20200619_Modification_79-07

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Director
Mr. William Branch
Ararat Rock Products Company
PO Box 988
Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030
RE: Permit No. 79-07
Eden Quarry
Rockingham County
Roanoke River Basin
Dear Branch:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 19, 2020
Your recent request to have the above referenced mining permit modified has been approved. The
modification is to increase the permitted acreage to 317.95 acres and the affected acreage at this
site to 304.22 acres as indicated on the mine maps dated April 29, 2020. The modification
includes adding an additional 16.8 acres to the south/southwest permit boundary for expansion the
quarry pit and increase its current quarry depth. The modification also includes the installation and
maintenance of all associated erosion and sediment control measures. A copy of the modified
permit is enclosed.
The conditions in the modified permit were based primarily upon the initial application.
Modifications were made as indicated by the modification request and as required to insure
compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. The mine name and permit number shall remain the
same as before the modification. I would like to draw your particular attention to the following
conditions where minor additions or changes were made: Operating Condition Nos. 3C, 4C, 10B,
13 and 14 and Reclamation Condition No. 3.
The issuance of a mining permit and/or any modification to it does not supersede local zoning
regulations. The responsibility of compliance with any applicable zoning regulations lies with you.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 317.95 acres and the amount of land you are
approved to disturb is 304.22 acres.
Please review the modified permit and contact Judy Wehner, Assistant Mining Specialist, at (919)
707-9220 should you have any questions concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
David Miller, PE
State Mining Engineer
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Enclosures
cc: Ms. Tamera, PE
Mr. William Gerringer-Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
919.707.9200

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of GS 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Ararat Rock Products Company
Eden Quarry
Rockingham County - Permit No. 79-07
for the operation of a
Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environmental Quality hereinafter referred to as the Department, and in
conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of this
permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation
Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable
obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the Department, and may survive
the revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
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.
Modifications
December 7, 1993: This permit has been modified to include an adjoining 20.3 acres of
undisturbed buffer land and to extend the active pit areas as indicated on the revised mine
maps, Sheets 1 through 4 of 4, dated April 9, 1993 and the Overburden Disposal Areas Map
dated July 23, 1993. In addition, 12.67 acres of undisturbed land, as indicated on the East
Mine aerial photograph dated June 5, 1992 (index dated April 9, 1993) has been released.
February 22, 2001: A 141-acre partial release has been granted for the areas indicated on the
mine maps dated August 30, 1999, reducing the approved permitted acreage to 296.06 acres
and the approved affected acreage to 79.55 acres.

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January 24, 2002: This permit has been modified to increase the affected acreage to 118.54
acres as indicated on the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan last revised December 17, 2001.
The modification includes the expansion of the existing pit and the construction of berms,
access roads, and associated erosion and sediment control measures.
July 16, 2004: This permit has been modified by the Department to revise Operating
Condition Nos. 4C, and 4E, and Reclamation Condition No. 3.
August 30, 2006: This permit has been transferred in its entirety from Virginia Solite
Corporation to CEMEX Construction Materials, L.P. In addition, the name of the mine has
been changed from the East Mine to the Eden Quarry.
April 20, 2009: This permit has been transferred in its entirety from CEMEX Construction
Materials, L.P. to CEMEX Construction Materials Atlantic, LLC.
April 15, 2011: This permit has been updated to reference the mine map received by the Land
Quality Section on February 24, 2011, submitted by the permittee for the purpose of clarifying
the boundaries and acreage of the existing and approved disturbed areas shown on the
previously submitted renewal map last revised March 16, 2004. Calculations of affected
acreage onsite have been revised according to the updated map. Although there is no change
in the permitted acreage, the affected acreage has been updated to account for all approved
disturbances within the mine permit boundary. As a result, the permitted acreage remains
296.06 acres while the affected acreage has been corrected to 173.69 acres. Any prior permit
conditions referencing the 2004 renewal mine map have been revised to reflect the
clarifications as shown on the mine map received by the Land Quality Section on February 24,
2011.
December 23, 2013: This permit has been transferred in its entirety from CEMEX
Construction Materials Atlantic LLC to Ararat Rock Products Company.
May 29, 2014: This permit has been modified to increase affected acreage at this site to
282.98 acres as indicated on the Mine Overview Map dated April 22, 2014. The modification
includes the overall expansion of the pit area and the construction of plant within the west
quarry pit.
December 1, 2017: This permit has been issued for the life of site or the duration of the lease
term.
June 19, 2020: This permit has been modified to increase the permitted acreage to 317.95
acres and the affected acreage at this site to 304.22 acres as indicated on the mine maps
dated April 29, 2020. The modification includes adding an additional 16.8 acres to the
south/southwest permit boundary for expansion the quarry pit and increase its current quarry
depth. The modification also includes the installation and maintenance of all associated
erosion and sediment control measures.

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This permit is valid for the life of the site or life of lease, if applicable, as defined by Session
Law 2017-209 and has no expiration date. However, all provisions of GS 74-51 and GS 74-52
still apply for new, transferred and modified mining permits.
Conditions
This Permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, GS 74-46, et. seq., and to the
following conditions and limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
1. Wastewater and Quarry Dewatering
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.
B. Any storm water runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact
the Stormwater Program to secure any necessary storm water permits or other
approval documents.
2. Air Quality and Dust Control
A. Any mining related process producing air contaminant emissions including
fugitive dust shall be subject to the requirements and rules promulgated by the
N.C. Environmental Management Commission and enforced by the Division of
Air Quality.
B. During processing operation, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. Buffer Zones
A. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands
shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and
enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management Commission.
B. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any affected land and any
adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of that waterway or
wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve the integrity of the
natural watercourse or wetland.
C. All buffer zones shown on the mine maps dated April 29, 2020 shall be
maintained to protect adjoining property. These buffer zones, with the exception

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of the installation of required sediment control measures and approved earthen
berms, shall remain undisturbed.
4. Erosion and Sediment Control
A. Adequate mechanical barriers including, but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent
sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland
or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All drainage from the affected areas around the mine excavations shall be
diverted internal to said excavations.
C. All mining activities, including the installation and maintenance of all erosion and
sedimentation control measures, shall be conducted as indicated on the mine
maps dated April 29, 2020 and the supplemental information received January
28, 2020 and May 4, 2020.
D. An erosion and sediment control plan(s) shall be submitted to the Department for
approval prior to any land disturbing activities not indicated on the revised
erosion control plan or mine maps submitted with the approved application for a
mining permit and any approved revisions to it. Such areas include, but are not
limited to, expansion outside of the approved pit area, creek crossings, or
expansion of overburden or waste disposal areas.
5. Groundwater Protection
Groundwater monitoring wells shall be installed and monitored as deemed appropriate
by the Department.
6. Graded Slopes and Fills
A. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle which
can be retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure,
structure, or device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels,
the erosion of which may cause off -site damage because of siltation, shall be
planted or otherwise provided with groundcover, devices or structures sufficient
to restrain such erosion.
B. Overburden cut slopes along the perimeter of any pit expansion conducted after
December 7, 1993 shall be graded to a minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or
flatter and shall be stabilized within 60 days of completion. Furthermore, a
minimum ten (10) foot wide horizontal safety bench shall be provided at the top
of the rock and at the toe of any overburden slope constructed after December 7,
1993.

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7.
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Surface Drainage
The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,
or likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits shall be constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
Blasting
The operator shall monitor each blast with a seismograph located at a distance
no farther than the closest off site regularly occupied structure not owned or
leased by the operator. A seismographic record including peak particle velocity, air
overpressure, and' vibration frequency levels shall be kept for each blast (except as
provided under Operating Condition Nos. 813 and 8D of this permit). The following
blasting conditions shall be observed by the mine operator to prevent hazard to persons
and adjacent property from surface blasting:
A. Ground Vibration with Monitoring:
In all blasting operations, the maximum peak particle velocity of any component
of ground motion shall not exceed Figure 1 (below) at the immediate location of
any regularly occupied building outside of the permitted area such as a dwelling
house, church, school, or public, commercial or institutional building.
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Ground Vibration without Monitoring:
In the event of seismograph malfunction or other condition which prevents
monitoring, blasting shall be conducted in accordance with the following
formulas:
W = (D/DS)2 Ds = D
W1/2
V = 160(DS)-1.6
W = Maximum charge weight of explosives per delay period of 8.0 milliseconds
or more (pounds).
D = Distance from the blast site to the nearest inhabited building not owned or
leased by the mine operator (feet).
Ds = Scaled distance factor.
V = Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second).
The peak particle velocity of any component shall not exceed 1.0 inch per
second, for the purposes of this Section.
Air Blast with Monitoring:
Air blast overpressure resulting from surface blasting shall not exceed 129
decibels linear (dBL) as measured at the immediate location of any regularly
occupied building not owned or leased by the operator outside of the permitted
area such as a dwelling house, church, school, or public, commercial or
institutional building, unless an alternate level based on the sensitivity of the
seismograph microphone as specified below is being used:
Lower Frequency Limit of Max Level,
Measuring System, in Hz in dBL
0.1 Hz or lower -flat response
134 peak
2.0 Hz or lower -flat response
133 peak
6.0 Hz or lower -flat response
129 peak
Air blast Without Monitoring:
In the event of seismograph malfunction or other condition which prevents
monitoring, blasting shall be conducted in accordance with the following
formulas:
U = 82 (D/W0.33)-1.2

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To convert U (psi) to P (dBL):
P = 20 x log (U/2.9x10-9)
Confined Air blast/Overpressure (dBL)
for quarry situation:
A=P-35
U = Unconfined air overpressure (pounds per square inch).
W = Maximum charge weight of explosives per delay period of 8.0 milliseconds
or more (pounds).
D = Distance from the blast site to the nearest inhabited building not owned or
leased by the mine operator (feet).
P = Unconfined air overpressure (decibels).
A = Air blast or air overpressure for typical quarry situations (decibels).
The air blast/overpressure shall not exceed 129 decibels, for the purposes of this
Section.
E. Record Keeping:
The operator shall maintain records on each individual blast describing: the total
number of holes; pattern of holes and delay of intervals; depth and size of holes;
type and total pounds of explosives; maximum pounds per delay interval; amount
of stemming and burden for each hole; blast location; distance from blast to
closest offsite regularly occupied structure; and weather conditions at the time of
the blast. Records shall be maintained at the permittee's mine office and copies
shall be provided to the Department upon request.
F. Excessive Ground Vibration/Air blast Reporting:
If ground vibration or Air blast limits are exceeded, the operator will immediately
report the event with causes and corrective actions to the Department. Use of
explosives at the blast site that produced the excessive reading shall cease until
corrective actions approved by the Department are taken. However, blasting
may occur in other approved areas within the permitted boundary. Authorization
to blast at the blast site may be granted at the time of the verbal reporting of the
high ground vibration or high air blast reading if the circumstances justify verbal
approval. Failure to report will constitute a permit violation.
G. Flyrock Prevention:
The operator shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that flyrock is not
thrown beyond areas where the access is temporarily or permanently guarded by
the operator. Failure to take corrective measures to prevent flyrock and
repeated instances of flyrock shall be considered a violation of the Mining Permit.

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H. Flyrock Reporting:
Should flyrock occur beyond the permitted and guarded areas, the operator shall
immediately report the incident to the Department. Further use of explosives on
the mine site shall be suspended until the following actions have been taken:
1. A thorough investigation as to the cause(s) of the incident shall be
conducted.
2. A report detailing the investigation shall be provided to the Department
within 10 days of the incident. The report shall, at a minimum, document
the cause(s) of the incident along with technical and management actions
that will be taken to prevent further incidents. The report shall meet with
the approval of the Department before blasting may resume at the mine
site.
I. Studies:
The operator shall provide to the Department a copy of the findings of any
seismic studies conducted at the mine site in response to an exceedence of a
level allowed by these blasting conditions. The operator shall make every
reasonable effort to incorporate the studies' recommendations into the
production blasting program.
J. Notice:
The operator shall, when requested by the Department, give 24-hour advance
notice to the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources' Regional Office
prior to any blast during a period for which notice is requested.
9. High Wall Barrier
A physical barrier consisting of large boulders placed end -to -end or fencing shall be
maintained at all times along the perimeter of any highwall to prevent inadvertent public
access. In addition, a minimum 10 foot wide horizontal safety bench shall be provided
at the junction between the top of rock and the toe of any overburden cut slope
constructed after December 7, 1993.
10. Visual Screening
A. Existing vegetation shall be maintained between the mine and public
thoroughfares to screen the operation from the public. Additional screening
methods, such as constructing earthen berms, shall be employed as deemed
appropriate by the Department.

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B. Vegetated earthen berms shall be located and constructed as shown on the
mine maps dated April 29, 2020. In addition to grasses, long leaf and/or Virginia
pines or other acceptable evergreen species shall be planted as deemed
appropriate by the Department to improve visual and noise buffering.
11. 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 and any approved revisions to
it. Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to
on -site implementation of the revisions.
12. Refuse Disposal
A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Division of Energy, Mineral and
Land Resources, Department of Environmental Quality. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by GS 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971 generated
on -site and directly associated with the mining activity may be disposed of in a
designated refuse area. All other waste products must be disposed of in a
disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste Management. No petroleum
products, acids, solvents or their storage containers or any other material that
may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of within the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land
Resources considers the following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to
those specifically listed under GS 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1. on -site generated land clearing debris
2. conveyor belts
3. wire cables
4. v-belts
5. steel reinforced air hoses
6. drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit
boundary, the following information must be provided to and approved by the
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources prior to commencement of
such disposal:
1. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;

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3. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse;
4. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
seasonally high water table; and
5. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established
E. Used, clean concrete shall only be allowed on permitted quarry sites that have
obtained a valid air permit and are allowed to operate crushing operations for the
purposes of recycling and reuse provided that the following conditions are met:
1. Appropriate quality control measures shall be taken when the used
concrete arrives onsite to ensure that all such concrete processed onsite
is clean, inert material.
2. Used, clean concrete shall be temporarily stockpiled and processed within
existing approved affected areas draining to existing approved erosion
and sedimentation control measures.
3. No used, clean concrete material shall be permanently disposed of onsite.
4. Any foreign material that may be found within the used concrete must be
separated from the concrete and properly recycled or disposed off -site.
13. Annual Reclamation Report and Annual Operating Fee Submittal
An Annual Reclamation Report and Annual Operating Fee of $400.00 shall be
submitted to the Department by July 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and
approved for release by the Department.
14. Bonding
The security, which was posted pursuant to GS 74-54 in the form of a $1,000,000.00
blanket bond, is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the approved
application. This security must remain in force for this permit to be valid. The total
affected land shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
15. Archaeological 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 terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards as Provided by GS 74-53
1. The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other unconsolidated
materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and be
consistent with the future use of the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
excavations in rock.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with
accepted conservation practices and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use
of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined area that are,
or are likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic and
reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to the time schedule
included in the plan, which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable
time after completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall be completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation Schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to allow the quarry excavation to fill with water, provide a permanent barricade
(fence) along the top of any high wall, and grade and revegetate any areas in
unconsolidated material.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:

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A. All areas of unconsolidated material such as overburden or waste piles shall be
graded to a 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter slope and terraced as necessary to
insure slope stability.
B. Any settling ponds and sediment control basins shall be backfilled, graded, and
stabilized or cleaned out and made into acceptable lake areas.
C. The processing, stockpile, and other disturbed areas neighboring the mine
excavation shall be leveled and smoothed.
D. Compacted surfaces shall be disced, subsoiled or otherwise prepared before
revegetation.
E. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Conditions Nos. 12.A.
through *D.
F. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
Disturbed areas shall be permanently revegetated according to the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates
February 15- April 1
April 1- July 31
August 1- October 25
October 25- February 15
Soil Amendments
Species
Rate, Lbs/Acre
Creeping Red Fescue
20
Red Clover
10
Redtop
1
Oats (grain)
50
Common Bermuda
50
German Foxtail Millet or
25
Red Top Millet
Creeping Red Fescue
10
Red Clover
10
Wheat
50
Annual Rye (grain- temporary)
120
Red Clover
20
Lime- 2000 Ibs/acre or follow recommendations from a soil test.

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Fertilizer- Summer - 1000 Ibs/acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow recommendations from
a soil test.
Fall, Winter, Spring — 400 Ibs/acre 8-8-8or 10-10-10 or follow
recommendations from a soil test.
Mulch- All seeded areas shall be mulched using small grain straw at a rate of 2000
Ibs/acre and anchored appropriately.
Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.
In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post -project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In
any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
This permit, issued to Virginia Solite Corporation September 22, 1972, renewed
September 27, 1982, modified and renewed December 7, 1993, modified February 22,
2001 and January 24, 2002, renewed May 24, 2004, modified July 16, 2004,
transferred to CEMEX Construction Materials, L.P. August 30, 2006, transferred to
CEMEX Construction Materials Atlantic, LLC April 20, 2009, updated April 15, 2011
transferred to Ararat Rock Products, renewed and modified May 29, 2014 and modified
December 1, 2017, is hereby modified this 18th day of June, 2020 pursuant to GS 74-
52.
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Brian Wrenn, Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environmental Quality

NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF
MINING PERMIT
You have previously expressed an interest and/or are listed as an adjoining landowner
in the application to modify this mining permit filed by Ararat Rock Products Company to
conduct mining activities off NC Highway 770 in Rockingham County. The mining permit (no.
79-07) was modified on June 19, 2020.
North Carolina law allows persons aggrieved by the issuance of a mining permit to
contest the decision by filing a petition for a contested case in the Office of Administrative
Hearings pursuant to GS 150B-23 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).
If you believe that you are an aggrieved party within the meaning of the APA and GS
74-61, a petition for a contested case must be filed in the Office of Administrative Hearings
within thirty (30) days of the mailing of this notice to you.
If you file a contested case petition, it must be in writing and in the form prescribed by
GS 15013-23. File the original petition and one copy with the Office of Administrative Hearings,
6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714.
Any questions about filing a petition may be directed to the Clerk of the Office of
Administrative Hearings by telephoning [phone].
You must serve the Department of Environmental Quality by mailing a copy of the
petition to Mr. Bill Lane, Registered Agent and General Counsel, Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1601.
This notice was mailed on
Brian Wrenn
Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Brenda Harris
Mining Program Administrative Assistant