20536 Stalite Mine Permit Modification Application signed

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 276994612
[phone]
Revised: 2017

NOTE:
It is recommended that you contact the appropriate
Regional Office (see Regional Office listing in the back of this
booklet) or the Raleigh Central Office for a
PRE -APPLICATION MEETING
to discuss your intentions and address any questions.

MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
BEGINNING Ur PROCESS
Application received by
State Mining Specialist
Applicant issues
Public Notice
Application assigned to
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Assistant State Mining Specialist/Program Secretary
routes application for review and comment
`- U.S. Fish &Wildlife Service
- N. C. Geological Survey
- Wildlife Resources Commission
- Division of Water Resources
- Division of Archives &History
- Division of Parks & Recreation
- Others as appropriate
All application review comments forwarded to
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Is application
� . n
If "YES", Assistant State Mining
Specialist drafts the proposed
permit action
- Regional Office
- Division of Air Quality
- Division of Water Resources
....................................
Review Public Comments;
Public Hearing Possible
If "NO", Assistant State Mining
Specialist drafts a letter requesting
additional information from applicant
Additional information from applicant
received and routed to/reviewed by
Assistant State Mining Specialist and
Regional Office Staff

Application & proposed permit action
reviewed by State Mining Specialist
Is application &
proposed permit
action
cn m nl PtP/n cccnta bl P??
If "Yes", the following permit actions
are issued by the State Mining Specialist:
- Draft Permits
- Permit Transfers/Name Changes
- Bond Substitutions/Cancellations
- Permit Releases
- High Airblast Remediation Plans
- Non -controversial New Permits
- - Small, Non -controversial Modifications
END OF PROCESS
If "YES", application &proposed
permit action forwarded to and
reviewed by Division Director
Is application &
proposed permit
action
If "YES", the proposed permit action is
issued by the Division Director
END OF PROCESS
If "No", application &proposed
permit action returned to Assistant
State Mining Specialist for revision
(go to * )
For other permit actions, if "Yes",
application & proposed permit action
forwarded to and reviewed by Mining
Specialist
Is application &
proposed permit
action complete/
If "NO", application &proposed permit
action returned to State Mining Specialist/
Assistant State Mining Specialist for revision
(go to * )
If "NO", application &proposed permit
action returned to Section Chief/State Mining
Specialist for revision
(go to *)

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1. Name of Mine Stalite Mine County Rowan
River Basin Yadkin
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 35.5069
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places) 40.3394
2. Name of Applicant* Carolina Stalite Company Limited Partnership
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail* *
Gold Hill NC 28071
Telephone [phone] Alternate No.� )
4. Mine Office Address 16815 Old Beatty Ford Road
Gold Hill NC 28071 Telephone ( 704 ) 279-2166
5. Mine Manager Jody Wall
6. E-mail Address: iwallnstalite.corn
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 willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revocation.
* * * Signature�y _- Date
Print Name Judith H Johnson
Title President of Stalite Management Inc (Partner)
* 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 notified of any changes in the permanent
address or telephone number.
*** Signature of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt
of a complete application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days 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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NOTE: All of 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 of the following that apply:
❑ If this is an application for a NEW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by
the permit (this is the acreage that the "new permit" fee will be based upon).
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned:
Acres leased: Property owner if leased:
® If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: 80-19 Total permitted acreage: 371
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ® No ❑. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the acreage
that the "major modification" fee will be based upon): 31.6
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ No ®. If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: (NOTE: you must complete all of Section F. of this application
form entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (i.e.:
disturbed, ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes ❑ No ❑ (If no, a
"minor modification" fee of $100.00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added).
If yes, indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit (the total
acreage to be added to the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based
upon):
❑ If this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number
and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.. Total permitted acreage:
SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO BE
PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTIONS) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED
ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined:
8
Other (explain):
Slate
®Front-end Loader &Truck ❑Shovel &Truck
Self -loading Scraper
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 400 Excavation is not proposed at this time)
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
The ground level in the plant area (mean sea level 720)
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet)
5. Has any areas) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ® No ❑
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? Gold mining ruins from the 1800s have been
found on nortions of the tract. The site has been operated for Drocessina in the Dast
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6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (Life of the Mining Operation or Life of Lease from
Public Entity): 50 years
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1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six (6) conies of a 7.5-minute
quadrangle and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) conies of all mine maps and
reclamation maps, must be submitted with each permit application.
7.50111iL11111 e quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C. Geological Survey:
Mailing Address:
1612 Mail Service Center OR
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
Physical Address:
512 North Salisbury Street, 5ch Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
North Carolina Department of Transportation -Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Mailing Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1587
Physical Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
3401 Carl Sandburg Court
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
[phone]
http://www.ncdot.org/it/gis/
2. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged
topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on the
maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. 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 (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly
illustrate the following, at a minimum:
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located
including easements and rights -of --way.
b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
c. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading.
d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated).
e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations.
£ Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
g. Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants may be described as to location
and distance from mine if sufficiently far removed).
i. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and lakes.
j . Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
lc. Location and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads.
1. Location of planned and existing on -site buildings.
m. Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
n. Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries.
o. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the
mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by
the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are
within 111000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map.
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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, creels,
stream, river, or other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an
adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining
permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: "Highway" means a road that has
four lanes of travel or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
q. Map legend:
1. Name of applicant
2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
6. Symbols used and corresponding names
7. Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE
0-49 Acres
50499 Acres
200+ Acres
(NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may
MAP SCALE
1 inch = 50 feet
1 inch = 100 feet
1 inch = 200 feet
be acceptable if they
clearly illustrate the above items)
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A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment
ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles, processing area/haul roads, mine excavation and any other major aspect of the
mining operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining permit. A table/chart
similar to the following will be acceptable:
CATEGORY
AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
Stockpiles
Wastepiles
Processing Area/Haul Roads
Mine Excavation
Other (Explain)
Total Disturbed Acreage
NOTE:
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE -SPECIFIC
INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
IN THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED QUESTIONS/STATEMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE FORM). THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE
WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE
MAPS.
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C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1. 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.
The site is an existing process facility that makes lightweight aggregate for concrete. The processing
facility is located on the south side of Old Beatty Ford Road and its operation includes plant
equipment for the stone processing, material stockpiles, and settling ponds. The stone used for
production is mined at the adjacent quarry operated by Vulcan Materials Company. There are two
areas on the north side of Old Beatty Ford Road used for temporary stockpiling of materials to be
removed from the site. This modification includes construction of a two material storage areas on the
south side of Old Beatty Ford Road and west of the plant area to be used for permanent screening
berms. The rest of the property is used for a private park and forestry. Plant expansion is not being
proposed at this time
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.
The processing plant uses several settling ponds for sediment control, which will continue to be
maintained. Sediment basins and silt fence have been proposed for the disturbed areas on the north
side of Old Beatty Ford Road and for the new material storage areas on the south side of Old Beatty
Ford Road. The existing erosion and sediment measures were designed, approved and installed per
the original application, subsequent modifications and the permit. These measures include diversion
ditches, rock dams, silt traps, riser basins and silt fence. See the construction sequence on the plans
for the sequence of construction and maintenance.
3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes ® No ❑. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be
used.
Water is used in the process for dust control and in the plant operations. This water is routed through
internal sediment pits and routed to the settling ponds. Settling is performed by gravity. The water is
recycled as process water and occasionally discharged subject to the clarity of the pool and amount of
stormwater.
b. Will the operation involve dischar ing fresh or waste water from the mine or plant as a point discharge
to the waters of the State? Yes � No ❑. If yes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge
and locate all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine
map(s).
stormwater will discharge via approved E&S structures. Excess process water is discharged to a
receiving tributary located on the south side of the site.
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c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table? Yes ❑ No H.
If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes ❑ No ❑.
If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal
rate in gallons per day. Locate all existing wells on the mine map(s) that lie
within 500 feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or statements
made, including any monitoring well data, well construction data and current water withdrawal rates.
Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public water system or private wells.
No pit excavation planned at this time.
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.
We hold Water Quality NPDES permit number NC0080586 which addresses the process water and
stormwater for the site.
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ® No ❑.
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.
We hold Air Permit Number 3059T45 issued by the Division of Air Quality.
b. How will dust fiom stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
Fugitive dust from stockpiles and haul roads will be controlled by use of a water truck. Water will
also be applied at the appropriate areas throughout the crushing circuit by use of spray bars.
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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(s).
An unexcavated buffer zone of at least 25 feet wide will be provided between any future mine
excavation or overburden storage and adjacent property lines and public r/w's. Slopes will be
graded no steeper than a 2:1 ratio and restabilized after grading to protect adjoining permit
boundaries
b. A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities
within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller
undisturbed buffers can be justified. Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider than 50 feet
may be needed.
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within
the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Show all
buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s).
A buffer width of 50 feet will be maintained adjacent to streams and wetlands, except for process
ponds and areas where existing impacts are located.
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.
A 25 foot minimum buffer will be maintained between any future cut and fill slopes and adjacent
properties. The slopes will be constructed at a 2H:1 V slope angle and seeded immediately upon
completion. A 10' minimum buffer will be maintained between any 301 fill slopes and the
property line, which will be seeded immediately upon completion
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b. Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s) for all.fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc.), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of any
benches and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of
final stabilization.
See the attached mine map and details.
c. In excavations) 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).
Future overburden slopes that exceed 30 feet in height will have a 15 foot bench incorporated with
every 25 feet of elevation change. Final overburden slopes will be at a 2H:IV slope angle unless
noted otherwise on the plans.
d. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide sections of 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.
An eight to twelve degree bank slope offset form vertical with a 30 foot wide bench at 80 foot
intervals will be provided in any future pit areas.
7. Describe other methods to betaken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling
house, public road, public, commercial or industrial building from any mine excavation. Locate all such
structures on the mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation.
The current operation does not involve mine excavation or blasting. If a change to the site processing is
proposed, a mine permit modification will be submitted to address these concerns.
8. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall area
and when it will be implemented. Vegetated earthen berms, appropriate fencing and adequate boulder
barriers may be acceptable high wall barricades. A construction detail/cross-section and location of each
type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s).
A combination of earthen berms, fencing and boulder barriers will be provided for any future high walls
and will be maintained as a permanent barricade.
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9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No M.
If yes, how will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
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 speciesfor tree plantings.
The site currently uses berms along Old Beatty Ford Road and is screened from adjacent landowners
not involved with the mining industry by site vegetation. Additional screening berms are proposed on
the western end of the site.
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?
The site has been operating for a number of years adjacent to the Gold Hill Park and there have not
been known adverse impacts associated with the site operations.
11. Will explosives be used? Yes ❑ No ®.
If yes, specify the types of explosives) and describe what precautions) will be used to prevent physical
hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations.
Depending on the mine's location to nearby structures, more detailed technical information may be
required on the blasting program (such as a third -party blasting study). Locate the nearest offsite
occupied structures) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its approximate
distance to the proposed excavation.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes ® No ❑.
If yes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill.
Indicate the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
Fuel and other essential petroleum products will be stored on
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D. RECLAMATION PLAN
l . 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.
After the site operations have ceased, all the affected land will be placed back to as natural a slope as
possible. In areas not used for future industrial/commercial activities, the lands will be sloped for
drainage, contoured, graded and revegetated per the approved seed mix
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes ® 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 more
shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site.
Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes ❑ No ®.
If yes, specify species.
There are several ponds located on site that are used for water storage, make up water for the adjacent
mine site, and process water for the plant's operations. The accumulated sediment will be removed from
the process ponds when the site is reclaimed. A minimum depth of 4 feet will be provided for the process
ponds at that time. The existing ponds used for of water storage and process water will remain after the
site is reclaimed.
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 batricades 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.
"No Trespassing -Open Pit" signs will be placed around the perimeter of any future pits. A fence, rock
boulders or a berm will be conshucted around the future pit area. Access to any future pits via auto will
be limited only to the gated entrances.
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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.
All overburden slopes and fill slopes are to be constructed with I I slopes or flatter. The slopes are to
be seeded with a prescribed seed mix designed to suppress the velocity of run-off and minimize and
control erosion.
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
The area occupied by the processing facilities, stockpiles, and on -site roadways will be regraded and
contoured to a stable condition. Any areas not used for future industrial/ commercial areas will then
be revegetated per approved seeding mix
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ® No ❑.
If yes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and
ditch line stabilization.
The main access road into the property is to be left intact. The ditch lines are to be lined with riprap,
and or seeded to prevent erosion. The service roads will remain for vehicular access to the park and
site inspection. These roads shall be stabilized while the plant is active. The roads and their need for
maintenance will be determined by the future use of the site after the operation has ceased
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.
All potential contaminants and solid and liquid wastes will be disposed of off -site by approved
methods and/or disposal sites. This includes all petroleum products, scrap metal, machinery, and other
waste products.
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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 Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources;
c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service,
specialists and research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest
Resources at North Carolina State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
e. Private consulting foresters referred by the Division of Forest Resources, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources;
f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
g. N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclamation;
h. Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME -RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre): 2 tons per acre.
FERTILIZER -ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre): 10-20-10, 1500
lbs/acre.
SEED -TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes]
Seed Tynes: Seeding Dates: Seeding Rates:
See attached schedule
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF
ANCHORING:
70 bales per acre mulch to be anchored by crimping with mulch anchoring tool or tack with asphalt
emulsion — 400 gal. Per acre.
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS — TYPE(S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
White Pine seedlings on a 20' x 20' staggered spacing to be provided in areas where additional
screening is required.
Agency T
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FERTILIZER ALL SEASONS
10-20-20
Lime
Mulch to be anchored by one of the following methods:
1. Crimping with mulch anchoring tool; or
2. Tack with asphalt emulsion — 400 gal. per acre
ADDITIONAL SCREENING
15001bs. per acre
40001bs. per acre
70 bales per acre
White Pine seedlings on a 20' x20' staggered spacing to be provided in areas where additional
screening is required.
REVEGETATION AND/ OR REFORESTATION PLAN APPROVED BY:
SIGNA
TITLE
AGENCY
= DATE

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation wor•ksheet 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
CATEGORY
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
Stockpiles:
Wastepiles:
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
Mine Excavation:
Other:
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
AFFECTED
ACREAGE
27.0 Ac. X
18.4 Ac. X
28.5 Ac. X
44.9 Ac. X
0.0 Ac. X
10.6 Ac. X
129.4 Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: 371.0 Ac.)
RECLAMATION
COST/ACRE*
RECLAMATION
COST
_ $ 0
Temporary &Permanent Sedimentation &Erosion Control Measures:
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into
proposed/existing excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures
will be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage
0.0 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage 129.4 Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ 194,100
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 435,720
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 8,714.40 X Permit Life Provided by Applicant (Life of the Mining
Operation or Life of Lease from Public Entity (in Years)): 50
INFLATION COST: $ 435,720
� Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $ 1,000,000.00
(round down to the nearest $
(NOTE: The reclamation bond cannot exceed $1 million per GS 74-54)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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 turm, 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(bl).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF
NOTIFICATION"
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b l) of The Mining Act of 19 71, Notice is hereby given that
has applied on
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the sion of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department %J Environmental Quality,
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
❑ a new surface mining permit,
❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or
❑ 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 on
(Mineral, Ore)
(Number)
acres located
(Miles)
of off/near road
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in
County.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl), 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 and 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 information re�ardin� i
at [phone]. P
"IN
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
the mining permit
ease note that the Dep�
of the Minini2 Act of 1
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ion review
will consic
1
contact
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
(Address of Applicant)

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for
a new Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, being first duly sworn, 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)
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in
which 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 lcrrown 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(bl) and 15A NCAC 5B
.0004(d). I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing showing that
the above notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
Signature of Applicant or Agent
Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of applicant:
Title of person executing Affidavit
I,
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that
appeared before me this day and under oath a
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this
Notary:
a Notary Public of the County of
cknowled�ed that the above Affidavit was made by him/her.
day of 20
my
exprres:
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Commission
day of 20
my
exprres:
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Commission

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our
lands or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or
investigations as may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S.
74-56.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on
the land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to
carry out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant
to G.S. 74-59.
LANDOWNER:
Signature: '°� l�-
Print Name: Judith H Johnson
Company
(If applic(
Address: 217 Klumac Road
Salisbury NC 28144
Telephone: [phone]
APPLICANT:
Signature:
Print Name: Judith H Johnson
Title: President of Stalite Management Inc (Partner)
Company: Carolina Stalite Company Limited Partnership
Mine Name: Stalite Mine
Telephone: [phone]
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 appiical
and reclamation maps, and the appropriate processm�
check or money order payable to the North Carolina De
to the Raleigh Central Office at the address listed on the
six
location
see next page for fee schedule) in the form a
:went of Environmental Quality must be sent
�t 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].
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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:
New Permit Applications
Permit Modifications
Permit Transfers
Annual Operating Fee
0-25 acres
$3,750.00
$750.00
$100.00
$400600
26+acres
$5,000.00
$1,000.00
$100.00
$400.00
Acres for new permits means the total acreage at the site. Acres for modification of permits means that area of land affected by the modification within the permitted
mine area, or any additional land that is to be disturbed and added to an existing permitted area, or both.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
There are seven Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) Regional Offices. Use the map below to
locate the Regional Office serving your county.
Asheville Regional Office
• Counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson,
Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey
• Address: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
• Voice* 828.296.4500
• FAX* 828.299.7043
Fayetteville Regional Office
• Counties: Anson, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson,
Scotland
Address: 225 Green Street, (Systel Building), Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 283 01 -5 094
• Voice* 910.433.3300
• FAX* 910.486.0707
Mooresville Regional Office
• Counties: Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly,
Union
• Address: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
• Voice:704.663.1699
• FAX* 704.663.6040
Raleigh Regional Office
• Counties: Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Lee, Nash, Northampton,
Orange, Person, Vance, Wake, Warren, Wilson
Address: 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 276994628 or 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
• Voice:919.791.4200
• FAX:[phone]
Washington Regional Office
• Counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Hyde, Jones,
Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans., Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne
• Address: 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889
• Voice* 252.946.6481
• FAX* 252.975.3716
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
LAND QUALITY REGIONAL OFFICES (continued)
Wilmington Regional Office
• Counties: Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender
• Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405
• Voice# 910.796.7215
• FAX:[phone]
Winston-Salem Regional Office
• Counties: Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph,
Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin
• Address: 1450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
• Voice:336.776.9800
• FAX:[phone]
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
(Based upon ranl4e of $500 - $5,000 per affected acre)
COMMODITY CODES: SG an and/or Gravel, GS = Gemstone, Borrow = Borrow/sill dirt, CS = Crushed Stone,
DS = Dimension Stone, FS = Feldspar, MI = Mica, LI = Lithium, PF = Pyrophyllite, OL = Olivine,
KY = Kyanite/Sillimanite/Andalusite, PH = Phosphate, CL = Clay/Shale, PE = Peat, AU = Gold, TI = Titanium, and
OT = Other
Type T/S Ponds S.piles W.piles P.area/H.R. Mine Excay.
SG, GS, $500/ac.(L) $1800/ac. $2000/ac. $1800/ac. $500/ac.(L)
Borrow 1500(FI) $2000(PD)
CS,DS, 500(L) 1800 2000 2000 500(L)
FS, MI, 1500(FI) 2500(PD)
LI, PF, OL, KY
PH 1000(L) 2500 5000 5000 2000(L)
2500(FI) 5000(PD)
CL 1000(L) 2500 5000 5000 2000(L)
2500(FI) 3700(PD)
PE, AU, 1000(L) 2500 3000 3500 2000(L)
TI, OT 2500(FI) 5000(PD)
(L) = reclamation to a lake and revegetating sideslopes
(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 APPLICATION/PERMIT DOCUMENT)
• MULCH AND ANCHORING COSTS PER ACRE
• ANY OTHER RECLAMATION COSTS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED
RECLAMATION PLAN FOR THE SITE IN QUESTION
YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OF THE DIRECTOR'S FINAL BOND
DETERMINATION.
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STALITE MINE
ROWAN COUNTY
REVEGETATION PLAN
SPRING —FALL —WINTER SEED MIXES
SPRING RATE MARCH — JUNE
Rye Grain 15 — 201bs. per acre
Tall Fescue 40 — 801bs. per acre
Switchgrass 81bs. per acre
Va 70 Shrub Lespedeza 201bs. per acre
Sericea Lespedeza 15 — 20 lbs. per acre
Or Red Clover 8 — 141bs. per acre
Hulled Common Bermuda Grass 41bs. per acre
Or Weeping Love Grass 2 — 41bs. per acre
FALL RATE (MID) AUGUST — OCTOSER
Rye Grain 401bs. per acre
Tall Fescue 80 lbs. per acre
Sericea Lespedeza (Unscarified) 401bs. per acre
Orchard Grass 301bs. per acre
White Clover 5 lbs. per acre
WINTER RATE NOVEMBER — FEBRUARY
Rye Grain 401bs. per acre
Unhulled Bermuda Grass 10 lbs. per acre
Unscarified Sericea Lespedeza 301bs. per acre
Tall Fescue 801bs. per acre