20200225_ADI_and_Comments

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Acting Direcwr
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7008 1300 0000 1126 3871
Mr. William Branch
Ararat Rock Products Company
PO Box 988
Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030
RE: Eden Quarry
Mining Permit No. 79-07
Rockingham County
Roanoke River Basin
Dear Mr. Branch:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 25, 2020
*0/
We have reviewed the modification your company submitted for the referenced mine
site. In order for this office to complete its review of the referenced project in accordance with
GS 74-50 and 51 of the Mining Act of 1971, please provide the additional or revised
information in accordance with the following comments:
Provide proof such as copies of the signed return receipts that the county
manager and adjoining landowners have been properly notified.
2. See the NC Wildlife Resources comments regarding this site. Address the
concerns outlined in the memorandum, especially regarding the endangered
species.
3. Revise the overall mine map to show all the buffers, wetlands and waterways,
features (stockpiles, roads, processing area, mine excavation limits, etc.),
sediment control measures, etc. Provide an acreage chart that includes the
current areas permitted to affect and the new areas requested to be permitted.
4. Please address the following erosion and sediment control issues:
A. Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and
operation of the mine and reference the sequence to the mine maps.
Provide a construction sequence as it relates to erosion and sediment
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

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Certified Mail
Mr. Branch
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B. control specifically for this project.
C. Please include proposed contours or otherwise indicate where land -
disturbing activity will occur to allow for adequate review of erosion control
measures.
D. Construction details and minimum maintenance requirements must be
provided for all proposed erosion control measures, including but not
limited to silt fence, construction entrance, and coir baffles
E. Please indicate the type of skimmer on the plans.
F. Delineate the drainage areas to each sediment trap or basin on the plans.
G. Please indicate the emergency spillway location and width for each
proposed sediment basin on the erosion and sediment control plan. It is
preferred that the emergency spillway be located in undisturbed soil, if
possible.
H. A Rational runoff coefficient of 0.6 is recommended for disturbed areas.
Please evaluate the sediment traps with the higher runoff coefficient and
adjust the basin/trap sizes, if necessary.
I. Temporary slope drains should be provided where temporary diversions
discharge into sediment basins or traps with a slope height greater than
seven feet.
Please note, this office may request additional information, not included in this letter, as
the mining application review progresses.
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed.
In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information to my attention at the following address:
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
As required by 15A NCAC 513.0113, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline cannot be met and request that an
extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made to
grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's files
at the end of the 180-day period.

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Certified Mail
Mr. Branch
Page 3
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Cl#k D L�
Ju ith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Ms. Tamera Eplin, PE

® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Gordon Myers, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
FROM: Olivia Munzer
Western Piedmont Coordinator��?�
Habitat Conservation
DATE: 13 February 2020
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for Ararat Rock Products Company — Eden Quarry,
Rockingham County, North Carolina. Pennit No. 79-07.
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the subject
permit application. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Mining Act of 1971
(as amended, 1982) (G.S. 74-46 through 74-68 15 NCAC 5).
Ararat Rock Products Company is requesting a modification of their permit for the Eden Quarry located
at 11661 North Highway 770 in Eden, Rockingham County, North Carolina (NC). The modifications to
the permit are to add an additional 16.8 acres to the south-southwest of the mine. The current total
permitted acreage is 296.06.
The site flows to unnamed tributaries to Dry Creek and Cascade Creek in the Roanoke River basin.
Cascade Creek and Dry Creek is classified as a Class C stream by the NC Department of Water Resources
(NCDWR).
We have known records for the federal and state endangered smooth coneflower (Echinacea laevigata);
state special concern Carolina birdfoot-trefoil (Acmispon helleri) and American barberry (Berberis
canadensis); and the state significantly rare southeastern bold goldenrod (Solidago rigida var. glabrata)
near the site. Within the watershed, we have known records of the federal and state endangered James
spinymussel (Pleurobema collina) and Roanoke logperch (Percina rex) and state endangered green
floater (Lasmigona subviridis). Occurrences of Dry-Mesic Basic Oak —Hickory Forest, Upland
Depressional Swamp Forest, and Xeric Hardpan Forest Natural Communities, which are rare or high -
quality natural communities, occur near the site. Leaksville Loam Forests and Fitzgerald Woodland
Natural Heritage Natural Areas (NHNAs) occur near the project and the Roanoke/Dan River Aquatic
Habitat NHNA occurs downstream of the site; NHNAs are sites with special biodiversity significance.
The lack of records from the site does not imply or confirm the absence of federal or state -listed species.
An on -site survey is the only means to determine if the proposed project may impact federal or state rare,
threatened, or endangered species.
Mailing Address: Habitat Conservation • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

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13 February 2020
Eden Quarry Modification
Permit No. 79-07
We have concerns for the potential direct and indirect impacts on federal and state -listed species. We
offer the following general comments and recommendations to minimize impacts to aquatic and terrestrial
wildlife resources.
1. The site should be surveyed for the presence of federal and state rare, threatened, and endangered
species. Any protected species surveys should be conducted by biologists with both state and federal
endangered species permits.
2. The project footprint should be surveyed for wetlands and streams to ensure there are no impacts to
surface waters. In addition to providing wildlife habitat, wetland areas and streams aid in flood
control and water quality protection. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permits and
NCDWR Section 401 Certifications are required for any impacts to jurisdictional streams or
wetlands. Include descriptions of any streams or wetlands affected by the project.
3. Impacts to any streams and wetlands should be avoided since the presence of federal and state -listed
species occur downstream of the mine. Placing fill in aquatic resources can alter hydrology, result in
significant negative impacts to downstream areas, and eliminate aquatic and terrestrial wildlife
habitat.
4. Due to the presence of federal and state listed species downstream of the project, we recommend a
minimum 200-foot undisturbed, native, forested buffer along perennial streams and a minimum 100-
foot buffer along intermittent streams and wetlands. Maintaining undisturbed, forested buffers along
these areas will minimize impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources, water quality, and
aquatic habitat both within and downstream of the site.
5. Water discharges from the site should be proportional to the size of the receiving stream so the
hydrology of the stream is not altered, and all discharges should comply with NPDES permit
requirements. In particular, turbidity of the discharge should be maintained at or below the permit
requirement. High water discharge rates and turbidity can negatively impact aquatic resources within
and downstream of the site. Excessive silt and sediment loads can have numerous detrimental effects
on aquatic resources including destruction of spawning habitat, suffocation of eggs, and clogging of
gills of aquatic species.
6. All stormwater outlets should drain through a vegetated upland area prior to reaching any stream or
wetland area. Sufficient retention designs should be implemented to allow for the slow discharge of
storm water, attenuating the potential adverse effects of storm -water surges; thermal spikes; and
sediment, nutrient, and chemical discharges.
7. Native plants are preferred and recommended for revegetation and reclamation activities. Non-native
plants should be removed from the seeding schedule. Shrub lespedeza and sericea lespedeza are
invasive and/or non-native and should be avoided. Consider an alternative mix of red clover,
creeping red fescue, prairie dropseed, and a grain, such as oats, wheat, or rye. Specifically, this
project would be ideal for planting native, wildflower seed mixes that will create pollinator habitat
within the reclaimed areas. Pollinators are some insects (i.e., bees, moths, and butterflies) and birds
that play an important role in the reproduction of flowering plants, which produce many fruits and
vegetables. Habitat loss; disease, and other environmental changes have caused a decline in
pollinators. Please contact NCWRC for a list of suitable native plants for reclamation.
8. We recommend reclaiming the relatively shallow sediment basins as wetlands, where practicable.
Also consider working with NCWRC to create potential hibernacula for bats by creating or modifying
tunnels.
9. Erosion and sediment control measures should conform to the High Quality Water Zones standards
stipulated in the NC Department of Environmental Quality Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

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13 February 2020
Eden Quarry Modification
Permit No. 79-07
(littps:Hdeg.nc.aov/about/divisions/enerpy-m ineral-Iand-resources/energy-mineral-land-permit-
guidance/erosion-sediment-control-planning-design-manual). Sediment and erosion control measures
should use advanced methods and installed prior to any land -disturbing activity. The use of
biodegradable and wildlife -friendly sediment and erosion control devices is strongly
recommended. Silt fencing, fiber rolls and/or other products should have loose -weave netting that is
made of natural fiber materials with movable joints between the vertical and horizontal twines. Silt
fencing that has been reinforced with plastic or metal mesh should be avoided as it impedes the
movement of terrestrial wildlife species. Excessive silt and sediment loads can have detrimental
effects on aquatic resources including destruction of spawning habitat, suffocation of eggs, and
clogging of gills.
At this time, the information provided is not sufficient for our staff to make definitive recommendations
or conclusions concerning this project. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this permit
modification. If I can be of further assistance, please call [phone] or email
olivia.munzerp..ncwildlife.org.
ec: Brandon Edwards, Ararat Rock Products Company
John Ellis, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Thomas W. Russ, NCWRC

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
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TO: Ms. Judy Wehner
Land Quality Section
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 18, 2020
FROM: Michael Bauer
Ground Water anagement Branch
Division of Water Resources
SUBJECT: Comments on the Mining Permit Modification Request for:
Ararat Rock Products Company
Ararat Rock Products Eden Quarry
Rockingham County
RECEIVED
FEB 19 2020
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above referenced project.
The Ararat Rock Products Eden Quarry located in Rockingham County does not appear to have an unduly
adverse effect on ground water supplies since there is no dewatering proposed on site. However, if the
mine starts to withdraw 100,000 gallons per day of water, they will need to register their water withdrawals
with the Division of Water Resources on an annual basis. The registration form may be obtained from the
following link:
https://www.ncwater.org/wwatr
Facilities are required to register their water withdrawals in accordance with the North Carolina General
Statute G.S. 143-215.22H. This statute requires any non-agricultural water user who withdraws 100,000
gallons or more in any one day of ground water or surface water to register and update withdrawals. This
statute also requires transfers of 100,000 gallons or more in any one day of surface water from one river
basin to another river basin to register and update their water transfers. Water withdrawal registrants must
complete the annual water use reporting form by April I for the previous year.
If you have further questions regarding the water withdrawal registration please contact John Barr with the
Division of Water Resources at [phone] or email him at [e-mail].
D_E Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1611
919.707.9000

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. Daniel Smith
Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Habitat Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris l v
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
NORTH CAROUNA
Environmental Quality
January 29, 2020
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for Ararat Rock Products Company
Eden Quarry
Rockingham County
® Mine Dewatering Proposed
❑ No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for the
above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51(2)). Please respond by February 21, 2020
so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this
office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are
sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can
provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff
wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this
request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person
noted in the application.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO
THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919) 707-
9227 if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Ms. Tamera Eplin
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

NCGS Mine Permit Application Review Check Sheet
Mining is to complete this Section
Mine ID No. ly-o 7 Type of Application: New / Mod / Transfer
Mine Name:
Permittee:
Attached page 1-3 of the mine application.
Suspense Data for Comment:
RECEIVED
FEB 18 1010
LAND QUALITY
-ao^�,� MINING PROGRAM
NCGS to complete this Section
No Geological significance.
Commodity: Ar 11t� Mineral Resources:
County: 7.5 Quad N.E. BEN
Lat:,3 G,S 3 17 ►4 Long: 7 9 , "7 a W
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Wenner, Judy
From: Eplin, Tamera
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 1:05 PM
To: Wehner, Judy
Cc: Lentz, Zachary
Subject: FW: Eden Quarry Modification comments
Attachments: 79-07_DAQComments_20200207.pdf, 79-07_DWR_Comments_20200207.pdf
Hello Judy.
DAQ and DWR comments are attached, and Zac's comments are below. Please let us know if
you need additional information.
Have a great day,
Tamera Eplin, PE, CPESC
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
[phone] office
tamera.eplin(@ncdenr.gov
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27105-7407
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Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Lentz, Zachary <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, February 14, 2020 4:32 PM
To: Eplin, Tamera <[e-mail]>
Subject: Eden Quarry Modification comments
The letter from William Branch on behalf of Ararat states that the modification request is for additional acreage to
"expand our quarry pit and start ramping below its current depth." The application shows that the operation will mine
for agrillite up to a depth of 230 feet below the surface. The plan sheets for the proposed modification do not show any
of the planned expansion of the quarry. Only the proposed new permit boundary, existing contours, and erosion control
measures are shown. No construction sequence has been provided on the plan sheets. The brief response to the
application's request for the applicant to "describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation
of the mine" offers very little information on how the work will be performed and does not assure that natural resources
will be protected.

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1. Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference the
sequence to the mine maps.
2. Provide a construction sequence as it relates to erosion and sediment control specifically for this project.
3. Please include proposed contours or otherwise indicate where land -disturbing activity will occur to allow for
adequate review of erosion control measures.
4. Construction details and minimum maintenance requirements must be provided for all proposed erosion control
measures, including but not limited to silt fence, construction entrance, and coir baffles
5. Please indicate the type of skimmer on the plans.
6. Delineate the drainage areas to each sediment trap or basin on the plans.
7. Please indicate the emergency spillway location and width for each proposed sediment basin on the erosion and
sediment control plan. It is preferred that the emergency spillway be located in undisturbed soil, if possible.
8. A Rational runoff coefficient of 0.6 is recommended for disturbed areas. Please evaluate the sediment traps
with the higher runoff coefficient and adjust the basin/trap sizes, if necessary.
9. Temporary slope drains should be provided where temporary diversions discharge into sediment basins or traps
with a slope height greater than seven feet.
Zac Lentz
Assistant Regional Engineer
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
336-776-9661(office)
za c.le ntz P n cd e n r.gov
450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300
Winston Salem NC 27105
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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
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DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
Project/Number: Ararat Rock Products Company- Eden Quarry County: Rockingham
Please return comments back to: Tamera Eplin, P.E.
Comments due by: February 19, 2020
Will the operation, as proposed, violate standards of air quality? No
Comments: According to Section C*a of the application, the operation will involve crushing
exemption under 15A NCAC 2Q .0102(d).
YES NO
Air permit required _ X
Air permit existing X
Other Comments: Section CA.a of the application incorrectly states that the facility has
applied for and obtained an air quality Dermit. As mentioned above. this permit was rescinded
on 7/27/2016 after the facility demonstrated that it qualified for permit exemption. DAQ-WSRO
staff performed a compliance assurance visit at this site on August 28, 2018 and at the time it
appeared to be operating in compliance with Air Quality standards and regulations. A
compliance assurance visit is planned for this facility for 2020.
Reviewed by: �� 2k.
Print Name: Davis Murphy
Date: February 7, 2020
Central Office Reviewer:
Rev Dec 2006

Print this form to PDF im PDF of this form to DEMLR CO by email cc DEML�O, DWR SPU. Send a copy to the permittee.
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
forthe
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
Project Name: Eden Quarry DEMLR Permit # 79-07
Email: [e-mail]
PERMIT ACTION TYPE: modification
YES NO
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Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? F t r t
Latitude: 36.5349 Longitude:-79.6524
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due by: 2/21/2020
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWR:
County: Rockingham
Date Commencing
>1972
Applicant's
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality? No
Comments:
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification: Roanoke, Dry Creek, C
DWR Compliance Status of Mine:
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWR back fees to pay? If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in BIMS?
RP" r 9nin

Send a copy to the permittee.
Pdnt this form to PDF 41rm PDF of this form to DEMLR CO by email cc DEMbftwQ DWR SPU.
Stream Determination Needed? I ❑t Ft
Does DWR RO need a statement that no
wetlands/streams are disturbed ❑t FI
for this project from applicant?
Buffer Determination Completed? IElf— I F t
New Recycle System permit required?*
f
Enough information to determine? ❑ t t
L'tUnknown.
Will wastewaters discharge to HQW waters r F t7Q10 I Permittee must
with a 7Q10=0? ** Flow: I determine.
Mine must wait to dewater until an O&M plan is I ❑ t
approved?
Fi
—To obtain 7Q10 flows, permittees must contact the DWR Stormwater Permitting Unit. If DWR does not have a flow estimate fora
specific stream, permittees will be asked to obtain one. Permittees should contact J. Curtis Weaver at the USGS: 919-571-4043, for
more information on obtaining a 7Q10 flow. USGS will not determine a 7Q10 flow for tidally influenced waterbodies.
*** If there is not enough information to give a complete answer, write in the space Provided what you will need to answer this guestion
comely_ Ifvou reauire DEMLR to hold the Permit until further notice. indicate that in the ouestion below.
Reviewed bV'
DWR RO Surface Water: SLH Regional Office: WSRO Date: 2/7/20
RO Aquifer Protection Section:
Regional Office: Date:
Rov RaNnmhor9ntn

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Wehner, Judy
From:
Harris, Brenda M
Sent:
Thursday, February 13, 2020 9A6 AM
To:
Wehner, Judy
Subject:
FW: NCWRC Comments - MP 79-07 Eden Quarry Modification - Rockingham
Attachments:
MP 79-07 Eden Quarry Modification-NCWRC Comments.pdf
From: Munzer, Olivia <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2020 9:39 AM
To: Harris, Brenda M <[e-mail]>
Cc: John Ellis <[e-mail]>; Russ, W. Thomas <[e-mail]>; [e-mail]
Subject: NCWRC Comments - MP 79-07 Eden Quarry Modification - Rockingham
Brenda,
Please see the attached comments for the Eden Quarry permit modification. Thank you.
Olivia
Olivia Munzer
Western Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Rogers Depot
1718 NC Hwy 56 W
Creedmoor, NC 27522
Office: 919-707-0364
Cell: 336-269-0074
olivia.mu nzer@ ncwi Idlife.ore
www.ncwildlife.org
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Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

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® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Gordon Myers, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
FROM: Olivia Munzer )
Western Piedmont Coordinator CG
Habitat Conservation
DATE: 13 February 2020
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for Ararat Rock Products Company — Eden Quarry,
Rockingham County, North Carolina. Permit No. 79-07.
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the subject
permit application. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Mining Act of 1971
(as amended, 1982) (G.S. 74-46 through 74-68 15 NCAC 5).
Ararat Rock Products Company is requesting a modification of their permit for the Eden Quarry located
at 11661 North Highway 770 in Eden, Rockingham County, North Carolina (NC). The modifications to
the permit are to add an additional 16.8 acres to the south-southwest of the mine. The current total
permitted acreage is 296.06.
The site flows to unnamed tributaries to Dry Creek and Cascade Creek in the Roanoke River basin.
Cascade Creek and Dry Creek is classified as a Class C stream by the NC Department of Water Resources
(NCDWR).
We have known records for the federal and state endangered smooth coneflower (Echinacea laevigata);
state special concern Carolina birdfoot-trefoil (Acmispon helleri) and American barberry (Berberis
canadensis); and the state significantly rare southeastern bold goldenrod (Solidago rigida var. glabrata)
near the site. Within the watershed, we have known records of the federal and state endangered James
spinymussel (Pleurobema collina) and Roanoke logperch (Percina rex) and state endangered green
floater (Lasmigona subviridis). Occurrences of Dry-Mesic Basic Oak —Hickory Forest, Upland
Depressional Swamp Forest, and Xeric Hardpan Forest Natural Communities, which are rare or high -
quality natural communities, occur near the site. Leaksville Loam Forests and Fitzgerald Woodland
Natural Heritage Natural Areas (NHNAs) occur near the project and the Roanoke/Dan River Aquatic
Habitat NHNA occurs downstream of the site; NHNAs are sites with special biodiversity significance.
The lack of records from the site does not imply or confirm the absence of federal or state -listed species.
An on -site survey is the only means to determine if the proposed project may impact federal or state rare,
threatened. or endangered species.
Mailing Address: Habitat Conservation • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

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Page 2
13 February 2020
Eden Quarry Modification
Permit No. 79-07
We have concerns for the potential direct and indirect impacts on federal and state -listed species. We
offer the following general comments and recommendations to minimize impacts to aquatic and terrestrial
wildlife resources.
1. The site should be surveyed for the presence of federal and state rare, threatened, and endangered
species. Any protected species surveys should be conducted by biologists with both state and federal
endangered species permits.
2. The project footprint should be surveyed for wetlands and streams to ensure there are no impacts to
surface waters. In addition to providing wildlife habitat, wetland areas and streams aid in flood
control and water quality protection. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permits and
NCDWR Section 401 Certifications are required for any impacts to jurisdictional streams or
wetlands. Include descriptions of any streams or wetlands affected by the project.
3. Impacts to any streams and wetlands should be avoided since the presence of federal and state -listed
species occur downstream of the mine. Placing fill in aquatic resources can alter hydrology, result in
significant negative impacts to downstream areas, and eliminate aquatic and terrestrial wildlife
habitat.
4. Due to the presence of federal and state listed species downstream of the project, we recommend a
minimum 200-foot undisturbed, native, forested buffer along perennial streams and a minimum 100-
foot buffer along intermittent streams and wetlands. Maintaining undisturbed, forested buffers along
these areas will minimize impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources, water quality, and
aquatic habitat both within and downstream of the site.
S. Water discharges from the site should be proportional to the size of the receiving stream so the
hydrology of the stream is not altered, and all discharges should comply with NPDES permit
requirements. In particular, turbidity of the discharge should be maintained at or below the permit
requirement. High water discharge rates and turbidity can negatively impact aquatic resources within
and downstream of the site. Excessive silt and sediment loads can have numerous detrimental effects
on aquatic resources including destruction of spawning habitat, suffocation of eggs, and clogging of
gills of aquatic species.
b. All stormwater outlets should drain through a vegetated upland area prior to reaching any stream or
wetland area. Sufficient retention designs should be implemented to allow for the slow discharge of
storm water, attenuating the potential adverse effects of storm -water surges; thennal spikes; and
sediment, nutrient, and chemical discharges.
7. Native plants are preferred and recommended for revegetation and reclamation activities. Non-native
plants should be removed from the seeding schedule. Shrub lespedeza and sericea lespedeza are
invasive and/or non-native and should be avoided. Consider an alternative mix of red clover,
creeping red fescue, prairie dropseed, and a grain, such as oats, wheat, or rye. Specifically, this
project would be ideal for planting native, wildflower seed mixes that will create pollinator habitat
within the reclaimed areas. Pollinators are some insects (i.e., bees, moths, and butterflies) and birds
that play an important role in the reproduction of flowering plants, which produce many fruits and
vegetables. Habitat loss, disease, and other environmental changes have caused a decline in
pollinators. Please contact NCWRC for a list of suitable native plants for reclamation.
8. We recommend reclaiming the relatively shallow sediment basins as wetlands, where practicable.
Also consider working with NCWRC to create potential hibemacula for bats by creating or modifying
tunnels.
9. Erosion and sediment control measures should conform to the High Quality Water Zones standards
stipulated in the NC Department of Environmental Quality Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

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13 February 2020
Eden Quarry Modification
Permit No. 79-07
Quidance/erosion-sediment-control-planning.-desien-manual). Sediment and erosion control measures
should use advanced methods and installed prior to any land -disturbing activity. The use of
biodegradable and wildlife -friendly sediment and erosion control devices is strongly
recommended. Silt fencing, fiber rolls and/or other products should have loose -weave netting that is
made of natural fiber materials with movable joints between the vertical and horizontal twines. Silt
fencing that has been reinforced with plastic or metal mesh should be avoided as it impedes the
movement of terrestrial wildlife species. Excessive silt and sediment loads can have detrimental
effects on aquatic resources including destruction of spawning habitat, suffocation of eggs, and
clogging of gills.
At this time, the information provided is not sufficient for our staff to make definitive recommendations
or conclusions concerning this project. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this permit
modification. If I can be of further assistance, please call [phone] or email
[e-mail].
ec: Brandon Edwards, Ararat Rock Products Company
John Ellis, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Thomas W. Russ, NCWRC

Wehner, Judy
From: Homewood, Sue
Sent: Friday, February 07, 2020 1:12 PM
To: Wehner, Judy
Cc: Eplin, Tamera
Subject: RE: 79-07 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013a.doc
Attachments: 79-07 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013a-wsro-07Feb2020.doc
Sue Homewood
Division of Water Resources, Winston Salem Regional Office
Department of Environmental Quality
336 776 9693 office
336 813 1863 mobile
Sue.Homewood(@ncdenr.gov
450 W. Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300
Winston Salem NC 27105
From: Wehner, Judy <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 4:42 PM
To: Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]>
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Subject:79-07 DWR REVIEW SHEET2013a.doc
Here is the review sheet for the modification of the Eden Quarry in Rockingham County.
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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
forthe
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
Project Name: Eden Quarry DEMLR Permit # 79-07
Email: [e-mail]
PERMIT ACTION TYPE: modification
YES
County: Rockingham Applicant's
NO Date Commencing
❑ ❑
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? ❑
Latitude: 36.5349 Longitude:-79.6524
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due bv: 2/21/2020
>1972
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWR:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality? No
Comments:
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification: Roanoke, Dry Creek, C
DWR Compliance Status of Mine:
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWR back fees to pay? If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in BIMS?
YES NO
401 Wetland Cert. required?
❑
F1
401 Wetland Cert. existing?
❑ Permit#
171
Does DWR RO have enough information to
determine if a 401 certification is required?
❑
Is an O & M Plan needed? YES NO
Are wetlands disturbed at this site?
❑
171
Does DWR RO suspect or know of nearby
❑
F]
wetlands to the site?
❑ JD
Is a wetland delineation required prior to
❑
❑
DWR issuing the permit?
Consultant
❑ Onsite?
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❑
Offsite?
Stream Determination Needed?
❑
F
Stream Determination Completed?
❑
O
Does DWR RO need a statement that no
wetlands/streams are disturbed
❑
Rj
for this project from applicant?
Buffer Determination Needed?
❑
❑
Buffer Determination Completed?
❑
O
Recycle system permit existing?*
❑
Permit #
❑
New Recycle System permit required?*
❑
Enough information to determine?
Non -discharge permit existing?*
C
Permit #
❑
❑ Unknown.
Will wastewaters discharge to HQW waters
F
p 7Q10
Permittee
with a 7Q10=0? "
Flow:
must
determine.
❑
Has Violation
❑
O&M Requirements
❑
HQW/7Q10 Concerns
Does DWR require DEMLR to hold the
❑
Pay back fees or renew
permit (e.g. so DWR can review it further or
DWR permit
❑
because DWR requires more information)?
❑
Other.
Please describe the reason to
hold
the permit:
RO contact:
❑
Hold Until:
Mine must wait to dewater until an O&M plan is
❑
0
approved?
permit.
**To obtain 7Q10 flows, permittees must contact the DWR Stormwater Permitting Unit. If DWR does not have a flow estimate fore
specific stream, permittees will be asked to obtain one. Permittees should contact J. Curtis Weaver at the USGS: 919-571-4043, for
more information on obtaining a 7Q10 flow. USGS will not determine a 7Q10 Flow for tidally influenced water bodies.
*** If there is not enough information to give a complete answerr, write in the space provided what you will need to answer this question
completely. If you require DEMLR to hold the permit until further notice. indicate that in the ouestion below.
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Reviewed by: \M"'
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RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Office: Date:
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. Daniel Smith
Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Michael Peveler
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
January 29, 2020
Division of Parks and Recreation
FROM: Brenda M. Harris= �y
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for Ararat Rock Products Company
Eden Quarry
Rockingham County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for the
above referenced project
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effects on the purposes of a publicly owned park, forest, or recreation area (GS 74-51(5). Please
respond by February 21, 2020 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory
time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this
office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are
sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can
provide regarding effects on publicly owned parks, forests or recreation areas would be greatly
appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the
person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your
comments to the person noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919) 707-
9227 if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Ms. Tamera Eplin
D_EQJ� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
919.707.9200
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To:
Wehner, Judy
Subject:
FW: Ararat Rock (Rockingham)
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See attached.
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ROY COOPER
Governor,
MICHAEL S.- REGAN
secret" -
S: Daniel Smith
Dlremr
NORTH CAROLINA
EnWrorasenAd Quality
January 29, 2020
MEMORANDUM.
TO: Mr. Eric Galamb
Application Review Coordinator,
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
FROM: Brenda M. Harris ,.
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section 0
1400p�
fix
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for Ararat Rock Products Company
Eden Quarry
Rockingham County
Please find attached for your -review a copy of the: mining permit modification 'request forthe
above referenced project
Please review this1riformation and advise as to the probability of this operationhaving unduly
-adverse effect on any publicly owned conservation easements (O.S. 74-51(5)). Please respond by
February 21, 2020:so that. we-may:complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this
office will carefully review all -proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are
sufficient to restrain erosion and off: site sedimentation. I Aowever, any comments your agency can
provide regarding effects on publicly owned conservation easements would be greatly appreciated. If
your.staff wishes to perform.a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting
this request to setup, a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the
person noted in the application.
i
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919) 707-
9227 if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Ms. Tamera Eplin
North Carolina Department of Environimental Quality I DMsion of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
P. E sl2 North Salisbury Street 1 1612 Mall SO-rvke Center I Weigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
a 919 707.9200

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Wehner, Judy
From:
Wehner, Judy
Sent:
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 4:42 PM
To:
Homewood, Sue
Cc:
Eplin, Tamera
Subject:
79-07 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013a.doc
Attachments:
79-07 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013a.doc
Here is the review sheet for the modification of the Eden Quarry in Rockingham County.

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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
forthe
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
Project Name: Eden Quarry DEMLR Permit # 79-07
Email: [e-mail]
PERMIT ACTION TYPE: modification
YES
County: Rockingham Applicant's
NO Date Commencing
❑ ❑
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? 0 ❑
Latitude: 36.5349 Longitude:-79.6524
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due bv: 2/21/2020
>1972
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWR:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality?
Comments:
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:
DWR Compliance Status of Mine:
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWR back fees to pay? If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in BIMS?
YES NO
401 Wetland Cent. required?
❑
❑
401 Wetland Cert. existing?
❑ Permit #
❑
Does DWR RO have enough information to
determine if a 401 certification is required?
❑
❑
Is an O & M Plan needed? YES NO
Are wetlands disturbed at this site?
❑
❑
Does DWR RO suspect or know of nearby
❑
❑
wetlands to the site?
❑ JD
Is a wetland delineation required prior to
❑
❑
DWR issuing the permit?
Consultant
❑ Onsite?
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Offsite7
Stream Determination Needed?
❑
❑
Stream Determination Completed?
❑
❑
Does DWR RO need a statement that no
wetlands/streams are disturbed
❑
C
for this project from applicant?
Buffer Determination Needed?
❑
❑
Buffer Determination Completed?
❑
❑
Recycle system permit existing?*
❑
Permit #
❑
New Recycle System permit required?*
❑
C
Enough information to determine?
Non -discharge permit existing?*
❑
Permit #
C
❑ Unknown.
Will wastewaters discharge to HQW waters
❑ 7Q10
Permittee
with a 7Q10=0? **
Flow:
must
determine.
❑
Has Violation
❑
O&M Requirements
❑
HQW/7Q10 Concerns
Does DWR require DEMLR to hold the
❑
Pay back fees or renew
permit (e.g. so DWR can review it further or
DWR permit
❑
because DWR requires more information)?
❑
Other.
Please describe the reason to
hold
the permit:
RO contact:
Hold Until:
Mine must wait to dewater until an O&M plan is
❑
❑
approved?
`The NPDES SW and WW permit NCG020000 covers closed -loop recycle systems, designed to exclude all stormwater run-off from
permit.
**To obtain 7Q10 flows, permittees must contact the DWR Stormwater Permitting Unit. If DWR does not have a Flow estimate for a
specific stream, permittees will be asked to obtain one. Permittees should contact J. Curtis Weaver at the USGS: 919-571-4043, for
more information on obtaining a 7Q10 flow. USGS will not determine a 7Q10 flow for tidally influenced water bodies.
*** If there is not enough information to give a complete answer, write in the space orovided what you will need to answer this question
completely. If you mouire DEMLR to hold the permit until further notice indicate that in the guestion below.
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Reviewed by:
DWR RO Sur -face Water: Regional Office: Date:
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RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Office: Date:
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