20211109_Application

Mr. Adam Parr, P.E.
Assistant State Mining Engineer
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
512 N. Salisbury Street
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Date: November 3, 2021
Our Ref: 30105159
Subject: Permit Modification Application for Buechel Stone Corporation
Steel Gray Mine, Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Parr,
OAARCADIS
Arcadis U.S., Inc.
300 S Washington
Square
Suite 315
Lansing
Michigan 48933
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www,arcadis.com
Pursuant to G.S. 74-52 of the Mining Act of 1971, attached for review and approval, please find a Permit
Modification Application for Mining Permit 61-19 (modification application), the Steel Gray Mine, located near
Spruce Pine, North Carolina. The mine is owned and operated by Buechel Stone Corporation (BSC). Arcadis US,
Inc. (Arcadis) is submitting this application and supporting materials on behalf of BSC.
The modification application requests approval to mine within an approximately 0.70-acre area with an estimated
site life of 10 years. The total permitted area covered in the modification application, including access roads and
buffers is 12.74 acres. Under separate cover and as indicated in the modification application, adjacent
landowners are being notified.
The attached package includes one original and five copies of the modification application, attachments, and
figures.
Please contact me with any questions. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Arcadis U.S., Inc.
V
Christopher S. Peters, PG
Vice President
Email: chris.peters oo)arcadis.com
Direct Line: 517.324.5052
Mobile: [phone]
RECEIVED
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Adam Parr, P.E.
North Carolina DEQ
November 3, 2021
CC. Mr. Chris Bucy, Buechel Stone Corporation
Mr. Brad Karls, Buechel Stone Corporation
Enclosures:
Permit Application Form plus Attachments
Figures
1 — Site Location Map
2 — Site Plan — Existing Permitted Area
3 — Site Plan — Proposed Plan Modification
4 — Future Mining Sequence
5 — Reclamation Plan
6 — Reclamation Plan and Cross -Section Locator
7 — Cross -Section (A -A')
8 — Cros-Section (B-B')
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
NOTE: It is recommended that you contact the appropriate Regional Office or the Raleigh Central Office for a PRE -
APPLICATION MEETING to discuss your intentions and address any questions.
1. Name of Mine
County
Latitude (decimal degrees to four
places)
Longitude (decimal degrees to four
places)
2. Name of Applicant
Applicant Contact
Steel Gra
Mitchell
Mine
035-54-09.28
River Basin French Broad
082-01-58.10
Buechel Stone Corporation
Chris B u cy Consultant Contact Chris Peters
Applicant Email [e-mail] Consultant Email
Telephone [phone] Telephone
Cell Phone [phone] Cell Phone
3. Permanent Address for Receipt of
Official Mail" 7274 Highway 221 North
Marion, North Carolina 28752
4. Mine Office Address same
[e-mail]
517-324-5052
5. Mine Manager Chris B u cy
Mine Manager Email [e-mail]
Telephone
828.756.8220 Cell Phone
I certify that all details contained in this permit application are true and correct to the best of our knowledge. We
fully understand that any willfgl misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit revocation.
Date - IL3-dl
'This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the reclamation bond (security) that
corresponds to this site.
"The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources must be notfied of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
'Signature of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt of a complete
application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any supplemental information
required by the Department. All questions must be addressed, and all required maps provided before this application can
be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
NOTE: All the following questions must be thoroughly answered regarding your mining operation for the intended
life of the mine. All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding, detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
1. Answer all the following that apply:
F-1 This is an application for a NEW permit.
Indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit
(This is the acreage the new permit fee will be based upon.)
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased?
Acres owned: Acres leased:
Property owner if leased:
This is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit.
Mining Permit Number: 61-19 Total permitted acreage: 12.74
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
FIYES aNO
If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
YES ]NO
If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this modification 1.35
NOTE: You must complete all of Section F of this application form entitled Notification of Adjoining
Landowners
Of the acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion be affected (i.e.: disturbed, ground cover
removed by the mining operation?
X YES ❑ NO
If yes, indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit 0.70
The modification fee is based upon the proposed new affected acreage within the previously
approved permitted boundary plus the proposed total acreage to be added outside the previously
approved permitted boundary.
This is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit.
Mining Permit Number: 61-19 Total permitted acreage:
12.74
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
MINING FEE SCHEDULE
A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when filing for a new mining permit, permit modification, or transferred permit is
required as follows:
APPLICATION TYPE
0 — 25 ACRES
26+ ACRES
New Permit Applications
$3,750.00
$5,000.00
Permit Modifications
$750.00
$1,000.00
Permit Transfers
$100.00
$100.00
Annual Operating Fee
$400.00
$400.00
Acres for new permits means the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit. Acres for modification of permits means the
new affected acres within the previously approved permitted boundary plus the proposed total acreage to be added outside the
previously approved permitted boundary.
2. Name of all materials mined: black quartzite
3. Mining Method:
Hydraulic Dredge 0 Front-end Loader & Truck Shovel & Truck
❑ Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper
0 Other (please explain): Blasting
4. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet)
801
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean seal level, road elevation, etc.)
Top of highwall
Expected average depth of mine (feet) '40'
5. Has any area at this site been mined in the past?
YES X NOr ]
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? Mining was
by several unknown individuals historically and Blue Ridge Quarries from 2010.
6. Estimated life of the operation (years): 10
NOTE: The Department may request clarification on how life of mine was calculated.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
B. MAPS
1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six (6) copies of a 7.5-minute quadrangle and a county
highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) copies of all mine maps and reclamation maps, must be submitted
with each permit application.
7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C. Geological Survey:
Mailing Address Physical Address
1612 Mail Service Center 512 N. Salisbury St., 5t^ Floor
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Raleigh, NC 27604
Http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/lr/geological home [phone]
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
Mailing Address
NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1587
hRp://www.ncdot.rqliYqis
Physical Address
NCDOT GIS Unit
3401 Cad Sandburg Court
Raleigh, NC 27610
[phone]
2. A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment ponds,
stockpiles, waste piles, processing areas/haul roads, mine excavations and any other major aspect of the mining
operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining permit. A table/chart similar to the
following will be acceptable:
AFFECTED ACREAGE TABLE:
For new permits, complete only the total affected acreage column.
For modifications, complete all columns.
CATEGORY
CURRENT AFFECTED
ACREAGE
PROPOSED CHANGE TO
AFFECTED ACREAGE
TOTAL AFFECTED
ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
0.33
—0.33
Stockpiles
Waste piles
0.89
—0.89
Processing Areas/Haul Roads
0.46
0.65
1.11
Mine Excavations
3.67
0.70
4.37
Other (buffers, cleared areas)
6.85
0.41
7.26
Total Affected Acreage
Total Permitted Acreage
12.20
12.74
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
3. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs, or enlarged topographic maps of
the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on the maps along with their
corresponding (approximate) acreage. Thus, all mine and reclamation maps must denote those activities that
are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps must be of a scale sufficient to clearly
illustrate the following, at a minimum:
a) Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located including
easements and rights -of -way.
b) Existing or proposed permit boundaries with geographic controls (e.g. metes and bounds, coordinates) labeled
c) Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading
d) Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated)
e) Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations
f) Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas
g) Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas
h) Location and acreage of all processing plants (may be described as to location and distance from mine if
sufficiently far removed)
i) Locations and names of all streams, rivers, and lakes
j) Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds
k) Outline and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads
1) Location of planned and existing on -site buildings
m) Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures
n) Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries
o) Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit
boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary
must be provided on the mine map.
p) Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit
boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river, or other watercourse,
railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is
owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within
1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: "Highway" means a road
that has four lanes of travel or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
q) Map legend
1) Applicant name 5) Scale
2) Mine name 6) Symbols used and corresponding names
3) North arrow 7) Date prepared and revised
4) County 8) Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE
MAP SCALE
0 — 49 acres
1" = 50'
50 —199 acres
1" =100'
200+ acres
1" = 200'
NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items.
NOTE: In addition to the above, the maps must also include any site -specific information that is provided in
the answers to the following questions (italicized questions/statements) in this application form. This
application will not be considered complete without all relevant items being adequately addressed on the mine
maps.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1. Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference the sequence
to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
Figure 1 is a mine location map. Figure 2 shows the existing permitted area at
the mine. Figure 3 shows the proposed modifications to the mine plan. Figure 4
shows the area to be mined and the progression of mining. Mining will proceed
from west to east as shown. Attachment 1 describes in detail the mining
progression. Mine development will begin with the installation of the soil and
erosion controls as provided in Attachment 2.
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during mining to
prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion control for mine excavation(s), waste
piles, access/mine roads, and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of installation and schedule for
maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion control measures on the mine map(s) and
provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required
to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
Soil and erosion control details are provided in Attachment 2. Stormwater
calculations , which were approved as part of the 2010 permit, are also included
in Attachment 2. Locations of stormwater and erosion control features are
shown on Figure 4.
3. A) Will the operation involve wash in the material mined, recycling process water, or other wastewater handling?
FIYES NO
If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
B) Will the operation involve discharging fresh or wastewater from the mine or plant as a point discharge to the waters
of the State?
YES �NO
FX_1
If yes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and locate all proposed discharge points (along with their method of
stabilization) on the mine map(s).
Discharge non -process wastewater at Outfall 01 as shown on Figure 3 and 4.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
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C) Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table?
FIYES IX NO
If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)?
F-1 YES F ]
Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day:
If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Locate all existing wells on the mine
map(s) that lie within 500 feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or statement
made, including any monitoring well data, well construction data, and current water withdrawal rates. Indicate whether
the proposed mine locale is served by a public water system or private wells.
D) If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or obtained the
appropriate water quality permit(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, Stormwater, etc.) from the Stormwater Program. In
addition, the applicant is required to register water use with the Division of Water Resources, Ground Water
Management Branch, if the operation withdraws more than 10,000 gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit
from the Division of Water Resources, Ground Water Management Branch, if the operation lies in a capacity use area
and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
A Notice of Intent for a General Industrial Stormwater Permit (NPDES)
NCG020000 is being submitted under separate cover
4. A) Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
FIYES IXNO
If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality permit issued by the Division of Air Quality
or local governing body.
B) How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
Dust will be controlled by wet suppression
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
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5. A) A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-way. It may be an
unexcavated buffer (no excavation, but roadways, berms, and erosion & sedimentation control measures may be
installed within it), an undisturbed buffer (no disturbance within the buffer whatsoever), or a combination of the two,
depending upon the site conditions. Note that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-way at
this site? A minimum buffer of 25 feet is recommended, although a wider buffer may be needed depending on site
conditions. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine map(').
A minimum buffer of 25 ft well be maintained but the buffer may be larger in
certain areas of the site. Buffers are shown on Figures 3 and 4.
6) A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities within the mining
permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller undisturbed buffers can be justified.
Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider than 50 feet may be needed.
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the mining permit
boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine
map(s).
A 50 ft minimum buffer will be observed along the North Toe River and unnamed
tributary to the east as shown on Figure 3.
6. A) Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries during mining.
Minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and minimum 3 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or
flatter for sandy material are generally required unless technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
Mining will be performed using the bench method for safety, access, and to
reduce slope instability thus preventing slides and the associated dangers.
Proper sloping of all waste rock material will be observed. Final slopes in
reclaimed areas will be 31-1:1 V or less. Reclamation topography for the
previously mined area is shown on Figure 5 and reclamation topgraphy for the
area to be mined is shown on Figure 6.
B) Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s) for all fill slopes (berms, waste piles, overburden disposal areas, etc.),
clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of any benches and/or slope drains (with supporting
design information) if needed, and the method of final stabilization.
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C) In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes including specifications
for benching and sloping. Cross -sections for all cut slopes must be provided on the mine map(s).
Final cross -sections for reclaimed areas are shown on Figure 7 and in
Attachment 2.
D) In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross -sections of the mine
excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety benches and mine benches, and the
expected maximum depth of the excavation.
The expected maximum depth of the mine is 80 feet. During mining, the rock
will be benched to a maximum height of feet. Figure 7 shows the final
cross-section of mined out area.
7. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling, house,
public road, or public, commercial or industrial building from any mine excavation. Locate all such structures on the
mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation.
The Blasting Plan (see Item 11) is designed to prevent fly rock from leaving the
property.
8. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall area and when it
will be implemented. Vegetated earthen berms, appropriate fencing and adequate boulder barriers may be acceptable
high wall barricades. A construction detaiUcross-section and location of each type of barricade to be used must be
indicated on the mine map(s).
Attachment 2 presents the details of barricades used to prevent entry to the
mine site.
9. Are acid roducing minerals or soils present?
YES ]NO^
If yes, how will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles, and waste areas be controlled?
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10. A) Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation from public view such
as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building berms or other measures. Show the location of all
visual screening on the mine map(s) and provide cross -sections through all proposed berms or proposed spacing,
sizes and species for tree plantings.
The remote location of the site prevents public viewing from all but one
residential home. All on -site trees will be left to screen the mine site from the
view of residences and Altapass Highway. The mine cannot be seen from the
road in summer when leaves are on the trees.
B) Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park, forest, or
recreation area? If so, how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated?
No parks are located near the mine site.
11. Will MYES
sives be used?
❑ NO
If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical hazard to
persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Depending on the mine's
location to nearby structures, more detailed technical information may be required on the blasting program (such as a
third -party blasting study). Locate the nearest offsite occupied structure(s) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine
map and indicate its approximate distance to the proposed excavation.
Figure 3 shows the locations of residences near the mine. The Blasting Plan for
the mine is provided in Attachment 3.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site?
YES FX
If yes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill. Indicate the
location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
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D. RECLAMATION PLAN
1. Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate the
sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the method of reclamation of
settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration or establishment of any permanent
drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. This information must be illustrated
on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information provided on the mine map(s). In addition,
design information, including typical cross -sections, of any permanent channels to be constructed as part of the
reclamation plan and the location(s) of all permanent channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
There are no buildings or permanent structures on the mine property. The
entrance road for access and any roads needed to access ad'oining farm
property will remain. All soil and erosion control measures will be left in place
(as feasibile) until all areas are stable. When areas are stable, the controls will
be removed or converted to armored ditches. An highwall left will be protected
by a permanent fence or other barriers to preven access and warn of danger.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as part of the reclamation?
YES FX]NO
if yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled cross -sections)
through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet, measured from the normal
low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a shallower water body will be productive and
beneficial at this site.
Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish?
YES FXINO
If yes, specify species.
3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all completed excavations in rock including what
kind of permanent barricade will be left. Acceptable permanent barricades are appropriate fencing, large boulders
placed end -to -end, etc. Construction details and locations of all permanent barricades must be shown on the
reclamation map.
See Attachment 2 for details of fencing and barricades.
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4. Indicate the method(s) of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or other such on -site mine waste areas,
including specifications for benching and sloping. Final cross -sections and locations for such areas must be provided
on the reclamation map.
The reclamation and revegetation plan is provided in Attachment 4. waste rock
materials will be regraded and on site soils placed over this material. Final slope
cross -sections of reclaimed areas are shown on Figure 7 and Attachment 2.
5. A) Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
There are no processing facilities on the property. Any remaining stockpile
areas will be incorporated into the regraded final slopes. The on -site access
roads will remain.Approximately 8.i4 acres will be reclaimed. The 4 acres of
buffer area (see Figure 3) does not require reclamation.
B) Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation?
7YES F ]NO
if yes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch line
stabilization.
The existing farm road will be left as an access to the farmlands past the mining
site.
6. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal, junk machinery, cables, or other such
waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971.)
No off -site -generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval from the NC
Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources and either the Division
of Waste Management (DWM) or local governing body. If a disposal permit has been issued by DWM for the
site, a copy of said permit must be attached to this application. All temporary and permanent refuse disposal
areas must be clearly delineated on the mine map(s) and reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in
said areas.
Solid waste, if generated by the mining activities, will be shipped off -site for
proper disposal. Scrap metal and other usable materials will pe recycled on a
regular and as -needed basis. Any lay down yard for used equipment and spare
parts will be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion.
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7. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must include
recommendations for year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and type of seed, fertilizer,
lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding instructions for both permanent and
temporary revegetation. Revegetation utilizing only tree plantings is not acceptable. Recommendations can be sought
from:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the NC Forest Service, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services;
c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, specialists and
research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest Resources at North Carolina
State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
e. Private consulting foresters referred by the NC Forest Service, Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services;
f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
g. N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclamation;
h. Others as may be approved by the Department.
Lime Rate of Application (tonslacre): 1 ton/acre
Fertilizer Analysis and Rate of Application (lbslacre): 0.5 tons/acre
Seed type(s) and rate(s) of application included year-round seeding schedule (lbs/acre):
NOTE: Include legumes
SEED TYPES SEEDING DATES SEEDING RATES
See Attachment 4
Mulch Type, Rate of Application (lbslacre), and Method of Anchoring:
Straw mulch applied at 1 ton/acre. See Attachment 4 for additional details.
Other Vegetative Cover(s) Type(s) and Rate(s) of Application Including Seeding Schedule (lbslacre, trees/
acre, spacing of treeslshrubs, etc.):
See Attachment
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signature
Print Name
Title
Agency
Date
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range of $500 to $5, 000
per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the Department to be affected during the
life of the mining permit. Please insert the approximate acreage, for each aspect of the mining operation, that you intend to affect
during the life of this mining permit din addition, please insert the appropriate reclamation cost/acre for each category from the
Schedule of Reclamation Costs provided with this application form) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate vour bond
for you based upon your maps and standard reclamation costs:
CATEGORY AFFECTED
ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
Stockpiles
Waste Piles
Processing Area/Haul Roads
1.11
Mine Excavation
4.37
Other
3.26
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
8.74
TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:
12.74
RECLAMATION
COSTIACRE
Ac.
X
$
Ac.
X
$
Ac.
X
$
Ac.
X
$
2,000
Ac.
X
$
2,500
Ac.
X
$
1,500
Ac.
Ac.
RECLAMATION
COST
/Ac.
= $ 0.00
/Ac.
= $ 0.00
/Ac.
= $ 0.00
/Ac.
= $ 2,220.00
/Ac.
= $ 10,925.00
/Ac.
= $ 4,890.00
Temporary & Permanent Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measures:
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into proposedlexisting
excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures will be needed to prevent offsite
sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage Ac.
b) Positive Drainage 8.74 Ac.
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 319145.00
Inflation Factor:
SUBTOTAL COST
0.02 X $ 31,145.00
Total Reclamation Bond Cost:
X $1,500.00 = $ 13,110.00
LIFE OF MINING OPERATION OR LIFE
OF LEASE (YEARS)
X 10
INFLATION COST
= $ 6,229.00
TOTAL RECLAMATION BOND COST = SUBTOTAL + INFLATION = $37,300.00
Round down to the nearest $100.00
NOTE: The reclamation bond cannot exceed $1 million per GS 74.54
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING
PERMIT APPLICATION
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
Based upon range of $500 - $5,000 per affected acre
COMMODITY CODES:
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
[phone]
SG
Sand and/or Gravel
DS
Dimension Stone
PF
Pyrophyllite
CL
Clay/Shale
GS
Gemstone
FS
Feldspar
OL
Olivine
PE
Peat
Borrow
Borrow/fill dirt
MI
Mica
KY
Kyanite/Sillimanite/Andalusite
AU
Gold
CS
Crushed Stone
LI
Lithium
PH
Phosphate
TI
Titanium
OT
Other
TYPE
PE
T/S PONDS
STOCKPILES
WASTE PILES
P. AREA/H.R.
MINE EXCAVATION N,
$500/ac. (L)
$500/ac. (L)
Borrow
$1800/ac.
$2000/ac.
$1800/ac.
1500 (FI)
2000 (PD)
CS, DS, FS, MI, LI,
500 (L)
1800
2000
2000
500 (L)
PF, OL, KY
1500 (FI)
2500 (PD)
1000 (L}
2000 (L)
PH
2500
5000
5000
2500(FI)
5000 (PD)
1000 (L)
2000 (L)
CL
2500
5000
5000
2500 (FI)
3700 (PD)
1000(L)
2000 (L)
PE, AU, TI, OT
2500
3000
3500
2500 (FI)
5000 (PD)
(L) = Reclamation to a lake and revegetating side slopes
(FI) = Reclamation by filling in and revegetating
(PD) = Reclamation by grading for positive drainage & revegetating
AS PER NCAC 15A 5B.0003, IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE BOND AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE BOND CALCULATION
WORKSHEET, YOU MAY SUBMIT AN ESTIMATE OF RECLAMATION COSTS FROM A THIRD -PARTY CONTRACTOR.
SAID ESTIMATE MUST BE PROVIDED WITHIN 30 DAYS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Mining Program,1612 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
ALL ESTIMATES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, AS A MINIMUM:
• FINAL GRADING COSTS PER ACRE
• LIME AND FERTILIZER COSTS PER ACRE
• YEAR-ROUND SEEDING MIXTURE COSTS PER ACRE (FROM APPROVED REVEGETATION PLAN IN
APPLICATIONIPERMIT DOCUMENT)
• MULCH AND ANCHORING COSTS PER ACRE
• ANY OTHER RECLAMATION COSTS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
FOR THE SITE IN QUESTION
YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OF THE DIRECTOR'S FINAL BOND DETERMINATION.
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail, return receipt
requested, to:
(1) the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located as
indicated on the mine map(s);
(2) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an
adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of
tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on
the mine map(s); and
(3) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary
which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river, or other watercourse, railroad track,
or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the
mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s). "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel or less
and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in advance by the Director,
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources.
A copy of a tax map (or other alternative acceptable to the Department) must be mailed with the completed "Notice" form (the
proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of all owners of record of lands adjoining said
boundaries must be clearly denoted on the tax map).
The "Affidavit of Notification" attached to this application must be completed, notarized and submitted to the Department, with the
remainder of the completed application form before the application will be considered complete.
NOTES:
THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING PERMITS AND ALL MODIFICATIONS
OF A MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE PERMITTED AREA, AS REQUIRED BY NCGS 74-50(b1).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION"
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Buechel Stone Corporation has applied on Noyembe ;M to the Division of Energy,
(Applicant Name)
(Date)
Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality,1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
Fla new surface mining permit,
W] a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or
a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance in
the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may be submitted by the applicant to allow
disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners.
The applicant proposes to mine q u a rtz i to on O.7 O acres located 2
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Number)
miles south of Spruce Pine off/near roadAltapass Highway
(Direction) (Nearest town) (Number, Name)
in Mitchel
County.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER
NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(b1), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the Department, to notify all
owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or
leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the Department at the above address
within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department
determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day
comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as
well as at the appropriate regional office. For informatio re arding the specifics of the proposed mining activity, please contact the
$CA 0
applicant at the following telephone number 60, 01:3 —q ga s
For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the Mining Program staff at [phone]. Please note that
the Department will consider any relevant written comments/documentation within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the
application review process until a final decision is made on the application.
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Addressee/Owner of Record's Name and Address Name of Applicant Include Contact Person & C&npany Name, if Applicable
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Date of Issuance of this.Nlotieeftiled.to Addressae/Own3LORecord Address of Applicant Avc 8�
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
[phone]
evf Kv C-Z' , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for a
new Mining Permit, or a mod Ration of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the N.C. Department of
Environmental Quality, being first duly swom; do hereby attest'that the following are all known owners of record, both public and
private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased
by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within
1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or
registered mail, return receipt requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a
form provided by the Department:
Adjoining Landowner Name
Address
Quinn, Vickie
285 Humpback Mtn Road, Spruce Pine, 28777
Queen, Ruth
2533 Altapass Hwy, Spruce Pine, 28777
Laws, Matthew & Cara Hollifield
239 Ettas Ln, Spruce Pine, 28777
Greene, Mark
1142 Washburn Rd, Spruce Pine, 28777
Attach additional list if necessary. Additional adjoining landowners listed on the following page.
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the
permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail,
return receipt requested, to said office at the following address:
Chief Administrative Officer Name Address
(i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.)
The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory to the Department that a reasonable effort
has been made to notify all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine
tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and the chief
administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located in compliance with N.C.G.S.
74-50(b1) and 15A NCAC 5B .0004(d). I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing
showing that the above notices were ed to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
Si na ure of Applicant or Ageffr Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of Applicant
Title of person executing Affidavit (D Q`- 02�� 9,
I, O l DEL, , a Nota Public of the County of
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that u - ,appeared before me this
day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by him/her.
Witne hand and notarial seal, this 3 day of N oV Q YN fit'' 20_ Y1 �.
Nota My commission expire:
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Steel Gray Mine - Adjacent Property Owners Additional List
NC Mining Permit Application
Adioininfx Landowner Name Address
Kinard, James & Martha 409 Fairway Dr, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Morgan, Theral E & Lynne S 2500 N Kings, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Yancey Timer Resources LLC PO Box 302, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Bryant, Myron & Susan 358 Cherry Blossom Ln Burnsville, NC 28714
Included in Application Body:
Queen, Ruth 2533 Altapass Hwy, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Greene, Mark Roger 1142 Washburn Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Quinn, Vickie 285 Humpback Mtn Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Matthew Laws & Cara Hollifield 239 Ettas Ln, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our lands or operation
during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or investigations as may be reasonably
required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S. 74-56.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on the land as may be
reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry out reclamation which the
operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S. 74-59.
LANDOWNER:
Signature
Print Name
Hollifield, JD & Jo Etta
Title (if applicable)
Company (if applicable)
Landowners of Record
Address
181 Greenberry Rd
Bakersville, NC 28705
Telephone
Date Signed
APPLICANT:
Signature'
Print Name
Chris Bucy
Title
Company
Buechel Stone Corporation
Mine Name
Steel Gray Mine
Telephone
828-803-9723
Date Signed
'Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
One original and five (5) copies of the completed application, six (6) copies of all location maps, mine maps and
reclamation maps, and the appropriate processing fee in the form a check or money order payable to the North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality must be sent to the Raleigh Central Office at the address listed on the front cover
of this application form.
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at [phone].
Revised July 13, 2021 Page 119

Attachment 1
Mining Plan

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

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

Attachment 2
Stormwater Management, Erosion Control and Details

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Sediment Trap
Trap / Surface Storage Spillway
Skimmer Size Drainage Area Area Volume length
T-1
16'X60'X4
0.6 acres
960ft2
3840ft3
4.0'
T-IA
10'X33'X4'
0.12 acres
MOW
1320ft3
4.0'
T-2
20'x110'x4'
1.87 acres
2200ft2
8800ft3
6.0'
T-3
26'x100'x3'
2.12 acres
2600ft2
10400ft3
6.0'
T-4
36'x125'x4'
3.5 acres
4500ft2
18000ft3
10.0'
T-5
36'x99'x4'
1.95 acres
3564ft'
14256ft3
9.54

Runoff Calculations for Trap T-1
naccrintinn
Acres C-Value Coef.
Bare Sandy Soil level
0
0.5
0
Bare Soil (sloping)
0.6
0.5
0.3
Grassland & disturbed Areas
0
0.5
0
Woodlands
0
0.3
0
Roadway ravel
0
0.65
0
C = 0.3 (coef) /
Totals 0.6
0.6 (acres) = 0.5
i = Rainfall Intensity for 10 year, 1 day storm = 7.06 inches
Q = (C)(i)(A) = 0.5 X 7.06 X 0.6 = 2.118 cfs
i = Rainfall Intensity for 2 year, 1 day storm = 5.21 inches
Q = (C)(i)(A) = 0.5 X 5.21 X 0.6 = 1.563 cfs
i = Rainfall Intensity for 25 year, 1 day storm = 8.09 inches
Q = (C)(i)(A) = 0.5 X 8.09 X 0.6 = 2.427 cfs
0.3

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Sediment Trap Trap T-1
Trapping Effeciency
Drainage Area Acres 0.6
A = 0.01 X (Q) 1 2.118 0.0212 X 43560 = 922.6 ft2 Required
Basin Size IVX6VXV(minimum)
Ft2 Surface area 860
Ft3 Storage area 3840
Trap to be deaned at the piont where the basin no longer functions well or is at 80°% capacity.

Runoff Calculations for Trap T-1A
noarrintinn
Acres (-Value Coef.
Bare Sandy Soil level
0
0.5
0
Bare Soil (sloping)
0.21
0.5
0.105
Grassland & disturbed Areas
0
0.5
0
Woodlands
0
0.3
0
Roadway ravel
0
0.65
0
I otals U.21
C = 0.105 (coef) / 0.21 (acres) = 0.5
i = Rainfall Intensity for 10 year, 1 day storm = 7.06 inches
Q = (C)(i)(A) = 0.5 X 7.06 X 0.21 = 0.7413 cfs
i = Rainfall Intensity for 2 year, 1 day storm = 5.21 inches
Q = (C)(i)(A) = 0.5 X 5.21 X 0.21 = 0.54705 cfs
i = Rainfall Intensity for 25 year, 1 day storm = 8.09 inches
Q = (C)(i)(A) = 0.5 X 8.09 X 0.21 = 0.84945 cfs
U.1 U5

Sediment Trap Trap T 1A
Trapping Effeciency
Drainage Area Acres 0.21
A = 0.01 X (0) 0.74 = 0.0074 X 43NO = 322.3 ft2 Required
Basin Size 1 WX3TXW(minimum)
Ft2 Surface area 330
Ft3 Storage area 1320
Trap to be dearted at the plont where the basin no longer functions well or is at 50% capacity.

Runoff Calculations for Trap T-2
Acres C-Value Coef.
Bare Sand Soil level
0
0.5
0
Bare Soil (sloping)
0.75
0.5
0.375
Grassland & disturbed Areas
0
0.5
0
Woodlands
1.12
0.3
0.336
Roadway ravel
0
6.65
0
iorais 1.0r
C = 0.711 (coef) / 1.87 (acres) = 0.3802139
i = Rainfall Intensity for 10 year, 1 day storm = 7.06 inches
Q = (C)(i)(A) = 0.38021 X 7.06 X 1.87 = 5.01966 cfs
i = Rainfall Intensity for 2 year, 1 day storm = 5.21 inches
Q = (C)(i)(A) = 0.38021 X 5.21 X 1.87 = 3.70431 cfs
i = Rainfall Intensity for 25 year, 1 day storm = 8.09 inches
Q = (C)(i)(A) = 0.38021 X 8.09 X 1.87 = 5.75199 cfs

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Sediment Trap Trap T 2
Trapping Ef%eciency
Drainage Area Acres 1.87
A = 0.0'1 X (0) 5.02 = 0.0502 X 43560 — 2186.7 ft2 Required
Basin Size 2VX11 UU(minimum)
Ft2 Surface area 2200
Ft3 Storage area 8800
Trap to be cleaned at the plont where the basin no longer functions well or Is at 60% capacity.

Runoff Calculations for Culvert C-1
rlacnrinfinn
Acres C-Value Coef.
Bare Sandy Soil level
0
0.5
0
Bare Soil (sloping)
0.85
0.7
0.595
Grassland & disturbed Areas
0
0.5
0
Woodlands
1.12
0.3
0.336
Roadway ravel
0
0.65
0
Totals 1.97 0.931
C = 0.931 (coef) / 1.97 (acres) = 0.4725888
i = Rainfall Intensity for 10 year, 1 day storm = 7.06 inches
Q = (C)(i)(A) = 0.47259 X 7.06 X 1.97 = 6.57286 cfs
i = Rainfall Intensity for 2 year, 1 day storm = 5.21 inches
Q = (C)(i)(A) = 0.47259 X 5.21 X 1.97 = 4.85051 cfs
i = Rainfall Intensity for 25 year, 1 day storm = 8.09 inches
Q = (C)(i)(A) = 0.47259 X 8.09 X 1.97 = 7.53179 cfs

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Project Description
Worksheet
Circular Channel - C-1
Flow Element
Circular Channel
Method
Manning's Formula
Solve For
Channel Depth
Input Data
Mannings Coefficient
0.010
Slope
0.010000 ftfR
Diameter
15 In
Discharge
7.53 cfs
Results
Depth
0.92 ft
Flow Area
1.0 ft2
Wetted Perimeter
2.59 ft
Top Width
1.10 ft
Critical Depth
1.09 ft
Percent Full
73.9 %
Critical Slope
0.007304 ft/ft
Velocity
7.74 ftfs
Velocity Head
0.93 ft
Specific Energy
1.86 ft
Froude Number
1.45
Maximum Discharge
9.03 cfs
Discharge Full
8.40 cfs
Slope Full
0.008041 ft/ft
Flow Type
Supercritical
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Runoff Calculations for Ditch DB-2
rlacrrintinn Acres C-Value Coef.
Bare Sandy Soil level
0
0.5
0
Bare Soil (sloping)
0.6
0.7
0.42
Grassland & disturbed Areas
0
0.5
0
Woodlands
0
0.3
0
Roadway ravel
0
0.65
0
Totals 0.6 U.42
C = 0.42 (coef) / 0.6 (acres) = 0.7
i = Rainfall Intensity for 10 year, 1 day storm = 7.06 inches
Q = (C)(i)(A) = 0.7 X 7.06 X 0.6 = 2.9652 cfs
i = Rainfall Intensity for 2 year, 1 day storm = 5.21 inches
Q = (C)(i)(A) = 0.7 X 5.21 X 0.6 = 2.1882 cfs
i = Rainfall Intensity for 25 year, 1 day storm = 8.09 inches
Q = (C)(i)(A) = 0.7 X 8.09 X 0.6 = 3.3978 cfs

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Project Description
Worksheet Trapezoidal Channel - DB-2
Flow Element Trapezoidal Channel
Method Manning's Formula
Solve For Channel Depth
Input Data
Mannings
0.104
Coefficient
Slope
0.020000 ft/ft
Left Side Slope
2.00 V : H
Right Side Slope
2.00 V : H
Bottom Width
2.00 ft
Discharge
3.39 de
Results
Depth
0.97 ft
Flow Area
2.4 ft'
Wetted Perimeter
4.17 ft
Top Width
2.97 ft
Critical Depth
0.43 ft
Critical Slope
0.280312 ft1ft
Velocity
1.40 ft/s
Velocity Head
0.03 ft
Specific Energy
1.00 ft
Froude Number
0.27
Flow Type
Subcritical
Determine sheer stress: T= 62.4X 0.97 X 0.02 a 1.21 VIP Permissible Sheer Stress 4.0 ib/fF Rip Rap Lining OK
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Runoff Calculations for Ditch DB-2A
rlcerrinfinn
Acres C-Value Coef.
Bare Sandy Soil level
0
0.5
0
Bare Soil (sloping)
0.24
0.7
0.168
Grassland & disturbed Areas
0
0.5
0
Woodlands
0
0.3
0
Roadway ravel
0
0.65
0
I otals U.24 0.100
C = 0.168 (coef) / 0.24 (acres) = 0.7
i = Rainfall Intensity for 10 year, 1 day storm = 7.06 inches
Q = (C)(i)(A) = 0.7 X 7.06 X 0.24 = 1.18608 cfs
i = Rainfall Intensity for 2 year, 1 day storm = 5.21 inches
Q = (C)(i)(A) = 0.7 X 5.21 X 0.24 = 0.87528 cfs
i = Rainfall Intensity for 25 year, 1 day storm = 8.09 inches
Q = (C)(i)(A) = 0.7 X 8.09 X 0.24 = 1.35912 cfs

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Project Description
Worksheet Trapezoidal Channel - DB-2A
Flow Element Trapezoidal Channel
Method Manning's Formula
Solve For Channel Depth
Input Data
Mannings Coefficient
0.104
Slope
0.020000 ft/ft
Left Side Slope
2.00 V : H
Right Side Slope
2.00 V : H
Bottom Width
2.00 ft
Discharge
1.36 cfs
Results
Depth
0.66 ft
Flow Area
1.3 ftz
Wetted Perimeter
3.24 ft
Top Width
2.55 ft
Critical Depth
0.24 ft
Critical Slope
0.305306 ft<ft
Velocity
1.08 ft/s
Velocity Head
0.02 ft
Specific Energy
0.67 ft
Froude Number
0.27
Flow Type
Subcritical
Determine sheer stress: T 62.0 0.65 X 0.02 a 0.68Ib1fN Permissible Sheer Stress 4.0 IbW Rip Rap Lining OK
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Attachment 3
Blasting Plan and Checklist

Blue Ridge Quarries, Inc.,keel Gray Mine '.r
Site Blast Program and Plan
Introduction:
To assure a safe and economical blast all applicable federal, state, and local regulations will be followed. Good
acceptable practices from non -regulatory agencies, such as institute Makers of Explosives (IME), International Society of
Explosives Engineers (ISEE) will be followed.
This blast program and plan Is to aid in assuring the security of explosives material where stored, transported, handled,
and used as well as the control of the blast process from design to initiation, evaluation and In handling of any
premature or misfire condition. A blast program and plan, when followed, will also aid in the assurance of safety to the
public, site personnel and surrounding properties.
As with any job, it is imperative to have a plan of action and to follow that plan. Ninety percent of a job's success or
failure is attributable to prior planning. Proper blast planning can enhance safety by eliminating many hazards. A
blaster can calculate the elements of a blast to assure a safe and productive shot before putting any explosive in the
ground. A plan can help increase production and safety by allowing the blaster to see on paper what the shot is planned
to do, and consequently, by allowing the blaster to make necessary adjustments where needed. In North Carolina the
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources requires mines and quarries to have an approved blast plan
prior to being issued a mining permit. Proper calculations for burden, spacing, borehole depth and size, timing between
holes and rows and pounds of explosive per delay, along with proper scale distance calculations, can help eliminate
excess vibration, air blast and flyrock.
Regulatory requirements:
• Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Fire Arms
• 30 CFR part 56 Mandatory Health and Safety Standards
• North Carolina Administrative Code, Chapter 6
• If explosives are transported on a public highway the 49 CFR requirements will apply
• Persons engaged in drilling or blasting activities on mine property must meet the MSHA requirement for
obtaining a mine contractor identification number and where applicable, appropriate training plan and other
programs required.
• North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources permitting requirements for blasting apply
on all mine properties.
Definitions:
• Alrblast: The airborne shock wave or acoustic transient generated by an explosion.
• Attended — Presence of an individual or continuous monitoring to prevent unauthorized access or entry.
• Blast: The firing of explosive materials for such purposes as breaking rock or other material, or generating
seismic waves.
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• Blast area —The area in WMch concussion, flying materials, or gases m�i cause injury to persons. The blaster In
charge establishes the blast area by using sound practices established by the ISEE and IME and/or any regulatory
requirement. When regulatory means are mandated and must be used for establishing the blast area the most
stringent requirement will apply.
• Blasthole: A hole drilled into material to be blasted, for the purpose of containing an explosive charge, also
called borehole or drill hole.
• Blast Pattern: The plan of the drill holes as laid out for blasting; an expression of the burden distance and the
spacing distance and their relationship to each other.
• Blast site: The area where explosive material Is handled during loading of blastholes, including 50 feet in all
directions from the perimeter formed by loaded holes. This distance shall apply In all directions along the full
depth of the blasthole.
• Blaster or Blaster in charge: That qualified person in charge of, and responsible for, the loading and firing of a
blast. Sometimes referred to as a shot firer. Though more than one blaster can be part of a blast crew, there
can be only one blaster in charge for each blast site.
• Blast crew: A group of persons under the direction of the blaster in charge, and are properly trained meeting all
regulatory requirements necessary for handling explosives or related material, who assist the blaster in charge
In loading and firing a blast.
• Blast log: A written record of information about a specific blast, and materials used, as may be required by law
or regulation. Sometimes referred to as a blast report.
• Blasting machine: A proper device, as determined by the detonator manufacturer, to generate the proper
energy source to initiate the detonating sequence to fire the blast.
• Burden: The distance from the blasthole and the nearest free face or the distance between blastholes measured
perpendicular. Also the total amount of material to be blasted by a given hole.
• Charged: A blasthole (borehole) containing a primer and explosive material awaiting firing.
• Coupling: The degree to which an explosive material fills the cross section of a blasthole.
• Detonator. Any device containing an initiating or primary explosive that Is used for initiation detonation in
another explosive material.
• Drill log. A written record of information about a specific borehole, or blast pattern. The record shall contain
the minimum information; hole depth, hole diameter, dimensions for the burden and spacing, number of holes
In a row and the number of rows in the blast pattern, any hole anomaly referenced by a measurement; such as
broken material, change in geology, water, cracks and or crevices, etc. and any other information the blaster in
charge may need from the driller.
• Fiyrock: Rocks propelled from the blast area by the force of an explosion.
• Free face: A surrace exposed which provides room for expansion and movement of the burden being blasted.
• Ground vibration: Shaking the ground by elastic waves emanating from a blast; usually measured In inches per
second of particle velocity.
• loading: Placing explosive material in a blasthole or against material to be blasted.
• Misfire: A blast or a specific borehole to be blasted, or explosive material that failed to detonate as planned.

• Primer: A unit, package orrccartridge or explosives used to Initiate oth�explosives or blasting agents, and which
contains: A detonator or detonating device.
• Spacing: The distance between blastholes. Usually measured parallel to the free face and perpendicular to the
burden.
• Other definitions can be found in the Glossary of the ISEE Blasters' Handbook.
Personnel:
Personnel designated to handle explosive materials should have Intelligence and common sense and be trained in the
use of explosives and materials to be used in each blast. They must understand the possible consequences of errors or
omissions in their actions.
Blaster in Charge: A person competent in storing, transporting, use and handling of explosives will be
designated `blaster in charge' by the mine operator. Each blast will have only one blaster In charge. All others
used on the blast site will work under the direction of the blaster in charge. The blaster In charge will have a
working knowledge of all federal, state, and local laws and regulations relative to explosives and blasting. The
blaster in charge will also be familiar with good acceptable practices set forth by the IME and ISEE. It is the
responsibility of the mine operator to verify the competency of the blaster In charge.
Certification of blaster in charge: At this time no mandatory license or certifications are required for anyone
engaging In the act of blasting in the state of North Carolina. It is the responsibility of the blaster to comply with
any license or certifications required by local jurisdictions or any future requirements by federal, state, or local
governments. it is highly recommended that formal training and experience be the minimum requirements for
a person deemed competent to direct blasting operations and related activities. Anyone recelving, handling or
using explosives must comply with the BATF requirements.
• Blast crew: A group of persons under the direction of the blaster in charge, and are properly trained meeting all
regulatory requirements necessary for handling explosives or related material, who assist the blaster in charge
In loading and firing a blast.
Training: All persons on mine property must obtain the proper comprehensive training set forth in 30 CFR part
46 or part 48. Any person designated as part of the blast crew or magazine security must have training in all
rules and regulations Including company policy and company safety program relative to blast site security,
magazine security, proper storage and explosive handling, transportation of explosives, hazard recognition,
accident prevention, task training, ground control, working around high walls, and any other deemed necessary
by the mine operator.
Safety meetings: Each blaster In charge will hold a safety meeting prior to commencing blasting or related
activities with the blast crew to discuss the health and safety concerns of the assigned tasks, details of the
procedures to assure the safety of the blast crew throughout the security, handling, loading, firing, and post
blast examination along with other information deemed necessary by the blaster in charge.
Equipment and Materials:
The explosive materials and equipment used have a direct effect on the safety of the operation. All members of the
blast crew must be familiar with the equipment and be thoroughly task trained prior to use.
• Equipment: Proper procedures for Inspection of self propelled mobile equipment, machinery, equipment and
tools set forth in 30 CFR part 56.14100 will be followed. These procedures will be followed prior to bringing
them onto the blast site.

• Material: All material to used on a blasting operation must be desired for the specifics of the blast and used
In accordance with all applicable regulations and manufacturers recommendations. This includes the explosives
material and detonators to be loaded Into a blasthole and all tools and equipment used in the blasting
operation.
Procedures:
Storage: Explosives and detonators must be stored and secured in accordance with the BATE 27 CFR part 555
requirements. No unauthorized entry into a storage area Is allowed. Explosives awaiting loading at the blast site will be
secured or physically guarded. No smoking or use of open flames or spark producing device will be allowed, as a
minimum, within 50 feet of storage facilities or guarded explosives. Each storage facility will be properly posted.
Separation: Explosive material and detonators or detonating device will be kept separated and will never be
stored in the same magazine.
+ Area around storage: Areas around storage facilities will be kept clear of rubbish, brush, dry grass, and live trees
not over 10 fleet tall for 25 feet In all directions.
Day boxes: Shall be structurally sound, weather resistant, equipped with a lid or cover, and with only
nonsparking materials Inside. Day boxes will have appropriate markings, and labeling. They will be located
outside the blast area once loading has been completed. Day boxes will be kept locked and secured or attended
when containing explosive material and emptied at the end of the shift with contents being stored In an
appropriate storage facility or attended at all times. Detonators shall be kept in a separate day box unless an
IME 22 container Is used.
Transporting: Explosive will be transported from the storage facility to the blast site without undue delay. Vehicles used
to transport explosive materials will be sound and be in compliance with applicable standards for self propelled mobile
equipment and if transporting on the public highway, all 49 CFR requirements will be followed. This includes
establishing transportation plans for route management and security.
Drivers and authorized passengers: Only person qualified to operate mobile equipment (on or off highway) will
be allowed to operate a vehicle containing explosive material. Any driver transporting explosive material on the
public highway will meet all DMV and DOT requirements for transporting explosive material. Passengers
authorized to ride in the passenger compartment will be part of the blast crew or an authorized driver. No one
will ride in the cargo area of an explosive transport vehicle. The driver or any authorized passenger will not
smoke while driving, riding in, or within 50 feet of, the explosive transport vehicle.
Vehicle: Vehicles carrying explosives on the public highway will meet all DMV requirements for vehicle use on
the public highway. The vehicle will have sides and enclosures higher than the explosives being transported.
Explosive material will be transported in the cargo area of the vehicle and secured from movement. The area
containing explosives will have no extraneous material or spark producing material. The explosive vehicle will
be equipped with at least 2 each 2AIOBC rated fire extinguishers readily accessible and serviceable. When
parked, the vehicle will have the brake set and wheels chocked and engine stopped unless the engine is
powering a loading device.
Transporting by hand: Closed, nonconductive containers will be used to transport explosives by hand to and
from the blastsite. At no time will explosive material and detonators or detonating device be hand carried In the
same container.
• Security of explosive material: Explosives will be transported In approved containers and will be attended at all
times unless the cargo area is locked.

Use: To complete a safe blast` everyone involved must be committed to Me work practices and see that every step
of the operation Is done in a manner which uses the correct methods and procedures. Shortcuts and carelessness is
never an option on a blast site.
• Review drill log: Prior to explosives being brought to the blast site the blaster In charge will review the drill log
and address any needs for corrections that would be necessary to assure a proper blast pattern and safe firing of
the explosives. This will be accomplished prior to the explosives being brought to the site.
Blast log (report): The information on the blast log should paint a picture of the blast that would stand in a court of law.
The blast log is a required document for every shot no matter the amount of explosive material used. The minimum
information shall be:
• Date,
• Time of blast,
• Blast site location,
• Location of all blastholes in relation to each other and the free face as well as directional movement of the total
burden in relation to geographical north (graphical representation),
• Weather at the time of blast,
• Distance and direction to the nearest inhabited off site structure, scale distance information used to calculate
amount of explosive fired within an 8 millisecond delay period,
• Seismograph information,
• Type of material blasted,
• Blast design (number of holes in a shot, burden spacing, depth, length and type of stemming, type of delay used,
Initiation method, explosives used In the shot and total weight of explosives to Include the primer),
• Powder factor,
• Blaster's name and signature, and
• Any unusual circumstances relative to the shot such as water in the blasthole or excess delay in firing.
• A graph of the shot pattern should be drawn to include the timing of each blasthole, delays within each
blasthole, placement of primer within the blasthole, any stemming used In the blasthole for decking purpose,
and stemming height used to cap each blasthole.
Survey the area: Before explosives are brought to the site, a check of the conditions at the blast site shall be conducted.
The high wall and ground conditions that pose any hazard must be addressed and taken care of prior to proceeding with
the blasting operation. At no time will a blast be loaded during the approach of an electrical, snow, or sand storm. If at
any time a storm approaches the blast area, all persons will be removed from the blast area and proper safe guards put
In place. The area will be properly posted and guarded until after the approaching storm. The explosive laden vehicle
Will remain in the blast area and not used to transport persons from the area during the approach of such storm.
• Eliminate extraneous electricity sources: Watch for over head power lines, RF energy sources, approaching
electrical storms, blowing snow or sand and address those hazards In accordance with applicable regulations.
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• Explosive material and detonators must be kept separated at all times until loading of the blasthole begins.
• Security: Survey and determine all approaches to the blast area and properly provide safeguards. Remove
personnel not needed for the blasting operation from the area and to a safe location. Properly post the blast
site to warn others of the dangers.
• Extraneous material: Remove all unnecessary equipment, tools, etc. not required for the blasting operation to a
safe location. Drilling shall not be done within the blast site.
Borehole preparation: Check all boreholes prior to commencing loading the shot to assure proper depth and
contiguousness. A blasthole is never loaded immediately after drilling. The blaster must make assurances that the
temperature in the blasthole is less than 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
Priming charge (primer): Primers are made only at the time of placing them within the blasthole.
• Preparing the primer. The detonator will be placed into the center of the explosive to be used.
• Securing: The detonator will be securely fastened to the explosive material so that it will not be pulled from the
explosive material when lowered into the blasthole.
+ Priming charge location in the blasthole: The priming charge should be located in the blasthole pointing in the
direction of Initiation.
• Coupling: The blaster in charge must assure that when loading explosive material on and around the priming
charge blasthole coupling is maintained.
Loading: Once the primer Is in place, the remaining explosive column is loaded. Care must be taken to not damage leg
wires, tubes, and cords during the loading process and that the primer is securely anchored. The primer shall never be
subjected to forces such as dropping heavy cartridges on top of or tamping directly on the primer.
• Charging: Holes shall be loaded starting at the free face.
• Depth of charge: The blaster will assure the proper depth of the explosive charge as determined by the blast
design. The explosive column shall be measured continuously if bulk explosives are used.
• Stemming: Once the blasthole is loaded a stemming column Is placed on top of the explosives to seal the
explosive column. The type of and depth of stemming will be determined by the blast design.
• Charged: Once a hole is loaded it is considered charged and ready for firing. Equipment is never driven over or
placed on a charged blasthole.
Connecting the shot: After all biasholes are charged, the detonators must be connected to form a circuit. Only persons
necessary for connecting the shot will remain in the blast area. It Is the responsibility of the blaster in charge to assure
all detonators are properly connected as Indicated by the blast design.
• Electrical Initiation: Only proper equipment will be used to check an electrical initiation system. Regulatory and
detonator manufacturer requirements for checking electrical Initiation systems will be followed.
• Mon electrical initiation: The blaster in charge will walk the shot and visually check all connections.
Seismograph set up: A competent person must perform a preblast survey at the nearest, WOW, inhabited dwelling, as a
minimum prior to a blast event. A postblast survey should follow. Any complaints from the community will be
investigated immediately by the blaster in charge. A competent person must properly setup and operate a seismograph
for each blast. A seismograph is used to monitor, record, analyze, and display ground vibrations and airblast resulting
from a blast. The seismic wave is measured from one point to another. The information gathered from a seismograph

reading can aid the blaster in deternnining whether the explosive energy wasted to do the work as designed. Excess
airblast and ground vibrations can be a nuisance to offsite persons resulting in complaints. In rare events damage to
structures can result from excess ground vibration and airblast.
• Seismograph: Must be maintained In accordance with the manufacturer recommendations
• Setup: In most cases a seismograph is setup at the nearest offsite and Inhabited dwelling. Follow the
manufacturer's recommendations for proper set up.
• Qualifications of operator: The operator of the seismograph must be properly tasked trained in the use of the
seismograph unit and familiar with the manufacturer's operating procedures.
Firing: After loading and checking the initiation system, the blast shall be fired as soon as safely possible.
• Blast area security: Flyrock is one of the three leading causes of Injury and death relative to a blast. The blaster
in charge must assure the blast area is sufficient, clear of persons, and all approaches are properly posted and
guarded.
• Blaster protection: The blaster In charge must assure the one qualified to fire the shot has adequate protection
(shelter) from all energy sources related to the blast.
• Audible warning: An audible warning must be given prior to firing. The warning signals will be posted in
conspicuous places for all In, or near, the blast area to familiarize themselves with the warning. The audible
warning must be distinguishable and heard above the surrounding noise level. Car horns are not to be used as
an audible warning. Hand signals can be used In conjunction with an audible warning. All people within the
vicinity of the blast area must be familiar with the warning signals prior to firing the shot. The audible signal
shall consist of a minimum of. A five minute warning prior to the blast signal; A blast signal containing a series of
short sounds 1 minute prior to firing; An all clear signal of a prolonged sound, initiated by the blaster in charge,
following the post blast examination of the blast area by a qualified and competent person(s) to recognize all
hazards that could have been caused by the blast.
• Post blast exam: A qualified and competent person(s) will make a check of the blast area after sufficient time
has elapsed for all fumes, and dusts to settle. If a misfire Is suspected the blaster in charge will establish a time
to allow for any burning charges, etc. to elapse. As a minimum the MSHA regulatory requirement for time will
be followed.
Misfires:
Any time an explosive does not detonate as planned, a misfire has occurred. It is usually obvious when none or a
portion of a blast did not fire as planned. Sometimes partial initiation occurs within the blasthole and it is not noticed
until mucking starts. All misfires must be investigated because there Is a reason for its occurrence. Ninety nine percent
of all misfires are due to human error. One percent can be attributed to product failure. The best way to handle a
misfire Is not to have one by following all acceptable practices during the loading and firing of the blast. First and
foremost, once a misfire Is suspected, proper safe guards must be put into place for the protection of persons in or near
the area.
Handling misfires: When a misfire occurs, everyone in the area is at risk. The blaster In charge is responsible for proper
handling of the misfire condition. Management should be notified immediately of a misfire condition. Each misfire
occurrence is unique. The following are recommendations for handling a misfire situation:
1. The blaster In charge shall invoke sufficient safeguards to exclude all persons from the potential blast area.
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2. No work shall be done a crept that necessary to remove the hazard o�M4 misfire. Only those necessary to do
the work shall enter the potential blast area. Only the blaster in charge and the absolute minimum competent
persons needed to assist in handling the misfire will be allowed to approach the misfire.
3. The blaster in charge shall determine the safest steps for removing the hazard of the misfire. During the
development and implementing these steps, the blaster in charge shall comply with all applicable regulations,
and the manufacturer's recommendations. Further, the guidelines from the IME will be utilized.
4. Regulations governing the waiting periods before approaching a misfire will be adhered to.
S. No drilling, digging, or picking shall be permitted until all misfires have been detonated or the blaster in charge
approves the work.
Flyrock: The primary means of controlling flyrock is through proper blast design and delay timing. Proper confinement
within the blasthole is also essential for controlling flyrock. Anytime flyrock has traveled beyond the blast area the
blaster in charge must investigate the cause and take any corrective actions in the future to prevent a recurrence.
Excess flyrock, that flyrock thrown beyond the blast area, may need to be reported to federal, state, and local
authorities. It Is the responsibility of the blaster in charge to report to the proper authority a flyrock Incident.
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I S ONE CORP.
Blasting Plan Checklist
Blasting Date:
Weather:
7274 HWY 221N Marion NC
828-756-8220 POC- Chris Bucy
Blasting time:
❑ Blasting contractor notified the owner or occupant of any residence or business located within a
scaled distance of 200 yds from the blast site, 24 hours prior to the day blasting will occur.
❑ Have blast mats on site and ready with sufficient quantities per shot plan (as required).
❑ Provide a seismograph with current calibration
If within 200 yds of a residence and or business calculate the scaled distance to the nearest
structure set up to record vibration
❑ Maintain copies of readings during blasting at the Buechel Stone offices at 7274 HWY 221 N
Marion North Carolina.
❑ Blasting contractor discuss shot plan and health and safety concerns with Buechel Stone prior to
each blast. A copy of the meeting minutes will be retained at Buechel Stone offices at 7274 HWY
221N Marion, North Carolina.
❑ All personnel responsible for handling explosives and present in and around blast site has been
fully informed and trained in applicable safety precautions/procedures, including 30 CFR part 46 or
48.
❑ Blasting contractor has provided safety training to their personnel
❑ Maintain a blast log for each shot to include, but not necessarily limited to date, time of blast, blast
site location (identify on site map), location of blast holes in relation to each other, weather at the
time of blast (including approximate wind speed and direction), type of material blasted, blast
design (number of holes, spacing, depth, explosive types and weight, and other relevant factors),
blaster's name and signature
A signaling system to alert workers of an impending blast will be executed for each blast. The signaling
system will be comprised of the following components:
❑ Warning signal: 5 minutes prior to the blasting signal, an approximately, 15 second audible signal
will be sounded at the blast site.
❑ Blasting signal: 1 minute prior to a blast, a series of 3 short audible signals will be sounded at the
blast site
❑ All clear signal: Following inspection of the blast area a prolonged audible signal will be sounded
at the blast site.

Attachment 4
Mine Reclamation and Revegetation Plan

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VEGETATION PLAN
1. All of the disturbed area will be covered with dirt and or gravel
as needed to prepare for seeding or future use within 21 days of
completion of any phase of grading.
2. The surfaces to be seeded will be roughed and tilled to prepare
a seed bed.
3. The following Lime and fertilizer mix will be used to prepare
the soil for the seeds:
Agricultural lime 2,000#/acre
Fertilizer 1,000#/acre
4. The following seed specifications will be used paying special
attention to the date of seeding and seeds required for that
season:
Dates
Feb 15 — March 31
April 1— July 31
Aug. 1— Oct. 25
Oct. 26 — Feb 14
Species
Korean Lespedeza
Fescue
Redtop / Cloves
Winter Rye (grain)
Common Bermuda
Lespedeza (unscarified)
German Millet
Rye (grain — temporary)
Spring / Summer Mixture (Mayl — September 15)
Browntop Millet
Korean Lespedeza
VA 70 Lespedeza
Rate Nacre
10
40
1
15
50
30
40
120
20
20
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Vegetation Plan page 2
Fall / Winter (September
16 — April 30)
Rye (grain) 120
Korean Lespedeza 20
VA 70 Lespedeza 1
One of the following may also be added to the above mixture
Crown Vetch 5
Ladino Clover 5
Alfalfa 5
5. Surface mulch shall be applied after seeding to provide a means
of controlling runoff and erosion in disturbed areas. Straw
mulch shall be applied at the rate of 1 ton per acre. Straw
should be dry, unchopped, unweathered and free of weeds.
Wheat or oat straw is preferred and can be spread by machine
or hand. Straw must be tacked down to avoid loss by wind.
6. After a vegetation growth is established, fertilization will
continue as needed until a sod layer is established.
7. Decorative landscaping may be added later as a beautification
project in stable areas, but only in areas not subject to erosion
and heavy runoff.
8. In areas where shade is dominating the mixture should
substitute Orchard Grass and or Blue Grass for Fescue.
9. Temporary seeding should be performed using 40 pounds of
German Millet or Rye (grain) per acre and the fertilizer and lime
mix above.
10. Top dressing should be performed within 6 months if a vigorous
growth has net been established.

Practice Standards and Specifications
6.03 `To Lei oat
Definition Roughening a baresoil surface with horizontal grooves running across the slope,
stair stepping, or tracldng with construction equipment.
Purpose To aid the establishment of vegetative cover from seed, toreduce runoff velocity
and increase infiltration, and to reduce erosion and provide for sediment trap.
ping.
Conditions Where All construction slopes require surfaceroughening to facilitatesmbilization with
Practice Applies vegetation. particularly. slopes steeper than 3:1.
Planning Rough slope surfaces are preferred because they aid the establishment of vegeta-
Considerations tion, improve water infiltration, and decrease runoff velocity. Graded areas with
smooth, hard surfaces may be initially attractive, but such surfaces increase the
potential for erosion. A rough, loose soil surface gives a mulching effect that
protects time, fertilizer, and seed. Nicks in the surface are cooler and provide
more favorable moisture conditions than hard, smooth surfaces; this aids seed
germination.
Figure 6.03a Bulldozer treads create
grooves perpenclicular to the slope. The
slope face should not be back -bladed
during the final grading operation (source:
Va SWCC).
There are different methods for achieving a roughened soil surface on a slope,
and the selection of an appropriate method depends upon the type of slope.
Roughening methods include stair -step grading, grooving, (Figure 6.03a). and
tracking. Factors to be considered in choosing a method are slope steepness,
mowing requirements, and whether the slope is formed by cutting or filling.
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Design Criteria No formal design is required.
Construction CUT SLOPE ROUGHENING FOR AREAS NOT TO BE MOWED
Specifications Stair -step grade or groove cut slopes with a gradient steeper than 3:1(Figures
6.03b and 6.03c).
Use stair -step grading on any erodible. material soft enough to be ripped with a
bulldozer. Slopes consisting of soft rock with some subsoil are particularly
suited to stair -step grading.
Make the vertical cut distance less than the horizontal distance, and slightly
slope the horizontal position of the "step" in toward the vertical wall.
Do not make individual vertical cuts more than 2 feet in soft materials or more
than 3 feet in rocky materials.
Grooving uses machinery to create a series of ridges and depressions that run
across the slope (on the contour).
Groove using any appropriate implement that can be safely operated on the
slope, such as disks, tillers. spring harrows, or the teeth on a front-end loader
bucket. Do not make such grooves less than 3 inches deep nor more than 15 in-
ches apart.
FILL SLOPE ROUGHENING FOR AREAS NOT TO BE MOWED
Place fill slopes with a gradient steeper than 3:1 in lifts not to exceed 9 inches,
and make sure each lift is properly compacted. Ensure that the face of the slope
consists of loose, uncompacted fill 4 to 6 inches deep. Use grooving, as
described above, to roughen the face of the slopes, if necessary.
Do not blade or scrape the final slope face.
CUTS, FILLS, AND GRADED AREAS THAT WILL BE MOWED
Make mowed slopes no steeper than 3:1.
Roughen these areas to shallow grooves by normal tilling, disking, harrowing,
or use of cuitipacker-seeder. Make the final pass of any such tillage implement
on the contour.
Make grooves formed by such implements close together (less than 10 inches)
and not let's than I inch deep.
Excessive roughness is undesirable where mowing is planned.
ROUGHENING WITH TRACKED MACHINERY
Limit roughening with tracked machinery to sandy soils to avoid undue com-
paction of. the soil surface. Tracking is generally not as effective as the other
roughening methods described. .
Operate tracked machinery up and down the slope to leave horizontal depres-
sions in the'soll. Do not back -blade during the final grading operation.
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Practice Standards and Specifications
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Seeding Immediately seed and mulch roughened areas to, obtain optimum
seed germinadon and growth.
Maintenance Periodically check the seeded slopes for rills and washes. Fill these areas slight-
ly above the original grade, then reseed and mulch as soon as possible.
References surface Stabilization
6.10, Temporary Seeding
6.11, Permanent Seeding
6.14, Mulching
Chapter 3, Vegetative Considerations
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