to Porter Creek. Swamp hardwoods such as Green
ash, Red maple, Sweet gum and Bald cypress will be planted on the lower
slopes while grasses such as Tall fescue and accompanying cover crop will
be planted in the upper slopes.
1991
This tract marked as 1991 contains about 200 acres. The blend will
have been pumped to +13' msl in 1990. Vegetation will be similar to the
other tracts filled with blend.
Permit issued this the day of , 19
BY:
Stephen G. Conrad, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
R E N E W A L
P E R M I T
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68,
"The Mining Act of 1971," Mining Permit Regulation 15 NCAC
5 B, and other applicable laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Texasgulf Chemicals Company -Phosphate Operations
Beaufort County Phosphate Mine
Beaufort County - Permit No. 7-1
for the operation of a
Phosphate Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic
values of all lands and waters affected by this mining operation
will receive the greatest practical degree of protection and
restoration.

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is
hereby approved by the Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development, hereinafter referred to as the Department, and in
conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and
incorporated as part of this permit, provisions must be made for the
protection of the surrounding environment and for reclamation of the
land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit
is expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of
the approved Reclamation Plan. However, completed performance of the
approved Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation, secured by the bond
or other security on file with the Department, and may survive the
expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following
exception: If another operator succeeds to the interest of the
permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue of a sale, lease,
assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from
the duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the
Mining Act with reference to the permitted operation, and transfer the
permit to the successor operator, provided that both operators have
complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to
reclamation of the affected land and posts a suitable bond or other
security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or
permittee's successor is not complying with the Reclamation Plan or
other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing to achieve the
purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the
permit, or its intent to modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in
the permit. The operator shall have right to a hearing at a designated
time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or suspension by
the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the
Department may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly
indicates otherwise, terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by
the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
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The permitted mining operation shall not violate standards of air
quality, surface water quality, or ground water quality promulgated by
the Environmental Management Commission.
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until
July 30, 1992 and shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act,
N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and to the following conditions and
limitations:

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OPERATING CONDITIONS
1. Permit Area
The permit area for this mining permit shall include the areas
indicated on the submitted map entitled "EXISTING PERMIT AREA AND 10
YEAR PERNIT AREA" dated January. 20,1982 and the clay pond area map
dated February 17, 1982-showing clay pond numbers 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B and
5.
2. Protection of Air Quality
A. Any burning due to land clearing for the mine area should be
approved by the Washington Regional Office.
B. Fugitive dust emissions from mining, handling, transporting,
and stockpiling of materials should be minimized.
C. Any mining process producing air contaminant emissions shall be
subject to the permitting requirements and regulations
s promulgated by the Division of Environmental Management.
3. Protection of Water Quality
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in
accordance with permit requirements and regulations promulgated
by the Division of Environmental Management.
B. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to
diversions, earthen dikes, brush barriers, silt check dams,
silt retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance to
prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas
or into any lake or natural watercourse in proximity to the
affected land.
The following erosion and sediment control plan shall be implemented to
accompany land clearing next to Porter Creek and its associated wetlands.
1. Construction of Type I temporary sediment control basins pursuant to
the design criteria outlined in "Guide for Sediment Control on
Construction Site" (U.S.D.A., 1979).
2. Location of basins no closer than 25 feet upstream of any U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (COE) jurisdictional areas.
3. Sloping of basin dam will be no steeper than 2.5 horizontal to 1
vertical.
G. Grading and seeding of the slopes at the beginning of the Spring and
Fall planting seasons until successful revegetation has been
accomplished.
5. Use of silt curtains only for temporary control of erosion. Silt
curtains will not be viewed as adequate when need is estimated to
exceed six months.

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6. Clearing out, abandonment for reclamation or replacement of basins
when sediment volume has reached 60% of design volume.
7. Stabilization of all disturbed ground west of the ultimate mining
limit.
8. Access to all structures, including silt curtains, to allow for
maintenance and cleanout.
Following land clearing operations a system of shallow ditches will be
constructed to intercept stormwater runoff and direct this water to the
fresh water canal system for plant use and eventual discharge into the
Pamlico River.
During the dredging and ore extraction phase, the sedimentation control
mechanisms described in the sediment control plan will be functional.
Also, surface drainage and ground water seepage into mine cuts will be
intercepted 1) by the fresh water canal system; used in the benefication
and processing of the ore and discharged as required; or 2) intercepted by
the dredged water system, used by the dredge and/or permitted discharge
into the Pamlico River,
4. Protection of Groundwater
All laws, rules and regulations concerning contamination or
1 withdrawal of groundwater shall be followed.
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5. Compliance With Office of Coastal Management
Any disturbance or restoration of wetlands and/or waterways shall be
in accordance to the rules and regulations of Coastal Resources
Commission.
6. Protection of Adjacent Properties
A. A natural buffer zone shall be preserved along the eastern shore
of Porter Creek.
B. The width of buffer strips adjacent to Durham and Porter Creeks
shall be subject to federal and State regulations concerning
navigable waters and wetland areas.
C. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any excavation
and any adjoining property line to prevent caving of that
property and to allow grading of the sideslopes to the required
angle.
D. Excavation shall not come within 300 feet of any neighboring
dwelling house, church, school, hospital, commercial or
industrial building, public road or other property without
written modification to this permit describing how physical
hazard to such features will be prevented.

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7. Waste Disposal
A. Timber: Loggers are contracted to' remove as much of the
timber as they desire.
B. Non -timber debris: The remaining vegetation is windrowed for
either a) burning or b) hauling to the mined area for disposal.
C. Dredged overburden: The top 30-40 feet of soil over the ore is
removed by dredges and pumped to mined areas for reclamation.
D. Dragline overburden: The additional 55-75 feet of soil over the
ore is removed by the draglines and cast into the mined area in
windrows.
E. Rejects: The oversize phosphate pebbles and gangue materials
in the ore matrix are stockpiled at the Mill area and used by
Texasgulf and the State of North Carolina as road base material.
Also, tests are underway to use the rejects for the economic
benefit of the company.
F. Sand tailings: The quartz sand from the ore matrix is pumped to
the mined area for backfill either alone or in a blend with
gypsum and clay, or other permitted uses.
G. Clay: The clay material from the ore matrix is pumped to the
mined area for backfill either alone or in a blend with gypsum
and clay, or to other areas designated for clay storage.
H. Gypsum: During 1982-1991 a portion of the backfilled mine
excavation area will continue to be used to stockpile gypsum, a
product of the chemical combination of sulfuric acid and
phosphate rock. Historically, gypsum has been stockpiled in
storage areas at the plant site.,
8. Annual Reclamation Report
An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by
the Department on February 1 of each year until reclamation is
completed and approved.
9. Surety
The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form
of $25,000.00 Blanket Bond is sufficient to cover the phosphate mine
operation as indicated on the approved application. This security
must remain in force for this permit to be valid. The total affected
land shall not exceed the bonded acreage,.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of
which is a condition on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit.
Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation of the
permittee, which continues beyond the term of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G. S. 74-53
1. The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other
unconsolidated materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the
possibility of slides and be consistent with the future use of the
land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be
provided in all excavations.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in
accordance with accepted conservation practices and which is
suitable for the proposed subsequent use of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the
mined area that are, or are likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
S. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended
agronomic and reforestation practices as established by the N.C.
Agricultural Experiment Station and the N.C. Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the
Reclamation Plan herein incorporated. These activities shall be
conducted according to the time schedule included in the plan, which
shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous with
mining operations and in any event, initiation of reclamation at the
earliest practicable time after completion or termination of mining
on any segment of the permit area and shall be completed within two
years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS
1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation Schedule, the
planned reclamation for the 1982-1991 permit period shall be : 1)
backfill the mine excavations to original elevation or higher; 2)
stabilize waste disposal areas and settling ponds; and 3) revegetate
all affected lands feasible.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface
suitable for the planned future use are as follows:
A. Reclamation of mined land and settling ponds will be
accomplished in two phases: 1) physical restoration, and 2)
revegetation. Physical restoration will be accomplished by, 1)
backfilling with dredged overburden, 2) backfilling with sand
tailings from the flotation section of the Mill, 3) clay

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disposal (from the Mill) either as a topsoil conditioner or in
impoundments, and 4) backfilling with a blend of sand tailings,,•'r
gypsum, and mill clays.
B. When an area has been filled by dredge overburden or sand tailings,
both being pumped, dozers, pans and scrapers will be used to shape
the area to the desired contour.
C. The blend of sand tailings,•�gypsum and clay tailings will be
hydraulically transported to diked areas and discharged. Some of
these areas will be at existing ground elevation of +13 feet mean sea
level (msl) and some will be diked to +37 msl. The surface gradient
of the blend will initially be determined by its slope at discharge.
After drying, the material will be contoured with conventional
mining equipment. Field tests are scheduled for early in"1982�
D. The goals of rehabilitating clay settling ponds at or associated with
the Phosphate Operations are: 1) consolidate the clays to gain
additional clay storage, and 2) once completely filled, commit these
settling ponds as wildlife habitats (i.e. fresh water wetlands) or
through research determine their suitability as agricultural or
forestry sites.
E. Backfilling with dredged overburden (fill discharge by the dredges)
will be the predominant initial step in the reclamation of mined
areas.
F. Reclamation methodology research for gypsum storage piles shall be
expanded in order to determine the best method of effectively
topsoiling and vegetating the gypsum piles. Portions of gypsum
storage areas number 1 and number 2 will be set aside for this
research. The specific plan of work will be developed with the aid
of soil scientists. The results of the reclamation research projects
can then be incorporated into contouring, topsoiling, and vegetating
the gypsum storage areas as needed. In addition to stockpiling in
storage areas, gypsum will be combined with sand tailings and clay to
form a blend for backfilling mined areas. Gypsum storage areas will
continue to be a source of gypsum for peanut sales and as fill for
roadbeds on the plant site. In final reclamation, the gypsum pond
areas shall be neutralized and backfilled.
3. Revegetation Plan
The revegetation plan is concerned with vegetating four basic soil
medias:
A. Native topsoil
B. Dredged overburden mixed with clay slurry to raise the clay
content to between 5-10% by weight in the 12-24" of the soil
profile.
C. Sand tailings mixed with clay slurry to raise the clay content
to between 5-10% by weight in the top 12-24" of the soil
profile.

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D. A blend of sand tailings -gypsum -clay.
Once an area is covered with topsoil and ready for vegetating, the
overall plan for each soil type is similar.
A. Soil samples are taken and sent to the Agronomic Division in
Raleigh, NC.
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B. Lime and fertilizers are applied as recommended by the soil test
results.
C. Seeding recommendations are based on variables such as:
c 1~. Intended use
-2-. Slope
�3: Season being seeded
D. Examples of seeding recommendations are as follows:
1. Dike slope 2:1 or 3:1 - September Seeding
Rate (Pounds/Acre) Lyme
200 Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
25 Unhulled Bermudagrass
30 Korean Lespedeza
15 Unscarified Sericea Lespedeza
30 Winter rye
2. Dike Slope 2:1 or 3:1 - April Seeding
Rate (pounds/Acre) Type
200 Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
25 Hulled Bermudagrass
30 Korean Lespedeza
15 Scarified Sericea Lespedeza
20 Common Sudan Grass
1 and 2 would be mulched with 3000 pounds/acre grain straw anchored by
discing or tacking with asphalt.
3. Reclaimed Area -Flat or gently rolling - Fall Seeding
Rate (Pounds/Acre) Type
40 Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
4 Ladino clover
20 Winter rye
4. Reclaimed Area -Flat or gently rolling - Spring Seeding

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Rate (Pounds/Are) Type
40
4
20
Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue
Ladino clover
Common sudangrass
3 and 4 will also be mulched with grain straw and anchored by discing.
In addition to the grasses mentioned above others such as Coastal
bermudagrass, rye, wheat and Weeping lovegrass have been grown
successfully. Also, legumes such as sweet and white clover and alfalfa
can be included if desired.
Interspersed with grassed areas, various types of adapted tree species
will be planted for windbreaks and wildlife use. About 300 Sycamore and
yellow poplar seedings have been set out in reclaimed soil, so far.
Additional species such as Sweet gum, Red maple, Green ash, Bald cypress,
European black alder and possibly White cedar will be planted in future
years to provide a mix of hardwoods. It is anticipated conifers (i.e.
pines) will came in naturally due to the adjacent pine forests.
4. Reclamation Schedule
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the
extent feasible. In any event, reclamation shall be initiated as
soon as feasible after completion or termination of mining of any
mine segment under permit.
Specific reclamation areas and planned uses are as follows base on
current production schedule. These areas coincide with the -overlay -
entitled "Reclamation —Schedule" dated Februa-ry 1982 and included in
the "Beaufort County Phosphate Mine 10 Year Mining Permit;;'
App-Lication 1982-1991" subject to adjustments in the production
rates.
1982
A. 275'acre tract filled to +13' msl to be used for gypsum storage area
#6. .
B. Small tract, south of above mentioned area filled to +10' msl.
C. About 50 acres of sand tailings amended with mill clays will be
vegetated in 1982. This area was included in the 1981 reclamation
plan.
D. A research program to determine reclamation method(s) for the gypsum
stockpiles shall be initiated.
1983
Remainder of tract (1982 b) consisting of 210 acres filled to +10' msl.
This area will be seeded to Tall fescue and Winter rye in 1984 and is to be
used for gypsum storage area V .

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About 12 acres of sand tailings amended with clay will be vegetated in
1983. This is a portion of the area designated as 1983 on the reclamation
map.
Areas marked CD1 and CD2 will be filled with clay slurry in 1983. These
areas will either be allowed to dry for several years, then capped with
the blend and vegetated, or will become freshwater wetlands by natural
progression.
A report on the results of reclamation of gypsum stockpiles shall be
submitted to the Department.
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1985 through 1988
A 317 acre tract marked as 1989 will be filled with sand--gypsum---clay
blend to +37' msl. This tract will be vegetated with the best mixture of
grasses, legumes and/or trees determined after experimentation. Early
experimentation with the blend indicated agronomically acceptable
chemical properties. The physical properties will be monitored over
several months to determine the best vegetation mixture and best seeding
or vegetation methods.
1990
Two areas marked, 1990 (a) and 1990 (b) will be ready for vegetating after
having blend disposed in them in 1989.
1990 a). This area consists of 212 acres and will have been filled +37
msl. Vegetation will be very similar to the tract vegetated in 1989.
1990 b). This area contains about 200 acres and will be filled to +3' msl
with the blend during 1989. This area will be sloped from east to west to
blend with the terrain west to Porter Creek. Swamp hardwoods such as
Green ash, Red maple, Sweet gum and Bald cypress will be planted in the
upper slopes.
1991
This tract marked as 1991 contains about 200 acres. The blend will have
been pumped to +13' msl in 1990. Vegetation will be similar to the other
tracts filled with blend.
Permit issued this the day of , 19 0 Z
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Stephen G. Conrad, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.

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TfXASGULF BRIEFING FOR SECRETARY: May 9, 1980
PURPOSE: Information Upon Which To Develop NRCD Policy
AREAS OF ANALYSIS:
Succinctly descr:ibe
MINING
SOIL & WATER
AIR -
VATER-
GROUNDWATER
WETLANDS
LOCAL LUP
FISHERIES
WILDLIFE
Public Lands
for the Secretary's
Steve Conrad
Joe Phillips
Page Benton
Page Benton
Harry Peek
Ken Stewart
Ken Stewart
Ken Stewart
Stuart Critcher
Bill Ross
Bill Raney
understanding the following:
1. IMMEDIATE ISSUES FACING DEPARTMENT: (i.e.,actions we may be forced
to take prior to development of an overall policy - existing violations,
permit pending, ) Texasgulf (Tg) has announced future production expansion which
will require increased mining activities. Since 1973, Tg has approximately tripled
the annually mined acreage from approx. 50 ac. per year to approx. 150 ac. per year.
Further increase in annual mining is expected. Tg will likely request permitting
of additional mine land.
Increased mining & production will also necessitate an increased rate of con-
struction oflarge slime ponds, dike construction for the ponds will require dam
safety permits. Since virtually the entire plant production depends upon being able
to dispose of clay slimes, the issuance of the timely dam safety permits will be
2. KNOWN IMPACTS OF TEXASGULF : (continued on back) important.
a. -To d a-te: Mining - The effects of mining include (1) large scale land
clearing and excavation and the general commitment of reclaimed areas to
development, (2) removal'_ of large amount of groundwater causing a regional
depression of the Castle Hayne aquifer, (3) long ,term commitment of large
areas of land in potentially sensitive areas to slimes pond dike construction
b. Long Range: The long range effect of mining (dontinued on bael
will be to alter land use from existing farm and forest land to reclaimed area:
to be used for gypsum waste storage, pasture, or lake areas. The construction
of large slimes ponds represents a long term commitment of land to clay
slime -storage. Until consolidation occurs, which may take years, the clay
slimes retaining dike pose a dam safety concern. A major failure of the
retaining dike could cause extensive environmental damage to the Pamlico
River and Sound.
3. PROBABLE IMPACTS: 13ASED ON TRENDS OR BEST PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT.
Same as #2. Without a major change in slime disposal planning, monitoring,
and storm protection, an accidental release of slimes to the estuary is
possible. Due to recent management changes and staff additions in Tg, we
believe the needed changes are now taking place.

1. Permits pending include.(I) impoundment approval for slime pond #4-b,
(2) certification.of:'-repair of slope erosion on #1-a, (3)._cartification
of repair of spillway.discharge outlet in #3. Also we have requested
Tg to submit to us, -by -June, m master plan for major storm protection
and existing toe.erosion of dikes.
2, a. activities and clay slimes impoundment, (4) erosion,and off site
sedimentation resulting from dike construction.

`Q. RISK ASSESSMENT:
a. Conservative:
Wave erosion from normal weather conditions is posing
sections of clay slimes pond no. 1 located immediately
Pamlico River.
a hazard to certain
adjacent to the
b. Worst possible:
A severe storm or hurricane could cause major erosion and possible breaching
of clay slime retaining dike areas near the Pamlico River allowing the
unconsolidated clay slimes to flow into the river and adjacent estuaries.
Dike failure could also occur from improper design and construction of
the dike or exceeding designated water levels within the retaining dikes.
5. OPTIONS TO MITIGATE IMPACTS:
a. Options for Known Impacts: -
Careful review of annual reclamation should be made to insure compliance
with the reclamation schedule. Groundwater observation wells must be
monitored and future groundwater impact predicted based upon past monitoring
and best available technology. Long range plans for clay slime storage
should be made. Clay slime ponds should be located away from wetlands and
b . Options -to avoid Probable impacts: (continued on back
Same as 5 a.
C. Options to avoid risks:
1. Conservative risks:
The areas along the clay slime dams most succeptable to wave erosion could be
stabilized with rip -rap or other suitable material to prevent damage to the
embankment from wave erosion.
2. Worst Possible risks:
All dike areas which could possible be affected by major storms or hurricane
could be rip-rapped'or otherwise armored to prevent wave erosion. The
danger of failure due to improper construction or use can be minimized by
detailed review before approval of construction plans and specifications,
monitoring of construction, and routine dam inspection by the mine operator & tl
G. PROBABLE AGGRAVATION OF ABOVE .IMPACTS 1F NCPC LOCATES IN AREA: Dept
The most immediate effect of NCPC start up operations is the clearing of
large areas for the plant and mine areas and construction of a 1550 acre
slimes pond. An additional large amount of groundwater will be withdrawn from
the Castle Hayne aquifer. The probable long range effect of this additional
phosphate. mine will likely increase the existing impact of Tg's withdrawal
of the order of 50%. The impact of mine land disturbance and slimes pond
(continued on back)

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5. a. estuarties to the extent possible. Ultimately, a commercial use
for the clay slimes.or a more efficient storage system should be found.
Research should continue to find a feasible way to return clay slimes
to the mined areas.
6. construction will approximately double the existing impact of`Tg.

7. Next permit renewal date: Mining permit expires July 20, 1982
8. REGULATORY AMENDMENT OR RESOURCES ENABLED BY EXISTING
LEGISLATION, NEEDED TO CARRY OUT RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Mining Act of 1971 G.S. 74-46 through 68 amended by 1979 General Assembly
The Dam Safety Law of 1967 G.S. 143-215.23 through 143-215.37
9. LEGISLATIVE CHANGES NEEDED TO PROVIDE NEEDED PROTECTION:,
Bone
10. ESTIMATE OF ECONOMIC LOSS POTENTIAL: As Lt relates to
natural resources.
Traditionally, the' -world production of phosphate fluctuates. However the demand
is expected to continue to increase. N. C. is a major producer of phosphate and
the addition of the NCPC facility will enhance this status.
In terms of possible economic loss from environmental damage, significant reduction
in fishery production from the estuary could result from a dam failure. It is
impossible to quantitatively estimate this possible loss.
11. ASSESSMENT OF LONG TERM CONTINGENCY - river mining, farmland
loss.
Annual land disturbance from mining and clay slime storage is anticipated to
continue to increase to several hundred acres per year. At that rate, the more
environmentally suitable areas for mining and clay slime storage will be used in
the foreseeable future,'increasing the pressure to disturb more sensitive areas.
Mined lands can be restored to productive use including farm land within the
two year reclamation time limit allowed by the Mining Act of 1971. However, uses
of clay pond area will be limited to incidental wildlife use until the clay slimes
sufficiently consolidate which will take many years.
Phosphate resources beneath the Pamlico River are substantial and represent
a significant part of Tg's ore reserves. As dry land reserves are exhausted
pressure will build to mine beneath the river. Strategy as to how the Dept. will
deal with this issue should be developed now. The question may be raised sooner
than we anticipate.

12. BRIEF SUMMARY OF YOUR CONCLUSIONS AS SET OUT IN YOUR PREVIOUS
RESPONSES.
Phosphate mining and clay slimes storage pond building activities are expected
to increase significantly. As the phosphate reserves are deleted, the demand
will increase to mine and construct ponds in more environmentally sensitive
areas. Long range planning for future mining and pond construction is needed
to provide for beat use of the existing resources and the protection of adjacent
environment. Close monitoring of existing mining, reclamation and pond
construction is needed to evaluate the present practices. Future monitoring will
be important to insure compliance with the applicable environmental laws.
Research is needed to optimize mine reclamation and clay slime storage practices.
Economic incentive will interest the operator in this regard. however,
government agencies must be willing to allow research and the trial of new
techniques provided such activity does.not jeopardize the State's resources.

April 30, 1980
TEXASGULF
The two main aspects of the Texasgulf operation which have been
monitored by the Division of Land Resources are the mine reclamation
and dam safety programs. Texasgulf has mined an average of 170 acres
per year since 1976. Production expansion plans will increase the
annual mine disturbances. The mined land is being rapidly backfilled
to natural ground level or higher by pumping overburden from the stripping
operations to the mined areas. However, much of the backfilled land is
being reused by Texasgulf for equipment storage or gypsum waste stockpile
and has not been officially released from further reclamation requirement.
Reclamation of the large clay slime storage ponds is an industry wide
problem. At present the only economical method to reclaim these areas
is to drain surface water of the ponds to facilitate consolidation. Con-
solidation of the clay slimes may typically take years. The stability
of the dam impoundment structure must be insured in the interim. Rip
rapping or other stabilization of water front areas of the embankments
may disturb or displace wetland areas.

March 25, 1985
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Parker
Coastal Management
FROM: Jim Simons
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Texasgulf Permit Modification'
We have received your comments concerning the Texasgulf mining
permit modification.
As. suggested, in your comments, a provision will be added to the
permit to require that Coastal Management permit. jurisdiction
lines be 'established prior to any land disturbing activities
in the area.
Thank you for your assistance.
/cj
cc: David Gossett
Floyd Williams

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P.O. Box 48 Aurora, North Carolina 27806
Phosphate Operations
[phone]
March 21, 1985
Mr. David Gossett
Division of Coastal Management
Post Office Box 1507
Washington, North Carolina 27889
Dear David:
Texasgulf request permission to use the existing submerged
18 inch across South Creek to pump clays into the clay settling
ponds. This line was originally installed as outlined in CAMA
Minor Permit 81-0032. The line was not removed in order to
allow the filling of the dredged hole adjacent to the clay pond
(South Creek) with sand as requested by the Division of Land
Resources in 1985.
A hydrostatic testing procedure will be used to regularly
test this line.
Please advise me of any other information you may need
regarding the use of this line.
With kindest regards,
Douglas G. Mercer, Superintendent
Environmental & Safety Department
DGM:ec
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Stephen
Conrad 4*W4K
Mr.
David
Owens
RECEIVED
Mr.
Paul Wilms
Mr.
Terry
Moore
MAR?-4 '86
Mr.
James
Mulligan
Mr.
Floyd
Williams
Mr.
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DIV. OF WD RFC
Mr.
Frank
H. Robinson
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Sincerely,
Douglas G. Mercer, Superintendent
Safety & Environmental Department
DGM:ec
cc: Mr. Stephen Conrad 4M
Mr. David Owens
Mr. Paul Wilms
Mr. David Gossett
Mr. Terry Moore
Mr. Floyd Williams
Mr. Don F. DeLong
Mr. Frank H. Robinson
00-04-000
12-01-000

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P.Q. Box 48 Aurora, North Carolina 27806
March 21, 1986
PhosphatebW&WLITY SECTION
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Mr. James Mulligan
Regional Supervisor 9R Z 4'86
Division of Environmental Management
Post Office Box 1507
Washington, North Carolina 27889 D1V-OfU DREBr
Dear Jim,
As we have discussed on several occasions, Texasgulf
would like to obtain permission to use an -existing 18 inch
submerged pipe line across South Creek to pump clays to
the clay settling pond system. This system would only be
used until the possible repair, lining, or the replacement
of the existing 30 inch buried line is completed.
The existing 18"line was installed in 1981 and was used
to transfer sand tailing for dike construction. Approximately
7,000,000 tons of sand were pumped through this line. This
line has a 0.438 inch steel wall and is similar to 3/8" steel
line used on the plantsite to pump sand tailing. We_normally
use plant lines to pump approximately 28,000,000 tons of sand
without problems.
We recognize the concerns regarding the use of this line
and possible leaks. Therefore, we propose to hydrostatically
test the line at 200 psi once each six months. We have
completed an initial test and maintained a pressure of 192 psi
for approximately an hour and thirty minutes.
The 18 inch line would be connected to the existing pump-
ing system and normal operating pressure would be 140 psi.
Pumping about 15,000 gpm of clay slurry with 5% solids. This
would be about 175 tons/hour. The 175 tons/hour would restrict
the milling operations to approximately 50% of capacity,
therefore, use of the 18" could severly restrict plant operations.
As stated, this line would only be used until actions have
been completed which would allow this line to be removed from
service. This program will be co-ordinated with the Divisions of
Environmental Management, Coastal Management, and Land Resources.

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Coastal Management
512 North Salisbury Street a Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor David W. Owens
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secw ary Director
Enforcement Section
P.O. Box 1507
Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
3 March 1986
Mr. Don DeLong, Plant Manager
Texasgulf Chemicals Company
P.O. Box 48
Aurora, North Carolina 27806
Dear Mr. DeInng:
This letter confirms my 27 February 1986 onsite inspection of the unauthorized
discharge of clay slime byproducts into the estuarine waters of the public trust area
of South Creek in Beaufort County. Also this letter confirms our 28 February
telephone conversation.
During my onsite inspection, I, and Jess Hawkins, biologist with the N.C. Division
of Marine Fisheries, used a 2h inch corer to take several bottom samples. We
confirmed that the clay slime deposit within reason is confined to that 26 acre
area surveyed by Bob Chiles and the clay has not spread upstream or downstream of
the surveyed affected area. We sampled inside and outside the affected area as
well as inside the area already dredged. Samples taken in the area already dredged
reveal clay sediments from 3-4 inches to 31 inches deep remaining above natural
bottom. Based upon this finding, I conclude that additional dredging after the
first pass will be necessary to achieve an acceptable restoration of the site.
We will continue to monitor for any movement of the clay beyond the present affected
area and the success of the dredge at removing the clays so that original bottom is
re -exposed. I would like to coordinate another onsite coupliance monitoring inspec-
tion this week and another one day prior to the dredge oomlpleting the first pass
over the affected area.
P.O. Box 27697, kakigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telcphone 919-733-2293
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Pae 7tao Mixg. Don DeLong
Thank you for your time and 000peration. If you have questions about this or
related matters, please don't hesitate to oontact me.
e-sincerely,
Te E. Moore
Chief,
Enforcement Section
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cc: Preston Pate - Assistant Director, DC24
Da id Gossett -Coastal Management Consultant, DQtii
id Lekson - Coastal Management Specialist, DCM
Mike Smith - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lorraine Shinn - Regional Manager, Washington Regional Office
Doug Mercer - Texasgulf Chemicals Ccupany
Jess Hawkins - Division of Maxine Fisheries

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P.O. Box 48 Aurora, North Carolina 27606
Phosphate Operations
[phone]
February 21, 1986
Mr. Terry -Moore.
Division of Coastal Management
Post Office Box 1507
Washington,'North Carolina 27889
Dear Terry,
This letter is to confirm our plans to remove the deposit
of phosphatic clays resulting from an accidental leak from the
slurry pipeline into South Creek which was discovered on
February 16, 1986.
Robert Chiles completed a survey of the area and has
determined the primary area of impact. This area is shown on
the drawing which was provided during our meeting today
(additional copies will be provided). The volume of material
is estimated to be approximately 114,000 cubic yards. The
material is in two piles with centers about 500 feet apart and
extend to the channel of the creek.
We plan to use a dredge to remove the deposit. The
material will be pumped to the clay settling pond system (Area
5B) located to the east of South Creek. This area will provide
adequate storage for the material pumped into the pond. We
expect the dredge to be onsite by February 24th with the
possibility of arrival on the 23rd. As soon as the equipment
is onsite and operational, the cleanup will begin.
In order to monitor possible dispersion of the clays during
the cleanup, Texasgulf will collect a series of water samples
and measure turbidity. These samples will be collected at sites
upstream, downstream, and across the creek adjacent to the clay
deposit. Initial sampling will be on a two hour schedule.
After the operations are started and several series of data are
available, Texasgulf will meet with the Division of Environmental
Management to discuss possible changes in the sampling frequency.
As discussed during our meeting, overdredging will be
restricted to one (1) foot. The original bottom elevation will
be based on Mr. Chiles estimate from his survey. Mr. Chiles will
assist with establishing depth controls and will conduct a survey.

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following the cleanup. We do request permission to remove the
material covering the pipeline inside the area outlined on Mr.
Chiles' drawing in order to evaluate the physical condition of
the pipe and what may have caused this accidental failure.
Texasgulf regrets this incident and appreciates your
co-operation in allowing us to undertake this cleanup program
as rapidly as possible. As soon as additional information
regarding the possible causes of the problem is available, we
will provide it to you. If you have any questions, do not
hesitate to contact me, day or night.-
DGM:ec
S' Pcet
rely,
-
Douglas s. Mercer, Superintendent
Safety & Environmental Department

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Coastal Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Govemor David W. Owens
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Director
Enforcement Section
P.O. Box 1507
Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
24 February 1986
Mr. Don DeLong, Plant Manager
Texasgulf Chemicals Company
P.O. Box 48
Aurora, North Carolina 27806
Dear Mr. DelAng:
This letter eonfizs that on 21 February 1986 Preston Pate, Assistant Director for
the Division of Coastal Management, Terry Moore, Chief of the Enforcement Section
for the Division of Coastal Management, David Gossett, field consultant for the
Division of Coastal Management, and I met with you, Doug Mercer, Superintendent,
Environmental Control, Don Milln-an, Superintendent, Texasgulf Dredging Operations,
J. Randolph Carpenter, Texasgulf public relations, and Bob Chiles, engineering
consultant of New Bern, at the Washington field office. This meeting was also
attended, by Ms. Lorraine Shinn, regional director of the Washington field office,
and representatives of the Division of Environmental Manageamt, Division of Marine
Fisheries, Division of Land Resources, Division of Soil and Water Conservation, and
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The purpose of the 21 February 1986 meeting was -to
discuss the failure of the pipeline that transports clay slime byproducts from the
Tdxasgulf plant site to designated settling ponds across South Creek, in Beaufort
County, North Carolina, and to address restoration of the affected area.
Information gathered by me for the Division of Coastal Management shows that you have
undertaken major. lopnent jrL olation of the Coastal Area. Management Act. In
addition,' you- have also vi�olaed"ttStates-bredge'and Fi11'-�Aet:
No person may undertake major development in a designated area of enviroroiental concern
(ADC) without first obtaining a permit from the N.C. Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development. This requirement is irreposed by N.C. General Statutes
(herein abbreviated N.C.G.S.) 113A-118. Information I have indicates that you have
undertaken, or are legally responsible for, the placement of + 113,700 cubic yards of
fill material within the estuarine waters of the public trust area of South Creek as
a result of the aforementioned pipeline failure. This pipeline failure was first
PO Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Ern0av,

/ Mr. Don DeLang
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detected by a Texasgulf employee on the afternoon of 16 February 1986. According to
the 20 February 1986 Bathymetric survey conducted by Bob Chiles, + 26 acres of the
public trust bottom of South Creek has been filled. Estuarine waters and public trust
areas are both designated area of environmental concern and no permit has been issued
to you for this development within these areas. Therefore, I conclude that you are
in.violation of the Coastal Area Management Act.
I request that you immediately CEASE AND DESIST any further unauthorized activities
within designated areas of environmental concern. If the development you have undertaken
is not consistent with the applicable standards, as in this case, you will be required to
restore the land to its former condition. A civil assessment of up to $2500 may be
assessed against any violator. Each day that the development described in this notice
is continued or repeated may constitute a separate violation which is subject to an
additional assessment of up to $2500. An injunction or criminal penalty may also be
sought to enforce any violation. N.C.G.S. 113A-126
It is the policy of the Coastal Resources Commission to levy a minimm civil assessment
of $100 not to exceed $2500 against all violations. This is done to recoup same of
the costs of investigating violations and/or to compensate the public for any damage to
its natural resources. Whether a higher amount will be assessed depends on several
factors, including the nature and area of the resources that were affected and the
extent of the damage to them. If the requested restoration is not undertaken or completed
satisfactorily, a substantially higher civil assessment will be levied and a court
injunction will be sought ordering restoration.
You are also in violation of the State's Dredge and Fill Act which requires a permit
from the N.C. Department of Natural Resources and Community Development before undertaking
any excavating or fillin any estuarine waters, tidelands, marshlands, or state-owned
lake. N.C.G.S. 113-229 The filling activity that you have undertaken was also cone
without a permit from this Department. Therefore, I also request that you innediately
CEASE AMID DESIST such unauthorized activities. Violations of the Stage's Dredge and
Fill Act may be enforced by a criminal penalty or a civil action for damages or an
injunction. N.C.G.S. 113-229
Based upon the N.C. Administrative Code, Subchapter 7H State Guidelines for Areas of
Envirormiental Concern, the filling activity that you have undertaken, resulting in the
usurpation of ± 26 acres of public trust bottom within South Creek, is not consistent
with the (b) significance, (c) management objectives, and (d) use standards as described
in Section .0206 Estuarine Waters and Section .0207 Public Trust Areas. Therefore,
as we discussed, I am requesting restoration of the affected area. Texasgulf proposed
the removal of the unauthorized fill material via hydraulic dredge. This proposal is
acceptable to the Division of Coastal Management and all efforts should be made to
immediately begin the restoration effort. I request that all unauthorized fill material
(clay slimes), to the extent practical, be removed from the estuarine wagers of South
Creek and placed back on highgrlound. (See attached restoration agreement) I west
that original elevations and contours as close as possible to those of adjacent waters
be restored to the affected area. Provided you intend to cooperate with the request,
You should sign one of the attached restoration agreements and return it to we in the
enclosed self addressed envelope. No response from you within 10 days of receipt of
this letter will be interpreted as a refusal to cooperate and a court injunction will
be sought ordering restoration.

Mr. Dar, Del"*
Page Three
Thank you for your time and cooperation in resolving this matter of importance. If
you have any questions about this or related matters, please don't hesitate to contact
me and/or Terry Moore at the Washington field office.
Sincerely,
David M. Lekson
Coastal Management Specialist
DMI,/aht
cc: Preston Pate - Assistant -Director, DCM
Terry Moore - Chief, &Aforoenent Section, DCM
David Gossett - Field Oonsultant, DC24
Mike Smith - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lorraine Shinn - Regional Director, Washington Field Office
Doug Mercer - Texasgulf

August 13, 1986
TO: ✓Jim
Tom
Floyd
FROM: Charles
SUBJECT: CRC Meeting, September 18-19, 1986
Please read the attached material from nave Owens.
We have suggested to Dave that he ask TG to address the CRC's questions
directly, and that we will be present to comment as needed. He is on vacation,
and I'll let you know what he decides within a week or two. In any case, vee--/,t wu-
Zb zee should attend the meeting and be prepared to address the Commission. & 7411""
Sometime between now and mid -September, lets get on the phone together and
go over these questons (a few are for DEM).
Thanks.

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D1V OF14NDRI
State of North Carolina '
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Coastal Management
512 North Salisbury Street * Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
July 30, 1986
MEMORANDUM
To: Paul Wilms
Steve Conrad�''���
From: Dave Owens
Subject: Texasgulf
David W. Owens
Director
At the July 24-25 Coastal Resources Commission meeting, Jim Mulligan, of
OEM's Washington Regional Office, gave an update on the Texasgulf per-
mits. There were a series of questions from Commission members for
which there was not time for Jim to address. The Commission requested
that a follow-up presentation be given at the next meeting to answer
those questions. We would appreciate it if your staff would address
those questions appropriate to your Division's jurisdiction and present
that to the CRC at their next meeting. Whatever cannot be answered
by DEM or DLR, we will refer to Texasgulf.
The questions presented at the CRC meeting are attached for your staff.
Please let Melissa McCullough of my staff know immediately who the
contact on your staff is, so that they may be in contact concerning
questions for Texasgulf and details on the CRC presentation. The next
Coastal Resources Commission meeting will take place in the Southern
region on September 18 and 19. The Texasgulf presentation will take
place in the afternoon of the 18th.
Should you have any questions, please contact Melissa McCullough or
myself. Thank you for our help.
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QUESTIONS CONCERNING TEXASGULF
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RECLAMATION. What is the reclamation procedure for a mined area? Is
the preferred land use of reclaimed land agriculture? How many acres (out
of total mined) have been rclaimed,,and to what land use?
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�. CREEK SLIME. Since contruction of the clay ponds at the Charles Tract,
numerous sediment changes have been noted at South and Bond Creeks -- inclu-
ding contamination of hard -bottom areas, and nearshore areas with dark mucky
materials. How can clay slime escape the clay ponds ( via decantation
pipes, dike ruptures, water movement through dikes, pipeline or pump leaks,
etc.)? Has Texasgulf taken note of these problems and sought solutions?
3, PETROLEUM IN CLAY SLIMES. Fish caught from clay ponds, and from creek waters
near decantation weirs have been found to have strong oil/gas odors when
cooked -- described by some as the strong smell of diesel fuel or. kerosene.
What may cause this? Have fish tissues from that area been tested for
petroleum contamination? Are petroleum -product wastes being disposed of
in the clay ponds or via the clay pipeline? Are petoleum products used
in some stage of the mining or processing of the phosphate?
Q y. HYDROGEN SULFIDE ODORS. A "rotton egg" smell from Texasgulf is a noted
nuisance in the area --though they may not represent a health hazard.
What is the typical concentration, and the range of concentrations, of
this gas in TG emissions? Are steps being taken to ameliorate this nuisance?
Residents in the Bath/Bayview area have noted an apparent increase in the
incidence of nuisance odors fron, TG since the Sulfuric Acid Plant No. 6
came on line. Is this plant in compliance?
S, CLAY SLIMES IN MINE PITS. While the clay slurry pipeline is not functional
the material is being pumped to mine pits. Why isn't this method of disposal
used routinely? Since the pits intersect groundwater aquifers, is there 0,"dJcr;•Ay
a danger to the groundwater quality from clay slime disposal in them? Mo"63.;.yvleb!¢
G, RIVER MINING. Does TG still propose mining the bed of the Pamlico River
or its tributaries?
OUTFALL ALGAE. Algae bloom seem frequent at the main plant outfali
ditch, even when blooms are absent from other area canals and ditches.
Why -is this and are measures being taken to eliminate the problem?
T CLEAN DETERGENT ACT. TG has fought efforts to eliminate phosphate pollu-
tion from laundry detergents. What portion of TG's product is sold for use
in detergents.
PHOSPHATE WASTES. What amount of phosphate is discharged in process
wastewater?
4 /0,AIR EMISSIONS. Damage to trees and other vegetation around the Aurora
plant is apparent, with TG air emissions a likely cause. Has TG or NRCD
made any effort to determine the cause of the vegetation damage or made
efforts to reverse it? Could there be more chronic damage to vegetation
over a wider area? Also, fishermen, working in the vicinity of the plant
have noted a burning sensation in their..eyes.and on exposed skin. Has

ACID WASH. Where, and under what conditions, are the acid -carrying
tank cars hosed out. Is the runoff from this operation contained and treated?
�q GYPSUM/CLAY MIX. Recent newspaper reports indicate that the company
is contemplating a 3:1 gypsum/clay mix to improve hardening of the clay
slimes. Will this mix be disposed of in holding ponds? What information
is available on the process or properties of the proposed mix? Has any
research been done?
✓ �Q s CLAY POND DIKE EROSION. Clay
pond dikes are vulnerable to erosion and ca'No
storm damage ( a noted concern of the Corps). What is TG's program for Fagg
monitoring and inspection of the dikes? What are the long-term plans for
erosion /storm protection? Em7rgency response? - 'e"[at 4^ gyp. S 1 _-
�ur're.r bl�y[�.7 1001&frr11 - writ An F".. f�4[ - _ .�iif S�4C�y fa y �i. SQ4 44'i..tg &- laSrLL�
y NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION. What measures are taken/ to prevent or treat
pollutants in stormwater runoff.
HEAVY METALS. Data indicates that high concentrations of heavy metals
arein the sediments of the TG outfall. What metals are found in the sedim-
ments and what is their origin?
t-Ps CLAY POND CAPACITY. The clay ponds are reportedly near capacity. What
are the proposed alternatives for future clay fines d1'sposal? If new ponds
are to be built, where will they be located?
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PHOSPHOGYPSUM TOXICS. What types of by-products are produced with phospho-
gypsum that are or may be toxic? Can they enter surface or groundwater,
or be released in air emmissions, and if so,what measures are taken to
prevent this?
�q SLURRY TECHNOLOGY. Hydraulic slurry phosphate mining technologies are
thought to entail far less environmental risk and damage than current TG
techniques, and appear to be economically feasible. Is Texasgulf considering
use of this methodology? Is NRCD considering requiring use of this techno-
logy, if it is in fact cleaner, as a Best Available Technology for permit
renewals?
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- 1 5A The hews and Observer. Raleigh, N.C., Friday, March 4 1988
Revisedpermit would limit
Texasgulf discharge's further
By TOM MATHER
Staff writer
State environmental officials
have further tightened a proposed
permit that would restrict Texas -
gulf Chemicals Co.'s discharges of
nutrient -rich water into the Pam-
lico River.
In December, the N.C. Division
of Environmental Management
released a preliminary draft per-
mit that would require Texasgulf
to halt its discharges into the river
by installing a wastewater recy-
cling system.
The DEM has restricted that
permit further, in a revised draft
released Thursday, by requiring
lower phosphorus concentrations
in storm -water runoff from the
huge mine and fertilizer plant in
Beaufort County.
"We've got over a 50 percent
reduction in what they can dis-
charge, even during high rainfall
events," said Arthur Mouberry,
supervisor of the DEM permits
and engineering unit.
"There's going to be times,
when it rains, when there's going
to be a [storm-waterl discharge,"
he said. "There's no way around
it. But about 90 to 95 percent of the
time, they'll be recycling."
The DEM probably won't issue
a final permit until late spring at
the earliest, officials said. Before
then, they said, the division must
hold public hearings on the draft
permit and work out some details,
such as a timetable for the compa-
ny to complete the recycling
system.
Thomas J. Regan Jr., a Texas -
gulf vice president who manages
the mining complex near Aurora,
said his company had no major
objections to the draft permit.
"I think it's a very good per-
mit," Regan said by telephone
Thursday. "I think it accom-
plished the objectives of a lot of
people --- and that is minimal
impact on the Pamlico River."
Environmentalists have praised
the DEM's decision requiring
Texasgulf to recycle its waste-
water discharges, but they have
questioned whether the prelimi-
nary permit had strong enough
controls on storm -water runoff.
Fishermen had expressed con-
cerns, as well, about the large
amount of fresh water the compa-
ny discharges into the Pamlico, a
brackish estuary with a mixture
of fresh and salt water.
The revised draft permit would
address both of those concerns,
DEM officials said. In addition to
the tighter limits on runoff, they
said, the recycling system would
reduce fresh -water flows into the
river, although the amount has
not been determined yet. �
"The recycling system will re -
suit in a substantial reduction of
the total volume [of fresh water]
discharged," said Jim Mulligan,
supervisor, of the DEM regional
office in Washington, N.C.
Texasgulf pumps out about 60
million gallons of groundwater a
day in order to dewater its mining
pits, from which it extracts phos-
phate ore used for manufacturing
fertilizer and other chemicals.
Under the company's current
permit, which expired in 1984, the
company has been allowed to
discharge up to 65 million gallons
of nutrient -rich water into the
Pamlico Sound. During the past
year, DEM officials said, the
company's discharges averaged
about 50 million gallons a day,
containing about 3,168 pounds of
phosphorus and 2,429 pounds of
fluoride per day on average.
Texasgulf now accounts for 45
percent of the total phosphorus
discharges into the Pamlico Riv-
er, according to DEM studies.
Under the new permit, officials
said, the company would dis-
charge no phosphorus or fluoride
except to storm runoff during
periods of high rainfall.
Phosphorus can encourage ex-
cessive growth of algae, which
can deplete water of the oxygen
needed by fish and other aquatic
life. Scientists are not sure of the
effects of fluoride.

Wastewater plan OK'd for Texasgulf plant
By MONTE BASGALL
Staff writer
North Carolina environmental
officials approved a wastewater
recycling plan Thursday for Tex-
asgulf Inc.'s Beaufort County
plant, a move that will, by 1992,
drastically reduce the phosphorus
and other pollutants discharged
into the Pamlico River.
Acting unanimously with no
debate, the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission ap-
proved a discharge permit that
sets stringent limits on the levels
of phosphorus, fluoride and solids
that can be dumped in the river
after July 1,1992.
In the meantime, a special
consent order will allow the com-
pany to exceed those limits for the
next four years while it builds a
wastewater recycling system that
is supposed to eliminate all dis-
charges to the Pamlico except
storm water runoff.
At no time in the next four years
will Texasgulf s discharge stan-
dards be as relaxed as they have
been until now, state officials
said. In 1992, the amount of
pollution must be reduced by 90
percent.
The permit limits came after an
unusual series of negotiations that
involved Texasgulf officials, envi-
ronmentalists and the N.C. Divi-
sion of Environmental Manage-
ment.
"From what's on paper, I don't
know how it could be better at this
point in time," said James E.
Kennedy, environmental scientist
for the N.C. Coastal Federation
and a former employee of the N.C.
Division of Environmental
Mangement.
"We feel this does represent a
good example of how companies,
environmental groups and agen-
cies can work together," said
Thomas J. Regan Jr., vice presi-
dent of production for Texasgulf.
"It represents a completely dif-
ferent manner of managing water
at that facility," Regan said of the
planned recycling system. "It's
going to require a lot of work,
[but] we are confident we can
meet the deadlines."
Division of Environmental
Mangement Director R. Paul
Wilms called the company's task
"a monumental undertaking."
Texasgulf has been operating
without a state permit since 1984,
when it applied for a new permit.
The company then continued op-
erating under its old permit re-
quirements.

filing tax returns electronically
and quicker processing of refund
checks.
A federal grand jury alleged in
an indictment that Harris had
prepared a false W-2 form and a
false birth certificate in the name
of James Thorpe. Scott took the
certificate to the N.C. Division of
Motor Vehicles and obtained a
state identification card in the
Thorpe game, the indictment
said. -
Scott then presented the docu-
ments to the H&R Block office on
Sunnybrook Road and applied for
a rapid refund in the name of
.lames Thorpe, according to the
indictment. Scott was arrested
when he returned to the office to
pick up a check representing a
loan based on the refund, authori-
ties said.
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Staff Pbeto by Jennifer StWb
RcheUnic fair No mes - -
Robert Hayes and Mike Thompson of Durham demonstrate at
the state Capitol during a rally supporting federal legislation
to help the homeless, one of 65 rallies across the nation
urging Congress to approve the Affordable Housing Act.
Members of the Triangle Coalition for the Homeless and
several residents of a Durham shelter for the homeless
marched Thursday from the Capitol to the Hillsborough Street
office of Rep. David E. Price, D-N.C. where they presented
petitions supporting the housing act_
stream of complaints about pool
reception, poor customer service
and frequent program interrup
tions_ Alert Cable has between
8,000 and 9,000 subscribers it
Cary.
Williams said the firm discov
eyed some technical problems is
the cable system and urged Alert
to abandon its plan to improve
service to 60 channels without
building a parallel system.
"We believe it is in the best
interest of the town for the cable
system to be upgraded in the
manner and time frame (six t(
twelve months) recommended it
the technical analysis," the report
said.
"Therefore it is recommender
that the town enter into renewa
negotiations with Alert Cable T%
and that major issues be the

N10 7/z8/u8 •
Texasgulfmay win
big cud �n sate fine
for air Ponution,:.
By TOM MATHER
stiff wrker -
A $5.7 million fine against Tex-
asgulf Inc. for air pollution viola-
tions could be reduced to $20,000
or less under an opinion issued
Wednesday by the state's chief
administrative law judge.
Judge Robert A. Melott conclud-
ed in a special order that the state
Division of Environmental Man-
agement erred when it fined Tex-
asgulf up to $5,000 a day for
violations that began more than
three years before the state cited
the company in December 1986.
"Under law, -they cannot assess
day-by-day violations until after
they have given notice," Melott
said in an interview. "The way
this penalty got so high is they
took the maximum penalty and
applied it on a day-by-day basis
for the entire period the plant was
in violation. .
"If they had gone down there
the first day and told them to
clean it up, then clearly they could
have imposed this much."
Environmental officials were
dismayed by the opinion, which is
not binding.
"The Environmental Manage-
ment Commission can reject that,
opinion out of hand, and I'm sure
the staff will recommend that
they do so," said Don Follmer,
spokesman for the state Depart-
ment' of Natural Resources and
Community Development.
"If in fact he has recommended
that much of a drastic reduction,
and it is upheld at a hearing, that
would have the effect of tearing
the guts out of our enforcement
program," Follmer said.
Melott issued the opinion after
Texasgulf asked his agency,
which is authorized to review
administrative actions, for a hear-
ing on the fine by the environmen=
tal management division. The
opinion deals only. with how the
amount was calculated, not
whether the company was guilty
of violating pollution laws. Melott
will hold a hearing on the case
later this year, he said, if the two
sides do not reach 'a settlement
before then.
if no settlement is reached, he
said, the matter will go before the
EMC for a final decision.
EMC Chairman Charles L. Bak-
er of Charlotte said itwould not be
proper for him or other commis-
sion members to comment on the
opinion because the commission
may have to hear the case and has
to remain impartial.
"I don't want to know anything
about this until the matter comes
before us," Baker said.
The Environmental Manage-
ment Division fined Texasgulf
$5,698,907 — the largest such
penalty ever levied by the statd---
for violating air pollution laws; at
the company's huge phosphorus
mine and fertilizer plant in Beau-
fort County. The division citedthe
company for 1,724 violations_be-
tween 1983 and 1986..
The most serious violation, en»
vironmental officials said, was
the company's removal of scrub-
ber packing materials that were
supposed to extract pollutants
from the plant's smokestacks.
That violation lasted from April
1983 to November 1986. ;
Melott's opinion means that the
maximum penalty the division
should assess would be $5,000 for
each of four separate violations of
environmental regulations — � or
$20,000, ' not including investiga-
tive costs.
Texasgulf officials said Melott's
opinion should help their case.
"Obviously we're pleased with
the .decision," said T. Carlton
Younger, vice president of law for
Texasgulf. "I'm sure that there
will be' other .matters that the
state will want to review."
If Melott's opinion is upheld, it
could, have far-reaching conse-
quences for the state's,enforce-
ment of pollution laws, said Wil-
liam E. Holman, lobbyist for the
Sierra Club and the Conservation
Council. +
That's because the state relies
on companies to monitor them-
selves for compliance with po11u-
tion standards, and state i spee-
tors determine compliance jby
periodically checking company
records.
"It seems to me that ,Mr.
Melott's decision is like saying
that murder is legal until you're
notified that it's illegal," Holman
said.
"It seems to me that 7Ar.
Melott's decision would reward a
polluter for avoiding the law.";
Texasgulf attorney George' W.
House disagreed. +
"I think that's an overstate,
ment," House said. "The stateba;
at its disposal a number of fen.
forcemeat tools, such as crimina:
action if they believe that F
company has intentionally violat
ed the laws."

Was listed in critical•conditibn•late
Wednesday at Wake Medical Cen-
.ter.
Husband charr&md after
Wake woman shot
[LU ghtud ag b rOnge do
One of downtown Raleigh's st
struck by lightning Wednesda
brief but intense thunderstornI
,1 •A Wake County woman was shot
in the head Tuesday night after an
apparent domestic dispute, police
said. CP&L ���k
Barbara Jean Leeds, 31, who
lives in the Bass Road Trailer
Court off Turnipseed Road near nn f�
Knightdale, was in critical condi- Ire l eot (cut
tion Wednesday at Wake Medical
Center. °
Ms. Leeds was struck by a
.22-caliber bullet shot from a rifl
through a kitchen window shortly
before 11 p.m. Tuesday, said
'Wake County Sheriff's Deputy
K,.G, Hawley. Her husband, Mark
-C. Leeds, 33, of 405 Sandy Run,
'was charged with felony assault
and first -degree burglary, accord-
ing to warrants.
1.+
'Davie stmet section
'to be closed Sunday
" Two blocks of Davie Street in
,downtown Raleigh will be closed "So some people, starting to get•
'guiiday while elevator equipment
J9' loaded to the roof of the Sir
'Waiter Apartments. °
`Davie Street, from Wilmington Rez(HRM0
'fo'Salisbury streets, will be closed
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 9
Ve, science museum
�I�IIv1ilP1110.Y1RdP1�
Continued from page I C
'looks at downtown site
,,iDURHAM -- The N.C. Museum
of Life and Science is willing to
consider a downtown site for its
planned science and technology
center, Thomas H. Krakauer, ex-
*.4 ive director of the museum,
said Wednesday.
`' '&hkauer said the museum's
Vaard of directors had spoken
J. Adam Abram, a Durham
P eveloper reportedly working on a
dal for the American Tobacco
roperty downtown. He said
'Abram talked "in general about
the museum and the community"
when he appeared before the
board in late May. He would not
say who instigated the meeting.
"He was not making a specific
'resentation as a developer, just
as. person who is involved with
the future of the community,"
,Krakauer said. "There has been
no offer, and there is no commit-
finhnt that if we were to receive an
-offer, that it would be accepted."
;�w��lea�rsaalte t�lre�tno�sna
cited In judge's bulling
`'')3URHAM — Rejecting a re-
'h'hest by the N.C. Division of
Voi th Services, Judge Kenneth C.
IMJus ruled against releasing a
1s_year-old repeat sexual offender
Vom the C.A. Dillon training
hool in Butner, saying the boy
ad' not received special treat -
borrow anything," said Fulton S.
Holmes, vice president for utility
research for the New York invest-
ment firm of Thomson McKinnon
Securities Inc.
Holmes said that during June;
CP&L stock had the 14th worst
performance of the 104 investor -
owned utilities that he watches.
Continued from page I C
size of Crabtree Valley Mall,
according to the city Planning
Department.
These requests will be forward-
ed to the council for consideration
beginning Tuesday. In similar
cases the council typically encour-
ages developers to submit master
plans that are subject to negotia-
tion with council members.
In addition, the commission last
year recommended the rezoning
of 110.7 acres on the north side of
U.S. 70 at its eastern intersection
with Ebenezer.Church Road, Con-
ditions of the rezoning indicate
that 1,550 units of multifamily.
housing are in the works.
But that request was stalled
Tuesday in the council's Compre-
hensive Planning Committee over
concerns about the preservation
of trees and natural terrainin the
area, as well as control of storm -
water runoff. The developer's pre-
liminary plans indicate that some
retail, office and hotel uses are
under consideration.
According to Gregory L. Hal-
lam, a city planner, the rezoning
request is expected to be revised
and resubmitted.
More rezoning requests are like -
Iv in the Umstead di0rie-f Uallam

"Input sought
- bit Texasgulf
- wa -ee. plan
- _ By TOM MATHER
�'. : and JERRY ALLEGOOD
Staff Writers
-%WAS#3iNGTON, N.C: — Envi-
r6mentalists generally applaud
a- ,proposal that Texasgulf Inc.
rie ycle wastewater, from its huge
Beaufort County phosphate plant
in4tead of discharging. into the
Pamlico River, but some critics
say. -loopholes could weaken the
plan:
- , The recycling system called for
jp'a new wastewater permit would
eliminate most of the pollutants In •
tal Management, which has been
the plant's 50-million-gallon-a-day
negotiating with Texasgulf over a
'di'scharges, Texasgulf and state
new permit since ,the company's i
gfficials said at a •public hearing
old' permit expired In 1984. The
Mdoday•night in Washington, N.C.
3,000-acre mine and fertilizer
But environmentalists said they
manufacturing plant is on the
wanted that in writing.
south shore of the Pamlico,River
j
'"All "All the good, intentions aside,
near Aurora.
t -
.e state --is asking Texasgulf tb
Environmentalists and fisher -
tell 'us ,what they can or cannot
men have blamed the company
discharge," said David A.
for declining fisheries,and water
McNaught, director, of Pamlico-
pollution in the Pamlico `Sound.
'Tar River Foundation. "If the
Since 1980, the plant annually
[wastewater] permit were issued
has discharged'529 tons of -phos, I
as is, the specifics of the permit
phorus =-- or about 3,000 poundsta
would be determined between the,
day — and 348 tons of fluoride into
state and the- company with no
the Pamlico., Under the new per-,
public participation."
mit, company :officials esti'mate'
The hearing was conducted by
-.,the state Division of Environmen-
See TEXASGULF.'pageQC, " !
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I. ' 1 ,mil
Texas if wastewater rec clipplan a laud e -
ConUnuedjram,page 1.0 they could :keep mining through Coastal Federation, said the per- . need to specify such numbers in i
the 21st century at their current ' mit should spell out the specific the permit.
the plant 4vill cut its, discharges of - : mining rate of about 300, acres' a amount of waste ; reductions the '
phosphorus by 90 ,• percent 'and, year. plant must achieve with the recy- � •`"The very fact they we're re- �
fluoride by,75 percent: _ cling system. gwrmg them to install,this new
= water recycling system takes '
"This is,_an investment in the The plant now accounts far care of that problem," -Follmer
about 95 percent of the phosphorus "I`h stuff that (Texasguif offs"
environment, Thomas. J. Regan ' " . said ' in . a telephone. interview.
entering the. Pamlico .Sound, ac- cials) were talking about --,go Jr., a Texasgttlf vice president This -is a real, revolutionary sort
and manager of the loot said in carding to state studies. In com- percent ' reductions, 75 percent _
g - p parison; .all- of - the' municipal reductions -'= that's` all good,' , of breakthrough.
an interview_ before the hearing. wastewater treatment plants that ` Kennedy said before'the hearing. ,
The difference is that we are "But it's not in the permit.
I don't know what more we
' discharge into the Pamlico -Tar pe t.
going to recycle and,reuse -water. r + ,could want or ask. I'm surprised
that we currently ,use now one basin contribute 26 percent of the anybody's being critical of it. The
time,andthen'discha_rge. This will , phosphorus load: "The draft permit doesn't limit Coastal Federation is going to r
cause us to conduct business in a• . or restrain the magnitude of their have to find another boogeyman."
'completely: different way than we Phosphorus is a nutrient that discharge. That's a verbal com-
do'nory " can encourage growth" of algae. mitment: I• ' say 'puts, it , in the.
• Such` algal tiloonzs . can .. deplete permit:"
.Texasgulf,,which einploys about , water of -the oxygen needed by �. '• _ More �OCaI
1,200 people at�the p3arit;.owns or . < fish aridotlieraquatic life., But Don Follmer, spokesman +w -
tihas the mineral rights to about, F _ for the state Department'of Natu- .news;:ypage 8B:
80,000 acres of load. in -Beaufort •.James E..Kennedy, an environ- ral • Resources_ and Community. r '
County. C6iiipaii)';officiais -say mental scientist with the N C •'Developen mt, said there was no -
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P.O. Box 48 Aurora, North Carolina 27806
August 28, 1991
Mr. Tracy Davis
State Mining Specialist
Division of Land Resources
North Carolina Department of EHNR
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Mr. Davis:
Phosphate Operations
[phone]
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Texasgulf would like to request a modification of Mine Permit
7-1 to construct a new sulfur rail unloading system adjacent to
our current sulfur tracks on our plantsite. The sediment and
erosion control plan and partial fees were submitted to the DLR
on August 27, 1991. Enclosed is a check for $400.00 which will
cover the remaining fee for this request.
We would appreciate approval of this modification as soon as
possible. If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
l I 7"'Ata
e rr C. Furness
vironmental Scientist
JCF/re
Enclosure
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Progress of Ditching and Erosion Control
within the 250 Acre Modification Area
Mine Permit 7-1 - Texasgulf Inc.
I. Siltation Control Drainage Canal
A. Active construction of the #6 siltation control
canal will be completed with the tie-in to the #6
retention pond on July 12, 1991. Construction
began on June 17, 1991.
B. Canal slopes are 2.5:1 and have had 2:1 side
slopes with a 5 foot buffer at the outside crest
which will be seeded and fertilized starting on
July 8, 1991 through July 12, 1991.
C. Rock check dams are to be placed in existing field
ditches where they enter the relocated canal.
D. The outlet of the relocated canal is upstream of
the previously constructed rock check dam.
E. The canal side slopes will be seeded and prepared
for stabilization by July 12, 1991.
II. Toe Silt Ditch
A. Toe silt ditch construction began on July 1, 1991.
Estimated feet of ditch completed as of July 10,
1991 = 3,500 feet. Estimated feet of ditch left
to complete = 5,000 feet by July 15, 1991.
B. Toe silt ditch is designed to be constructed with
2:1 side slopes with a 1 foot wide bottom and cut
2 feet deep.
C. The toe silt ditch is outside of outfall canal and
associated spoil and is to be isolated from any
existing cross ditches or canals.
D. Seeding and stabilization of side slopes of toe
ditch to begin on July 15, 1991.

III. Outfall Canal Extension
A. Outfall canal construction began on July 3, 1991
with ± 1,800 feet of canal completed as of July
10, 1991 with ± 6,600 feet remaining. Estimated
date of completion to be September 15, 1991.
B. Surface drainage within the 250 acre modification
is to remain inside the active mine area. Waters
to be routed to internal mine water clarification
area.
C. The excavated canal will be connected by existing
mine outfall by September 15, 1991.
D. Outfall canal excavation spoil is to be placed
adjacent to the canal and graded. Canal side
slopes are to be 2:1 with a 3 foot wide bottom and
a cut 10 feet deep. Side slopes of the outside
spoil are to be 2.5:1.

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James G. Martin, Governor
wiiiiam W. Cobey, Jr., secretary
July 8, 1991
Mr. W. A. Schimming, Manager
Environmental Affairs
Texasgulf, Inc.
P.O. Box 48
Aurora, North Carolina 27806
Dear Mr. Schimming:
This is to acknowledge receipt
reclamation activities for the first
reclamation plans for the last half
mining permit.
Charier H. Gardner
Director
of your description of
half of 1991 and the
of 1991 as required by your
Please pass on to Mr. Regan and all appropriate employees my
compliments on the work you are doing and your direction towards
reclamation of the Charles Tract and blend waste areas. With
continued consistent determination in ditching, drying, weed
control, and planting, I believe you are going to end up with
final waste area reclamation your company can be very proud of.
This office looks forward to your next progress report.
CHG/TED/sl
Sincerely,
Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E.
cc : _Mr_._Mell—Nevils —•
Mr. Tracy Davis.
`Mr. Floyd Williams
It
P.O. Box 27687 • Raleigh. N.C. 27611-7687 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity AiHrmadve Action Employer

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James G. Martfn. Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
July 8, 1991
Mr. W. A. Schimming, Manager
Environmental Affairs
Texasgulf, , Inc.
P.O. Box 48
Aurora, North Carolina 27806
Dear Mr. Schimming:
Charles H. Gardner
Director
This is to acknowledge receipt of your description of
reclamation activities for the first half of 1991 and the
reclamation plans for the last half of 1991 as required by your
mining permit.
Please pass on to Mr. Regan and all appropriate employees my
compliments on the work you are doing and your direction towards
reclamation of the Charles Tract and blend waste areas. With
continued consistent determination in ditching; drying, weed
control, and planting, I believe you are going to end up with
final waste area reclamation your company can be very proud of.
This office looks forward to your next progress report.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E.
CHG/TED/sl
cc: Mr. Mell Nevils
Mr. Tracy Davis
Mr. Floyd Williams
t
P.O. Box 27687 + Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

N•.C. DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
P.O. BOX 27687
RALEIGH, N•.C. 27611
FAX: [phone]
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LAND QUALITY SECTION
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FROM:
Tracy Davis
State Mining Specialis
Floyd R. Will
Regional Engi
Washington Re
SUBJECT: Texasgulf, Inc.
Proposed 250 Acre
Mining Permit V-1
Beaufort County
DATE: June 7, 1991
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Westward Expansion
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As you know, Texasgulf has requested approval to expand its
mining operation to include 250 acres westward of its existing
affected area. These 250 acres are located within the existing
boundaries of Permit V-1.
I have visited this area a number of times during -the past few
months. Drainage from the 250 additional acres drain into a number of
the sediment basins that have been recently constructed in the area.
These basins along with the proposed toe silt ditch and proposed
seeding should be adequate for erosion and sedimentation control.
/ The vegetative plan for permanent seeding is on page 9 of the
�- ✓ Sedimentation Control Plan. I recommend that 50 lbs/acre of Pensacola
Bahigrass be added to the mixture.
Please note that Sheet 1 of 1 of the calculation indicated that
�44KI the Outfall Canal toe silt ditch to have 1 to 1 side slopes. This
should be 2 to 1 as indicated on page 8.1 of the sedimentation plan.
I have enclosed comments from DEM Water Quality and Groundwater
Section and also from CAMA.

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
May 24, 1991
MEMORANDUM
TO. Floyd Williams, Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section, WaRO
THROUGH: Roger K. Thorpe Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Washington Regional Office �J
FROM: Deborah Sawyer, Environmental Technician
Water Quality Section, WaRO
SUBJECT: Texasgulf Inc.
Proposed 250 Acre Westward Expansion
Mining permit Application
Beaufort County
The above subject document has been reviewed by this office for water
quality concerns. The proposed mining site is located within the
existing boundaries of mining permit 117.1. This 250 acre area is
presently cleared and delineated by the US Army Corps of Engineers as
being non -jurisdictional (not wetlands). There are no tributaries of
State waters within this area. The area is, however, within the total
area of the present study being performed by - Texasgulf Inc. for an
Environmental Impact Statement.
This office is of the opinion that Texasgulf Inc.'s proposal to mine
this 250 acre site would not adversely impact water quality. The
company should, however, conduct studies of this proposed area of the
mining advance to determine if there are any secondary impacts which
may result.
If you have any questions or comments, please call this office at
946-6481. Thank you.-
DS/cm

Memorandum
To: Floyd Williams
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Washington Regional Office
From: David L. Gossett CIA
NC Division of Coastal Management
Washington Regional Office
Subj: Division of Coastal Management Continents
Texasgulf Inc.
Proposed 250 Acre Westward nine Expansion
Beaufort County
I have reviewed the subject document and have determined that the project as
proposed is not located within any Area of Environmental Concern as designated
by the Coastal Resources Commission; therefore, no permits will be required from
the Division_ of Costal Management. Also the project should not have any
secondary impacts on any AEC if proper sedimentation and erosion control devices
arc employed.
As you arc aware, Texasgulf inc. is midway through the development of an E•1S for
its mine advancement. The 250 acres that are being reviewed by the Land Quality
Section are within the designated EIS area. Since much emphasis has been placed
on wetland impacts within the EIS •area, I .suggest that the Cores of Engineers be
asked to review axasgulf"z proposal to make sure no wetlands will be involved.
cc: Terry Moore
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
May 24. 1991
lwyIDI; 143111 0litz1
TO: Floyd Williams, Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section, Washington Regional Office
FROM: Guy Pearce
Groundwater Section, Washington Regional Office
SUBJECT: Texasgulf Inc.
Proposed 250 Acre Westward Expansion
Mining Permit #7-1
Beaufort County
The Washington Regional Office Groundwater Section has reviewed the
subject permit modification request. Although the dewatering of this
area will lower the groundwater level to some degree, we do not foresee
any long term adverse impacts. We, therefore, have no objections to
the proposal.
If you wish to discuss this matter further, please contact me at any
time.
GP/cm

RECEIVED
JUN U 5 1W
NO QUALITY SECTION
® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission KN
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tracy Davis, Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section _
FROM: Dennis L. Stewart, Manager
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: June 4, 1991
SUBJECT: Texasgulf Mining Permit Modification Request, Lee
Creek Mine, Permit No. 7-01, Beaufort County,
North Carolina.
Biologists on our staff have reviewed the subject
modification request. We do not object to the proposed
modification provided that all activities are conducted in
accordance with provisions of the Sedimentation and Erosion
Control Plan dated April 18, 1991.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this
modification request. If we can provide further assistance,
please call on us.
DLS/lp
cc: Bobby Maddrey, District 2 Wildlife Biologist

9/o�s./3.aD-,
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RECEIVED
State of North Carolina MAY 13 1991
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resd ego,jsr; vA Ili,, SECTION
Division of Land Resources
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
May 7, 1991
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TO: Fred Harris
Chief, Division of Boating and
Habitat Conservation Program
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Tracy Davis
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Inland Fisheries
RE: Mining Permit Modification Request
Texasgulf, Inc.
Lee Creek Mine
Mining Permit No. 7-01
Beaufort County
Charles H. Gardner
Director
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit
modification request for the above referenced project. Texasgulf, Inc.
proposes to add a 250 acre mine (block) advance to the west of the
current mine excavation within the mining permit boundaries.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of
the operation having unduly adverse effect on wiid.l-i•fe--or._f.reshwater
fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by May 31_„ 11991 so that we
may complete our review of this request within our statutory time
limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications and
modification requests, this office will carefully review all proposed
erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient
to restrain erosion and offsite sedimentation. However, any comments
your agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater
fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform
a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact Mr. Jeff Furness
at [phone] to set up a convenient date and time.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is
very much appreciated.
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Attachments
cc: Mr. Floyd Williams, P.G.
P.O. Box 27687 • Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687 & Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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® Texasgulf Inc.
ell aquilatne group
P.O. Box 48 Aurora, North Carolina 27806
April 15, 1991
Mr. Charles Gardner, Chief
Division of Land Resources
North Carolina Department of EHNR
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Gardner:
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W.A. Schimming
Manager
Environmental Affairs
[phone],
RECEIVED
LAND QUALITY SECTION
A meeting was held at Texasgulf with Tracy Davis and Floyd
Williams on April 2 to discuss our short term and long term
mining plans. Plans were discussed that involved moving the
mine westward from its current location, still within the
currently permitted area of Mine Permit 7-1, and then turning
south, out of the area permitted under 7--1. That is our plan
for the short term. We gave Tracy a letter addressed to you
dated April 2, 1991, requesting a modification of Mine Permit 7-
1 to add 700 acres of land south -of the current mine.
Much of the discussion during the meeting centered on
sediment and erosion control plans for future movement of the
mine. We were instructed to submit specific plans for sediment
and erosion control as close as possible to the outer limit of
our land disturbing activities whenever we enter a new area.
In accordance with this new request, enclosed is a sediment
and erosion control plan by Bob Chiles that addresses
approximately 250 acres of land that will be encompassed by
relocating our perimeter outfall canal west of its current
location. Thisplan also relates to a request in a March 18,
1991 letter to Floyd Williams to relocate 2,100 feet of a
farmland drainage canal due to westward movement of the mine.
A copy of that letter is also enclosed. Please keep in mind
that this westward progression of the mine is not a modification
of Mine Permit 7-1, because it still falls within the area
currently covered under Mine Permit 7-1.-
In the near future, we will submit sediment and erosion
control plans and a check for $500.00 for the additional 700
acres requested in our April 2 letter to you, that does involve
a modification of Mine Permit 7-1.

Mr. Charles Gardner
April 15, 1991
Page Two
We would appreciate your prompt review of this sediment and
erosion control plan so that we may begin immediate preparations
for the westward mine progression. If you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to call Jeff of myself.
Sincerely,
Ajl�' �Gflt'l1ltif
W. A. Schimmin
WAS:JCF/re
Enclosures
cc: Floyd Williams - DLR, WRO (w/encl)

®Texasg u If lnc.
elf aquitaine group
P.O. Box 48 Aurora, North CarolinJX27806
W.A. Schimming
Manager
Environmental Affairs
[phone]
March 18, 1991
Mr. Floyd Williams
Division of Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
F. 0. Box 1507
Washington, North Carolina 27889
Dear Mr. Williams:
Due to the westward advancement of the mine, the main canal
draining land south to Whitehurst Creek will be severed. This
canal leads into the Block C sediment basin which is currently
under construction. We propose to relocate a 2,100-foot segment
-of the canal further south. This segment would -run from the "S"
curve in the canal to just upstream from the large rock check
dam that is in place in the canal, and is shown on the attached
sketch.
Please let me know if you approve of this plan, so that we may
proceed. If you have any questions, please call Bill Schimming
or myself.
Sincerely,
J frey C.-Furness
JCF.mw
Attachment
pc: W. A. Schimming
C. H. Brown
R. M. Chiles
12-04-000-01
00-14-000
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SEDIMENTATION do EROSION CONTROL PLAN
MINE PERMIT 7-1/250 ACRE BLOCK
FOR
TEXASGULF INC.
JOB NO: 90109
Prepared By:
ROBERT M. CAILES, P.E.
April 18, 1991
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INDEX
' 1. Narrative
2. Scope of the Work
' 3. Planned Erosion and Sedimentation Control Practices
4. Construction Schedule
' S. Maintenance Plan
6. Soil_Map
7. Drainage System Watershed Map
' S. Site/Vicinity/Development Plan
8. Vegetative Plan
10. Construction Specifications
11. Calculations
12. Appendix
' 13. Financial Responsibility Form
14. Check List
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the project is to extend the Texasgulf
Inc.. mining block to the west of the existing mine to
include approximately 250 acres of land currently under
cultivation. The site is located in Richlands Township,
Beaufort County, North Carolina.
The site is located to the south and west of the cur-
rent active mine and is shown on the attached site map.
The work exterior to the proposed extended mine area
will include relocating approximately 2200 linear feet
of existing canal currently providing drainage to
agricultural and timber lands south and west of the
mine. No additional' runoff will be directed to this
relocated canal and a large portion of the approximate-
ly 250 acres to be added to the mine will be deleted
from the accumulated runoff to this canal.
SITE DESCRIPTION
The site of the continuation of the mine is flat with
almost 0% slope throughout. The continuation of the
mine will result in no additional runoff exterior to
the new mine perimeter outfall canal. The land within
' this outfall canal'wlll be drained Internal to the mine
and through the existing runoff control devices.
' ADJACENT PROPERTY
The lands exterior to the mine site are agricultural
and timberland. No modification of watershed is pro-
posed that will increase runoff exterior to the mine
site.
SOILS
The soils throughout the sites are mixed, but consist
' in general of fine sandy loam material. The subsoils
vary and include some sandy clay.
OUTLINE OF THE WORK
' 1. Relocate approximately 2200 linear feet of exist-
ing drainage canal south of the site.
' 2. Construct approximately 8000 linear feet of new'
perimeter outfall canal for the mine and- connect
' this to the existing mine outfall canal system.
3. Connect existing drainage within the new mine area
to the existing mine control system.
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SCOPE QE M WORK
I. RELOCATE EXISTING FIELD DRAINAGE CANAL
A. Location- Begin New Canal at N-13750
E+1600 TG Co-ord system
End New Canal at N-13750
E+3800
B. Cross
Section
- 2.6:1 Side Slopes
5' Wide Bottom
- Cut=4'+-
C. Procedure
1.
Excavate
canal leaving upstream end plugged
until
excavation
completed and banks shaped.
Spoil
shall be
placed adJacent to the canal and graded.
2.
The downstream
end of the relocated canal
shall
connect
Just upstream of the existing rock
check
dam.
3.
Install
new rock check dams in each cross
ditch
connection
with canal at points shown on
site
plan.
4.
Seed and
stabilize spoil, side slopes and
buffer
to canal.
D. References.
1. Site Plan -Mine Permit 7-1/250 Acre Block
2. Seeding Specification
E. Sediment Basin (Existing)
1, The 76' x 600' sediment basin constructed near
Whitehurst Creek- is considered sufficient for
runoff resulting from the canal relocation. ' This
sediment basin is located per Division of Land
Resources, Land Quality Section letter February 8,
1991. The relocation of the canal with the asso-
ciated continuation of the mine area will result
in a decrease in the runoff area contributing to
flow through the sediment basin.
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II. CONSTRUCT EXTENSION OF MINE OUTFALL CANAL
A.
Location - Begin New Canal at N.
(-) 14,000
E.
{+) 3,500 +
(TG Co-ord. system)
-End New Canal at N.
(-) 9,000 +
E.
(+) 600
B.
Cross Section - 1:1 Side Slopes
(Canal)
2.5:1 Side Slope
(Outside spoil)
3' Wide Bottom
Cut = 10 +-
C.
Toe Silt Ditch - 2:1 Side Slopes
1' Wide Bottom
+-
Cut =2'
D.
Procedure
1. Plug, redirect or otherwise
modify surface drain-
age within the new•mine perimeter
to direct runoff
to the mine system.
2. Construct perimeter toe silt
ditch outside spoil
and isolated from any existing
cross ditches or
canals.
3. Excavate canal and connect
to the mine outfall
canal system. Spoil to be
placed adJacent to the
canal and graded.
4. Seed and stabilize spoil,
side slopes and toe
ditch.
E.
References:
1. Site Plan - Mine Permit 7-1/250
Acre Block.
2. Seeding specifications 6:11
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PLANNED
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PRACTICES
�. I. Relocated Drainage Canal
Ia.
Canal side slopes to be 2.5:1.
b.
Canal side slopes to have a 5 foot wide
seeded
buffer at the outside of the crest.
IC.
Canal outfall to be to a 751x600' sediment
basin
previously constructed.
Id.
Rock check dams to be placed in existing
field
ditches where they enter the relocated
canal
F
section.
e.
The outlet from the relocated canal will be
o t
Just
upstream of a previously constructed rock
check
dam.
f.
The spoil from the canal excavation will be
graded
to 2:1 side slopes and seeded.
g.
The canal side slopes are to be seeded and
stabi-
lized.
II. Outfall Canal
a.
The toe of -the exterior spoil berm is to have a
small vee ditch to serve as a silt basin for
slope _
runoff.
b.
The slopes of the canal and spoil will be seeded.
C.
Existing ditches exterior to the outfall
canal
will be blocked so as to prevent flow into or out
of the canal through these exterior ditches.
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CONSTRUCTION SCHEME
1.
Obtain plan approval and other applicable permits.
2.
Survey and mark grades, construction limits and loca-
tions for the canals and check dams.
3.
Hold pre -construction conference at least one week
prior to starting the work.
4.
Install blockage or earthen dams in existing drainage
that will flow into or away from the work. Excavate
toe silt ditch around perimeter of the new outfall
'
canal.
5.
Prior to connecting the Relocated Drainage Canal to the
'
existing drainage canal verify that the #6 sediment
basin is completed and operating.
6.
Connect existing drainage within the area contained by
the new outfaiI canal'to the existing mine outfall
drainage and control system.
' 7.
Excavate canals, stabilize ditch slopes and seed spoil
slopes. No completed earth work to remain open without
stabilization for more than 30 days.
8.
All work to be inspected weekly and after each rainfall
event. Needed repairs and corrective action to be
taken immediately as required.
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MAINTENANCE PLAN
' 1. All erosion and sediment control practices shall be
checked for stability and operation following every
' runoff producing rainfall and In no case less than once
every week during construction.
' 2. Capon completion of the work, the owner shall inspect
the site following every runoff producing rainfall and
shall --maintain a written log of each inspection. Any
needed repairs will be made immediately to maintain all
' practices as designed.
3. The outfall canal toe ditch/sediment trap shall be
! Inspected monthly. When sediment reaches 50% of the
volume available the ditch shall be cleaned out and the
resulting spoil seeded.
' 4. The sediment basin for the relocated canal shall be
Inspected and sediment build-up measured by sounding
the pond on a yearly basis. When the sediment reaches
the level of entering the ditch bottom, the channel
will be diverted to the previous canal, the basin
cleaned out and restored to as designed condition (See
Block C, Sediment Basin, Farm Land Development Protect,
RMC #90088, July 5, 1990).
' b. All seeded areas will be maintained such to sustain
vegetation. Any bare areas will be replanted as neces-
sary.
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SEDIMENTATION. a EROSION CONTROL PLAN
MINE PERMIT 7-I / 250 ACRE BLOCK
FOR
TEXASGULF INC.
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tGOADATE
NO. ROBERT M. CHILES, P E.
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EXIST. GRD, I
OUTFALL CANAL
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REVISED 4-15-91
ADDED INFO. TO SITE PLAN AND
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VEGETATIVE PLAN
PERKANENT SEEDING
1.
All disturbed areas are to be seeded within 30
working days after final grade is reached.
2.
Seed Mixture -General
ERepAes We M/acre)
Tail Fescue 80
Kobe Lespedeza 20
German Millet 10
Note:
The above mixture is best planted in early
spring (February 16-April 30) or fall (Sept. 1 -
Oct. 31). Should planting be necessary in summer
months Increase rate of German Millet to 40
lb./acre.
3.
Soil Amendments
Apply lime and fertilizer according to soil tests
or 4,000 lb/acre ground agricultural limestone and
1000 lb/acre 5-10-10 fertilizer. Rg n.L apply
fertilizer to buffer zone adJacent to main canals.
4.
Mulch
Apply 4000-5000 lb/acre grain straw or equivalent
cover of another mulch with -asphalt, roving or
netting, or crimping using a mulch anchoring tool.
5.
Maintenance
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(a) Mow no more than once per year.
(b) Re -fertilize in the second year unless growth is
fully adequate.
(c) Reseed, fertilize, and mulch damaged areas Immedi-
ately.
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Practice Standards and Specifications
6.11 - •
1 Ps
O Definition Controlling runoff and erosion on disturbed areas by establishing perennial
vegetative cover with seed.
Purpose To reduce erosion and decrease sediment yield from disturbed areas, and to
per-manently stabi lize such areas in a manner that is economical, adapts to site con-
ditions, and allows selection of the most appropriate plant materials.
Conditions Where Fine -graded areas on which permanent, long-lived vegetative cover is the most
Practice Applies practical or most effective method of stabilizing the soil. Permanent seeding
may also be used on rough -graded areas that will not be brought to final grade
' for a year or more.
Areas to be stabilized with permanent vegetation must be seeded or planted
within 30 working days or 120 calendar days after final grade is reached, unless
temporary, stabilization is applied.
' Planning Vegetation controls erosion by protecting bare soil surfaces from raindrop im-
Consid eration s pant and by reducing the velocity and volume of overland flow.
The most common and economical means of stabilizing disturbed soils is by
seeding grasses and legumes. The advantages of seeding over other means of
establishing plants include the smaller initial cost, lower jabor input, and greater
flexibility of method. The disadvantages of seeding include:
• potential for erosion during the establishment stage,
• the need to reseed areas that fail to establish,
' • seasonal limitations on suitable seeding dates, and
• a need for water and appropriate temperatures during germination and
' early growth.
The probability of successful plant establishment can be maximized through
good planning, knowledge of the soil characteristics (Table 6.1 1a), selection of
' suitable plant materials for the site, good seedbed preparation, adequate liming
and fertilization, and timely planting and maintenance.
SELECTING PLANT MATERIALS
Climate, soils, and topography are the major factors affecting the suitability of
plants for a particular site. All three of these factors vary widely across North
Carolina, with the most significant contrasts occurring among the three major
physiographic regions of the state —Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain
(Figure 6.1la).
To simplify plant selection, a Key to Permanent Seeding Mixtures is presented
in Table 6.1lb. To find seeding specifications for a specific site, follow this key
through the different steps --region, slope, soil, and maintenance level —to the
appropriate seeding number. Seeding mixtures recommended hereare designed
for general use and are well proven in practical field situations {Tables 6.11c
6.11.1

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Table 6.11 a
Suitability of Soll for Establishment of Low -maintenance Vegetation
Criteria
Suitability
Limiting Factors
Good
Fair
Poor
PH
5.6.7.8
4b-5.5
<4.5
Too acid; possible
Al, Mn, Fe toxicity
Available
>.10
.05-.10
<.05
Too dry
water capacity,
Texture2
I,sil,sl
scl, sict
sc, sic
Too high in clay
sl
cl
c
Is
s
Too high in sand
Coarse (3-10 in)
<15%
15-35
>35
Lg. stones restrict
tragments3 (>10 In)
<3%
3-10
>10
tillage; droughty
Depth to
40
20-40
<20
Insufficient
bedrock (in.)
rooting depth
Salinity (mrthoslcm)
8-16
>16
Excess salt
'In./in. It
2Sandy clay loam (scl), silty clay loam (sicl), clay loam (cl), sandy loam (sl), silt loam (sil), loamy sand (Is), sapdy
clay (sc), silty clay (sic), clay (c), sift (sl), sand (s), and loam (1).
3Percent by weight.
Source: National Soils Handbook, USDA-SOS,1983.
Coastal Plain
Mountains Piedmont Upper Middle Lower
Tidewater
A
Sand Hills
Figure 6.11 a Major physfographic regions of North Carolina differing in climate, soils and topography.
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' Practice Standards and Specfcations
1
through 6.1 lv). They are designed to produce maximum stabilization and min-
imize the amount of maintenance and repair required.
Land use is a primary consideration in planning permanent seedings. For this
purpose land use, whether residential, industrial, commercial, or recreational,
' can be divided into two general categories:
• High -maintenance areas are mowed frequently, limed and fertilized
regularly, and either (1) receive intense use (e.g., athletic fields) or (2) re-
quire maintenance to an aesthetic standard (e.g., home lawns). Grasses
used for these situations are long-lived perennials that form a tight sod
and are fine -leaved and attractive in appearance. They must be well -
adapted to the geographic area where they are planted and able to endure
�• the stress of frequent mowing. Sites where high -maintenance vegetative
cover is desirable include homes, industrial parks, schools, churches, and
recreational areas. rr
' Low -maintenance areas are mowed infrequently or not at all, and do not
receive lime and fertilizer on a regular basis. Plants must persist with lit-
tle maintenance over long periods of time. Grass and legume mixtures are
favored for these sites because legumes are a source of soil nitrogen.
Mixed stands are also more resistant to adverse conditions. Sites suitable
for low -maintenance vegetation include steep slopes, stream or channel
banks, some commercial properties, and "utility" turf areas such q road -
banks.
SEEDBED PREPARATION
The soil on a disturbed site must be amended to provide an optimum environ-
ment for seed germination and seedling growth. The surf9e soil must be loose
enough for water infiltration and root penetration. The pH (acidity or alkalinity)
of the soil must be such that it is not toxic and nutrients are available —prefera-
bly between 6.0 and 6.5. Sufficient nutrients —added as fertilizer —must be
present.
'
It is as important to add lime as to add fertilizer. Lime is used primarily as a pH,
or acidity, modifier, but it also supplies calcium and magnesium, which are im-
portant plant nutrients. By increasing soil pH it also makes other nutrients more
available to plants. At the same time, it prevents aluminum toxicity by decreas-
ing the solubility of soil aluminum. Many soils in North Carolina are high in
aluminum, which stunts plant growth.
'
After'seed is in place, it must be protected with a mulch to hold moisture and
modify temperature extremes, while preventing erosion during seedling estab-
lishment.
STEEP SLOPES
The operation of equipment is restricted on slopes steeper than 3:1, severely
limiting the quality of the seedbed that can be prepared. The soil cannot be suf-
ficiently worked, and amendments cannot be thoroughly incorporated.
Provisions for establishment of vegetation on steep slopes can be made during
'
final grading. In construction of fill slopes, for example,lhe last 4.6 inches might
be left uncompacted. A loose, rough seedbed is essential. Large clods and stones

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provide irregularities that hold seeds and fertilizer. Cut slopes should be rough-
ened (Practice 6.03, Surface Roughening).
'
Where steepness prohibits the use of farm machinery, seeding methods are
limited to broadcast or hydrow*ding, with hydroseeding giving the most de-
pendable results. Vegetation chosen for these slopes must not require mowing
or other intensive maintenance. Using a hydraulic seeder, seed, fertilizer, wood
fiber mulch, and a tacking agent can be applied' in one operation.
Good -mulching practices are critical to protect against erosion on steep slopes.
When using straw, anchor with netting or asphalt. On slopes steeper than 2'.1,
jute, excelsior, or synthetic matting may be required to protect the slope.
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Specifications
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SEEDBED REQUIREMENTS
Establishment of vegetation should not be attempted on sites that are unsuitAe
due to inappropriate soil texture (Table 6.1 la), poor drainage, concentrated
overland flow, or steepness of slope until measures have been taken to correct
these problems.
'
To maintain a good stand of vegetation, the soil must meet cer#n minimum re-
quirements as a growth medium. The existing soil should have these criteria:
• Enough fine-grained (silt and clay) material to maintain adequate mois-
'
ture and nutrient supply (available water capacity of at least .05 inches
water to 1 inch of soil).
'
• Sufficient pore space to permit root penetration.
• Sufficient depth of soil to provide an adequate root zone. The depth to
rock or impermeable layers such as hardpans should be 12 inches or more,
'
except on slopes steeper than 2:1 where the addition of soil is not feasible.
• A favorable pH range for plant growth, usually 6.0-6.5.
'
• Freedom from large roots, branches, stones, large clods of earth, or trash
of any kind. Clods and stones may be left on slopes steeper than 3:1 if
they are to be hydroseeded.
If any of the above criteria are not met—i.e„ if the existing soil is too coarse,
'
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dense, shallow or acidic to foster vegetation --special amendments arerequired.
The soil conditioners described below may be beneficial or, preferably, topsoil
maybe applied in accordance with Practice 6.04, Topsoiling.
'
SOIL CONDITIONERS
In order to improve the structure or drainage characteristics of a soil, the fol-
lowing materials may be added. These amendments should only be necessary
where soils have limitations that make them poor for plant growth or for fine
turf establishment (see Chapter 3, Vegetative Considerations).
'
Peat —Appropriate types are sphagnum moss peat, hypnum moss peat, reed -
sedge peat,or peathumus, all from fresh -water sources. Peat should be shredded
and conditioned in storage piles for at least 6 months after excavatipn:
Sand —clean and free of toxic materials.
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Practice Standards and Specifications
Vermiculite —horticultural grade and free of toxic substances.
' Rotted manure —stable or cattle manure not containing undue amounts of
straw or other bedding materials.
I
' Thoroughly rotted sawdust —free of stones and debris. Add 6 lb of nitrogen
to each cubic yard.
' Sludge —Treated sewage and industrial sludges are available in various forms;
these should be used only in accordance with local, State, and Federal regula-
tions.
�• SPECIES SELECTION
Use the Key to Permanent Seeding Mixtures (Table 6.11b) to select the most
appropriate seeding mixture based on the general site and maintenance factors.
' A listing of species, including scientific names and characteristics, is given io
Appendix 8.02.
' SEEDBED PREPARATION
Install necessary mechanical erosion and sedimentation control practices before
seeding, and complete grading according to the approved plan.
f
' Lime and fertilizer needs should be determined by soil tests. Soil testing is per-
formed free of charge by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture soil test-
ing laboratory. Directions, sample cartons, and information sheets are available
' through county Agricultural Extension offices or from NCDA. Because the
NCDA soil testing lab requires 1-6 weeks for sample turn -around, sampling
must be planned well in advance of final grading. Testing is also done by com-
mercial laboratories.
' When soil tests are not available, follow rates suggested on the individual
specification sheet for the seeding mix chosen (Tables 6.11c through 6.11v).
Application rates usually fall into the following ranges:
• Ground agricultural limestone:
Light -textured, sandy soils: 1-1 1/2 tons/acre
Heavy -textured, clayey soils: 2-3 tons/acre
• Fertilizer:
Grasses: 800-1200 lb/acre of 10-10-10 (or the equivalent)
' Grass -legume mixtures: 800-1200 lb/acre of 5-10-10 (or the equivalent)
Apply lime and fertilizer evenly and incorporate into the top 4-6 inches of soil
by'disking or other suitable means. Operate machinery on the contour. When
using a hydroseeder, apply lime and fertilizer to a rough, loose surface.
Roughen surfaces according to Practice 6.03, Surface Roughening.
' Complete seedbed preparation by breaking up large clods and raking into a
smooth, uniform surface (slopes less than 3:1). Fill in or level depressions that
' can collect water. Broadcast seed into a freshly loosened seedbed that has not
been scaled by rainfall.
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SEEDING
Seeding dates given in the seeding mixture specifications (Tables 6.11c through
6.11v) are designated as "best" or "possible". Seedings properly carried out
within the "best" dates have a high probability of success. It is also possible to
have satisfactory establishment when seeding outside these dates. However, as
you deviate from them, the probability of failure increases rapidly. Seeding on
the last date shown under "possible" may reduce chances of success by 30•-50%.
Always take this into account in scheduling land -disturbing activities.
Use certified seed for permanent seeding whenever possible. Certified wed is
inspected by the North Carolina Crop Improvement Association. It meets
published North Carolina Standards and should bear an official"Certified. ied Seed"
label (Figure 6.1lb).
Figure GA1b label displayed on all North
Carolina certified seed,
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Wend Seed,..
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Hard Seed....
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Lot No...
Cert No
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Variety
Vendor
Labeling of non -certified seed is also required by law. Labels contain important
information on seed purity, germination, and presence of weed seeds. Seed must
meet State standards for content of noxious weeds. Do not accept seed contain-
ing "prohibited" noxious weed seed.
Inoculate legume seed with the Rhi:obium bacteria appropriate to the species
of legume (Chapter 3, Vegetative Considerations).
Apply seed uniformly with a cyclone seeder, drop -type spreader, drill, cui-
tipacker seeder, or hydroseeder on a firm, friable seedbed.
6.11.6

Practice Standards and Specilcations
Figure 6.11c Suggested pattern for
broadcasting seed and fertilizer
(source; NCAFS BulletinA"9).
When using a drill or cultipacker seeder, plant small grains no more than 1 inch
deep, grasses and legumes no more than 1R inch. Equipment should be cali-
brated in the field for the desired seeding rate.
When using broadcast -seeding methods, subdivide the area into workable sec-
tions and determine the amount of seed needed for each section. Apply one-half
the seed while moving back and forth across the area, making a uniform pat-
tern; then apply the second half in the same way, but moving at right angles to
the first pass (Figure 6.1 lc).
Seeding Pattern
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Cover broadcast seed by raking or chain dragging; then firm the surface
with a roller or cultipacker to provide good seed contact.
Mulch all plantings immediately after seeding (Practice 6.14, Mulching).
HYDROSEEDING
Surface roughening is particularly important when hydroseeding, as a rough-
ened slope will provide some natural coverage for lime, fertilizer, and seed. The
surface should not be compacted or smooth. Fine seedbed preparation is not
necessary for hydroseeding operations; large clods, stones, and irregularities
provide cavities in which seeds can lodge.
Rate of wood fiber (cellulose) application should be at least 2,000 lb/acre.
Apply legume inoculants at four times the recommended rate when adding in-
ocul ant to a hydroseeder slurry.
' If a machinery breakdown of 1/2 to 2 hours occurs, add 50% more seed to the
tank, based on the proportion of the slurry remaining. This should compensate
for damage to seed. Beyond 2 hours, a full rate of new seed may be necessary.
tLime is not normally applied with a hydraulic seeder because it is abrasive. It
can be blown onto steep slopes in dry form.

SPRIGGING
Hybrid Bermudagrass cannot be grown from seed and must be planted vegeta-
tively. Vegetative methods of establishing common and hybrid Bermudagrass,
centipedegrass, and Bahiagrass include sodding, plugging and sprigging (Chap-
ter 3, Vegetative Considerations). Sprigs are fragments of horizontal stems
which include at least one node (ioint). They are normally sold by the bushel
and can either be broadcast or planted in furrows using a tractor -drawn tobac-
co or vegetable transplanter.
I
1 Figure 6.lidProper placement of grass
sprigs. Each sprig should have at least one
node (modified Irom NCAES Bulletin AG-69).
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Furrows should be 4-6 inches deep and 2 ft apart. Place sprigs about 2 ft apart
in the row with one end at or above ground level (Figure 6.11d).
Soil Surface
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Broadcast sprigs at the specified rate (Tables 6.1 Ir and 6.11s). Press into the
top 1/2'-2 inches of soil with a cultipacker or with a disk set nearly straight so
that the sprigs are not brought back to the surface.
IRRIGATION
Moisture is essential for seed germination and seedling establishment. Sup-
plemental irrigation can be very helpful in assuring adequate stands in dry
seasons or to speed development of full cover. It is a requirement for fine turf
establishment and should be used elsewhere when feasible. However, irrigation
is rarely critical for low -maintenance vegetation planted at the appropriate time
of the year.
Water application rates must be carefully controlled to prevent runoff. Inade-
quate or excessive amounts of water can be more harmful than no supplemen-
tal water.
Maintenance Generally, a stand of vegetation cannot be determined to be fully established
until soil cover has been maintained for one full year from planting. Inspect
seeded areas for failure and make necessary repairs and reseedings within the
same season, if possible.
Reseeding —If a stand has inadequate cover, re-evaluate choice of plant mate-
rials and quantities of lime and fertilizer. Re-establish the stand after seedbed
preparation or over -seed the stand. Consider seeding temporary, annual species
if the time of year is not appropriate for permanent seeding (Practice 6.10,Tem-
porary Seeding).
6.11A

Practice Standards and SpeciV7cafions
If vegetation fails to grow, soil be must tested to determine if acidity or nutrient
imbalance is responsible.
Fertilization —On the typical disturbed site, full establishment usually requires
refertilization in the second growing season. Fine turf requires annual main-
tenance fertilization (Table 6.12b). Use soil tests if possible or follow the
guidelines given for the specific seeding mixture (Tables 6.11c through 6.11 v).
References Site Preparation
6.03, Surface Roughening
6.04, Topsoiling
Surface Stabilization
6.10, Temporary Seeding
6.12, Sodding
6.14, Mulching
Appendix
8.02, Vegetation Tables
Chapter 3, Vegetative Considerations
USDA Soil Conservation Service
National Soils Handbook

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CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
I. RELOCATED DRAIMAGE
f. Prior to beginning work on the site the following work
must be completed.
A. Block all existing field ditches that will flow
south across the new relocated canal so that no
storm water will leave the construction site
through these ditches.
2. Excavate the canal complete except the west end. Tie
Into the existing canal. All spoil from the excavation
shall be spread to the side slopes indicated and
stabilized with seed as described in the vegetative
plan.
S. Grade and seed the inside slopes of the canal as de-
scribed in the vegetative plan.
4. The tie.in of the new canal at the east end shall be
,lust upstream of the existing rock check dam.
b. The field ditches that flow from the south to the north
shall have rock check dams installed at the discharge
to the new canal.
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11. MINE OUTFALL CANAL
1. Prior to beginning work on the site all existing field
ditches that will flow south or west across the new
outfall canal must be blocked so that no stormwater
will leave the construction site through these ditches.
2. Construct the "toe silt ditch" in advance of the out -
fall canal construction along the perimeter of the
construction site. This ditch shall be dug with a vee
bucket backhoe two (2) feet deep. All existing ditch-
es crossing the new "toe silt ditch" shall be blocked
during construction so that no water will flow out of
the ditch invert. The spoil shall be placed on the
mine side of the excavation.
3. As completion of the "toe silt ditch" progresses, the
mine outfall canal excavation can begin. All equipment
operation and spoil disposal shall be on the mine side
of the toe silt ditch as shown on the cross section and
either side of the new outfall canal.
4. Spoil between the "toe silt ditch" and the new outfall
canal shall be graded and vegetative cover established.
S. Upon completion of grading the outfall canal slopes,
the canal shall be connected with the existing mine
outfall canal system.
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Symbols for Erosion and Sediment Control Practices
SITE PREPARATION RUNOFF CONTROL MEASURES
6.02 T D - 6.20
Temp. Diversions
Land Grading
6.03
Surface Roughening
6.04
Topsolling
6.05
Tree Preservation & Protection
6.06
Temp. Gravel Const. Entr/Exit
SURFACE STABILIZATION
6.10
TS Temp. Seeding
PS 6.11
Perm. Seeding
O6.12
Sodding
GC 6.13
Trees, Shrubs; Vines & GC
O6.14
Mulching
RR 6.15
Riprap
DS 6.16
Veg. Dune Stabilization
D 6.21
Perm. Diversions
PD 6.22
Diversion Dike (Perimeter)
6.23
Right -of -Way Diversions
RUNOFF CONVEYANCE
MEASURES
146.30
GL Grass -lined Channels
RR 6.31
Riprap-lined Channels
•/ P '�" Paved Channels
4TSDI 6.32
Temp. Slope Drains
6.33
Paved Fiume (Chutes),
OUTLET PROTECTION
6.40
Level Spreader
114 6.41
Outlet Stab. Structure
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Practice Symbols (cont'd.)
INLET PROTECTION
STREAM PROTECTION
6.50
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FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY/OWNERSHIP FORM
' SEDIMENTATION POLLUTION CONTROL ACT
No person may initiate any land -disturbing activity on one or more contiguous acres asbovered by the Act
' before this form and an acceptable erosion and sedimentation control plan have been completed and approved
by the Land Quality Section, N.C. Department of Natural Resources and Community Development. (Please type
or print and, if question is not applicable, place N/A In the blank.)
' Part A. .
1. Project Name •, Phase_I - Mine_Pergnit 7-1 'Continuation for Texasgulf .,.:Inc.. - ^!
t2.. Location of land -disturbing activity: County Beaufort City
or Township Richlands -,and Highway/ Street N.C. 306 `
�- 3. Approximate date land -disturbing activity will be commenced: April, 1991 ; ,. ; • .
4. Purpose of development (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.) : Indust 1al - Mining
' 5. Approximate acreage of land to be disturbed or uncovered : •15 (Exterior to Mine)
6. Has•an erosion and sedimentation control plan been filed ?Yes X No
t7. Person to contact should sediment control Issues arise during land -disturbing activity.
Name Jeff Furness telephone [phone]
' B. Landowners of Record Use blank page to list additional owners.):
() ( p 9 )
' Texasgulf Inc.
Name (s)
' P. 0. Box 48
Current Mailing Address Current Street Address
Aurora, N. C. 27806
' City State Zip City State Zip
9. Recorded in Deed Book No. Vprious - Page No.
Part B.
,-1. Person (s).or.firms (s) who are financially' for this land_ -disturbing activity (Use the blank page to list
additional'persons'or'lirms):
Texasgulf Inc.
Name•of -Person (s)or Firm (s)
Mailing Address
Aurora, N. C. ' 27806
City State Zip
Telephone �(,919)322-47 > > _
Street Address '
City. State Zip
J
Telephone
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2. (a) It the Financially Responsible Party is a Corporation give name and street address of the Registered
Agent.
C.T. Corporation System
Name ,
_ 225-Hillsboro Street
Mailing Address Street'Address
Raleigh,,-- Rb, C. 27603
City^ State Zip City
(919)'821-7139
Telephone
Telephone
State Zip
(b) If the Financially Responsible Party is a Partnership give the name and street address of each General
Partner ( Use blank page to list additional partners.):
Name — — - - -
Mailing Address
City
State Zip
Street Address
City
State Zip
Telephone - - Telephone E
The above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and was provided by me
under oath, ( This form must be signed by the financially responsible person if an individual or. his attorney -in -
fact or if not an individual by an officer, director, partner, or registered agent with authority to execute instru-
ments for the finanacially responsible person ). I agree to provide corrected information should there be any
change in the information provided herein.
T. J. Regan, Jr. Vice President. Phosphate Operations
Type or print name. Title or Authority
a Notary Publid
State of North Carolina, hereby certify that
appeared personally before me this day and being
cured by him.
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this �—day of , 19_,
Seal Notary
My commission expires Z _z
edged that the above form was exe-

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
LAND OUALITT SECTION
EROSION AND SEDIRENTATION CONTROL PLAN CNECRIIST
The following Stems should be incorporated with respect to specific
site conditions, to an erosion and sedimentation control plan;
LOCATION INFORMT10N
_ Project location
Roads, etraatl
North arrow
Scale
Adjoining lakes, streams or other major drainage ways
GENERAL SIT[ FEATURES
North arrow
Scale
Property lines
Legend
_ Existing contours
Proposed Contovri
limit end acreage of disturbed sres
Planned existing buildings location and elevations
Planned and existing reads location end elevations
�— lot end/or building nu*ers
Land use of surrounding areas
Rocs outcrops
Seeps or springs
~� Wetland limits
_ Easements
StrNm, lakes, Ponds, drainage ways, dams
Borrow and/or waste areas (Rote - when the Person financially
for the oversll-project is not the person financially responsible
for off -site borrow areas not regulated by. the provisions of the
Mining Act of 19T) and off -site waste areas other than land fill%
regulated by the Department of human Resources, such areas should
be considered Separate land disturber activities subject to the
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1970. Off -site borrow
areas are Subject to the requirements of the Mining Act of 1971).
_ stockpiled topsoil or subsoil location
Street profiles
SITE DRAINAGE FEATURES
-- ExIsti and planned
prof vinape patterns (include off+site areas that
_ silt of Areas (Acreage)
site and location of culverts and $twat,
_ soil$ information (type, special characteristics)
Design calculations And Construction details for culverts and
` storm seen
Deol9n ealcvlatiom, Brost sections end Method of stabilization of
existing and planned channels (include temporory linings)
�-, Design calculations end Construction details of energy dissipstors
below Culverts and Storm same outltts,(for TIP -rap RRproms,
include stone sites (dlmeaters) and apron dimensto"s1
_ sail information below'eulvert And Storm sewer Cutlets
Dotlgn calculations and construction details to control groundwater,
i.A. loops, high water table. etc.
EROSIONDNTROL MEASURES
Legend
location of to"rary and pertreent Measures
_ Construction drawings and details for temporary end permanent
measures
Design Calculations for Sediment ball"& and other Measures
_ Maintenance ragvireinents during Construction
_ Person responsible for maintenance during construction
Maintanance regviramants and responsible porson(s) of permane
measures
VEGETATIVE STA",kIIATION
Areas and acreage to be Vegetatively stabilized
Planned vegetatloo with details of plants, seed, mulch,
fertilizer
—Specifications for permanent and temperary vegetation
—Method of soil preparation
NOTE: Should include provisions for ground cover on exposed slopes
within 70 working days following Completion of any phase of
yradlnyy permanent round Cover for all disturbed areas with
JO working days Or 120 calendar day& (whichever is shorter)
following completion of eonrtruction or development.
OTHER-IRFOWIAITON
_ Narrative (is headed)
Cleted Flnanclal ttesponstb111tf/Owmirshlp Form ( to be Sig
ny person financially responsible for project)
—lid specifications r"Ard1ng'e7vslon'control
Construction sequence related to sedimentation and erosion co
(Include installation of critical measures prior to initia
'of the land -disturbing act
ivity and removal of Measures of
areas they Serve have been permanently Stabilized.
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RECEIVED
MAY Z y 1b]
LAND QOAUTY SECTION
mrmnDAMMIM
TO: Tracy Davis
State Mining Speciaolist
FROM: Harry Bailey W1
Engineering Technician
Land Quality Section
Washington Regional Office
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
May 28, 1991
RE: Texasgulf, Inc.
Proposed 250-acre Westward Expansion
Beaufort County
Enclosed is a memorandum from the Division of Environmental Management
in regard to the above referenced site.
Enclosure

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
May 24, 1991
MEMORANDUM
TO: Floyd Williams, Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section, WaRO
THROUGH: Roger K. Thorpe Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
FROM: Deborah Sawyer, Environmental Technician
Water Quality Section, WaRO
SUBJECT: Texasgulf Inc.
Proposed 250 Acre Westward Expansion
Mining permit Application
Beaufort County
The above subject document has been reviewed by this office for water
quality concerns. The proposed mining site is located within the
existing boundaries of mining permit #7.1. This 250 acre area is
presently cleared and delineated by the US Army Corps of Engineers as
being non -jurisdictional (not wetlands). There are no tributaries of
State waters within this area. The area is, however, within the total
area of the present study being performed by Texasgulf Inc. for an
Environmental Impact Statement.
This office is of the opinion that Texasgulf Inc.'s proposal to mine
this 250 acre site would not adversely impact water quality. The
company should, however, conduct studies of this proposed area of the
mining advance to determine if there are any secondary impacts which
may result.
If you have any questions or comments, please call this office at
946-6481. Thank you.
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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
` Division of Land Resources
James G. Martin, Governor Charles H. Gardner
W [Rarn W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
May 7, 1991
MFMnRANDllM
TO: Fred Harris
Chief, Division of Boating and Inland Fisheries
Habitat Conservation Program
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Tracy Davis --IV
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
RE: Mining Permit Modification Request
Texasgulf, Inc.
Lee Creek Mine
Mining Permit No. 7-01
Beaufort County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit
modification request for the above referenced project. Texasgulf, Inc.
proposes to add a 250-acre mine (block) advance to the west of the
current mine excavation within the mining permit boundaries.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of
the operation having unduly adverse effect on wildlife or freshwater
fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by May 31, 1991 so that we
may complete our review of this request within our statutory time
limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications and
modification requests, this office will carefully review all proposed
erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient
to restrain erosion and offsite sedimentation. However, any comments
your agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater
fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform
a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact Mr. Jeff Furness
at [phone] to set up a convenient date and time.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is
very much appreciated.
TED/se
Attachments
cc:, Mr. Floyd -Williams, P.G.
P.O. Box 27687 • Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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elf aqultalne group
P0. Box 48 Aurora, North Carolina 27806
May 13, 1991
Mr. Tracy Davis
Mining Specialist
North Carolina Department of EHNR
Division of Land Resources
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Davis:
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Environmental Affairs
[phone]
Enclosed please find a check for $500.00 which is the processing
fee for TexasgulfIs 250 acre mine advance. We would request
that this receive as expeditious a review as possible, since
this area was already reviewed in 1982 when Mine Permit 7-1 was
issued.
Sincerely,
W # Schimmi
WAS:JCF/re
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RECEIVED
MAY 16 1991,
LAND QUALITY SECTION
MEMORANDUM
TO: DEM - Water Quality
Groundwater.
Air Quality
Division of Coastal
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
May 15, 1991
FROM: Floyd Williams
Regional Engineer 4V
Land Quality Section \I
Washington Regional. Office
ent
SUBJECT: Texasgulf, Inc.
Proposed 250 Acre Westward Expansion
Mining Permit #7-1 (fee received 5/15/91)
Beaufort County
Texasgulf, Inc. has submitted the attached request to expand
its mining operation to include 250 acres westward of its
existing affected area. These 250 acres are located within the
existing boundaries of permit #7-1.
Please give me your.comments on this request by May 28,
Texasgulf intends to request, in the very near future,
modification to include 700 acres of land on the south side of
the existing permit boundary. I will forward the 700 acres
information to you as soon as I receive it.
Thank you very much.
FRW:mr
Enclosures

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Dvision of Land Resources
James G. Mardn, Governor
1MIIlam W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
May 9, 1991
Mr. W. A. Schimming, Manager
Environmental Services
Texasgulf, Inc.
P. 0. Box 48
Aurora, NC 27806
RE: Modification Request
Lee Creek Mine
Mining Permit No. 7-01
Beaufort County
Dear Mr. Schimming:
Charles H. Gardner
Director
I am in recent receipt of your April 15, 1991 modification request
package which includes the 250 acre mine advance, the relocation of the
perimeter outfall canal west of its current location, and the relocation
of 2,100 feet of a farmland drainage canal due to the westward movement
of the mine. Even though this request is interior to your overall
mining permit boundaries, this request constitutes a redirection of the
mine advance from an easterly direction to a westerly direction.
Furthermore, this proposal is not covered by an existing, approved
erosion and sedimentation control plan. In light of the above, this
request is considered a "major modification” that requires a $500.00
processing fee. Please find attached a copy of the updated N. C.
Administrative Code on Mining that defines a "major modification"
(T15A:5B.0012). Once we receive the $500.00 processing fee, your
request package will be considered complete and the appropriate review
process will be initiated.
In regards to your company's future modification request to include
an additional 700 acres to Mining Permit No. 7-01, you must complete the
items indicated on the attached Mining Permit Modification Checklist.
In addition, a separate $500.00 processing fee -will be required as this
type request will also be considered a "major modification."
In order to continue processing your request that addresses the 250
acre modification, please forward the $500.00 mining permit processing
fee (check or money order made payable to the Department) to Mr. Tracy
Davis, Mining Specialist, as soon as possible.
P.O. Box 27687 • Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. W. A. schimming
May 9, 1991
Page 2
If you should have any questions on the above, please advise.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E.
CHG/TED/se
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cc. Mr. Tracy Davis
-Mr. Floyd Williams

N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
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el} aquitalne group
P.O. Box 48 Aurora, North Carolina 27806
April 15, 1991
Mr. Charles Gardner, Chief
Division of Land Resources
North Carolina Department of EHNR
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Gardner:
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'01V. LAND RES.
W.A. Schimming
Manager
Environmental Affairs
(919) 3224111
RECEIVED
LAND QUALITY SECTION
A meeting was held at Texasgulf with Tracy Davis and Floyd
Williams on April 2 to discuss our short term and long term
mining plans. Plans were discussed that involved moving the
mine westward from its current location, still within the
currently permitted area of Mine Permit 7-1, and then turning
south, out of the area permitted under 7--1. That is our plan
for the short term. We gave Tracy a letter addressed to you
dated April 2, 1991, requesting a modification of Mine Permit 7-
1 to add 700 acres of land south of the current mine.
Much of the discussion during the meeting centered on
sediment and erosion control plans for future movement of the
mine. We were instructed to submit specific plans for sediment
and erosion control as close as possible to the outer limit of
our land disturbing activities whenever we enter a new area.
In accordance with this new request, enclosed is a sediment
and erosion control plan by Bob Chiles that addresses
approximately 250 acres of land that will be encompassed by
relocating our perimeter outfall canal west of its current
location. This plan also relates to a request in a March 18,
1991 letter to Floyd Williams to relocate 2,100 feet of a
farmland drainage canal due to westward movement of the mine.
A copy of that letter is also enclosed. Please keep in mind
that this westward progression of the mine is not a modification
of Mine Permit 7-1, because it still falls within the area
currently covered under Mine Permit 7-1.
In the near future, we will submit sediment and erosion
control plans and a check for $500.00 for the additional 700
acres requested in our April 2 letter to you, that does involve
a modification of Mine Permit 7-1.

Mr. Charles Gardner
April'15, 1991
Page Two
We would appreciate your prompt review of this sediment and
erosion control plan so that we may begin immediate preparations
for the westward mine progression. If you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to call Jeff of myself.
Sincerely,
W. A. Schimmin
WAS:JCF/re
Enclosures
cc: Floyd Williams - DLR, WRO (w/encl)

®Texasgulf lnc.
elf aqultalne group
P.O. Box 48 Aurora, North Carolina 27806
W.A. Schimming
Manager
Environmental Affairs
[phone]
March 18, 1991
Mr. Floyd Williams
Division of Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
F. O. Box 1507
Washington, North Carolina 27889
Dear Mr. Williams:
Due to the westward advancement of the mine, the main canal
draining land south to Whitehurst Creek will be severed. This
canal leads into the Block C sediment basin which is currently
under construction. We propose to relocate a 2,100-foot segment
of the canal further south. This segment would run from the "S"
curve in the canal to just upstream from the large rock check
dam that is in place in the canal, and is shown on the attached
sketch.
Please let me know if you approve of this plan, so that we may
proceed. If you have any questions, please call Bill Schimming
or myself.
Sincerely,
J z7C'A,
frey C. Furness
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Attachment
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C. H. Brown W/O Attachment
R. M. Chiles W/Attachment
12-04-000-01 W/Attachment
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SEDIMENTATION do EROSION CONTROL PLAN
MINE PERMIT 7 -1 / 26 0 ACRE BLOCK
FOR
TEXASGULF.INC.
JOB NO: 90109
Prepared By:
ROBERT U. CHILES, P.E.
April 18, 1991
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1. Narrative
2. Scope of the Work
3. Planned Erosion and Sedimentation Control Practices
4. Construction Schedule
6. Maintenance Plan
6. Soil Map
T. Drainage System Watershed Map
S. Site/Vicinity/Development Plan
9. Vegetative Plan
10. Construction Specifications
11. Calculations
12. Appendix
13. Financial Responsibility Form
14. Check List
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the project is to extend the Texasgulf
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Inc. mining block to the west of the existing mine to
Include approximately 260 acres of land currently under
cultivation. The site Is located in Richlands Township,
Beaufort County, North Carolina.
The site is located to the south and west of the cur-
rent active mine and is shown on the attached site map.
The work exterior to the proposed extended mine area
'
will include relocating approximately 2200 linear feet
of existing canal currently providing drainage to
agricultural and timber lands south and west of the
mine. No additional runoff will be directed to 'this
'
relocated canal and a large portion of the approximate-
ly 250 acres to be added to the mine will be deleted
from the accumulated runoff to this -canal.
'
SITE DESCRIPTION
' The site of the continuation of the mine is flat with
almost 0% slope throughout. The continuation of the
mine will result in no additional runoff exterior to
the new mine perimeter outfall canal. The land within
this outfall canal will be drained internal to the mine
and through the existing runoff control devices.
ADJACENT PROPERTY
SOILS
The lands exterior to the mine site are agricultural
and timberland. No modification of watershed is pro-
posed that will increase runoff exterior to the mine
site.
The soils throughout the sites are mixed, but consist
In general of fine sandy loam material. The subsoils
vary and include some sandy clay.
OUTLINE OF THE WORK
1. Relocate approximately 2200 linear feet of exist-
ing drainage canal south of the site.
2. Construct approximately 8000 linear feet of new
perimeter outfall canal for the mine and- connect
this to the existing mine outfall canal system.
3. Connect existing drainage within the new mine area
to the existing mine control system.
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SCOPE PIE M WORK
1. RELOCATE EXISTING FIELD DRAINAGE CANAL
A. Location- Begin New Canal at N-13730
E+1600 TG Co-ord system
End New Canal at N-13750
E+3800
B. Cross Section - 2.5:1 Side Slopes
5' Wide Bottom
- Cut=4'+-
C. Procedure
1. Excavate canal leaving upstream end plugged until
excavation completed and banks shaped. Spoil
shall be placed adjacent to the canal and graded.
2. The downstream end of the relocated canal shall
connect Just upstream of the existing rock check
dam.
3. Install new rock check dams in each cross ditch
connection with canal at points shown on site
plan.
4. Seed and stabilize spoil, side slopes and buffer
to canal.
D. References.
1. Site Plan -Mine Permit 7-1/250 Acre Block
'
2. Seeding Specification
'
E. Sediment Basin (Existing)
1. The 75' x 600' sediment basin constructed near
'
Whitehurst Creek- is considered sufficient for
runoff resulting from the canal relocation. This
sediment basin is located per Division of Land
Resources, Land Quality Section letter February 81
1991. The relocation of the canal with the asso-
ciated continuation of the mine area will result
In a decrease in the runoff area contributing to
flow through the sediment basin.
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II. CONSTRUCT EXTENSION OF MINE OUTFALL CANAL
A. Location - Begin New Canal at N. (-) 14,000
E. (+) 3,500 +
(TG Co--ord. system)
-End New Canal at N. (-) 9,000 +
E. (+) 600
B. Cross Section - 1:1 Side Slopes (Canal)
2.5:1 Side Slope (Outside spoil)
3' Wide Bottom
Cut = 10 +-
C. Toe Silt Ditch - 2:1 Side Slopes
1' Wide Bottom +-
Cut =2'
D. Procedure
1. Plug, redirect or otherwise modify surface drain-
age within the new'mine perimeter to direct runoff
to the mine system.
2. Construct perimeter toe silt ditch outside spoil
and isolated from any existing cross ditches or
canals.
3. Excavate canal and connect to the mine outfall
canal system. Spoil to be placed adjacent to the
canal and graded.
4. Seed and stabilize spoil, side slopes and toe
ditch.
E. References:
1. Site Plan - Mine Permit 7-1/250 Acre Block.
2. Seeding specifications 6:11
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PLANNED
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PRACTICES
1. Relocated Drainage Canal
a.
Canal side slopes to be 2,5:1.
b.
Canal side slopes to have a 5 foot wide
seeded
buffer at the outside of the crest.
C.
Canal outfall to be to a 751x600' sediment
basin
previously constructed.
d.
Rock check dams to be placed in existing
field
ditches where they enter the relocated
canal
section.
e.
The outlet from the relocated canal will be
Just
upstream of a previously constructed rock
check
dam.
f.
The spoil from the canal excavation will be
graded
to 2:1 side slopes and seeded.
g.
The canal side slopes are to be seeded and
stabi-
lized.
11. Outfall Canal
a.
The toe of -the exterior spoil berm is to have
a
small vee ditch to serve as a silt basin for
slope
runoff.
b.
The slopes of the canal and spoil will be seeded.
c.
Existing ditches exterior to the outfall
canal
will be blocked so as to prevent flow into or
out
of the canal through these exterior ditches.
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CONSTRUCTION SCHBDULS
1. Obtain plan approval and other applicable permits.
2. Survey and mark grades, construction limits and loca-
tions for the canals and check dams.
3. Hold pre -construction conference at least one week
prior to starting the work.
4. Install blockage or earthen dams In existing drainage
that will flow into or away from the work. Excavate
toe silt ditch around perimeter of the new outfall
canal.
5. Prior to connecting the Relocated Drainage Canal to the
existing drainage canal verify that the #6 sediment
basin is completed and operating.
6. Connect existing drainage within the area contained by
the new outfall canal'to the existing mine outfall
drainage and control system.
7. Excavate canals, stabilize ditch slopes and seed spoil
slopes. No completed earth work to remain open without
stabilization for more than 30 days.
8. All work to be inspected weekly and after each rainfall
event. Needed repairs and corrective action to be
taken immediately as required.
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1. All erosion and sediment control practices shall be
checked for stability and operation following every
' runoff producing rainfall and in no case less than once
every week during construction.
' 2. Upon completion of the work, the owner shall inspect
the site following every runoff producing rainfall and
shall_. --maintain a written log of each Inspection. Any
needed repairs will be made immediately to maintain all
practices as designed.
3. The outfall canal toe ditch/sediment trap shall be
Inspected monthly. When sediment reaches 50% of the
' volume available the ditch shall be cleaned out and the
resulting spoil seeded.
' 4. The sediment basin for the relocated canal shall be
Inspected and sediment -build-up measured by sounding
the pond on a yearly basis. When the sediment reaches
' the level of entering the ditch bottom, the channel
will be diverted to the previous canal, the basin
cleaned out and restored to as designed condition (See
Block C, Sediment Basin, Farm Land Development Protect,
RMC 090088, duly 5, 1990).
' S. All seeded areas will be maintained such to sustain
vegetation. Any bare areas will be replanted as neces-
sary.
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VEGETATIVE PLAN
PERMANENT SEEDING
1.
All disturbed areas are to be seeded within 30
working days after final grade is reached.
2.
Seed Mixture -General
Species Rate (lb/acre)_
Tall Fescue s0
Kobe Lespedeza 20
German Millet 10
Note:
The above mixture is best planted in early
spring (February 15-April 30) or fall (Sept. 1 --
Oct. 31). Should planting be necessary in summer
months increase rate of German Millet to 40
lb./acre.
3.
Soil Amendments
Apply lime and fertilizer according to soil tests
or 4,000 lb/acre ground agricultural limestone and
1000 lb/acre 5-10-10 fertilizer. p4 RQL apply
fertilizer to buffer zone adJacent to main canals.
4.
Mulch
Apply 4000-5000 lb/acre grain straw or equivalent
cover of another mulch with -asphalt, roving or
netting, or crimping using a mulch anchoring tool.
5.
Maintenance
(a)
Mow no more than once per year.
(b)
Re -fertilize in the second year unless growth is
fully adequate.
(c)
Reseed, fertilize,_ and mulch damaged areas immedi-
ately.
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Practice Standards and Specifications
6.11 -
PS
Definition Controlling runoff and erosion on disturbed areas by establishing perennial
vegetative cover with seed.
Purpose To reduce erosion and decrease sediment yield from disturbed areas, and to per-
manently stabilize such areas in a manner that is economical, adapts to site con-
ditionk and allows selection of the most appropriate plant materials.
Conditions Where Fine -graded areas on which permanent, long-lived vegetative cover is the most
Practice Applies practical or most effective method of stabilizing the soil. Permanent seeding
may also be used on rough -graded areas that will not be brought to final grade
for a year or more.
Areas to be stabilized with permanent vegetation must be seeded or planted
within 30 working days or 120 calendar days after final grade is reached, unless
temporary stabilization is applied.
i
Planning Vegetation controls erosion by protecting bare soil surfaces from raindrop im-
Considerations pact and by reducing the velocity and volume of overland flow.
The most common and economical means of stabilizing disturbed soils is by
seeding grasses and legumes. The advantages of seeding over other means of
establishing plants include the smaller initial cost, lower jabor input, and greater
flexibility of method. The disadvantages of seeding include:
• potential for erosion during the establishment stage,
• the need to reseed areas that fail to establish,
• seasonal limitations on suitable seeding dates, and
• a need for water and appropriate temperatures during germination and
early growth.
The probability of successful plant establishment can be maximized through
good planning, knowledge of the soil characteristics (Table 6.11 a), selection of
suitable plant materials for the site, good seedbed preparation, adequate liming
and fertilization, and timely planting and maintenance.
SELECTING PLANT MATERIALS
Climate, soils, and topography are the major factors affecting the suitability of
plants for a particular site. All three of these factors vary widely across North
Carolina, with the most significant contrasts occurring among the three major
physiographic regions of the state ­Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain
{Figure 6.11a).
To simplify plant selection, a Key to Permanent Seeding Mixtures is presented
in Table 6.1lb. To find seeding specifications for a specific site, follow this key
through the different steps --region, slope. soil, and maintenance level --to the
appropriate seeding number. Seeding mixtures recommended here are designed
for general use and are well proven in practical field situations (Tables 6.11c
6.11.1

Table 6.11 a
Suitability of Soil for Establishment of Low -maintenance Vegetation
Crlterla
Sultablilty
Limiting Factors
Good Fair
Poor
pH
5.6-7.6 4.5-5.6
<4.5
Too acid; possible
Al, Mn, Fe toxicity
Available
>.10 .05-.10
<.05
Too dry
water capacltyl
Texture
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Too high In clay
sl cl
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Too high In sand
Coarse (3-10 in)
<15% 1535
>35
Lg. stones restrict
fragments 3 (>10 in)
4% 3-10
>10
tillage; droughty
Depth to
40 20-40
<20
Insufficient
bedrock (in.)
rooting depth
Salinity (mmhos/cm)
8-16
>16
Excess salt
lin.ln.
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clay loam (sicl), clay loam (d), sandy
loam (sl), silt loam (sil), loamy sand (Is), safdy
clay (sc), silty clay (sic), clay (c), silt (si), sand (s), and loam (1).
3Percent by weight.
Source: National Soils Handbook, USDA-SCS,1983.
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Coastal Plain
Mountains Piedmont upper Middle Lower
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Sand Hills
Figure 6.11a Major physiographic regions of North Carolina differing In climate, soils and topography.
Tidewater
6.11.2

Practice Standards and Specifications
through 6.1 lv). They are designed to produce maximum stabilization and min-
imize the amount of maintenance and repair required.
Land use is a primary consideration in planning permanent seedings. For this
purpose land use, whether residential, industrial, commercial, or recreational,
1 can be divided into two general categories:
• High -maintenance areas are mowed frequently, limed and fertilized
regularly, and either (1) receive intense use (e.g., athletic fields) or (2) re-
' quire maintenance to an aesthetic standard (e.g., home fawns). Grasses
used for these situations are long-lived perennials that form a tight sod
and are fine -leaved and attractive in appearance. They must be well -
adapted to the geographic area where they are planted and able to endure
�• the stress of frequent mowing. Sites where high -maintenance vegetative
cover is desirable include homes, industrial parks, schools, churches, and
recreational areas.
• Low -maintenance areas are mowed infrequently or not at all, and do not
receive lime and fertilizer on a regular basis. Plants must persist with lit-
tle maintenance overlong periods of time. Grass and legume mixtures are
favored for these sites because legumes are a source of soil nitrogen.
Mixed stands are also more resistant to adverse conditions. Sites suitable
for low -maintenance vegetation include steep slopes, stream or channel
' banks, some commercial properties, and "utility" turf areas such a§ road -
banks.
SEEDBED PREPARATION
' -The soil on a disturbed site must be amended to provide an optimum environ-
ment for seed germination and seedling growth. The surf9"ce soil must be loose
enough for water infiltration and root penetration. The pH (acidity or alkalinity)
' of the soil must be such that it is not toxic and nutrients are available —prefera-
bly between 6.0 and 6.5. Sufficient nutrients —added as fertilizer —must be
present.
'
It is as important to add lime as to add fertilizer. Lime is used primarily as a pH,
or acidity, modifter, but it also supplies calcium and magnesium, which are im-
portant plant nutrients. By increasing soil pH it also makes other nutrients more
available to plants. At the same time, it prevents aluminum toxicity by decreas-
ing the solubility of soil aluminum. Many soils in North Carolina are high in
aluminum, which stunts plant growth.
'
After'seed is in place, it must be protected with a mulch to hold moisture and
modify temperature extremes, while preventing erosion during seedling estab-
'
lishment.
STEEP SLOPES
The operation of equipment is restricted on slopes steeper than 3:1, severely
limiting the quality of the seedbed that can be prepared. The soil cannot be suf-
ficiently worked, and amendments cannot be thoroughly incorporated:
Provisions for establishment of vegetation on steep slopes can be made during
final grading. In construction of fill slopes, for example, the last 4-6 inches might
be left uncompacted. A loose, rough seedbed is essential. Large clods and stones

' provide irregularities that hold seeds and fertilizer. Cut slopes should be rough-
ened (Practice 6.03, Surface Roughening).
' Where steepness prohibits the use of farm machinery, seeding methods are
limited to broadcast or hydroseeding, with hydroseeding giving the most de-
pendable results. Vegetation chosen for these slopes must not require mowing
or other intensive maintenance. Using a hydraulic seeder, seed, fertilizer, wood
fiber mulch, and a tacking agent can be applied in one operation.
Good mulching practices are critical to protect against erosion on steep slopes.
When using straw, anchor with netting or asphalt. On slopes steeper than 2:1,
jute, excelsior, or synthetic matting may be required to protect the slope.
Specifications SEEDBED REQUIREMENTS
p Establishment of vegetation should not be attempted on sites that are unsuital4e
1 due to inappropriate soil texture (Table 6.11a), poor drainage, concentrated
overland flow, or steepness of slope until measures have been taken to correct
these problems.
' To maintain a good stand of vegetation, the soil must meet certain minimum re-
quirements as a growth medium. The existing soil should have these criteria:
' . Enough fine-grained (silt and clay) material to maintain adequate mois-
ture and nutrient supply (available water capacity of at least .6 inches
water to 1 inch of soil).
' • Sufficient pore space to permit root penetration.
• Sufficient depth of soil to provide an adequate root zone. The depth to
rock or impermeable layers such as hardpans should be 12 inches or more,
' except on slopes steeper than 2:1 where the addition of soil is not feasible.
A favorable pH range for plant growth, usually 6.0-6.5.
• Freedom from large roots, branches, stones, large clods of earth, or trash
of any kind. Clods and stones may be left on slopes steeper than 3:1 if
they are to be hydroseeded,
' If any of the above criteria are not met—i.e., if the existing soil is too coarse,
dense, shallow or acidic to foster vegetation —special amendments are required.
The soil conditioners described below may be beneficial or, preferably, topsoil
' may be applied in accordance with Practice 6.04, Topsoiling.
SOIL CONDITIONERS
In order to improve the structure or drainage characteristics of a soil, the fol-
lowing materials may be added. These amendments should only'be necessary
where soils have.limitations that make them poor for plant growth or for fine
turf establishment (see Chapter 3, Vegetative Considerations).
Peat —Appropriate types are sphagnum moss peat, hypnum moss peat, reed -
sedge peat, or peat humus, all from fresh -water sources. Peat should be shredded
and conditioned in storage piles for at least 6 months after excavation.
tSand --clean and free of toxic materials.
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' Practice Standards and Spee(rieations
' Vermiculite --horticultural grade and free of toxic substances.
' Rotted manure --stable or cattle manure not containing undue amounts of
straw or other bedding materials.
' Thoroughly rotted sawdust --free of stones and debris. Add 6 lb of nitrogen
to each cubic yard.
' Sludge —Treated sewage and industrial sludges are available in various forms;
these should be used only in accordance with local, State, and Federal regula-
tions.
SPECIES SELECTION
Use the Key to Permanent Seeding Mixtures (Table 6.11b) to select the most
appropriate seeding mixture based on the general site and maintenance factors.
A listing of species, including scientific names and characteristics, is given uj
Appendix 8.02.
' SEEDBED PREPARATION
Install necessary mechanical erosion and sedimentation control practices before
seeding, and complete grading according to the approved plan.
Lime and fertilizer needs should be determined by soil tests. Soil testing is per-
formed freeof charge by the North Carolina Departmentof Agriculture soil test-
ing laboratory. Directions, sample cartons, and information sheets are available
' through county Agricultural Extension offices or from NCDA. Because the
NCDA soil testing lab requires 1-6 weeks for sample turn -around, sampling
must be planned well in advance of final grading. Testing is also done by com-
mercial laboratories.
When soil tests are not available, follow rates suggested on the individual
specification sheet for the seeding mix chosen (Tables 6.1Ic through 6.11v).
' Application rates usually fall into the following ranges:
Ground agricultural limestone:
Light -textured, sandy soils: 1-1 1/2 tons/acre
' Heavy -textured, clayey soils: 2-3 tons/acre
• Fertilizer:
Grasses: 8W-12001b/= of 10-10-10 (or the equivalent)
' Grass -legume mixtures: 800-1200 lb/acre of 5-10-10 (or the equivalent)
Apply lime and fertilizer evenly and incorporate into the top 4-6 inches of soil
by'disking or other suitable means. Operate machinery on the contour. When
' using a hydroseeder, apply lime and fertilizer to a rough, loose surface.
Roughen surfaces according to Practice 6.03, Surface Roughening.
■ Complete seedbed preparation by breaking up large clods and raking into a
smooth, uniform surface (slopes less than 3:1). Fill in or level depressions that
can collect water. Broadcast seed into a freshly loosened seedbed that has not
been sealed by rainfall.

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SEEDING
Seeding dates given in the seeding mixture specifications (Tables 6.11 c through
6.11v) are designated as "best" or "possible". Seedings properly carried out
within the "best" dates have a high probability of success. It is also possible to
have satisfactory establishment when seeding outside these dates. However, as
you deviate from them, the probability of failure increases rapidly. Seeding on
the last date shown under "possible" may reduce chances of successby 30-50%.
Always take this into account in scheduling land -disturbing activities.
Use certified seed for permanent seeding whenever possible. Certified seed is
inspected by the North Carolina Crop Improvement Association. It meets
published North Carolina Standards and should bear an official "Certified Seed"
label (Figure 6.11b).
Fleure 6.11b Label displayed on all North
Carolina certified seed.
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Labeling of non -certified seed is also required by law. Labels contain important
information on seed purity, germination, and presence of weed seeds. Seed must
meet State standards for content of noxious weeds. Do not accept seed contain-
ing "prohibited" noxious weed seed.
Inoculate legume seed with the Rhizobium bacteria appropriate to the species
of legume (Chapter 3, Vegetative Considerations). .
Apply seed uniformly with a cyclone seeder, drop -type spreader, drill, cul-
tipacker seeder, or hydroseeder on a firm, friable seedbed.
6.11.6

Practice Standards and Specifications
■ Figure 6.110 Suggested pattern for
broadcasting seed and fertilizer
(source: NCAES Bulletin A"O).
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When using a drill or culdpacker seeder, plant small grains no more than 1 inch
deep, grasses and legumes no more than 1/2 inch. Equipment should be cali-
brated in the field for the desired seeding rate.
When using broadcast -seeding methods, subdivide the area into workable sec-
tions and determine the amount of seed needed for each section. Apply one-half
the seed while moving back and forth across the area, making a uniform pat-
tern; then apply the second half in the same ways but moving at right angles to
the first pass (Figure 6.1 lc).
Seeding Pattern
Cover broadcast seed by raking or chain dragging; then firm the surface
with a roller or cultipacker to provide good seed contact.
Mulch all plantings immediately after seeding (Practice 6.14, Mulching).
HYDROSEEWNG
Surface roughening is particularly important when hydroseeding, as a rough-
ened slope will provide some natural coverage for lime, fertilizer, and seed. The
surface should not be compacted or smooth. Fine seedbed preparation is not
necessary for hydroseeding operations; large clods, stones, and irregularities
provide cavities in which seeds can lodge.
Rate of wood fiber (cellulose) application should be at least 2M lb/acre.
Apply legume inocubmis at four times the recommended rate when adding in-
oculant to a hydroseeder slurry.
If a machinery breakdown of 1/2 to 2 hours occurs, add 50% more seed to the
tank, based on the proportion of the slurry remaining. This should compensate
for damage to seed. Beyond 2 hours, a full rate of new seed may be necessary.
Lime is not normally applied with a hydraulic seeder because it is abrasive. It
can be blown onto steep slopes in dry form.
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SPRIGGING
Hybrid Bermudagrass cannot be grown from seed and mustbe, planted vegeta-
tively. Vegetative methods of establishing common and hybrid Bermudagrass,
centipedegrass, and Bahiagrass include sodding,plugging and sprigging (Chap-
ter 3. Vegetative Considerations). Sprigs are fragments of horizontal stems
which include at least one node (joint). They are normally sold by the bushel
and can either be broadcast or planted in furrows using a tractor -drawn tobac-
co or vegetable transplanter.
Furrows should be 4-6 inches deep and 2 ft apart. Place sprigs about 2 ft apart
in the row with one end at or above ground level (Figure 6.1 ld).
Figure 6.1id Proper placement of grass
sprigs. Each sprig should have at least one
node (modified from NCAES Bulletin AG-69),
Soil Surface
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Correct Incorrect
Broadcast sprigs at the specified rate (Tables 6.11r and 6.1Is). Press into the
top 1/2-2 inches of soil with a cultipacker or with a disk set nearly straight so
that the sprigs are not brought back to the surface.
IRRIGATION
Moisture is essential for seed germination and seedling establishment. Sup-
plemental irrigation can be very helpful in assuring adequate stands in dry
seasons or to speed development of full cover. It is a requirement for fine turf
establishment and should be used elsewhere when feasible. However, irrigation
is rarely critical for low -maintenance vegetation planted at the appropriate time
of the year.
Water application rates must be carefully controlled to prevent runoff. Inade-
quate or excessive amounts of water can be more harmful than no supplemen-
tal water.
Maintenance Generally, a stand of vegetation cannot be determined to be fully -established
until soil cover has been maintained for one full year from planting. Inspect
seeded areas for failure and make necessary repairs and reseedings within the
same season, if possible.
Reseeding -•-If a stand has inadequate cover, re-evaluate choice of plant mate-
rials and quantities of lime and fertilizer. Re-establish the stand after seedbed
preparation or over -seed the stand. Consider seeding temporary, annual species
if the time of year is not appropriate for permanent seeding (Practice 6.10, Tem-
porary Seeding).
6.11.8

Practice Standards and SpecWcations
If vegetation fails to grow, soil be must tested to determine if acidity or nutrient
imbalance is responsible.
Fertilization the typical disturbed site, full establishment usually requires
refertilization in the second growing season. Fine turf requires annual main-
tenance fertilization (Table 6.12b). Use soil tests if possible or follow the
guidelines given for the specific seeding mixture (Tables 6.1 Ic through 6.11 v).
References Site Preparation
6.03, Surface Roughening
6.04, Topsoiling
Surface Stabilization
6.10, Temporary Seeding
6.12, Sodding i
6.14, Mulching
Appendix
8.02, Vegetation Tables
Chapter 3. Vegetative Considerations
USDA Soil Conservation Service
National Soils Handbook
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CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
I. RELOCATED DRAINAGE
' 1. Prior to beginning work on the site the following work
must be completed.
' A. Block all existing field ditches that will flow
south across the new relocated canal so that no
storm water will leave the construction site
' through these ditches.
2. Excavate the canal complete except the west end. Tie
Into the existing canal. All spoil from the excavation
shall be spread to the side slopes Indicated and
stabilized with seed as described in the vegetative
plan.
t3. Grade and seed the Inside slopes of the canal as de-
scribed in the vegetative plan.
' 4. The tie.in of the new canal at the east end shall be
Just upstream of the existing rock check dam.
' S. The field ditches that flow from the south to the north
shall have rock check dams installed at the discharge
to the new canal.
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II. MINE OUTFALL CANAL
1. Prior to beginning work on the site all existing field
ditches that will flow south or west across the new
outfall canal must be blocked so that no stormwater
will leave the construction site through these ditches.
2. Construct the "toe silt ditch" in advance of the out -
fall canal construction along the perimeter of the
construction site. This ditch shall be dug with a vee
' bucket backhoe two (2) feet deep. All existing ditch-
es crossing the new "toe silt ditch" shall be blocked
during construction so that no water will flow out of
the ditch invert. The spoil shall be placed on the
�mine side of the excavation.
3. As completion of the "toe silt ditch" progresses, the
mine outfall canal excavation can begin. All equipment
operation and spoil disposal shall be on the mine side
of the toe silt ditch as shown on the cross section and
either side of the new outfall canal.
4. Spoil between the "toe silt ditch" and the new outfall
' canal shall be graded and vegetative cover established.
S. Upon completion of grading the outfall canal slopes,
the canal shall be connected with the existing mine
outfall canal system.
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SITE PREPARATION
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sediment Control Practices
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OUTLET PROTECTION
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INLET PROTECTION
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FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY/OWNERSHIP FORM
SEDIMENTATION POLLUTION CONTROL ACT
No person may initiate any land -disturbing activity on one or more contiguous acres as covered by the Act
before this form and an acceptable erosion and sedimentation control plan have been completed and approved
by the Land Quality Section, N.C. Department of Natural Resources and Community Development. (Please type
or print and, if question is not applicable, place NIA in the blank.)
Part A.
1. Project Name . Phase I --Mine Permit 7-1 :Continuation for Texasgulf , Inc.
2: Location of land -disturbing activity: County Beaufort City
or Township Richlands , and Highway/ Street N.C. 306
3. Approximate date land -disturbing activity will be commenced-. April, 1991
4. Purpose of development (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.) :_ Industiial_ Mining
5. Approximate acreage of land to be disturbed or uncovered : .15 (Exterior to Mine)
6. Has•an erosion and sedimentation control plan been filed ?Yes X No
7. Person to contact should sediment control issues arise during land -disturbing activity.
Name Jeff Furness
Telephone [phone]
8. Landowner (s) of Record ( Use blank page to list additional owners.):
Texasgulf. Inc.
Name (s)
P. 0. Box 48
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Current Mailing Address
Current Street Address
Aurora, N. C. 27806
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City State Zip
City State Zips.
9. Recorded in Deed Book No. Various
Page No.
Part B.
,.1. Person (s) or.firms (s) who are financially responsible for this land -disturbing activity (Use the blank page to list
additional persons or firms):
Texasgulf Inc.
Name of -Person (s)or Firm (s)
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P. 0. Box 48
Mailing Address'
Street Address
Aurora, N. C. 27806
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City State ^_ Zip
City. State Zip
Telephone -
Telephone
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(a) if the Financially Responsible Party is a Corporation give name and street address of the Registered
Agent.
_ C. T_. Corporation System --
Name . ' • ,
_ 225 Hillsboro Street
Mailing Address ' .
Raleigh,�N,:C. 27603
City State Zip
[phone]
Telephone
Street Address
City State Zip
Telephone
(b) if the Financially Responsible Party is a Partnership give the name and street address of each General
Partner ( Use blank page to list additional partners.):
Name
Mailing Address
City State Zip
Telephone
Street Address
City State Zip
Telephone
The above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and was provided by me
under oath. ( This form must be signed by the financially responsible person it an individual or. his attorney -in -
fact or it not an individual by an officer, director, partner, or registered agent with authority to execute instru-
ments for the finanacially responsible person ). I agree to provide corrected information should there be any
change in the information provided herein.
T. J. Regan, Jr.
Type or print name
Signatu
State of North Carolina, hereby certify that
appeared personally before me.this day and being
cuted by him.
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Vice President, Phosphate -Operations
Title or Authority 1
Date
a Notary Publid of the County of
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this -2-f- day of _4, i9 9Z
Seal Notary
My commission expires 2?
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
LAND QUALITY SECTION
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLAN CHECKLIST
The following Items should be incorporated with respect to specific
site conditions, in an erosion end Sedimentation control plan:
LOCATiDN imromiaN
Project location
Roads, Streets
North arrow
-� Scale
^! Adjoining lakes, Streams or other major drainage ways
GENLRAL JTE FEATURES
North arrow
.� Scale
Property Imes
W legend
Existing contours
Proposed contours'
limit and acreage of disturbed area
Planned existing buildings location and elevations
Planned and existing roads location and elevations
tot and/or building numbers
'! Land ate of Surrounding areas
-� Rock outcrops
Seeps or springs
Netland limits
Easement$
Streams, lakes, ponds, drainage ways, dams
Borrow and/or waste areas (Note - when the person financially
—`" for the evarall.project is not the person financially responsible
for off -Site borrow areas not regulated by.the provlsions of the
Mining Act of 1971 end off -site was to
area other than land fills
regulated by the Department of Hunan Resources such areas Should
be considered separate land disturbing activities subject to the
Sadlgntation Pollution Control Act o1 1973. Off -site borrow
areas are subject to the requiromcnts of the Mlalng Act of 1911).
Stockpiled topsoil or subsoll location
�^ street profiles
SITE DAAIKU1 1EAT11RES
Editing and planned drbiMps patterns (include of(-slta areas that
drain through project)
slim of Areas (Acreage)
Size and location of culverts and Sorer$
— Solls lnfmreatian (type. Special characteristics)
Desigqn calculations and construction details for culverts and
Mrs tempt
—Design Design Calculations, oroSS Sections Bad method of stabilization or
existing and planned channels (include temporary linings)
-� Design calculations and construction details of enargy dissipators
below culverts ands 9amr Outlets .(for rip -rap aprons,
include Stone Still diamaters) and apron dimenslons)
$oil information below'eulvert and storm sewer outlets
DeSlpn calculations and construction details to control groundwater,
M. seeps, high crater table, etc.
Iginn"o—OL_MEASURES
Legend
_ location of temporary and permanent measures
Construction drawlrgs and details for temporary and permanent
measures
Design calculations for sediment basins and other measures
Maintenance "Invents during construction
Person responsible for salntenance during con$tMCtlon
Maintenance requiremants and responsible person($) of pereane
measures
VEGETATIVE STABILIZATION
Areas and acreage to be vegetatively stabilized
Planned vegetation with details of plants, seed, mulch,
fart lliser
Specifications for permanent and temporary vegetation
Method of soil preparation
NOTE: Should include "ISions for ground corer on exposed dopes
within 30 working days following completion of any phase of
9redinpp, permanent gqround cover for all disturbed areas with
70 worYing days or ]Zo calendar days (r6l4havar i$ shorter)
follwirg completion of construction or development.
OTHER INFORMATION
Narrative (as needed)
Capleted Financial ResponlibiIIty/pwnership Form ( to be Sig
Ey porron financially rosponslbla for project)
Bid Specifications rage rdlnp'erosjail, control
— Cotraction Sequeeea rolatad to sedteentatlon and erosion co
(Incloa inSiAIlation or critical measures prior to Initia
'of the land-disturblag activity and removal of measures a!
areas they Serve have been permanently stabilized.
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❑ Texasgulf lnc.
elf aquitaine group
P.O. Box 48 Aurora, North Carolina 27806
December 21, 1990
Mr. Charles Gardner
Director, Division of Land Resources
North Carolina Department of EHNR
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Gardner:
W.A. 5chimming
Manager
Environmental Affairs
[phone]
X 31 '90
JkAFLAN1D ftjg
As required by our Mining Permit No. 7-1, enclosed are
descriptions of reclamation activities for the last half of
1990, and the reclamation plans for the first half of 1991.
Attached to the descriptions are support maps No. AOG-049-167,
AOG-049-167A, AOG-049-168, and AOG-049-168A.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call Jeff Furness
or myself.
Sincerely,
�:iw
W. A. Schx
WAS:JCF/re
Enclosures
pc: Mr. Floyd Williams -
H. M. Breza (w/encl)
D. J. Millman "
W. R. Walker "
P. J. Moffett
I. K. Gilmore "
J. C. Furness "
12-04-007 „
00-12-000 (w/o encl)
DLR, Washington (w/encl)

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CHARLES TRACT RECLAMATION
Work Accomplished for the Second Half of 1990 (July -December)
Phase I - Weed Control and Land Preparation (see attached map
AOG-049-167)
In July, a 201 acre area in the center section of pond
no. 1 was plowed, using a special disk plow and high flotation
tractor. In this application, the standing vegetation
(phragmites & willow) was turned under, exposing the root
system and allowing the upper foot of the soil drying
capabilities. Young phragmite shoots sprang up from the
exposed root system and once they had reached a growth of 3 to
4 feet, the herbicide rodeo was applied by aerial spraying.
Phase II - Preparation for Tree Planting (see attached map
AGO-049-167)
When it had been determined that the phragmites had been
killed from the aerial spraying, a 121 acre area in the center
section was prepared for 1991 tree planting. This was
accomplished by using a levee plow to establish rows of
mounds. An 80 acre area in the western half which had been
sprayed in 1989 was also prepared for 1991 tree planting using
the same application. These two areas bring the total acres
prepared for 1991 tree planting to 201.
Phase III -- Tree Planting (no activity)
Surface Drainage
New surface drainage ditches, 165 feet on centers were
established in the 201 acre section near the center of the
pond. Major drainage established by the rental high flotation
backhoe has done such a good job removing the surface water
that no work was required in major drainage.
Planned Reclamation for First Half of 1991 (January --June)
Phase I - Weed Control (no activity)
Phase II - Disk Plowing and Land Preparation (see attached map
AOG-049-167A)
A 135 acre area in the center of the pond will be plowed,
using a special disk plow and high flotation tractor. The
standing vegetation (phragmites & willows) will be turned

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under, exposing the root system and allowing the upper foot of
the soil drying capabilities. Aerial spraying of this area
will take place in late summer.
Phase III - Tree Planting (see attached map AOG-049-167A)
in mid winter, a 121 acre area in the center and an 80
acre area near the western end will be planted with various
species of hardwood seedlings. A more detailed report of
quantities and species will be in the June, 1991 Reclamation
Report.
Surface Drainage (see attached map AOG-049-167A)
Surface drainage ditches will be installed in the 135
acre area where needed to establish a network 165 feet on
centers.
If time and weather permits, other areas including ponds
no. 3 and no. 4 will be developed.

LEGEND
Q — PHASE I -- Disk Plow 6 Apply Rodeo
— PHASE II — Disk Plowed and Bed for
1991 Tree Planting (201 Acres)
Establish New Surface Drainage
Ponded Area
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Pond # 5—B
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CLAY POND DEVELOPMENT - CHARLES TRACT
ACCOMPLISHED FOR SECOND HALF OF
1990 (JULY — DECEMBER)
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S.R.R. 12-13-90 A©G-049-iV

LEGEND
- PHASE I -- Apply weed control
(no activity)
. - PHASE II -- Disk plow
- PHASE III - Tree Planting
(201 Acres)
EstabI' !
- Ponded
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Pond # 2
... Pond # 3 Pond # 4-8
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Pond # 5-B
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FOR FIRST HALF
OF 1991 (JANUARY - JUNE)
IDRAWN S.G_R. IDATE
12-13-90IORAWInm B0G-049-167A I

RECLAMATION - MIXED AREA
Reclamation Development for the Second half of 1990 (July
December)
R-1 Area
Surface Drainage (see attached map AOG-049-168)
Major emphasis on R-1 for the second half of 1990 was to
improve the existing surface drainage system and to install
some new surface ditches in strategic areas. These
improvements allowed drainage of several areas, in turn
allowing access of equipment.
Agricultural Test Areas
In the spring of 1990, a 3 acre plot of corn and a 3 acre
plot of soybeans were planted as a test by Mr. Henry
Riddick,Beaufort County Extension Director, and Mr. Paul
Lilly, Extension Soil Science Specialist, Tidewater District.
The results of this test were favorable. The average yield of
the corn was 117 bushels per acre and the yield of the
soybeans was 37 bushels per acre. This is above average for a
first year crop.
Dr. Steve Broome, NCSU Research, is continuing studies on
different species of cover crops and trees to determine the
best species for the land. Dr. Broome's report will be
included in a future Bi-annual Reclamation Report.
Development for Agricultural Use (see attached map AOG-049-
168)
A 15 acre area in the southeast corner and a 35 acre area
in the center is being developed for row crop farming. Using
a high flotation tractor, a disk plow turned the upper one
foot of soil exposing the wetter material and speeding up the
drying process. Within a few weeks, leveling harrows were
used to break up the large chunks created by the first
plowing. In early November, winter wheat was planted as a
winter cover.
Development for Tree Planting (see attached map AOG-049-168)
Approximately 80 acres of R-1 have been prepared for 1991
tree planting. This area has been disk plowed,disk harrowed,
and finally, a levee plow used to create mounds of rows where
the trees will be planted.

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R-2 Area
Slope Seeding of R-2 Dike
Approximately half of the dike slope that is to be seeded
is complete. By using a dragline, blend was placed on the
slope and allowed to dry. A second application was placed in
a similar manner to insure ample material. Once the material
had dried, a tractor with disk harrow was used to level and
cut in the material. Kentucky #31 Fescue was planted on the
slope with Common Bermuda added near the toe.
The remaining half of the dike slope has had two
applications of blend placed on the slope, but was completed e
too late in the season for planting.
Blend Discharge
The majority of the blend has been discharged into block
# 15, however some was placed into R-2 and R-3.
Proposed Reclamation Development for the First Half of 1991
(January -guns)
R-1 Area
Hardwood Tree Planting
Approximately 80 acres have been prepared for tree
planting on R-1, and another 15 acres along Porter Creek (see
attached map AOG-049-168A for locations). In February -March,
contract planters will hand plant several species of hardwood
tree seedlings in these areas, The Second Half Report in late
June will go into detail as to exact species, quantity, and
acres.
Surface Drainage (see attached map AOG-049-168A)
The main emphasis will be to develop drainage ditches in
the center of the northern half of R-1. This is the last
remaining area where ditches have not been established. These
ditches will be installed using high flotation equipment.
Development of Agricultural Use Area (see attached map AOG-
049-168A)
This area will be expanded to approximately 100 acres.
There will be three locations, one at the south east corner,
one in the center, and one near the north end in the center of
R-1. This plan will give a cross section of different fill
areas and elevations. Crop plantings will be based on the
recommendations of Mr. Riddick and Mr. Lilly.

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Agricultural Test Area
Dr. Steve Broome with NCSU will continue to run tests on
different tree and plant species.
R-2 Area
Slope Seeding of R-2 Dike (see attached map AOG-049-168A)
In early spring, the remaining portion of the dike will
be leveled and disk harrowed, fertilizer applied, and a
mixture of grass seeded. e
Blend Discharge
For the most part, blend will be directed into block # 15
(NPDES Recycle Lake), however some will be discharged into R-
3.
Test of Sand/Clay Cap on R-2
The concept of capping the R-2 Blend Pond with a 4:1
sand/clay blend will be evaluated. A proposal will be
submitted to DLR for a short field test which will last 3-5
days at which time an application of the capping mixture would
be deposited over a section of R-2.
Depending upon favorable results of the field test, a
subsequent proposal will be submitted to DLR to complete a 4:1
sand/clay cap of R-2 in the second half of 1991.

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Existing Surface Drainage Ditches
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New Surface Drainage Ditches
iArea
Prepared for 1991 Tree Planting
BLOCK
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Area Prepared for Agricultural Use
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Slope Seeding of R-2 Dike
Active Blend Discharge
RECLAMATION - PLANTSITE
RECLAMATION DEVELOPMENT FOR
THE SECOND HALF OF 1990
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Slope Seeding of A-2 Dike
Active Blend Area
RECLAMATION - PLANTSITE
PROPOSED RECLAMATION FOR
THE FIRST HALF OF 1991 (JANUARY-JUNE)
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RECEIVED
0 Texasgulf inc.
eft aquitalne group
P.O. Box 48 Aurora, North Carolina 27806
June 27, 1991
Mr. Charles Gardner
Director, Division of Land Resources
North Carolina department of EHNR
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Gardner:
W.A. Schimming
Manager
Environmental Affairs
[phone]
JUL 1 -9t
DiV. LAND REa
As required by our Mining Permit No. 7-1, enclosed are
descriptions of reclamation activities for the first half of
19911 and the reclamation plans for the last half of 1991.
Attached to the descriptions are support maps No. AOG-049-1691
AOG-049-169A, AOG-049-170, and AOG-049-170A.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call Jeff Furness
or myself.
Slncerel
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W. A. Schimming
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Enclosures
pc: Mr. Floyd Williams - DLR,
H. M. Breza (w/encl)
D. J. Millman It
W. R. Walker "
P. J. Moffett to
I. K. Gilmore "
J. C. Furness "
12-04-002-02 "
00-12-000 (w/o encl)
Washington (w/encl)

CHARLES TRACT RECLAMATION
Work Accomplished for the First Half of 1991 (January -June)
Phase I - Weed control and Land Preparation (no activity)
Phase II - Preparation for Tree Planting (no activity)
Phase III - Tree Planting (see attached map AOG-049-169)
In February, 1991 a contract tree planter planted
hardwood trees on two areas of the Number 1 Clay Pond. The
area near the center consisted of 120.7 acres and the area
near the west end consisting of 82.6 acres for a total of
203.3 surface acres. Tree species and their acreages are as
follows:
Species
Willow Oak
Sycamore
Water Tupelo
Red Maple
Green Ash
Cypress
Juniper
Acres
5.5
6.8
11.0
5.7
115.3
55.4
3.6
203.3 Total
The seedlings were bare root and each was hand planted on
mounds (or rows) that had been constructed in the fall of
1990. A slow release nitrogen fertilizer tablet was placed by
each seedling. The planting was monitored by Texasgulf
personnel as well as a consultant. We are pleased with the
results of this planting.
Surf —ace Drainage
Due to the adequate surface drainage of the Number 1
Pond, there was no activity in this area during this period.
Drainage improvement will continue during the second half
development period.

LEGEND
- PHASE I - Apply weed control
(no activity)
-- PHASE II - Disk plow
(no activity)
�-- PHASE III - Tree Planting
(203 Acres)
Establish New Surface Drainage
- Ponded Area
qPond # 2
Pond # 3 . * Pond # 4-S
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Pond 5-S
,Pond # 5-A.. .:
CLAY POND DEVELOPMENT - CHARLES TRACT
WORK ACCOMPLISHED FOR FIRST HALF
OF 1991 (JANUARY - JUNE)
S.G.R. 1 6-14-91
169

Planned Reclamation for Second Half of 1991 (July -December)
Phase I - Weed control (see attached map AOG-049-169A)
High flotation equipment will be used to walk down the
existing vegetation, allowing young phragmites growth to come
back. Once the growth has reached three feet in height, an
airplane will be used to apply the rodeo. This should take
place by mid August.
Phase II - Disk Plowing and Land Preparation (see attached map
AOG-049-169)
Three areas totaling 92 acres will be developed for 1992
tree planting. This will be accomplished by using a high
flotation tractor and disk plow. The dead vegetation from the
1990 rodeo application will be plowed under. Once the area
has dried, tandem harrows will be used to level the surface.
In September and October, a bedding plow will be used to
establish rows of mounds for the 1992 tree planting.
Phase III - Tree Planting (no activity)
Surface Drainage - (see attached map AOG-049-169A)
Once the vegetation on the area where rodeo is to be
applied has been walked down, new surface drainage ditches
will be established. It is planned to develop the area with
ditches on 165 foot centers.

LEGEND
Q - PHASE I - Apply weed control
- PHASE II -- Disk plow and Bed for
1992 tree planting (92 acres)
- PHASE III - Tree Planting
(no activity)
---Establish New Surface Drainage
- Ponded Area Bey-
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Panel # 3 Pond # 4-B
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CLAY POND DEVELOPMENT - CHARLES TRACT
PLANNED RECLAMATION FOR SECOND HALF
OF 1991 (JULY - DECEMBER)
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S.G.R. 6-14-91 AGS-049-169A

RECLAMATION - MINED AREA
Reclamation Development for the First Half of 1991
(January -June)
A-1 Area
Surface Drainage (see attached map AOG-049-170)
Due to a major breakdown on one of the specialized high
flotation tractors, the ability to establish surface ditches
was curtailed until early June. This caused a reduction in
the number of ditches established and hampered the development
of the area. However, ditches were established in the
northern portion.
Agricultural Use Area
Development of the planned 100 acre farm area is
progressing according to plans. Approximately 65 percent of
the area has been plowed and is accessible to standard farm
machinery. Seven acres of winter wheat that were planted in
the fall of 1990 have developed well and await harvest. Four
acres of corn were planted behind the soybean crop, however,
the birds destroyed approximately 50 percent. At the
recommendations of Mr. Henry Riddick, Beaufort County
Agricultural Extension Director, the crop was cut under. Crop
plantings on this area will continue at the recommendations of
Mr. Riddick.
Agricultural Test Area
Dr. Steve Broome with NCSU is continuing to run tests on
different tree and plant species. This is a continuing
research project.
Tree Planting (see attached map AOG-049-170)
In early February, 1991 a contract tree planter began
planting tree seedlings on R-1. These seedlings were hand
planted on rows of mounds, with a nitrogen fertilizer tablet
by each. In all, 71 acres were planted. The following is a
list of tree species and the acreage:
Species Acres
Green Ash
53.9
Red Maple
5.5
Live Oak
0.4
Sweetgum
2.4
Sycamore
8.8
71.0 Total

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RECLAMATION - PLANTSITE
RECLAMATION DEVELOPMENT FOR
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S.G,R, 6-14-9i AOS-049-170

Two areas totaling 21.3 acres on mined over land (dredge
spoil) along Porter Creek were planted with tree seedlings.
Of this total, 19.7 acres were planted with Sweetgum and 1..5
acres with Cypress.
Two areas of Bucket Wheel spoil totaling 29.4 acres were
planted with tree seedlings. Of this total, 25 acres were
planted with pine and Sweetgum and 4.4 acres with Green Ash.
in all, 121.7 acres of mined over land were planted with tree
seedlings.
R-2 Area
Slope Seeding of R-2^Dike (see attached map AOG-049-170)
A dragline was used to place blend on the portion of the
dike slope to be seeded. Once the blend had dried, a tractor
and disk harrow were used to mix and level the material. This
area was seeded in early May, 1991 with a summer cover crop of
sudan grass and millet. The lower one third of the slope and
the flat area along the dike was seeded with hulled bermuda.
Blend Discharge
The majority of the blend was deposited in the NPDES
Recycle Lake. When on bypass, the blend was discharged in the
north portion of R-3.
SandlClay Capping Test
An attempt was made to blend sand and clay in a 4:1 ratio to
test this mixture as a cap for the blend reclamation areas.
Approximately 2 acres of R-2 were covered with this sand/clay
cap and results are being evaluated.
Proposed Reclamation Development for the second Half of 1991
(July - December)
Area
Surface Drainage (see attached map AOG-049-170A)
Interior surface drainage ditches will continue to be
developed throughout the western half. Hopefully, this will
complete the initial surface drainage plan, however,
improvements of the existing drainage system will be an
ongoing activity.

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Existing Surface Drainage Ditches
New Surface Drainage Ditches
First Stage Development tar Future
Tree Planting
Area Prepared for 1902 Tree
Planting
O Area Prepared for Agricultural use
Active Blend Area
RECLAMATION — PLANTSITE
PROPOSED RECLAMATION DEVELOPMENT FOR
THE SECOND HALF OF 1991 (JULY—DECEMBER)
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S.G.R. 6-14--91 A09-049-17OA

First Stage Developmentfor Future Tree Plantin
As the area dries, high flotation tractors will be used
to plow under the vegetation, exposing the roots and allowing
the upper one foot to dry. Plowing will continue until the
soil is of a good workable texture. Plans call for this area
to be seeded in the fall with Alfalfa for the purpose of a
nitrogen builder in the soil.
Agri.cultural_Use Area (see attached map AOG-049-170A)
High flotation tractors will be used to plow under the
existing vegetation, exposing the root system, and allowing
the upper one foot of material to dry. Disking of this area
will continue until the soil texture is ready for planting.
Alfalfa will be planted on all areas except where soybeans and
wheat are planted. The alfalfa will be plowed under in 1992,
adding organics to the soil.
Preparation for 1992 Tree Planting (see attached map AOG-049-
17 0A)
Two areas on mined over land (dredge spoil) along Porter
Creek totaling approximately 30 acres have been seeded with a
summer cover crop of sudan grass and millet. Final grading
and contouring of these areas will continue into the fall at
which time rows of mounds will be developed by using a bedding
plow.
Blend --Discharge (see attached map AOG-049-170A)
Discharge will continue in the NPDES Recycle Lake until
the base is completed in early fall.
Completion of the northeast embankment of R-3 will occur
in August, 1991, at which time an Approval to Impound request
will be filed. Upon certification, hopefully in September
1991, blend will be discharged into R-3 above grade.

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MINE INSPECTION REPORT 1,$ ,I , �TY SECIIUN
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME W 2. MINING PERMIT*
3. OPERATOR 4. COUNTYs,-,
5.ADDRESS 12,19 4
6. Person (s) con acted at site
7. Was mine operating at time of inspection Yes F1 No 8. Pictures es No
9. Date last inspected: f7L/L/__qD 10. Any mining since last inspection ? [r des ❑ No
11. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit ? Yes MAO
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13. Did any of the above deficiencies result In offsite damage ? Ci?ves No If yes, describe the type
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14. Corrective measures needed and / or takenfoN -
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15. Other recommendations and comments:
16. Is the Annual Reclamation Report + / - map accurate ? es ❑ No (Explain) Not Reviewed
17. Follow-up Inspection needed ? [2'�es [7 No Proposed date 11
18. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report_. 19. Copy of Report sent to operator-16J 2 /IL.
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MINE INSPECTION REPORT JUN 22 1990
(PERMITTED MINE) LAND 011A(ITY SfeTjL,€d
1. MINE NAME q 2. MINING PERMIT # _ /7-- f
3. OPERATOR 4. COUNTY
5. ADDRESS ralqc
6. Person (s) coAtactecFai sife
7. Was mine operating at time off lnsp cti n , FLes o ur es No
C 9. Date last inspected: /1 10. Any mining since last inspection ? es �] No
11. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit ? [es ❑ No
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14. Corrective measures needed and / or taken:
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15. Other recommendations and comments: t)
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17. Follow-up inspection needed ? [VYes ❑ No Proposed date :C/ 2 )
18. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report t � 19. Copy of Report sent to operator 6 1�.
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3. OPERATOR 4. COUNTY �
5.ADDRESS r 1
6. Person (s) contacted at site "ur sS -- r0 r w r»i -T �
7. Was mine operating at time f ' ction ? Yes ❑ No 8. Pictures ? t[�yes No
9. Date last inspected: ! , _/� 1 g. Any mining since last inspection ? [Yes ] No
11. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit ? ❑V 'es
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18, No. of additional pages of Inspection Report ' 19. Copy of Report sent to operator 1.2-2 190.
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North Carolina General Statutes and the Mining Regulations require that
"The mine operator shall, by February I of each year during the life of the
permitted operation, and within 30 days of completion or termination of mining
on an area under permit, file with the Department a mining reclamation report on
a form prescribed by the Department."
Name of Mine Lee Creek County Beaufort Mining Permit Number 7-1
Name of Company/Owner Texasgul.f, Ine. - Phosphate Operations __--
Official Mailing Address P. 0. sox 48, Aurora, N. C. Zip Code 27806
Telephone ( } Check if change of address or telephone
1. (a} If mine is now inactive, when did mining stop? Date N/A
(b) Is this stoppage permanent? Yes No.
2. List by category the total amount of new land affected by mining activities
in the 1989 calender year and locate each area on your updated mine map.
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: 0 acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: 140 acres.
(8) WASTE PILES: acres. (:E) PLANT AREA: 0 acres.
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(C) STOCKPILES: �acres.
Check here If no new acreage affected in 1989.
3. Estimate by category the amount of new acreage to be affected by mining
activities in the 1990 calender year and locate the outline of each area on
your updated mine map.
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: 0 acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: 270 acres.
(S) WASTE PILES: 0 acres. (E`) PLANT AREA: o acres.
(C) STOCKPILES: 0 acres.
Check here if no new acreage is to be affected in 1990.
4. List by category the total amount of disturbed and unreclaimed land present
at this site a t the end of the 1989 calender year.
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: 0 acres. (D MINE EXCAVATION: 1650 acres.
(8) WASTE PILES: o acres. {Cl PLANT AREA: 865 acres.
('C) STOCKPILES: 0 acres.
C N' N D ON REVERSE :SIDE)
NOTE: WASTEPILES should include overburden storage/disposal areas and berms.

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5. List by category the amount of land that has been completely reclaimed in
1989 and i's not subject to continued use in future mining related'
actives. Briefly describe the reclamation work conducted and indicate
if you,wish to have any of these areas released from your current bonding
requirements. Accurately locate the outline of all such areas on your
updated mine map.
(A) TAILING PONDS: 0 acres. Explain:
ReleaseRequested: es No
(5) WASTE PILES: 0 acres. Explain:
Release Requested: es o
(C) STOCKPILES: 0 acres. Explain:
Release 'equeste . Yes o
(c) MINE EXCAVATION{: 0 acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes No
(E) PLANT AREA 0 acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes
Check here if no reclamation completed.in 1989.
SEE ATTACREi7 ANNUAL RECLL"T.10N' �Ptt T STATISTICS
Person responsible for reclamation (please print): SM,
Signature of company officer or owner: ---�
Title: V ce ,,; id int, Qduction
Bate: 1/30/90
*Complete and return by February I two copies of this form along with :two copies
of an updated mine map for each petted mining operation to:
Land Quality Section
D-EHNR
F.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, K.C. 27611.7.687
FAILURE TO'FILE THIS FORM BY THE BATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN THE ASSESSMENT OF
CIVIL PENALTIES AND COULD EVEN RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF YOUR MINING PERMIT.
SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ADVISE AT [phone].

OTexasgulf inc.
ell aquttalne group
P.O. Box 48 Aurora, North Carolina 27806
January 30, 1990
Mr. Charles Gardner
Chief, Land Quality Section
North Carolina Department of EHNR
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Gardner:
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FEB � � 1990
LA No of/411` W.A- Schimming S �! ION
Manager
Environmental Affairs
[phone]
Enclosed are the 1989 Annual Reclamation Reports of Mining
Permits No. 7-1, 7-5, and 7-13 which cover Texasgulf Inc.'s Lee
Creek Phosphate Mine. Two copies of each report are enclosed,
along with two copies of a statistical addendum for each permit.
Also you will find two copies of an overview map showing the
areas each permit covers, and two copies of the updated mine map.
Please advise Jeff Furness or myself should you have questions
concerning this information.
Sincerely,
W. A. Schimmin
WAS:JCF/re
Enclosures

MINE PERMIT 7-1
ANNUAL RECLAMATION REPORT STATISTICS
Permitted Areas
Mine excavation
Plantsite
Charles Tract (clay storage area)
Affected Acres
Mine excavation
Plantsite 865 acres (processing plants,
office buildings,ete.)
115 acres (gypsum storage)
Charles Tract
Reclaimed Areas
Mine
Plantsite
Charles Tract (dikes only)
Waste Pile Storage
5198 acres
980 acres
2342 acres
8520 acres
3805 acres
980 acres
2280 acres
7065 acres
880 acres 2
0 acres
165 acres
1045 acres
- Blend storage R-2
425
acres
3
- Gypsum pile #1
40
acres
- Gypsum pile #2
75
acres
- Gypsum pile #3, #4,& #5
250
acres
- Gypsum pile #6
125
acres
- BWE Spoil
35
acres
- Dredge fill, sand tailings fill/dikes
440
acres
- Charles Tract
2115
acres
3505
acres
Mine Excavation Not Reclaimed
- Land affected and not backfilled
but to be backfilled in R-3 675 acres
- Land affected and not backfilled 835 acres
- Land affected in 1989 140 acres
1650 acres
Note: No acres have been released by the department.
1 Includes 1989 estimate of 3610 acres, 140 acres (1989 new
acreage affected), and 45 acres (one time correction for
transition to AutoCAD digitizing of acres).
2 Land which backfilling is complete and final reclamation is
completed or in progress
3 Located on plantsite

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor Stephen G. Conrad
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary November 29, 1989 Director
Mr. W. A. Schimming, Manager
Environmental Affairs
Texasgulf, Incorporated
P. 0. Box 4$
Aurora, NC 278066'
Dear Mr. Schimming:
This is in response to your letter of November 16, 1989 requesting that the
R J blend containment dikes be declassified as dams and exempted from the North
Ca l.olina Dam Safety Law of 1967.
t1 Th s office is in a,-p-ee!`=nt that the R-1 di!,es could be declassified,
subject to receiving documentation and drawings concerning the surface water
drainage facilities as discussed and qualified in Mr. Tice's letter of October
24, 1989. However, we are concerned that placement of sand tailings removed
from the top of the R-1 dikes be consistent with the best reasonable reclamation
of R-1 to meet the intent and requirements of the North Carolina Mining Act of
1971 and your mining permit. Therefore, before any action is taken to have the
R-1 dikes declassified, it is requested that you file a more detailed
reclamation plan for the R-1 blend area.
The current reclamation plan for R-1 calls for "a variety of trees and
grasses". Recognizing the need for research and field testing to determine
appropriate reclamation methods and plant species, we have not required a more
specific or detailed reclamation plan to date. However, if Texasgulf wishes to
place tailings sand on top of the gypsum -clay blend in R-1 it must be done in a
manner that will not preclude developing the best feasible reclamation of R-1.
We are concerned that the relatively sterile tailings will not provide a good
medium for plant growth and that a perched zone of saturation could develop at
the blend -tailings interface during wet seasons that may also not be conducive
to plant growth. There may also be other ramifications of redistributing, the
tailings that need to be addressed.
As you know, this office encourages Texasgulf to reclaim the gypsum -clay
areas, along with the Charles Tr -act clay ponds, as soon as possible and to the
highest productive use that is feasible. We commend the research and field
testing you are conducting, and believe it should be accelerated. We hope that
more specific reclamation plans and schedules for these waste areas can be
developed soon.
P.O. Box 27697, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611.7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. W. A. Schimming
November 29, 1989
Page 2
In summary, if Texasgulf would like to have the R-1 dikes declassified with
respect to the Dam Safety Law, please submit detailed drainage plans for our
review. On approval, you may proceed with construction of the drainage
facilities and submit "as built" drawings which will serve as our basis for
issuing a release from the Dam Safety Law. If, however, you desire to
redistribute the tailings sand from the top of the dikes, you must submit a
reclamation plan for our review and approval under the provisions of the Mining
Act.
Please call if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
"Stephen G. Conrad
SGC/CHG/se
cc; Mr. Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Mr. James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Mr. Ca rol I, P.C.
Mr. Floyd R. Williams, F.G.

CZR91NCORPORATED 3112 ST. JOHNS BLUFF ROAD, SOUTH
Environmental Consulting JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32216
[phone]
February 2, 1988 �.y
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Mr. Tom Carroll F,E" 03 1988
Mining Specialist "Pfl) f)YA1
Land Quality Section n'SECTIQN
North Carolina Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
RE: 20,000 Acre Parcel for Texasgulf Chemical Company
Dear Mr. Carroll:
Please find enclosed two (2) copies of a blue line aerial indicating the
approximate location of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) jurisdictional
wetlands on the above referenced project. These aerials are being forwarded
to you as per the request of Jim Hudgens, CZR, Incorporated.
Should you require additional information or assistance, please call me at
[phone].
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Enclosure
cc:
CP 745
William Schimming
Jim Hudgens
Sincerely,
CZR, INCORPORATED
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PRELIMINARY WETLAND DETERMINATION AS PER CZR, INC�
BASED IN PART, UPON AERIAL PHOTO -INTERPRETATION,
NOT VERIFIED BY REGULATORY AGENCIES, FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32216
ii Environm*ntal Consultants 904/642-8507
JURISDICTIONAL WETLANDS
JANUARY 1988 CP -745

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCSES S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
LAND RESOURCES DIVISION
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor Stephen G. Conrad
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary January 6, 1988 Director
Mr. Charles W. Hollis
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Department of the Army
Corps of Engineers
P. 0. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
RE: Texasgulf Chemical Company
Dear Mr. Hollis:
Earlier this year Texasgulf Chemical Company (TCC) submitted a request to
this Department to make certain amendments to Mining Permit 7-1 as outlined in
the attached letter from Mr. W. A. Schimming. A recent inspection of the 550
acre tract of land by personnel in our Washington Field Office found the area to
be basically flat with the existing land use consisting of agriculture and
forestry. The southeast corner of the tract adjacent to the intersection of SR
1942 and NC 306 was thought to contain a small area that may be classified as
jurisdictional wetlands.
Please review the attached materials and provide any comments you or your
staff may have by January 22, 1988. Should the mining permit be amended as
requested, it would be conditioned upon compliance with Corps regulations.
Should you have any questions please advise at [phone].
Sincerely,
JL &
Thomas E. Carroll, P.G.
Mining Specialist
LAND QUALITY SECTION
TEC/cj t
Attachments
cc: Mr. Floyd Williams, P.G.
P.O Box 27687, Rakish, Nonh Carolina 27611-7687 Tek Nww 919-733-3833
An EguA OppDrtrnity AHirnu w Action Ernpbyer

REMUS
#Texasgulf Chemicals Co. A Division of Texasgulf Inc. 4
P,O. Box 48 Aurora, Norlh Carolina 27806
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PhoepAete Operetkm*
[phone]
September 10, 1987
Mr. Stephen G. Conrad
Director
Division of -Land Resources
Department of Natural Resources
& Community Development
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611
SUBJECT: Texasgulf Chemicals Company;
Amendment to Mine Permit 7-1
Dear Mr. Conrad:
It was a pleasure to meet you and members of your staff in
Raleigh on August 18 and again at Lee Creek on August 20. As
stated in Mr. Pete Moffett's presentation on those dates, an
amendment to Texasgulf Chemicals Company's mine plan is necessary
to properly incorporate the NCPC property into our mining program.
Mr. Moffett's letter of August 25 to me, a copy of which is attached,
presents full details on this proposed amendment.
Approval by the Division of Lana Resources is requested to
amend Mine Permit 7-1 to incorporate the following:
1. Permit an additional 550.acres ± to make the Texasgulf
and NCPC permit areas continguous as shown in Attachment
1 to Mr. Moffett's letter.
2. A change in mine advance direction (also shown on
Attachment 1) and a change in prestrip method (HYPE
in lieu of dredge). The implementation of the first
BWE is projected for mid-1988.
Please advise if you need additional information to assist you
in evaluating this request -for amendment. Thank you for your assistance
in this matter.
Since
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W Anchi
nvirManager, Etal Affairs
WAS/re
Attachments
cc: T. J. Regan, Jr, S.C. Mollison/D.J. Millman
J. M. Hird 12-04-001-13
P. J. Moffett 00-12-000

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From P. J. Moffe'ft Location Long Range Mine Planning
Subiect Amendment to Mine Permit 7-1
Through the merger with North Carolina Phosphate Corporation (NCPC) in 1985,
Texasgulf. Inc. acquired a large phosphate ore reserve area to the east which
is contiguous to our existing operation. NCPC had already acquired Mine
Permit 7-5 which encompassed a good portion of this area; the permit Was
transferred to Texasgulf in 1986. However, there exists a gap between the
two permitted areas (7-1 and 7-5).°
A review.of our pre -merger mining plan versus options made available via the
merger has disclosed that a change -in our existing mining plan (direction)
is necessary. In addition, our plans now include implementation of the NCPC
BWE system as the prestrip method; the dredges are planned to be phased out
over the next few years.
Therefore, two amendments to Mine Permit 7-1 are requested.
1) Permit an additional 550 acres,± to make the two permit areas
contiguous. This area is shown as shaded on Attachment 1. Although the
mine plan depicted on this map indicates that less than half of the area
will be affected by mining, SR 1942 and SR 1946 serve as good permit
boundaries.
2) Document that Texasgulf Inc.'s mining plan direction'has changed as
shown by annual mine .advance projections on Attachment I and that a
change in prestrip methods (BWE in lieu of dredge) is planned.
Implementation of the first BWE system is projected for mid-1988.
In addition, Hwy. 306 will be intersected by the new mining plan. For this
reason, an initial (Phase 1) relocation of a portion of Hwy. 306 is shown on
Attachment 2. The engineering of and field surveying required for this
relocation is already in progress. Permit requirements are being
coordinated with the N.C. Department of Transportation by Texasgulf's
Engineering Department.
P. J. Moffett
PJM:sc
Attachments
cc: Mr. J. M. Hird
Mr. D. J. Millman
Mr. S. C. Mollison.

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DIVI.SICN OF LAND PESOURCES
LAND QUUJTY SECTION
December 3, 1986
TO: Stephen B. Benton
Consi.sbmW Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
FROM: A* Smithwidc N5
Assistant. regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Washington regional Office
SUBJECT: US A=y Corps of Engineers Public Notice No. 87-0012
Tex sgulf Chemical Co. - Porter Credo
Beaufort County
1. Since more than one contiguous acre will be affected by the activities
associated with this project, an erosion/sedimentation oontrol plan must
be filed for approval with the N.C. Dept. of Natural Pesouroes and Corrr
munity Development, Division of Land resources, Land Quality Section,
P.O. Box 1507, Washington, X 27889.
2. Sedi n-ent control devices, structures, or measures must be utilized
throughout project duration.
3. An adequate buffer zone (mechanical and/or natural) must be inplemented
to prevent sedimentation into adjacent wetlands, creeks, or other properties.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NOV 7 W6
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Post Office Box 1890 R-ANL' QUALll y JtCT1QN
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
SAWC087-N-007-0012 November 6, 1986
PUBLIC NOTICE
TEXASGULF CHEMICALS COMPANY, Post Office Box 48, Aurora, North Caror#na
27806, has applied for a Department of the Army permit TO PLACE FILL MATERIAL
IN WOODED WETLANDS OFF PORTER CREEK TO EFFECT CONSTRUCTION OF AN EARTHEN DIKE
AT THE PLANT SITE NEAR AURORA, Beaufort County, North Carolina.
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the
applicant and from observations made during an onsite visit.by a
representative of the Corps of Engineers. Plans submitted with the
application show the proposed construction of an approximately 158-foot wide
(bottom width) earthen dike along the perimeter of the proposed mining block.
The proposed dike will cross an approximately 150-foot wide wetland drain off
Porter Creek, resulting in a total loss of 2.48 acres of wooded wetlands
(mined and filled). These wetlands are vegetated primarily by ironwood,
lizard's tail, red maple, ash, elm, sedges, and sweetgum. The proposed
alignment represents a reduction by half of the wetland area which would be
impacted by the "maximum recovery alignment." The applicant does not favor a
"wetland exclusion alignment", as such work would result in mining of all high
ground adjacent to the wetland drain, thereby significantly altering the
drainage patterns in the area and possibly the characteristics of the bordered
wetlands. To mitigate wetland losses, the applicant proposes to leave a 12.92
acre area of wooded high ground, in its natural state, between the mining
block and Porter Creek -to provide a buffer to minimize impacts to Porter
rIt> Creek. The purpose of the proposed work is to provide facilities for
expansion of mining area. Plans showing the work are included with this
public notice.
The applicant has determined that the proposed work is consistent with the
North Carolina Coastal Zone Management Plan and has submitted this
determination to the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management for their
review and concurrence. This proposal shall be reviewed for the applicability
of other actions by North Carolina agencies such as:
a. The issuance of a Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the
Clean Water Act by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
b. The issuance of a permit to dredge and/or fill under North Carolina
General Statute 113-229 by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management.

c. The issuance of a permit under the North Carolina Coastal Area
Management Act (CAMA) by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management or
their delegates.
d. The issuance of an easement to fill or otherwise occupy State-owned
submerged land under North Carolina General Statute 143-341(4), 146-6, 146-11,
and 146-12 by the North Carolina Department of Administration and the North
Carolina Council of State.
e. The approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan by the Land
Quality Section, North Carolina Division of Land Resources, pursuant to the
State Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (NC G.S. 113 A-50-66).
The requested Department of the Army permit will be denied if any required
State or local authorization and/or certification is denied. No Department of
the Army permit will be issued until a State coordinated viewpoint is received
and reviewed by this agency. Recipients of this notice are encouraged to
furnish comments on factors of concern represented by the above agencies
directly to the respective agency, with a copy furnished to the Corps of
Engineers.
This application is being considered pursuant to Section 404(b) of the
Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). Any person may request, in writing within
the comment period specified in the notice, that a public hearing be held to
consider this application. Requests for public hearing shall state, with
particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing.
The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the
National Register of Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered
properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion therein, and
this worksite is not registered property or property listed as being eligible
for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register
constitutes the extent of cultural resource investigations by the District
Engineer, and he is otherwise unaware of the presence of such resources.
Presently, unknown archeological, scientific, prehistorical, or historical
data may be lost or destroyed by work under the requested permit.
The District Engineer has determined, based on a review of data furnished
by the applicant and onsite observations, that the activity will not affect
species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation.of
the probable impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity
and its intended use on the public interest. Evaluation of the probable
impacts which the proposed activity may have on the public interest requires a
careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in each particular
case. The benefits which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the
proposal must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. The
decision whether to authorize a proposal, and if so the conditions under which

it will be allowed to occur, are, therefore, determined by the outcome of the
general balancing process. That decision should reflect the national concern
for both protection and utilization of important resources. All factors which
may be relevant to the proposal must be considered including the cumulative
effects thereof. Among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general
environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values,
flood hazards, flood plain values, land use, navigation, shore erosion and
accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy
needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of
property ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For
activities involving the placement of dredged or fill materials in waters of
the United States, a permit will be denied if the discharge that would be
authorized by such permit would not comply with the Environmental Protection
Agencies' 404(b)(1) guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and any
other applicable guidelines or criteria, a permit will be granted unless the
District Engineer determines that it would be contrary to the public interest.
Generally, the decision whether to issue this Department of the Army
permit will not be made until the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management (DEM) issues, denies, or waives State certification required by
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The DEM considers whether or not the
proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 306, and 307 of the
Clean Water Act. The application and this public notice for the Department of
the Army permit serve as application to the DEM for certification.
Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be
reviewed at the office of the Environmental Operations Section, North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management, Salisbury Street, Archdale Building,
Raleigh, North Carolina. Copies of such materials will be furnished to any
person requesting copies upon payment of reproduction costs.
The North Carolina Division of Environmental Management plans to take
final action in the issuance of the Clean Water Act certification on or after
December 16, 1986.
All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for Clean
Water Act certification should do so in writing delivered to the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management, Post Office Box 27687, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27611-7687, on or before December 10, 1986, Attention:
Mr. William Mills. .
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will
be received in this office, Attention: Mr. Ken Jolly, until 4:15 p.m.,
December 8, 1986, or telephone [phone].
Paul W. Woodbury
Colonel, Corps of Engineers
District Engineer

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NOV. 7 W6
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
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Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890 5EC1JON
SAWCO87-N-007-0012 November 6, 1986
PUBLIC NOTICE
TEXASGULF CHEMICALS COMPANY, Post Office Box 48, Aurora, North Carona
27806, has applied for a Department of the Army permit TO PLACE FILL MATERIAL
IN WOODED WETLANDS OFF PORTER CREEK TO EFFECT CONSTRUCTION OF AN EARTHEN DIKE
AT THE PLANT SITE NEAR AURORA, Beaufort County, North Carolina.
The following description of the work is taken from data provided by the
applicant and from observations made during an onsite visit by a
representative of the Corps of Engineers. Plans submitted with the
application show the proposed construction of an approximately 158-foot wide
(bottom width) earthen dike along the perimeter of the proposed mining block.
The proposed dike will cross an approximately 150-foot wide wetland drain off
,Porter Creek, resulting in a total loss of 2.48 acres of wooded wetlands
(mined and filled). These wetlands are vegetated primarily by ironwood,
lizard's tail, red maple, ash, elm, sedges, and sweetgum. The proposed
alignment represents a reduction by half of the wetland area which would be
impacted by the "maximum recovery alignment." The applicant does not favor a
"wetland exclusion alignment", as such work would result in mining of all high
ground adjacent to the wetland drain, thereby significantly altering the
drainage patterns in the area and possibly the characteristics of the bordered
wetlands. To mitigate wetland losses, the applicant proposes to leave a 12.92
acre area of wooded high ground, in its natural state, between the mining
block and Porter Creek -to provide a buffer to minimize impacts to Porter
r�Creek. The purpose of the proposed work is to provide facilities for
expansion of mining area. Plans showing the work are included with this
public notice.
The applicant has determined that the proposed work is consistent with the
North Carolina Coastal Zone Management Plan and has submitted this
determination to the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management for their
review and concurrence. This proposal shall be reviewed for the applicability
of other, actions by North Carolina agencies such as:
a. The issuance of a Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the
Clean Water Act by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
b. The issuance of a permit to dredge and/or fill under North Carolina
General Statute 113-229 by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management.

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c. The issuance of a permit under the North Carolina Coastal Area
Management Act (LAMA) by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management or
their.delegates.
d. The issuance of an easement to fill or otherwise occupy State-owned
submerged land under North Carolina General Statute 143-341(4), 146-6, 146-11,
and 146-12 by the North Carolina Department of Administration and the North
Carolina Council of State.
e. The approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan by the Land
Quality Section, North Carolina Division of Land Resources, pursuant to the
State Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (NC G.S. 113 A-50-66).
The requested Department of the Army permit will be denied if any required
State or local authorization and/or certification is denied. No Department -of
the Army permit will be issued until a State coordinated viewpoint is received
and reviewed by this agency. Recipients of this notice are encouraged to
furnish comments on factors of concern represented by the above agencies
directly to the respective agency, with a copy furnished to the Corps of
Engineers. '
This,application is being considered pursuant to Section 404(b) of the
Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). Any person may request, in writing within
the comment period specified in the notice, that a public hearing be held to
consider this application. Requests for public hearing shall state, with
particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing.
The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the
National Register of Historic Places for the presence or absence of registered
properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion therein, and
this worksite is not registered property or property listed as being eligible
for inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register
constitutes the extent of cultural resource investigations by the District
Engineer, and he is otherwise unaware of the presence of such resources.
Presently, unknown archeological, scientific, prehistorical, or historical
data may be lost or destroyed by work under the requested permit.
The District Engineer has determined, based on a review of data furnished
by the applicant and onsite observations, that the activity will not affect
species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened
pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of
the probable impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity
and its intended use on the public interest. Evaluation of the probable
impacts which the proposed activity may have on the public interest requires a
careful weighing of all those factors which become relevant in each particular
case. The benefits which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the
proposal must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. The
decision whether to authorize a proposal, and if so the conditions under which

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it will be allowed to occur, are, therefore, determined by the outcome of the
general balancing process. That decision should reflect the national concern
for both protection and utilization of important resources. All factors which
may be relevant to the proposal must be considered including the cumulative
effects thereof. Among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general
environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural values, fish and wildlife values,
flood hazards, flood plain values, land use, navigation, shore erosion and
accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy
needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of
property ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For
activities involving the placement of dredged or fill materials in waters of
the United States, a permit will be.denied if the discharge that would be
authorized by such permit would not comply with the Environmental Protection
Agencies' 404(b)(1) guidelines. Subject to the preceding sentence and any
other applicable guidelines or criteria, a permit will be granted unless the
District Engineer determines that it would be contrary to the public interest.
Generally, the -decision whether to issue this Department of the Army
permit will not be made until the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management (DEM) issues, denies, or waives State certification required by
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The DEM considers whether or not the
proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 306, and 307 of the
Clean Water Act. The application and this public notice for the Department of
the Army permit serve as application to the DEM for certification.
Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be
reviewed at the office of the Environmental Operations Section, North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management, Salisbury Street, Archdale Building,
Raleigh, North Carolina. Copies of such materials will be furnished to any
person requesting copies upon payment of reproduction costs.
The North Carolina Division of Environmental Management plans to take
final action in the issuance of the Clean Water Act certification on or after
December 16, 1986.
All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application for Clean
Water Act certification should do so in writing delivered to the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management, Post Office Box 27687, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27611-7687, on or before December 10, 1986, Attention:
Mr. William Mills.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will
be received in this office, Attention: Mr. Ken Jolly, until 4:15 p.m.,
December 8, 1986, or telephone [phone].
Paul W. Woodbury
Colonel, Corps of Engineers
District Engineer

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