11-03_2_Redacted

December 1, 2017
Tony Johnson
Vulcan Construction Materials LLC
11020 David Taylor Drive #105
Charlotte, NC 28262
RE: Mining Permit No. 11-03
Enka Quarry
Buncombe County
Dear Tony Johnson;
ROY COOPER
co(v nof
MICHAEL S. RE AN
secn!"Iefty
TRACY DAVIS
Dim toe,
This fetter is to advise you of recent amendments to the North Carolina Mining Act of 1971 which impact the
permit term of your existing mining permit. Pursuant to the passage of House 3ill 56, which became law on October 4,
2017 as SIL 2D17-209, ail existing mining permits and any newly issued mining permits are to be issued for the life, of site
or for the duration of the lease term. The life of site" means the period from the ififtial receipt of a permit for the operation
until the mining operation terminates and the required reclamation is completed.
Considering the above, this lel1er hereby modifies your existing mining permit to remove all references to the prior
expiration date to convert your permit to a Ve of site or lease permit effective immediately, No action is required on your
part for this modification to be effective. Please attach this letter to your existi it for future reference. The
mine name and permit number on the permit document, and all existing operating and reclamation conditions contained
therein, shall remain in full force and effect. Furthermore, all provisions of GS §74-51 and GS §74-52 still apply to all new,
transferred and modified mining permits.
In addition to the life of site or lease mining permit provision, SIL 2017-209 also enacted a new annual rTliring
permit operating fee of $400 per mining permit number. By statute, the initial payment of this annuai $400 fee must be
submitted to this office by December 31, 2017 — see the attached Invoice to remitthe initial annual fee payment by this
deadline. Beginning in 2018, the $400 annual operating fee must be submitted by July I of each year with the required
Annual Reclamation Report as required by GS §74-55. Failure to submit the fee by the required deadline will result in a
$50/month late fee and could result in the denial of future permit actions and/or revocation of your mining permit.
Lastly, pursuant to GS §74-54, the cap on reclamation bonds has been raised from $500,000 to $1 million. Any
adjustments needed in existing bonds will be initiated by this office or addressed during your next requested permit action
unless you contact this office with a written request to have your bond reevaluated.
The issuance of a mining permit and/or any modification tot does not supersede local zoning regulations. The
responsibility of compliance with any applicable zoning regulations remain s with you.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter, If you have any questions on the move please contact Ms. Judy
Wehner, Assistant State Mining Specialist, or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
William "Toby" Vinson, Jr., PE, CIPM1
Interim Director, DEMLR

Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Mr. Tony Johnson
__. Vulcan Construction Materials,_LLC
11020 David Taylor Drive, Suite 105
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
RE: Mining Permit No. 11-03
Enka Quarry
Buncombe County
French Broad River Basin
Dear Mr. Johnson:
May 23, 2017
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
TRACY DAVIS
Director
Your recent request to have the above referenced mining permit modified has been
approved. The modification is to expand the quarry pit limit boundary from the existing quarry,
pit towards the buffers as indicated on the Operations Plan last revised April 20, 2017. The
permitted and affected acreage for this site remains unchanged. A copy of the modified
permit is enclosed.
The conditions in the modified permit were based primarily upon the initial application.
Modifications were made as indicated by the modification request and as required to insure
compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. The expiration date, mine name and permit number
shallremain the Came aC before the modificatiA 1, 111 —ild lil.e +^ rir� •refit rinrFir.,,t.+. �a+. ai...
h .. .,.,n. , WWWU1%.A 111%1r wU1WO 'yWUI FCAILicul II aLLe I loll
to the following conditions where minor additions or changes were made: Operating Condition
Nos. 3C, 4C and 10B.
The issuance of a mining permit and/or any modification to it does not supersede local
zoning regulations. The responsibility of compliance with any applicable zoning regulations
lies with you.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 288.0 acres and the amount of
land yvi.i are c�.+ppr%0V%1d to disturb 15 2v0.8 acres.
Please review the modified permit and contact Judy Wehner, Assistant Mining
Specialist, at [phone] should you have any questions concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
net S. Boyer, PE
ate Mining Specialist
JSB/jw
Enclosures
cc: Ms. Shawna Riddle
Mr. William Gerringer-Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures
State of North Carolina I Environrricml QuAity I Energy. Mineral and Land Resources
$12 N. Salisbury Street 11612 Mail Service Center 1 Raleigh. Normh Carolina 27699-lbl2
919 707 9200

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
124W1l01
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74--46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Enka Quarry
Buncombe County - Permit No. 11-03
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION .DATE: October 17, 2022

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environmental Quality hereinafter referred to as the Department, and in
conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of this
permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation
Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable
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-------the-expiratio n; revocation -or suspension -of -this -permit. - —
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Modifications
July27, 1992: This permit has been modified to allow the placement of fill material and
additional stripping as indicated on the Site Plans revised April 10, 1992 and the supporting
calculations dated October 1991 and April 1992.
November 13, 1992: This permit has been modified to allow expansion of the mining pit and
the piping of a tributary along the northeastern permit boundary through the stockpile area as
indicated on the Phase I - Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan, Sheet 3 and the Phase II
Erosi '- -' "'-dime-` tion `�' ntrol r-�1_._ Sheet 4 date _1 n ug
— CIU5I an❑ .�eUimefltdLlUf1 lrUfllf 01 -an, .7fleei 9+ Qaiea HUC]llst 1992.
December 30 1993: This permit has been modified to include and allow the construction of a
new overburden disposal area and associated erosion and sedimentation control measures as
indicated on the Overburden Disposal Plan dated July 30, 1993.

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October 14, 1994: This permit has been modified to include and allow additional stripping
activities and the construction of an overburden disposal area on approximately 18 acres of
the Gentry Tract as indicated on the 1994 Overburden Disposal Plan — Gentry Erosion Control
Plan dated April 22, 1994 and Detail Sheet, last revised August 12, 1994.
May 13, 1999: This permit has been modified to add two railroad spurs to the existing railroad
line as indicated on the permit modification mine map dated November 2, 1998 and received
on April 5, 1999 with the stipulation that prior to implementation of the plan any necessary
approvals -are -obtained -from -the -Division -of -Water -Quality.
January 1, 2000: This permit has been modified to change the corporate name from Vulcan
Materials Company to Vulcan Construction Materials LP.
October 17, 2012: This permit has been modified to decrease the affected acreage at this site
to 260.7 acres as indicated on the Mine Map dated July 12; 2012. The modification includes
the expansion of the pit to the west, a slight adjustment to the affected acreage because of
better mapping and updates to various map features.
May 23, 2017:. This permit has been modified to expand the quarry pit limit boundary from the
existing quarry pit towards the buffers as indicated on the Operations Plan last revised April
20, 2017. The permitted and affected acreage for this site remains unchanged.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until October 17, 2022.
Conditions
This Permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and
to the following conditions and limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
1. Wastewater and Quarry Dewatering
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.
B. Any storm water runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact
the Division of Water Quality to secure any necessary storm water permits or
other approval documents.

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2. Air Quality and Dust Control
A. Any mining related process producing air contaminant emissions including
fugitive dust shall be subject to the requirements and rules promulgated by the
N.C. Environmental Management Commission and enforced by the Division of
Air Quality.
B. During processing operation, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall -be -utilized -to -prevent -dust -from -leaving -the -permitted -area-- ---
3. Buffer Zones
A. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands
shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and
enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management Commission.
B. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any affected land and any
adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of that waterway or
wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve the integrity of the
natural watercourse or wetland.
C. All buffer zones shown on the Operations Plan last revised April 20, 2017 shall
be maintained to protect adjoining property. These buffer zones, with the
exception of the installation of required sediment control measures and approved
earthen berms, shall remain undisturbed.
4. Erosion and Sediment Control
A. Adequate mechanical barriers including, but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stapes of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent
sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland
or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
R. All minina activities; including the installation nnri maintenanr.P of nil Prminn nnrf
sedimentation control measures, shall be conducted as indicated on theMineM
Map dated July 12, 2012 and the supplemental information July 20, 2012 and
August 24, 2012.
C. Mining activities associated with the expansion of the quarry pit limit boundary
from the existing quarry pit towards the buffers shall be conducted as indicated
on the Operations Plan last revised April 20, 2017 and the supplemental
information received on January 13, 2017 and April 25, 2017.

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D. An erosion and sediment control plan(s) shall be submitted to the Department for
approval prior to any land disturbing activities not indicated on the revised
erosion control plan or mine maps submitted with the approved application for a
mining permit and any approved revisions to it. Such areas include, but are not
limited to, expansion outside of the approved pit area, creek crossings, or
expansion of overburden or waste disposal areas.
5. Groundwater Protection
Groundwater monitoring wells shall be installed and monitored as deemed appropriate
by the Department.
6. Graded Slopes and Fills
A. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle which
can be retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure,
structure, or device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels,
the erosion of which may cause off -site damage because of siltation, shall be
planted or otherwise provided with groundcover, devices or structures sufficient
to restrain such erosion.
B. Overburden cut slopes along the perimeter of any pit expansion conducted after
December 30, 1993 shall be graded to a minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or
flatter and shall be stabilized within 60 days of completion. Furthermore, a
minimum ten (10) foot wide horizontal safety bench shall be provided at the top
of the rock and at the toe of any overburden slope constructed after December
30, 1992.
7. Surface Drainage
The affected land shall be graded to prevent collection of pools of water that are, or
likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits shall be constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
8. Blasting
The operator shall monitor each blast with a seismograph located at a distance
no farther than the closest off site regularly occupied structure not owned or
leased by the operator. A seismographic record including peak particle velocity, air
overpressure, and vibration frequency levels shall be kept for each blast (except as
provided under Operating Condition Nos. 813 and 8D of this permit). The following
blasting conditions shall be observed by the mine operator to prevent hazard to persons
and adjacent property from surface blasting;

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Ground Vibration With Monitorin
In all blasting operations, the maximum peak particle velocity of any component
of ground motion shall not exceed Figure 1 (below) at the immediate location of
any regularly occupied building outside of the permitted area such as a dwelling
house, church, school, or public, commercial or institutional building.
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(Source modified f taco a-1 Bureau & Min' es R18507�
B. Ground Vibration Without Monitoring_
In the event of seismograph malfunction or other condition which prevents
monitoring, blasting shall be conducted in accordance with the following
formulas:
W = (DIDS)z IDS = D
Wvz
V = 160(Ds)-l•6
W = Maximum charge weight of explosives per delay period of 8.0 milliseconds
or more (pounds).

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D = Distance from the blast site to the nearest inhabited building not owned or
leased by the mine operator (feet).
Ds = Scaled distance factor.
V = Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second).
The peak particle velocity of any component shall not exceed 1.0 inch per
second, for the purposes of this Section.
- --- —C. Air -blast -With -Monitoring
Air blast overpressure resulting from surface blasting shall not exceed 129
decibels linear (dBL) as measured at the immediate location of any regularly
occupied building not owned or leased by the operator outside of the permitted
area such as a dwelling house, church, school, or public, commercial or
institutional building, unless an alternate level based on the sensitivity of the
seismograph microphone as specified below is being used:
Lower Frequency Limit of Max Level,
Measuring System, in Hz in dBL
0.1 Hz or lower -flat response 134 peak
2.0 Hz or lower -flat response 133 peak
6.0 Hz or lower -flat response 129 peak
D. Air blast Without Monitoring:
In the event of seismograph malfunction or other condition which prevents
monitoring, blasting shall be conducted in accordance with the following
formulas:
To convert U (psi) to P (dBL):
U = 82 (DIW0.33)-1.2
P = 20 x log (U/2.9x10-9)
Confined Air blast/Overpressure (dBL)
for quarry situation:
A=P-35
U = Unconfined air overpressure (pounds per square inch).
W = Maximum charge weight of explosives per delay period of 8.0 milliseconds
or more (pounds).
D = Distance from the blast site to the nearest inhabited building not owned or
leased by the mine operator (feet).
P = Unconfined air overpressure (decibels).

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A = Air blast or air overpressure for typical quarry situations (decibels).
The air blast/overpressure shall not exceed 129 decibels, for the purposes of this
Section.
E. Record KegLing:
The operator shall maintain records on each individual blast describing: the total
number -of -holes; pattern -of -holes -and -delay -of -intervals; depth -and -size -of -holes; - ---
type and total pounds of explosives; maximum pounds per delay interval; amount
of stemming and burden for each hole; blast location; distance from blast to
closest offsite regularly occupied structure; and weather conditions at the time of
the blast. Records shall be maintained at the permittee's mine office and copies
shall be provided to the Department upon request.
F. Excessive Ground Vibration/Air blast Reporting
If ground vibration or Air blast limits are exceeded, the operator will immediately
report the event with causes and corrective actions to the Department. Use of
explosives at the blast site that produced the excessive reading shall cease until
corrective actions approved by the Department are taken. However, blasting
may occur in other approved areas within the permitted boundary. Authorization
to blast at the blast site may be granted at the time of the verbal reporting of the
high ground vibration or high air blast reading if the circumstances justify verbal
approval. Failure to report will constitute a permit violation.
G. FI rack Prevention:
The operator shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that flyrock is not
thrown beyond areas where the access is temporarily or permanently guarded by
the operator. Failure to take corrective measures to prevent flyrock and,
repeated instances of flyrock shall be considered a violation of the Mining Permit.
H. FI rock Re ortin :
Should flyrock occur beyond the permitted and guarded areas, the operator shall
immediately report the incident to the Department. Further use of explosives on
the mine site shall be suspended until the following actions have been taken:
A thorough investigation as to the cause(s) of the incident shall be
conducted.

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2. A report detailing the investigation shall be provided to the Department
within 10 days of the incident. The report shall, at a minimum, document
the cause(s) of the incident along with technical and management actions
that will be taken to prevent further incidents. The report shall meet with
the approval of the Department before blasting may resume at the mine
site.
Studies:
The operator shall provide to the Department a copy of the findings of any
seismic studies conducted at the mine site in response to an exceedence of a
level allowed by these blasting conditions. The operator shall make every
reasonable effort to incorporate the studies' recommendations into the
production blasting program.
J. Notice:
The operator shall, when requested by the Department, give 24-hour advance
notice to the Asheville Regional Office prior to any blast during a period for which
notice is requested.
9. High Wall Barrier
A physical barrier consisting of large boulders placed end -to -end or fencing shall be
maintained at all times along the perimeter of any highwall to prevent inadvertent public
access. In addition, a minimum 10-foot wide horizontal safety bench shall be provided
at the junction between the top of rock and the toe of any overburden cut slope.
10. Visual Screening
A. Existing vegetation shall be maintained between the mine and public
thoroughfares to screen the operation from the public. Additional screening
methods, such as constructing earthen berms, shall be employed as deemed
appropriate by the Department.
B. Vegetated earthen berms shall be located and constructed as shown on the
Operations Plan last revised April 20, 2017. In addition to grasses, long leaf
and/or Virginia pines or other acceptable evergreen species shall be planted as
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11. Plan Modification
The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete, modify or
otherwise change any part of the mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan
contained in the approved application for a mining permit and any approved revisions to
it. Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to
on -site implementation of the revisions.

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12. Refuse Disposal
A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is aeneratt-H niitsirie of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Division of Energy, Mineral and
Land Resources, DennrFment of n;irnmentlOisg1i+%Thm,fk A of ue4;i^oNV,-�aFna•e VuVI
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shall-be-consistent-with-the-approved-reclamation-plan.----
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971
generated on -site and directly associated with the mining activity may be
disposed of in a designated refuse area. All other waste products must be
disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their storage containers
or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of
within the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land
Resources considers the following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to
those specifically listed under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1. on -site generated land clearing debris
2. conveyor belts
3. wire cables
4. v-belts
5. steel reinforced air hoses
6. drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit
boundary, the following information must be provided to and approved by the
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources Prior to commencement of such
disposal:
1. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse;
E. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the seasonally
high water table; and
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13. Annual Reclamation Report
An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department by February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and approved
� year �i..�vrvM MI1\A approved.
11 Bonding
The seclu ty which was posted pursuant Fey, AI i' c 7A 5 r__ 1
>> �� •raw.J i.rvvi�..0 �.J41JL.IL111� LV ��.V.L7.V• f "F-JY 111 theform Ul d
$500;O00:00-bIan ket-bond; is -sufficient to -.cover the -operation -as -indicated -in -the - - --
approved application. This security must remain in force for this permit to be valid. The
total affected land shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
15. Archaeological Resources
Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be granted
access to the site to determine the presence of significant archaeological resources.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION ION FLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition
on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a
separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
—Minimurrm-Standards-As-Provided-By-G.S. 74-53 -- - ----.------- - _-_ ______-_
1. The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other unconsolidated
materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and be
consistent with the future use of the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
excavations in rock.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with
accepted conservation practices and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use
of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined area that are,
or are likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic and
reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to the time schedule
included in the plan, which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable
time after completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall be completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation Schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to allow the quarry excavation to fill with water, provide a permanent barricade
(fence) along the top of any high wall, and grade and revegetate any areas in
unconsolidated material.
2. The Specifications for surface aradient restoration to a surface Suitahle for thP_. planned
future use are as follows:

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A. All areas of unconsolidated material such as overburden or waste piles shall be
graded to a 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter slope and terraced as necessary to
insure slope stability.
B. Any settling ponds and sediment control basins shall be backfilled, graded, and
stabilized or cleaned out and made into acceptable lake areas.
C. The processing, stocknilw, anti other diet, inced areas ne,ghbor,ng the mine
--excavation-shall-be-leveled-and-smoothed. - — - -
D. Compacted surfaces shall be disced, subsoiled or otherwise prepared before
revegetation.
E. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Conditions Nos. 12.A.
through D.
F. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
All disturbed areas shall be revegetated as per the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates
February 15- April 1
April 1- July 31
August 1- October 25
Species
Korean Lespedeza
Fescue
Redtop
Winter rye (grain)
Common Bermuda
Lespedeza (unscarified)
German millet
October 25- February 15 Rye (grain- temporary)
Soil Amendments
Rate. Lbs/Acre
10
40
1
15
50
30
40
120
Lime: 2000 Ibs/acre or follow recommendations from a soil test.

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Fertilizer: 1000 Ibslacre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow recommendations from a soil
test.
Mulch: All seeded areas shall be mulched using small grain straw at a rate of
2000 Ibslacre and anchored appropriately.
Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.
In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post -project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In
any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under. permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
This permit, issued September 12, 1972, renewed September 20, 1982, modified July
27, 1992, renewed and modified November 13, 1992, modified December 30, 1993,
October 14, 1994, May 13, 1999 and January 1, 20000 renewed October 22, 2002,
renewed and modified October 17, 2012 and modified October 7, 2015, is hereby
modified this 23rd day of May, 2017 pursuant to G.S. 74-52.
At�jTracy E. Davis, Director
Division kEnergy, Mineral, and Land Resources
y Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environmental Quality

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From: Boyer, Janet
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 3:28 PM
To: 'Johnson Jr, Tony'
Subject: RE: Enka Quarry Mine Permit Modification (11-03)
Attachments: 11-03 Mod 05 23 2017.pdf
Here you go.
Janet S. Boyer, PE
State Mining Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
919-707-9220 office
Janet. bo er ncdenr. ov
512 N. Salisbury Street —Archdale Building
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
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From: Johnson Jr, Tony [mailto:[e-mail]
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 2:11 PM
To: Boyer, Janet <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Enka Quarry Mine Permit Modification (11-03)
Ok will do. Could I get an emalled copy of the approval when ready.
thanks again.
On Tue, May 23, 2017 at 2:00 PM, Boyer, Janet <janet.boyerAncdenr.gov> wrote:
No problem. Could you change that on future applications? thanks
Janet S. Boyer, PE
State Mining Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
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Royer, Janet
From: Boyer, Janet
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 2:00 PM
To: 'Johnson Jr, Tony'
Subject: RE: Enka Quarry Mine Permit Modification (11-03)
ivu Problem. Could you change that on future applications? thanks
Janet S. Boyer, PE
State Mining Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
919-707-9220 office
Janet.boyerancdenr.gov
512 N. Salisbury Street -Archdale Building
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
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From: Johnson Jr, Tony [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:47 PM
To: Boyer, Janet <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Enka Quarry Mine Permit Modification (11-03)
Please send to: 11020 David Taylor Drive, Suite 105
Thanks,
On Tue, May 23, 2017 at 1:39 PM, Boyer, Janet <janet.boyerancdenr. ogovv> wrote:
Hi Tony,
I am reviewing the permit mod for Enka. It is addressed to you at 11020 David Taylor Drive, but the application has
4401 N Patterson address. Can you clarify which address it should go to?
Thanks,
Janet

Janet S. Boyer, PE
State Mining Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
919-707-9220 office
Janet. bover(cDncdenr,00v
512 N. Salisbury Street —Archdale Building
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
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From: Johnson Jr, Tony (mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 3:10 PM
To: Wehner, Judy <[e-mail]>
Cc: Boyer, Janet <[e-mail]>
Subject: Be: Enka Quarry Mine Permit Modification (11-03)
Thank you Judy,
Once signed could the permit be email to me.
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Thanks again,
On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 3:05 PM, Wehner, Judy <iudy_wehner ncdenr.gov> wrote:
I drafted it. Its on Janet's desk.
From: Johnson Jr, Tony [mailto:io� [e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 3:01 PM
To: Wehner, Judy <judy;[e-mail]_>
Subject: Re: Enka Quarry Mine Permit Modification (11-03)
Hey Judy,
Any updates on this one?
Thanks,
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:51 PM, Wehner, Judy <judy.wehnerancdenr.gov> wrote:
i#17 Should get to it around the 20'h.
From: Johnson Jr, Tony [mailto:[e-mail]
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 4:36 PM
To: Wehner, Judy <[e-mail]>
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Hey Judy,
Hope your doing well. I wanted to check on the status of the Mine Permit Modification
(11-03)
3

Thanks
Tony Johnson
Environmental Engineer
Vulcan Materials Company
11020 David Taylor Drive, Suite 105
Charlotte, NC 28262
Office 704-547-7076
Cell 571-422-6401
Fax [phone]
Tony Johnson
Environmental Engineer
Vulcan Materials Company
11020 David Taylor Drive, Suite 105
Charlotte, NC 28262 ,
Office 704-547-7076
Cell 571-422-6401
Fax [phone]
4

Tony Johnson
Environmental Engineer
Vulcan Materials Company
11020 David Taylor Drive, Suite 105
Charlotte, NC 28262
Office 704-547-7076
Cell 571-422-6401
Fax [phone]
Tony Johnson
Environmental Engineer
Vulcan Materials Company
11020 David Taylor Drive, Suite 105
Charlotte, NC 28262
Office 704-547-7076
Cell 5 71-422-6401
Fax [phone]

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From: Riddle, Shawna
Sent: Friday, May 19, 201712:24 PM
To: Wehner,ludy
Subject: comments for Enka
judy -
Information submitted addresses needed items from the additional info request.
Thanks
Shawna
Shawna Riddle
Environmental Senior Specialist
Land Quality Section
N. C. Dept of Environmental Quality
828 296-4500 Phone
828 299-7043 Fax
Shawna.Riddle ncdenr. ov
2090 US Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
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MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Applicant's Name: M, M LUL PrgectNc
Applic./ Permit No: - U 3 County: A-V (IP
Reviewer: �.
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River Basin Name:
❑
New ❑ Renewal NrModiftcation (inside
permit boundaries)
❑
Modifuation (outside "er oundaries) ❑
Transfer
❑ Release
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Partial Release Additional Information ❑
Fee Needed: 4
❑ Fee Received: s
Please route entire plication package to:
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Lip
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nI v4 fie ._ Regional Office (2 cmnplete wpws; attach the "LQS Rgwndl Of a Mining Apphwtima Review
Checklist" to am copy and attach both the DAQand DWR "Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; send bath copies to the Regional
Engineer)
Date: Routed S Reed
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,[]Division
Division of Water Resources
Date: Routed
Rec'd
❑
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Date: Routed
Rec'd
❑
US Fish 61 Wildlife Service
Date: Routed
Rec'd
(Orly new applications and moth feeation requests tkat add (and to tke permit)
Please route first j pages of the application and any location maps
to:
❑
Division of Parks 61 Recreation
Date: Routed
Rec'd
❑
NC Geological Survey Section
Date: Routed
Rec'd
❑
Division of Marine Fisheries
Date: Routed
Rec'd
❑
Division of Soil d1 Water Conservation (plus LEA)
Date: Routed
Recd
(Only new applications and moth fictions ra uou that add land to the permit)
❑
Division of Archives d1 History
Date: Routed
Rec'd
(Only new applicants)
❑
Other:
Date: Routed
Rec'd
** Suspense Date for Comments: r (no later than z5 days from receipt)
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April 120, 2017 gulian
p Materials Company
Ms. Judith Wehner
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
RE: Enka Quarry
Mining Permit No. 1 1-03
Permit Modification
Dear Ms. Wehner:
RECEIVED
APR 25 2017
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM
This letter is in response to your mine permit modification comment letter dated
February 8, 2017. Two (2) copies of the mine modification drawings are included. The
following are our reply to your comments:
1. Provide a detailed description of the modification request. Include
an enlarged section of the modification area that includes pre and post
mining cross sections.
This modification request is to expand the quarry pit limit boundary. The
areas will be expanded from the existing quarry pit outwards towards the
buffers, all drainage will flow back into the quarry nit; both during and after
the expansion. Sheet 3 of 3 contains the pre- and post- cross sections.
2. Clearly labelled the undisturbed buffer and its length along the
wetlands and water ways. Clearly label the unexcavated huffer length
along the property lines. Revise the mine map to change the "Existing
Permit Area" to "Existing Permit Boundary. " Label the SR roads on the
mine map. Show the entrance on the mine map. The feature lines are
difficult to read and should he clearly shown (widoned and/nr d.-likened)
Sheets 1 & 2 of 3 contain the requested information.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] should you have any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Tony Johnson
Environmental Engineer
cc: David Cade
CIIARLOTIF REGIONAL OFFICE— VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, L.L.C.
11020 David Taylor Drive, SUITE 105, CI{ARLOTTE, NC 28262, TELEPHONE [phone], FAX [phone]

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Wehner, Judy
From:
Riddle, Shawna
Sent:
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 4:02 PM
To:
Wenner, Judy
Subject:
Air comments for En 11-03
Attachments:
02212017155612-DO . df
Shawna Riddle
Environmental Senior Snecialist
Land Quality Section
N. C. Dept of Environmental Quality
828 296-4500 Phone
828 299-7043 Fax
Shawna.Riddle(,ncdenr.Qov
2090 US Hwy 70
Swannanoa. NC 28778
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1
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
f Project/Number: U'�a`� I I �� 3 County*
CAN
Please return comments back to: "
Comments due by: T1�,
r".
'Will the operation, as proposied, violate standards of air quality?
Comments: /UU 6FI-'r e'cvvi.SS, i ^t �I emu r.
YES NO
Air permit required
Air permit existing ✓ (Permit
OtherComments:
Reviewed by: Date: Z - Z (` Zy17
Print Name: _Chrs, c wkv
Central Office Reviewer.
Rev Dett006

Wehner, Judy
From: Price, Zan (George)
Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2017 12:54 PM
T v: Wenner, Judy
Subject: RE: 61-13
Attachments: 61-13 _DWR Review 2017.pdf, 11-03 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2017.pdf
See attached. Thank you.
Zan Price, P.E.
Assistant Regional Supervisor —Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
828 296 4662 office
828 231 9634 mobile
zan. rice ncdenr. ov
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28711
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From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2017 9:39 AM
To: Price, Zan (George) <Zan,[e-mail]>
Cc: Riddle, Shawna <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: 61-13
Flow about the 91h? Will that work?
From: Price, Zan (George)
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2017 1:35 PM
To: Wehner, Judy <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: 61-13
I was delayed in getting the renewal package for this. Can i have until 2/10 to review this one and 11-03 (Enka)?
Thanks.
Zan Price, P.E.
Assistant Regional Supervisor — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources

828 296 4662 office •
828 231 9634 mobile
zan.price(ancdenr.gov
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N,C. 28711
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From: Davidson, Landon
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2017 1:30 PM
To: Wiggs, Linda <linda•[e-mail]>; Price, Zan (George) <Zan.Price @ncdenr.gov>
Subject: FW: 61-13
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Supervisor -Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources
828 296 4680 office
828 230 4057 mobile
Landon. Davidson Oncdenr. , ocovv
2090 U.S. Hwy, 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28711
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From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2017 1:27 PM
To: Davidson, Landon <[e-mail]>
Cc: Riddle, Shawna <[e-mail]>
Subject: 61-13
Here's the review sheet for the modification of the Spruce Pine Quarry in Mitchell County.

Print this form to PDF etum PDF of this form to DEMLR CO by email. cc DE*O, DWR SPU. Send a copy to the permittee.
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
forthe
DIVISION OF WATFR RF-gnl1R[.FS
Project Name Enka Quarry DEMLR Permit # 11-03 County: Buncombe Applicant's Email:
Johnson, Tony (MED/NC) (Johnson T [e-mail])
PERMIT ACTION TYPE:
YES NO Date Commencin
r, r,
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? r; r >1972
Latitud 35.6440 Longitude:-82.6688
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due by. 2/3/17
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWR:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality? Unknown
Comments: Due to the Droximity to Hominv Creek, the facility shall utilize best management practices to avoid
violating water quality standards in Hominy Creek and stay in compliance with their NCG02 permit with
DEMLR. The facility shall follow the recommendations outlined in the Wildlife Resource Commission
recommendation letter dated January 30, 2017.
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification: French Broad/ Hominy Creek Class C
DWR Compliance Status of Mine: DEMLR Stormwater permit
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWR back fees to pay? NA If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in BIMS? NCG020151
YES NO
L—AJnknown based on
information provided. Section
5b. states "a.m€n€mum buffer
width of 50-ft wlll be ma]ntalned
adiacent to streams and
wetlands, except for areas
401 Wetland Cert. required?
I—,
where Impacts are proposed.
impacts have been previously_
permitted, and In locations for
temporary crossing". Any
temporary or permanent
impacts to streams or wetlands
would like require a 401 WQC.
No application has.been�
recelved -by DWR.
401 Wetland Cert. existing?
r 1 Permit #1999-0516
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Rev September 2010

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Does DWR,RO -have enough information to
determine I a 401 certification is required? See rtomment above
Is an O S M Plan needed? YES NO
Are wetlands,disturbed atthis,site?
r
,
Does DWR RO suspect or know of nearby
r
wetlands to the site?
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"It,a wetiand•delineation requ€red prlor.to
r 1 onsultant
r
DWR issuing the;perrriit?
1 ,Onsite?
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Stream Determination Needed?
r Yes, if impacts proposed
r
Stream Determination Completed?
Does DWR RO need a statement that no
wetlands/streams are disturbed
r
r
for this project from applicant?
Buffer Determination, Needed?
r
Buffer Determination Completed?
r
Recycle system -permit existing?
r 'Permit #
New Recycle System permit required?*
r
Covered under NCG02
Enough information to determine?
,Non -discharge permit existing?
rPermit #
7 1 Unknown.
Will wastewaters discharge to HQW waters
I-
r 7Q10
Permittee
must
with a 7Q10=07
Flow:
determine.
Ir-
nab violation
r ­ O&M Requirements
r HQW17QIO Concerns
nlease share DWR
Does DWR requireDEMLR to hold the
Payback fees or renew
concerns and- have facility
permit (e.g. so DWR can review it further or
DWR permit
I-" ' Other,
contact_©WR if any
proposed changes would
because DWR requires. more information)?
Please describe the reason to
result in fill to -wetlands or
hold; the permit:
waters.
RO contact: .
1- � Hold Until:
Mine must wait to dewater until an O&M plan is
i--
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approved?
Rev September ZU10

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Reviewed by:
DWR RO Surface Water: Zan Price Regional Office: ARO Date: 2/8/17
RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Office: Date:
Rev September 2010

Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFY
February 8, 2017
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7013 2630 0001 8998 9556
Mr, Tony Johnson
Vulcan construction Materials LLC
11020 David Taylor Drive Suite #105
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
RE: Enka Quarry
Mining Permit No. 11-03
Buncombe County
French Broad River Basin
Dear Mr. Johnson:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
TRACY DAVIS._.._ -
Director
We have reviewed the modification request 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 a detailed description of the modification request. Include an enlarged
section of the modification area that includes pre and post mining cross sections.
2. Clearly labelled the undisturbed buffer and its length along the wetlands and
water ways. Clearly label the unexcavated buffer length along the property lines.
Revise the mine map to change the "Existing Permit Area" to "Existing Permit
Boundary." Label the SR roads on the mine map. Show the entrance on the
mine map. The feature lines are difficult to read and should be clearly shown
(widened and/or darkened).
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above hart bccill I lly Gddressed. Ili addition, please Mote thins Offltr:e may request additional
information, not included in this letter, as the mining application review progresses.
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:
State olNorth Carolina i Environmental Quality I Fnergy, Mineral and Land Resources
51Z N. Salisbury Sheet 1 1612 Mail Service Center 11Wleigh. North Carvllna 27699-1612
919 7D7 9200

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Certified Mail
Mr. Johnson
Page Two
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
i
As required by 15A NCAC 56.0013, 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
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grant or deny the mining per�iiR Uabt-U upol I LI IV 1111V1111QLIV11 %'U111 1luy t--....._.._ _ ._._
at the end of the 180-day period.
i
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.
f
i cerely, 'I /
i
W
Judith A. Wenner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Cc: Ms. Shawna Riddle
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MOMMON
From: Riddle, Shawna
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2017 11:43 AM
vvehner, Judy
Subject: comments - enka quarry 11-03
Judy —
Comments are as follows:
VO-
' Bond information is not completed. �1#"
3 here is no mention of the 57.6 modification in the narrative section of the permit application.
legend is shown on the plan — the existing permit boundary is not labeled on the map, existing quarry limit is not
labeled, proposed quarry limits is not shown on the plan, 50 foot buffer is only labeled in 2 locations, affected/disturbed
,keas are notshown on the plan.
ntrance road is not labeled or shown after crossing railroad tracks into the quarry.
I re isL_ plan shoL_fil_I IIC�C q a note o+� t��c N�d�� ,�wvViifg the location o� one expansion to the pit. iva Diner details are included.
l�
Thanks—
Shawna
Shawna Riddle
Environmental Senior Specialist
Land Quality Section
N. C. Dept of Environmental Quality
828 296-4500 Phone
828 299-7043 Fax
Shawna.Riddle ncdenr. ov
2090 US Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
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Wehner, Judy
From: Harris, Brenda M
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 3:55 PM
To: Boyer, Janet; Wehner, Judy
Subject: FW: MP 35-04 Enka Quarry - NCWRC comments
Attachments: MP35-04_EnkaQuarry_HominyCr Buncombe_NCWRCComments.pdf
From: Leslie, Andrea J
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 11:33 AM
To: Harris, Brenda M <[e-mail]>
Subject: MP 35-04 Enka Quarry - NCWRC comments
Hi Brenda,
Attached are NCWRC's comments on the Enka Quarry.
Andrea
Andrea Leslie
Mountain Habitat Conservation Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
20830 Great Smoky Mountain Expressway
Waynesville, NC 28786
828-558-6011; 828-400-4223 (cell)
www.ncwildlife.org
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� North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Gordon Myers, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda M. Harris, Mining Program Secretary
NCDENR, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Land Quality
Section
FROM: Andrea Leslie, Mountain Region Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: January 30, 2017
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for Vulcan Construction Materials
Enka Quarry, Buncombe County
MP 35-04
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reviewed the
application to modify the permit for Enka Quarry in Buncombe County. Our comments on this
permit action are offered for your consideration under provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 (as
amended, 1982; G.S. 74-46 through 74-68; 15 NCAC 5) and the North Carolina General Statutes
(G.S. 113-131 et. seq.).
The permit application proposes to add 57.6 acres to the currently mined area. This area will be
away from the river on an upland site that is currently used as an overburden area. All drainage
will flow into the existing quarry pit.
Processing facilities are very close to Hominy Creek, and very little vegetation exists on the
north side of the stream. In order to minimize impacts to Hominy Creek, it is essential that
sediment control practices are adequate and maintained regularly in order to minimize sediment
loss from the site to the river. We recommend regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the
sediment and erosion control practices on site. In addition, we strongly recommend planting
native shrubs and trees on along Hominy Creek in order to provide additional stream stability,
filter overland flows, cool stream temperatures, and provide wildlife habitat.
As noted in our 2012 comments on the last permit renewal, the seeding specifications include
Tall Fescue and Sericea Lespedeza, both of which are highly invasive and should be avoided.
Mailing Address: Habitat Conservation • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
TrlPnhnnP! (919)7117-(010 • FAY! (9I4)707-0I)7R

MP 35-04 Enka Quarry • Page 2 . January 30, 2017
Hominy Creek, Buncombe County
NCWRC recommends an alternative mix of Red Clover, Creeping Red Fescue, and a grain, such
as Oats, Wheat, or Rye. Attached are additional seeding recommendations for disturbed sites.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this permit action, Please contact me at
[phone] if you have any questions about these comments.

MP 35-04 Enka Quarry • Page 3 • January 30, 2017
Hominy Creek, Buncombe County
Seed Mixes for Revegetating Disturbed Sites
Basic Mix
Oats(Mar-Jun),Wheat(Jul-Nov),or Rye Grain Dec -Feb
1-2 ba s 1 ac
$ 5-10 bag
Red Clover Tri olium pratense
10 lbs / acre
$ 311b
Creeping Red Fescue Festuca rubra
20 lbs / acre
$ 2-311b
-The Basic Mix can be sown on disturbed sites in the mountains and upper piedmont year round
but spring or fall seeding will result in a better stand. It is important to use all of the components
of the Basic Mix. The cover crop grain & legume provide rapid green -up while the creeping red
fescue is developing. These components can be obtained locally.
- Grains like oats, wheat, and rye may be sold by weight (pounds) or by volume (bushels).
To simplify things, this mix recommends I — 2 BAGS of grain rather than pounds or bushels.
With this mix, 1 bag or about 50 -- 60 lbs per acre should be adequate for most sites, but where
slope or soil conditions warrant, increase grain amounts to 100 — 120 lbs (use 2 bags).
-The perennial grass will establish within the first year and is the key to good site stabilization.
Creeping red fescue has a wide range of adaptation when used for erosion control along roads
and highways; cuts, fills, and other disturbed areas; and for stream and channel bank
stabilization. It thrives in sun or shade, and is drought -resistant after establishment.
For permanent seeding of harsh dry sites, Hard Fescue Festuca 10 lbs / acre $ 3 / lb
brevipila (syn. trachyphylla) can be added to the'Basic Mix
Application Notes
- Disturbed sites with loose soils can usually be sown without extensive seedbed preparation if
seeded as soon as the other work is completed.
- Where necessary, prepare seedbed with conventional farm equipment (tractor and disk), or the
soil surface can be bladed and then tracked with a bulldozer. Hydro -seeding can be used with the
Basic Mix for slopes where equipment access is difficult.
- Red fescue is adapted to sandy and acid soils so extensive soil amendments are usually not
needed. On poor and subsoil sites, a low nitrogen fertilizer such as 5-10-10 may be required.
- If required, apply any necessary soil amendments, then drill or broadcast the seed mix.
- The larger cover crop grains can be sown separately first and covered lightly to prevent loss of
seed from wildlife such as turkeys and doves.
-The rest of the seed mix should then be sown, but not covered with soil. It is better to firm the
small seed into the soil than to try to cover it.
- Culti-pack conventional seedbeds to ensure good seed -to -soil contact. Tracked sites will fill in
oii uicir Twit xtvtit iaiuEd- u.
- Apply straw mulch at a minimum of 15 bales per acre to help enhance soil moisture as well as
hold the soil in place until the seed germinates. Use higher rates as site conditions warrant.
- If the site calls for it, biodegradable natural fiber matting is recommended over _plastic matting
or matting that contains strands of plastic that can entrap small animals. T

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Hominy Creek, Buncombe County
- Monitor the site until the perennial grass component is fully established. Mature stands of the
Basic Mix are short-statured and will not require mowing. The seeded mix should persist for
many years, but will eventually yield to developing successional species in the seed bank.
Adding Native Species
- Some projects specify a preference for native plant species or actually require their use. Native
wildflowers and grasses can be added to the Basic Mix to beautify and diversify the site, and
provide food and cover for wildlife such as wild turkey, bobwhite quail, and songbirds.
- The following table contains native species that are easy, proven performers that have been
used successfully on stream restoration areas as well as dryer upland sites. The first four
wildflowers will come on well the first year; the three grasses may take two to three years to
develop good sized clumps.
- These seeds are reasonably priced as natives go and can be ordered from a reputable seed
dealer. Using all seven will provide maximum diversity as well as added site stabilization but
any additions will be beneficial. For sources, refer to Wildlife Seed List at
littp://www.ncwildlife.orJ/Wildlife Species Con/WSC WPM.htm .
- Mixes with native seed can be culti-packed or tracked in with a bulldozer; hydro -seeding is
apparently not recommended. Mixes with mainly wildflowers can be sown in early fall.
Note - when adding native Panicum grass seed, sow the mix in late fall, winter, or early spring to
subject the seed to cool, moist soil conditions necessary to break seed dormancy. Sowing during
the warmer months may delay Panicum germination until the following year, and some seed may
be lost in the interim.
- For information on each native species listed here, visit http://plants,usda.gov/; type in the
scientific name in the search box. Note - adding natives will increase the heiaht of the resultine
stands, providing good wildlife habitat. Frequent mowing destroys food & cover and is not v
recommended. Mow once every few years, in late winter, only if absolutely necessary to remove
encroaching woody vegetation.
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native species — add to Basic ivRiix at 1-2 lbs / acre
Black Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta
$ 1611b
Showy Partridge Pea Chamaecrista Cassia asiculata
$ 1411b
Shoa Bidens Bidens aristosa
$ 161 lb
T nnrPrl-1PnvPri ( nrPrlfiC1C Cnronneia Insaranlntn
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Deerton ue Dicanthelium Panicum clandestinum `Tio a'
$ 12 / lb
Switchgrass Panicum vir atum `Blackwell' `Cave -in -Rock' `Kanlow'
$ 8 / lb
Big Bluestem Andro 0 on gerardii
$ 10 / lb

Water Resourrar
ENVIRONMENTAL OUALIrY
0
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT
January 24, 2017
Ms. Judy Wehner
Land Quality Section
Michael Bauer
Ground Water Management Branch
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l-01 Y lsion Vl Yv ater Resources
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretnry
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
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JAN 2 4 ZOp,
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Comments on the Mining Permit Modification Request for:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC.
Enka Quarry
Buncombe County
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above referenced project.
The Enka Quarry, located in Buncombe County, does not appear to have an unduly adverse effect on
ground water supplies and has previously registered their withdrawals, with the Division of Water
Resources, as facility iD 0199-0001.
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
statue 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. The registration form may
be obtained from the following link:
http://www.ncwater.org/Permits and=Registration/Water Withdrawal_and_Transfer_Registration.
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].
State oiNorth Carolina I Environmental Quality [ Water Resources
1611 Mail service Center I Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1611
9197079000

aIV% • � ROY COOPER
Governor
WILLIAM G. ROSS, 1R.
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Acting Secretary
miner yr, iri�neTai
and Land Resources TRACY E. DAVIS
@NVIRONM@NTAL QUALITY January 18, 2017
Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson %WaVzM
Hydrogeology Group 15
Division of Water Resources
JAI 20 2017
FROM: Brenda M. Harris 10N��
Mining Program Secretary DIVA OF WATM RLD US
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT. Mining Permit Modification for VMC LLC
Enka Quarry
Buncombe 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 potable water supplies (GS 74-51 (2). Please respond by February 3,
2017 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, any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on
potable groundwater supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to
have any recommendations you may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable protection of
groundwater quantity or quality. 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.
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
[phone] if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
nn- Mr I.Rtmnlav Aikan
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center 1 512 N. Salisbury St. I Raleigh, NC 27699
919 707 9200 T

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Applicant's Name: ProjectName:
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Applic./ Permit No: - Q County: UM 6WJJ{, Date Received:
Reviewer: River Basin None:��
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❑ New ❑ Renetual Modification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release ❑ Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed:; kfFee Received: $ r OLO �
Please rq tte entire application package to:
c wfW copier a;laA & %QS Regional Office Mmiq Awhoation Rmm
Cbescblist" to aw copy and attach both die A[Q D WR ApOestion Review Fme to dw odwr oopy; and bode oapia to the Raid
Engineer)
Date: Routed ~� Ree'd - r
LKf Division of Water Resources Date: Routed f Reed_,
NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ US Fish a Wildlife Service Date: Routed Reed
(Only new applications and mc&f cation requests that add land ito the permit)
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Please route rst I Pages of the application and any location 'Maps
❑ Division of Parks & Recreation ` Date: Routed Rec'd
❑
NC Geological Survey Section
Date: Routed
Rec'd
❑
Division of Marine Fisheries
Date: Routed
Reed
❑
Division of Soil 0 Water Conservation (plus LEA)
Date: Routed
Ree'd
(Only new app6aioa and modifications mquats that add land to the permit)
❑
Division of Archives a History
Date: Routed
Rec'd
(Only new applicants)
❑ Other:
Date: Routed Rec'd
** Suspense Date for Comments: a 3 1 (no later than 2y days from receipt)
❑ Please note the following:

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Energy, Mineral
and Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January18, 2017
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Ms. Andrea Leslie
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources qommission
FROM:
Brenda M. Harris kzz*
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT:
Mining Permit Modification for VMC LLC
Enka Quarry
Buncombe County
ROY COOPER
Governor
WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR.
Acting Secretary
TRACY E. DAVIS
Director
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 3,
2017 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.
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)
707-9220 if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Stanley Aiken
State of North Carolina f Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
I — 2 ivlaii ucCv3cc iapicf j 512 N. Salisbury St. 1 Raiagn, NG 27699
919 707 9200 T

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ROY COOPER
� Governor
WILLIA-M G. ROSS, JR.
Acting Secretary
Energy,Mineral
andLaUResources TRACY E. DAVIS
EN VIRON MEN TAL 0 UALITY • January18, 2017
Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris f"o
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for VMC LLC
Enka Quarry
Buncombe 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 potable water supplies (GS 74-51 (2). Please respond by February 3,
2017 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, any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on
potable groundwater supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to
have any recommendations you may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable protection of
groundwater quantity or quality. 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.
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
[phone] if you have any questions.
lhmk
Attachments
cc: Mr. Stanley Aiken
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy. Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail $eivic [' s— 1 92 N, Cal at ,, St, I RY ].: NC ?goo
919 707 9200 T

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To:
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Subject:
11-03 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013
Attachments:
11-03 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013.doc
Here's the review sheet for the modification of Enka Quarry.

Print this form to PDF Retum PDF of this than to DEMLR CO by email. cc DEMLR RO, DWR SPU. Send a copy to the permittee.
MINING *-RMIT APPLICATION *-VIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
BE FILLED OUT BY DEMLR:
Project Name Enka Quarry DEMLR Permit # 11-03 County: Buncombe Applicant's Email:
Johnson, Tony (MED/NC) ([e-mail])
PERMIT ACTION TYPE:
YES NO Date Commencing
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? % >1972
Latitud 36.6440 Longitude:-82.6688
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due bv: 2/3117
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 RIMS?
YES NO
401* Wetland Cert. required?
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401 Wetland Cert. existing?
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I determine if a 404 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
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Is a,wbtland delineation required .prior to,
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Does DWR RO need a statement that no
wetlands/streams are disturbed
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Buffer Determination Needed?
Buffer Determination Completed?
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DWR permit
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;because' DWR requires more information.)?
Please describe the reason to
hold the permit:
RO contact:
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Mine must wait to dewater until an O&M plan is
approved?
Reviewed by:
DWR RO Surface Water: Regional Office: Date:
RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Office: Date:
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Uulian
Materials Company
January 6, 2017
Ms. Judy A. Wehner
N. C. Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
RE: Enka Quarry
hAininn 13 rr i 1n ZG_:04 . . Permit Modificon
Dear Ms. Wehner:
I A N 13 2017
LAivD QijAU7Y
MINING PROGRAM
Please find enclosed an original and four copies of the Operations Plan, Reclamation Plan, and
Mining Permit Application for Permit Modification. A check is enclosed in the amount of $1,000
for payment of the required processing fee. This operation will not invoke any of the 7 denial
criteria listed under G.S. 74-51.
The modification includes the following:
• Quarry pit expansion into currently permitted Overburden Storage Areas,
• No new areas are being proposed for disturbance,
• All drainage from expansion will flow to quarry pit or existing erosion and
sediment control structures,
• Updated Operations Plan,
• Updated Reclamation Plan.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] should you have any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Tony Johnson
Environmental Engineer
cc: David Cade
CHARLOTTE REGIONAL OFFICE - VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LP
11020 DAVIDTAYLOR DRIVE #105 • CHARLOTTE, NC 28262 - TELEPHONE [phone] • FAX [phone]

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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
Enka Quarry
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
January 6, 20.17
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
RECOV D
Land Quality Section
JAN 3 2017
rvr1� N� P Uti�iiY
PROGRAM
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
Form Revised: January 30, 2008

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
I. Name of Mine Enka Ouarry County Buncombe
River Basin French Broad
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 35.5440
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places)-82.6688
2. Name of Applicant* Vulcan Construction Materials LLC
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** 4401 N. Patterson Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27105
Telephone [phone] Alternate No.
Mine Office Address 1190 Smokey Park Hwy
Enka NC 28728 1 Telephone [phone]
5. Mine Manager David Cade
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of
our knowledge. Welly understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revocation. > ]
***Signature
Print Name/
/ Jonathan Mann
Titles Vw -penciffinnt _ unrnon Dav^21s+ 0
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Date l f y i�
* 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 Land Quality Section 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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APPLICATION V"D A 11AiviIWIX11- DVt3 �iiT
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 RENEWAL 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 (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon):
® If this is an applicatio ODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the tot verall reage coveredy the existing permit.
Mining Permit N 35-04 tal permitted acreage: 288.0
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ® No ❑. Il'yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the acreage
that the "major modification" fee will be based upon): 57.6
Does the modification involve acreaue outside the nreviously approved nermitted hnnndarv?
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 El 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 FORTHE PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO BE
PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED
ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined: Granite
3. Mining method:
H
Hydraulic Dredge ® Front-end Loader & Truck ® Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper
Other (explain):
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 400± as per existing aimroved permit
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
The ground level of the plant area (mean sea level 2075±).
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b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 350t v.f.
5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ® No ❑
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted?
72 under an
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10 years
B. MAPS
Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six (6)--copies of a 7.5-minute
quadrangle and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) copies of all mine maps and
reclamation maps, must be submitted with each permit application.
7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C. Geological Survey:
Mailing; Address: Physical Address:
1612 Mail Service Center OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 5°i Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
[phone]
www. aeoloay.enr.state. nc.us/
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
North Carolina Department of Transportation — Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Mailimz Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center
Raleigh Nnrth C -imlina 2760n_ 157Z7
Physical Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
3401 Carl Sandburg Court
Raleigh Nrth Carolina 2761ly
[phone]
www.tic(lot.orglit/gisContact/def'ault.html.
2. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged
to^nnranl�ie m c nitt+n nntirA++ino cite Aii ncnn..kr i+1, �. 't.. 1+.. 1.....,1�� 1_ l�,.l ..a 'the
�.o- Y . . maps o thle a—nti.4 ri.in , si--specw o■ he Billie site must Ric clearly gal elcu Or, the
maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. As a reminder, mining permits can
only be issued for up to 10 years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must only 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 Illlninnuna:
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 ofcfearing and grading.
d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated).
e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations.
f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
g. Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants may be described as to location
and distance from mine iI'sufficiently far removed).
i. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and lakes.
j. Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
k. 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.
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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 pennit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by
the lessor of the rn;i — tract, -mes of owners of record of tracts adjoining; these tracts, that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map.
p. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the
mining permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek,
stream, river, or other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an
adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
names of owners of record of tracts adjoining; these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining
permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: "Highway" means a road that
has four lanes of travel or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
q. Map legend:
1. 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 MAP SCALE
0-49 Acres 1 inch = 50 feet
50-199 Acres I inch = 100 feet
200+ Acres I inch = 200 feet
(NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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:
MINE PERMIT ACREAGE
CATEGORY
EXISTING
ACREAGE
PROPOSED
MODIFICATION
TOTAL
ACREAGE
Tailings / Settling Ponds
0.5 Ac
0.00 Ac
0.5 Ac
Stockpiles/Processing/Roads
51.9 Ac
0.00 Ac
51.9 Ac
Overburden Storage
65.3 Ac
-57.6 Ac
7.70 Ac
Pit
143.1 Ac
57.6 Ac
200.7 Ac
Permitted for Disturbance
260.8 Ac
0.00 Ac
260.8 Ac
Inactive Areas
27.2 Ac
0.00 Ac
27.2 Ac
Total Permitted
288.0 Ac
0.00 Ac
288.0 Ac
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
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1N liIlJ AI 1 L/aAtfII"Fq 11VR1rf kl-LGfiilL IV"IG II7a IIAF l.I000 LIVEJllOj'iSI]IAlEIYIEIVT
THROUGHOUT THE FORAP. THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE
WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE
MAPS.

AnPLICA I fO ,T FOR A 101N1NG PERM T
C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference
....;.,y.eell .,a, iv use .iiiiii: iaiia. tALL IL auuativllal sRC:Vi1 a1 IIeeUBU.
A large portion of the site has been graded and developed into a quarry. Erosion control
measures will be installed prior to the development of any areas that do not drain into the pit.
Areas disturbed for the site development will be stabilized once the final grades are obtained.
Additionally, several existing erosion and sedimentation control measures have been enhanced
to provide more surface area for better settling efficiency for water quality control. Also, clean
storm water run-off from uphill undisturbed areas has been directed into a culvert to convey
clean water through an existing pipe that discharges into the creek.
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during;
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (inchide specific plans for sediment and erosion control for
none excavation(s), ►caste iles, accessltnlne roads and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of
installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erasion
control ieasures oil the mbie map(s) and provide typical ci'o.v .Sectlofa.s/cottstructiola details of each
measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed
measures.
Existing erosion and sediment measures were designed, approved, and installed per the existing
permit. These measures include conveyance channels, sediment basins (silt traps & riser basins),
and silt fence. See the construction sequence on the plans on file for the sequence of construction
and maintenance. Additional measures such as in -line settling ponds, check dams may be added
to aid in the reduction of stormwater turbidity.
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.
Wash water generated at the sizing -wash screen will continue to flow via pipe to the closed -loop,
non -discharge settling pond. Settling is performed by gravity and the use of flocculants. The
water will be recycled as wash water.
Site stormwater also receives additional stormwater treatment. Runoff from the pit expansion
areas is diverted into the pit sump or nearby sediment basins. Runoff from the area around the
office is collected in a catch basin downstream of the parking lot. The runoff from other
disturbed areas is collected in setting basins to provide addition settling. Water is discharged
from the pit sump infrequently and in accordance with the existing NPDES Water Quality Permit
NCG020000.
Enka Quarry has received inspections by the Division of Water Quality and has fully cooperated
with their requirements and recommendations.
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 ZJ No ❑. If yes, brig ly describe the nature of the dischar,,-e
and locate all proposed discharge paints (along ivith their method of stabilization) on your taairae
naap(s).
All water discharges from the site are covered by the existing NPDES permit. Pit dewatering,
process and stormwater discharges will be handled via approved measures and in accordance
with the existing NPDES Water Quality Permit NCG020000.

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table? Yes ® No ❑.
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: (see note below). Locate all existing wells on the mine ntap(s) that lie within
=(-,tofthepi-oposedc�xcai,,,ttioiiai-c,(i. Provide data to support any conclusions or statements made,
ing 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.
Stormwater accumulates in the existing pit in response to rainfall events. A portion of the water
is used for dust suppression and in the production process. Excess Stormwater, retained
temporarily in the pit, is clarified, sampled and occasionally discharged to tributary to Hominy
Creek in compliance with our existing General NPDES water permit. No additional point source
discharges are being proposed.
We have no reason to suspect the operation has had or will have the potential to adversely impact
any well in the vicinity. This is based in part upon the fact that during Vulcan's 40-years (+)
operating history of this facility, we have not substantiated any impacts to any adjoining wells.
Regardless, should a concern come to our attention, we would fully investigate the inquiry. The
surrounding area is served by public water. There are no known wells within 500 feet of the pit
limits as shown on the plans.
Ground water occurs in two aquifer units at and around the site, the soil zone and the bedrock
zone. These two aquifer units are hydrologically interrelated, with recharge to bedrock
occurring as downward leakage from water in the soil. In the soil zone aquifer, the quarry site
is partially hydrologically isolated from any domestic wells. Hydrologic barriers are created by
topographic highs to the east, west and south of the quarry. Hominy Creek forms a hydrologic
barrier north of the quarry. Ground water divides and boundaries in the bedrock zone appear
to be similar to those of the soil horizon and surface water, partially isolating the quarry
hydrologically.
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 Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section. In addition, the applicant is required to register
water use with the Division of Water Resources if the operation withdraws more than 10,000 gallons
per day and needs a capacity use permit fi•otn the Division of Water Resources if the operation lies in
a capacity use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
We hold general permit number NCG020000, Certificate of Coverage NCG020151 that
addresses and covers water -related activities including dewatering, process water, settling pond
and stormwatcr discharges. We are not required to obtain a capacity use permit; however, we
have registered our water use with the Division of Water Resources.
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.
Vulcan holds Air Permit Number 11-649-09A issued by Western North Carolina Regional Air
Quality Agency.
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b. How will dust from 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.
5. a. A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-
ot=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 pen -nit 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 bn f er locations and widths
on the nnnine nnnap(5).
An unexcavated buffer zone of at least 25 feet wide will be provided between any mine
excavation or overburden storage and adjacent property lines on the original permitted
tract. A minimum buffer of 10 feet will be provided between the property lines and fill slopes.
Slopes will be graded no steeper than a 2:1 ratio and stabilized 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 wetlnndc un1e g gtnntler
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 (it/
bier locations and widths on the mine map(s).
A minimum buffer width of 50 feet will be maintained adjacent to streams and wetlands,
except for areas where impacts are proposed, impacts have been previously permitted, and
in locations for temporary crossings.
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 arc generally required,
unless technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
A 25 foot minimum buffer will be maintained between any new cut slopes and adjacent
properties. The slopes will be constructed at a 2H:1V slope angle and seeded/munched
immediately upon completion.
b. Provide a cross -sections on the mine map(v) for till fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburdens
disposal areas, etc), clearly indicating the nnntennled .Side slope gradient, installation pf any
benches andlor slope drains (ivith supporting design information) if needed, and the method of
final stabilization.
See the previously approved mine permit modifications for overburden storage area
construction plans for the typical slope, bench, and slope drainagc details. The tvpical pit
wall detail and typical reclamation slope are shown on the reclamation plan.

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c. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes
including specifications for benching and sloping. Cross -sections for till cat slopes rrrrtst he
provided on the mine inap(s).
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 cross -
sections of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles of the ciet ,slopes, wiclth.s of all se,fety
benches crud urine, benches, and the expected maxnnum depth of the excavation.
An eight to twelve degree back slope from vertical with a 30 foot wide bench at 80 vertical
feet intervals will be provided in new expanded pit areas.
7. Describe other methods to be taken 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 urine map if they are within 300 feat Uf any proposed excavation.
There are no subject structures within 300 feet of the proposed excavation (quarry limit(
Properties will be well buffered from on -going operations. Slopes will be placed on steeper than
2:1 ratios and will be properly vegetated. Posted signs "No Trespassing - Open Pit " will be placed
around the perimeter of the operation at a 100 yard spacing. Vehicle access to the site is only via
Vulcan's existing entrance which is controlled at the entrance of the existing facility onto US Hwy
19-23— no other access points will he constructed: All drilling and hlactinaa will he randucted 'on
accordance with all applicable North Carolina Standards contained in our existing mining permit.
8. Describe what kind ofbarricade 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 mcrp(s).
A combination of earthen berms, fencing, and boulder barriers now surround the pit high wall and
property and will be maintained as a permanent barricade. These structures will continue to be
used for the site development. In addition, a 20' horizontal safety bench will be constructed along
the toe of the dirt slope and the top of the rock junction.
9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No X.
If yes, how will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
10, a. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation from
public view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building beams or
other measures. Show the location of all visual screening on the Mine anap(s) and provide cross -
sections through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for• tree plantings.
Where practical the mine site is screened by existing berm and vegetation. The operation is
not subject to public view due to the existing topography, which hides the quarry. An
unexcavated buffer zone of at least 25 feet wide will be provided between any mine
excavation or dirt storage and adjacent property lines.
b. Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park,
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forest or recreation area? If so, how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated?
No.
11. Will explosives be used? Yes ® No ❑.
If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical
hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations.
./C4�.7G11u111�,1 or. tItG r��«le s wc�,«on to nearly structures, more detailed technical information may be
required on the blasting program (such as a third -party blasting study). Locate the nearest ofj,•ile
occupied structure(a) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its approrintale
distance to the proposed eveai,atton.
Emulsion -type explosives will be used. Drilling, loading, and blasting operations will be
performed by qualified personnel who will follow the blasting techniques and procedures
recommended by blasting specialists. Records for each blast will be maintained, and we will
monitor all blasts with a seismograph and record the location, distances from the blasts, and
identity of the property owner where the unit is located.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes ® NoEl.
If yes, clescrihe these materials, how they ivill be stored and method of containment in case of spill.
Indicate the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine ntap(s).
Fuel and other essential petroleum products are stored in aboveground, approved tanks provided
with secondary containment. An approved SPCC Plan has been implemented.
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D. RECLAMATION PLAN
1. Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate
the sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the method of
reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration or
establishment of any permanent drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other
pollution. This iitforniatiotr »rust be illtistrated on a t-eclaiiiatiojr trrap ajid iiiitst correspond clit•ectly v►,ith
the information provided on the na.ne map(s). In addition, design information, including typical
cross -sections, of* any permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plats and the
location(s) of all permanent channels mast be indicated on the reclamation rtrap.
Reclamation at Enka Quarry is an ongoing process. Through on -site inspections, Vulcan
Construction Materials, LP monitors, on a periodic basis, the site for areas that may need
maintenance or construction of additional erosion and sediment control measures. After the mining
operation has ceased, all of the affected land will be sloped for drainage, contoured, graded, and
vegetated 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 or the bodv(s) of water on the reclamation inap and provide a scaled
cross-section(s) 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.
The quarry will be allowed to fill with water creating a 135t acre reservoir with a potential holding
capacity of approximately 16.5 billion gallons.
3 DescribenroVkinnc fur sat'ety to n-nznne anti to arlini Winn rnnnPrtr, in 711 _n _Il tnrl av •
r_ _ J........b t....,h......J ---k— " a.n�u r uasvuS iii rvcn
including what kind of permanent barricade will be left. Acceptable permanent barricades are appropriate
fencing, large boulders placed end -to -end, etc. Construction details and locations of all permanent
barricades must be shown on the reclamation map.
Ope a Pit" signs .,;il ky irfaieu around ound tiac NUR 111J LCI of the rllllleu ai4t% A 4'llani-
link fence has been provided around the highwall area of the pit. Rock boulders and berms will be
provided along other areas. Access to the mine via auto will be limited only to the gated entrances.
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. Fiitctl ci-oss-sections cntd loccitioitsfoi-sitch cireas
must be provided on the reclamation map.
All dirt siopes are to be constructed with 2: i slopes or flatter. The slopes are to he seeded with the
approved seed mix and stabilized.
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. These areas will then be vegetated per approved seed mix.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ® No ❑.
If yes, identify such roar iva.ys on the reclamationi inap and provide details on PC17J1C1nent road and
ditch lilac stabilization.
The main access road into the property is to be left intact. The ditches are to be lined with riprap
and/or seeded to prevent erosion. The main haul road and service roads will remain for
vehicular access to the lake formed by the pit. These roads shall be stabilized while the quarry
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 n! or written approval from
the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section 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 i-cf use disposal areas must be clearly delineated on the wine map(s) and reclamation rraap,
along ivith a list of items to be disposed in said areas.
No offsite or onsite generated waste will be disposed or left onsite. Vulcan operations seek to
optimize both waste minimization and recycling to the degree possible. This includes but is not
limited to all petroleum products, scrap metal, machinery, equipment, and other items and
products.
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7. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
innitl�a 1•r�r.+..vtm or..-Inf:...... 4:.« ... ,.1 .}: _1___]_.__ .t_ _ r t• 1 .i
+ l�.arVlllllll•IIVC1lIV11.1 1v1Y14ar-rVl.11lU•seC:U1rI�,, int;mUlllg 111e tllile 01 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 Pennitting, Operation and Reclamation;
h. Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre):
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATES) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING V_ FAR_RouNn CFPntNr7
SCHEDULE (poundslacre): [NOTE: Include Legumes]
Seed Types:
Seeding Dates:
"SEE ATTACHED REVEGETATION PLAN"
Seedinjj Rates:
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF
AXTeNITI-%" TAI! _
HIND. M U f%_IINU.
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS — TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
C'iannt11rr ilnta
Print Name
Title
Agency
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ENKA QUARRY
BUNCOMBE COUNTY
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REVEGETATION PLAN
SPRING — FALL — WINTER SEED MIXES
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SPRING RAC MARCH —MAY
Rye Grain
15 — 20 lbs. per acre
Tall Fescue
40 — 80 lbs. per acre
Switchgrass
8 Ibs. per acre
Va 70 Shrub Lespedeza
20 lbs. per acre
Sericea Lespedeza
15 — 20 lbs. per acre
Or Red Clover
8 —14 lbs. per acre
Crown Vetch
10 lbs. per acre
Or Weeping Love Grass
2 — 4 lbs. per acre
FALL RATE (M1D) AUGUST — OCCOBER
Ryc Grain
40 lbs. per acre
Tall Fescue
80 lbs. per acre
Sericea Lespedeza (Unscarified)
40 lbs. per acre
Orchard Grass
30 lbs. per acre
White Clover
5 lbs, per acre
WINTER RATE NOVEMBER — FEBRUARY
Rye Grain
40 lbs. per acre
f lncrarifiwi Carinoa f oo..o.id..,
v.+v.+.++awrw ✓wawu aJW}/yy yGµ
JV IUD. pv�& a1ilG
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Tall Fescue
80 lbs. per acre

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10 — 20 — 20
Lime
Mulch
Mulch to be anchored by one of the following methods:
1. Crimping with mulcb anchoring tool; or
2. Tack with asphalt emulsion -- 400 gal. per acre
ADDIlaONAL SCREEN]INC
1500 lbs. per acre
4000 lbs. per acre
70 bales per acre
White Pine seedlings on a 20' x2Q' staggered spacing to be provided in area where additional
screening is required.
REVEGETATION AND/ OR REFORESTATION PLAN APPROVED BY:
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SIONAMUJ
441 TITLE
AGENCY
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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: 0,-j'j 9,
Print Name: Richard Roper
(Title, if applicable)
Company: Vulcan Lands, Inc.
(I€ applicable)
Address: 4401 N. Patterson Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27105
Telephone: [phone]
Date Signed: ! —16 - ,
APPLICANT: ,n
Signature:*
Print Nam . Jonathan Mann
Title: Vice -President — Human Resources
Company: Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine Name: Enka Quarry
Telephone: [phone]
Date Signed: l _y- G
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
all aua.at-1011 oleos. ,lone 1-124-2u3 aiuu
reclamation maps, and the aj2proPriate processing tee (see next page tar tee scheaule) in the corm a cnecK or
money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be sent to
the Land Ouality Section Central Office at the address listed on the front cover of this application form.
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at (919)
733-4574.
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E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range of
$500 to $5,000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affected during the life of the mining permit. Please insert the approximate acreage, for each
AFFECTED
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION
CATEGORY
ACREAGE
COST/ACRE*
COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
_ $
Stockpiles:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
_ $
Wastepiles:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
_ $
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
_ $
Mine Excavation:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
— $
Other:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
_ $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:
Ac.)
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 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 — $
S T V T A C O OTIJBL :$
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ X Permit Life (1 to 10 years):
JUXr. LA T ILJ1V CllS T : $
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $ Vulcan has a 500 000 Blanket Bond
(round down to the nearest 10010)
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory
Governor
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7008 1300 0000 7126 1303
Mr. Tony Johnson
Vulcan Construction Materials LLC, Inc.
11020 David Taylor Drive, Suite #105
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
October 7, 2015
Donald R, van der Vaart
Secretary
RE: Mining Permit Nos. 11-03, 12-02,12-07, 13-04, 13-27, 14-01, 30-03, 34-01, 34-02, 34-04, 34-05,
36-24, 41-08, 45-01, 60-05, 60-11, 61-13, 77-01, 79-09, 85-03, 85-04, 86-03, 88-01, 91-01, 95-
01, 97-02, 99-01, 99-06, 00-24
Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Guilford, Henderson,
Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Richmond, Rockingham, Stokes, Transylvania, Vance, Watauga, Wilkes,
Yadkin, Yancey Counties
Dear Mr. Johnson:
Your request to have the corporate name changed on the above referenced mining permits from
Vulcan Construction Materials, LP to Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC is hereby approved. As we
have received the required surety in an amount sufficient to cover these operations, I am enclosing new
cover sheets for each updated mining permit. The permit number, expiration date and mine name shall
remain the same as before this corporate name change.
Please attach this approval letter to your existin minispermit(s) for future reference. Please
review the cover sheets carefully and notify this office of any objections, questions or corrections that
may need to be addressed. I have also enclosed the old reclamation bonds for your disposal.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you should have any questions, please contact
Judy Wehner, Assistant State Mining Specialist, at [phone].
,Sincerely._
JarnetrSoyer, P
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
JSB/jw J
Enclosures
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Mr. Zahid Khan
Mr. Matt Gantt. PE
Mr. John Holley, PE
Mr. William Gerringer-DObrvM6�eo W,Wrk@NRN-04MWres
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENAL QUALITY
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LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining Act of
1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable laws, rules and
regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Enka Quarry
t5uncomae Clounty - Permit No. 1.1-03
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of all lands
and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the greatest practical
degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: October 17. 2022

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Morganton Quarry
Burk_ County Permit N 1 n 02
Burke County Permit IV V. I G'VL
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE. December 29,_20__21

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Burke Quarry
Burke County - Permit No. 12-07
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: _November 9,_2019

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, L.LC
Gold Hill Quarry
Cabarrus County - Permit No. 13-04
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: August 21, 2022

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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Cabarrus Quarry
Cabarrus County - Permit No. 13-27
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: ___December _1.4, 2016_

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
uivIaiO014yr EINERvr, I-WINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Lenoir Quarry
Caldwell County - Permit No. 14-01
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: July 1., 2024

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to. -
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Smith Grove Quarry
Davie County - Permit No. 30-03
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: February 14, 2022

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
MIS s D,VISiON Or ENERGY, IftWINERAL ARID LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for an inactive mine site
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
421 Quarry
Forsyth County - Permit No. 34-01
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: March 15 2022

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
North Quarry
Forsyth County - Permit No. 34-02
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: July 26, 2022

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
for an inactive mine site
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971,11 Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
South Fork Quarry
Forsyth County - Permit No. 34-04
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE; ' October 29, 2022

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LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through fib, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
East Forsyth Quarry
Forsyth County - Permit No. 34-05
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: November 30, 2021

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
High Shoals Quarry
Gaston County - Permit No. 36-24
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: July 9 2020

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
lnwc ri ilac and rani dntinnc
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Stokesdale Quarry
Guilford County - Permit No. 41-08
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: August 16 2022

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Hendersonville Quarry
Henderson County - Permit No. 45-01
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: December 9, 2020

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction ivrar.eriars, LILC
Pineville Quarry
Mecklenburg County - Permit No. 60-05
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: October 23, 2022

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and reJ1idi,U1.1J
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Clear Creek Quarry
Mecklenburg County - Permit No. 60-11
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: July 27 2022

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Spruce Pine Quarry
Mitchell County - Permit No. 61-13
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: March 10,, 2019

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, 'The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Rockingham Quarry
Richmond County - Permit No. 77-01
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: February 28, 2022

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
INACTIVE
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through
68, "The Mining Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A
NCAC 5 B, and other applicable laws, rules and
i cyuiaiivi a
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Stoneville Quarry
Rockingham County - Permit No. 79-09
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and
scenic values of all lands and waters affected by this mining
operation will receive the greatest practical degree of
protection and restoration.
MININr, PFRMIT EXPIRATION DATE March 15. 2022

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
INACTIVE
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Pilot Mountain Quarry
Stokes County - Permit No. 85-03
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: March 15,2022

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for an inactive mine site
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
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Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Sandy Ridge Quarry
Stokes County - Permit No. 85-04
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: March 29, 2021

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION -OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Elkin Quarry
Surry County - Permit No. 86-03
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: December 14 2021

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Penrose Quarry
Transylvania County - Permit No. 88-01
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: April 28, 2021

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Greystone Quarry
Vance County - Permit No. 91-01
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: July 6, 2022

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Boone Quarry
Watauga County - Permit No. 95-01
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: July 7, 2024

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
115 Quarry
Wilkes County - Permit No. 97-02
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: June 18, 2022

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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PERMIT
for an inactive mine site
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Cycle Quarry
Yadkin County - Permit No. 99-01
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: March 15, 2022

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DI V iSiv d yr V- NCRV Y, IWIJIMGRAL AND LAND RGSVURCCS
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Yadkin Quarry
Yadkin County - Permit No. 99-06
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: July 9, 2020

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for an inactive mine site
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining Act of
1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable laws, rules and
regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Toe River Quarry
Yancey County - Permit No. 00-24
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of all
lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the greatest
practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION. DATE: June 26, 2018

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of EnerQv. Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E, Davis, PE, CPM
Director
October 17, 2012
Mr. Tony Johnson
Vulcan Construction Materials, LP
11020 David Taylor Drive, Suite 105
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RE: Mining Permit No. 11-03
Enka Quarry
Buncombe County
French Broad River Basin
Dear Mr. Johnson:
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
Your application for renewal and modification of the above referenced mining permit
has been approved. The modification is to decrease the affected acreage at this site to 260-7
acres as indicated on the Mine Map dated July 12, 2012. The modification includes the
expansion of the pit to the west, a slight adjustment to the affected acreage because of better
mapping and updates to various map features. A copy of the renewed and modified permit is
enclosed. The new expiration date is October 17, 2022.
The conditions in the renewed and modified permit were based primarily upon the initial
application. Modifications were made as indicated by the renewal and modification requests
and as required to insure compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. 1 would like to draw your
particular attention to the following conditions where minor additions or changes were made:
Operating Condition Nos. 1 B, 3C, 4B, 9 and 108 and Reclamation Condition No. 3.
G.S. 74-65 states that the issuance of a minting permit does not supersede or otherwise
affect or prevent the enforcement of any zoning regulation or ordinance duly adopted by an
incorporated city or county or by any agency or department of the State of North Carolina.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 288.0 acres and the amount of
land you are allowed to disturb is 260.7 acres.
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Mr. Johnson
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Please review the renewed and modified permit and contact Judy Wehner, Assistant
State Mining Specialist, at [phone] should you have any questions concerning this
matter i
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Sincerely,
J net S. Boyer, PE
ate Mining Specialist
nd Quality Section
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Enclosures
cc: Ms. Shawna Riddle
Ms. Shannon Deaton-WRC, wlenclosures
Mr. William Gerringer-DOL, Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:.
Vulcan Construction Materials, LP
Enka Quarry
Buncombe County - Permit No. 11-03
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
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all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection an -a' restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE. October 17, 2022

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Departnt of Environment and Natural Resources hereinafter referred to as the Department,
and in conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of
this permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected'by the permitted mining operation. This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation
Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable
obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the Department, and may survive
the expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another
r `�- '++ the ittecd mininr't nnornfinrl by vlrttip
operator succeeds to the interesi or the per r iiuee �; < the periii 1 ,e .,N..,
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the requirements or tree i�nninig act and that he- QU%,w -.
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit: The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may ins I itute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Modifications
July 27 1992: This permit has been modified to allow the placement of fill material and
additional stripping as indicated on the Site Plans revised April 10, 1992 and the supporting
calculati�ans dated October 1991 and April 1992.
November 13 1992: This permit has been modified to allow expansion of the mining pit and
the piping of a tributary along the northeastern permit boundary through the stockpile area as
indicated on the Phase I — Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan, Sheet 3 and the Phase II
— Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan, Sheet 4, dated August 1992.
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December 30, 1993: This permit has been modified to include and allow the construction of a
new overburden disposal area and associated erosion and sedimentation control measures as
indicated on the Overburden Disposal Plan dated July 30, 1993.

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October 14, 1994: This permit has been modified to include and allow additional stripping
activities and the construction of an overburden disposal area on approximately 18 acres of
the Gentry Tract as indicated on the 1994 Overburden Disposal Plan — Gentry Erosion Control
Plan dated April 22, 1994 and Detail Sheet, last revised August 12, 1994.
May 13 1999: This permit has been modified to add two railroad spurs to the existing railroad
line as indicated on the permit modification mine map dated November 2, 1998 and received
by the Land Quality Section on April 5, 1999 with the stipulation that prior to implementation of
the plan any necessary approvals are obtained from the Division of Water Quality.
January1,2000: This permit has been modified to change the corporate name from Vulcan
Materials Company to Vulcan Construction Materials LP.
October 17 2012: This permit has been modified to decrease the affected acreage at this site
to 260.7 acres as indicated -on the Mine Man dated july 12, 2012_ The modification int-hiirrle
the expansion of the pit to the west, a slight adjustment to the affected acreage because of
better mapping and updates to various map features.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until October 17, 2022.
Conditions
This Permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and
to the following conditions and limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
1. Wastewater and Q_uarry_D_ewatering
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.
B. Any storm water runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable'permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission. 'It shall be the permittee`s responsibility to contact
the Division of Water Quality to secure any necessary storm water permits or
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2. Air Quality and Dust Control
A. Any mining related process producing air contaminant emissions including
fugitive dust shall be subject to the requirements and rules promulgated by the
N.C. Environmental Management Commission and enforced by the Division of
Air Quality.
B. During processing operation, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
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3. Buffer Zones
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A. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands
shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and
enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management Commission.
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B. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any affected land and any
i adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of that waterway or
wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve the integrity of the
natural watercourse or wetland.
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C. All buffer zones shown on the Mine Map dated July 12, 2012 shall be maintained
to protect adjoining property. These buffer zones, with the exception of the
installation of required sediment control measures and approved earthen berms,
shall remain undisturbed.
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4. Erosion and Sediment Control
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A. Adequate mechanical barriers including, but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent
sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland
or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
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B All mining activities inrJuding the installation and maintenance of all erosion and
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sedimentation control measures, shall be conducted as indicated on the Mine
i Map dated July 12, 2012 and the supplemental information received by the Land
I Quality Section on July 20, 2012 and August 24, 2012.
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C. An erosion and sediment control plan(s) shall be submitted to the Department for
approval prior to any land disturbing activities not indicated on the revised
erosion control plan or mine maps submitted with the approved application for a
mining permit and any approved revisions to it. Such areas include, but are not
limited to, expansion outside of the approved pit area, creek crossings, or
i expansion of overburden or waste disposal areas.
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5. Groundwater Protection
Groundwater monitoring wells shall be installed and monitored as deemed appropriate
by the Departtment.
6. Graded Slopes and Pills
A. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle which
can be retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure,
structure, or device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels,
the erosion of which may cause off -site damage because of siltation, shall be
planted or otherwise provided with groundcover, devices or structures sufficient
to restrain such erosion.
B. Overburden cut slopes along the perimeter of any pit expansion conducted after
December 30, 1993 shall be graded to a minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or
flatter and shall be stabilized within 60 days of completion. Furthermore, a
minimum ten (10) foot wide horizontal safety bench shall be provided at the top
of the rock and at the toe of any overburden slope constructed after December
30, 1992.
7. Surface Drainage
The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,
or likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits shall be constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
8. Blasting
The operator shall monitor each blast with a seismograph located at a distance
no farther than the closest off site regularly occupied structure not owned or
leased by the operator. A seismographic record including peak particle velocity, air
overpressure, and vibration frequency levels shall be kept for each blast (except as
provided under Operating Condition Nos. 88 and 8D of this permit). The following
blasting conditions shall be observed by the mine operator to prevent hazard to persons
and adjacent property from surface blasting:
A. Ground Vibration With Monitoring:
In all blasting operations, the.maximum peak particle velocity of any component
of ground motion shall not exceed Figure 1 (below) at the immediate location of
any regularly occupied building outside of the permitted area such as a dwelling
house, church, school, or public, commercial or institutional building.

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Ground Vibration Without Monitori
In the event of seismograph malfunction or other condition which prevents
monitoring, blasting shall be conducted in accordance with the following
formulas:
W = (D/D,)' Dr, = D
W1rz
V = 160(DS)''.6
W = Maximum charge weight of explosives per delay period of 8.0 milliseconds
or more (pounds).
D = Distance from the blast site to the nearest inhabited building not owned or
leased by the mine operator (feet).
Ds = - -Scaled distance factor.
V = Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second).
The peak particle velocity of any component shall not exceed 1.0 inch per
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C. Air blast With Monitoring:
Air blast overpressure resulting from surface blasting shall not exceed 129
decibels linear (dBL) as measured at the immediate location of any regularly
occupied building not owned or leased by the operator outside of the permitted
area such as a dwelling house, church, school, or public, commercial or
institutional building, unless an alternate level based on the sensitivity of the
seismograph microphone as specified below is being used:
Lower Frequency Limit of Max Level,
Measurinq System, in Hz in dBL
0.1 Hz or lower -flat response
134 peak
2.0 Hz or lower -flat response
133 peak
6.0 Hz or lower -flat response
129 peak
D. Air blast Without Monitoring:
In the event of seismograph malfunction or other condition which prevents
monitoring, blasting shall be conducted in accordance with the following
formulas:
To convert U (psi) to P (dBL):
U = 82 (D/VV0.33)-1.2
P = 20 x log (U/2.9x10-9)
Confined Air blast/Overpressure (dBL)
for quarry situation:
A=P-35
U = Unconfined air overpressure (pounds per square inch).
W = Maximum charge weight of explosives per delay period of 8.0 milliseconds
or more (pounds).
D = Distance from the blast site to the nearest inhabited building not owned or
leased by the mine operator (feet).
P = Unconfined air overpressure (decibels).
A = Air blast or air overpressure for typical quarry situations (decibels).
The air blast/overpressure shall not exceed 129 decibels, for the purposes of this
Section.

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E. Record Keeping:
The operator shall maintain records on each individual blast describing: the total
number of holes; pattern of holes and delay of intervals; depth and size of holes;
type and total pounds of explosives; maximum pounds per delay interval; amount
of stemming and burden for each hole; blast location; distance from blast to
closest offsite regularly occupied structure; and weather conditions at the time of
the blast. Records shall be maintained at the permittee's mine offce.and copies
shall be provided to the Department upon request.
F. Excessive Ground Vibration/Air blast Reporting
If ground vibration or Air blast limits are exceeded, the operator will immediately
report the event with causes and corrective actions to the Department. Use of
explosives at the blast site that produced the excessive reading shall cease until
corrective actions approved by the Department are taken. However, blasting
may occur in other approved areas within the permitted boundary. Authorization
to blast at the blast site may be granted at the time of the verbal reporting of the
high ground vibration or high air blast reading if the circumstances justify verbal
approval. Failure to report will constitute a permit violation.
G. Frock Prevention:
The operator shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that flyrock is not
thrown beyond areas where the access is temporarily or permanently guarded by
the operator. Failure to take corrective measures to prevent flyrock and
I repeated instances of flyrock shall be considered a violation of the Mining Permit.
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H. Flyrock Reporting:
Should flyrock occur beyond the permitted and guarded areas, the operator shall
immediately report the incident to the Department. Further use of explosives on
the mine site shall be suspended until the following actions have been taken:
1. A thorouah investiaation as to the cause(s) of the incident shall be
conducted.
I 2. A report detailing the investigation shall be provided to the Department
.!;thin n aofthe inridwnt..dy c __ The report shall, at a minimum, document
the cause(s) of the incident along with technical and management actions
that will be taken to prevent further incidents. The report shall meet with
the approval of the Department before blasting may resume at the mine
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Studies:
The operator shall provide to the Department a copy of the findings of any
seismic studies conducted at the mine site in response to an exceedence of a
level allowed by these blasting conditions. The operator shall make every
reasonable effort to incorporate the studies' recommendations into the
production blasting program.
J. Notice:
The operator shall, when requested by the Department, give 24-hour advance
notice to the Land Quality Section Regional Office prior to any blast during a
period for which notice is requested.
9. Hiah Wall Barrier
A physical barrier consisting of large boulders placed end -to -end or fencing shall be
maintained at all times along the perimeter of any highwall to prevent inadvertent public
access. In addition, a minimum 10 foot wide horizontal safety bench shall be provided
at the junction between the top of rock and the toe of any overburden cut slope.
10. Visual Screening
A. Existing vegetation shall be maintained between the mine and public
thoroughfares to screen the operation from the public. Additional screening
methods, such as constructing earthen berms, shall be employed as deemed
appropriate by the Department.
B. Vegetated earthen berms shall be located and constructed as shown on the
Mine Map dated July 12, 2012. In addition to grasses, long leaf and/or Virginia
pines or other acceptable evergreen species shall be planted as deemed
appropriate by the Department to improve visual and noise buffering.
11. Plan Modification
The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete, modify or
otherwise change any part of the mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan
contained in the approved application for a mining permit and any approved revisions to
it. Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to
on -site implementation of the revisions.

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12. Refuse Disposal
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A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
,liiining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Land Quality Section,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The method of disposal
+ nhnll ke r nncic4ont With the approved reclamation plan.
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B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971
generated on -site and directly associated with the mining activity may be
disposed of in a designated refuse area. All other waste products must be
disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their storage containers
or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of
within the permitted area.
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C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Land Resources considers the
following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to those specifically listed
under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1. on -site generated land clearing debris
2. conveyor belts
3. wire cables
4. v-belts
5. steel reinforced air hoses
6. drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit
boundary, the following information must be provided to and approved by the
Division of Land Resources ripior to commencement of such disposal-
1 . the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse;
4. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
seasonally high water table; and
5. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established
13. Annual Reclamation Re ort
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An Ann1`lul Reclamation Rannrt shall be suhmitted on a form supplied by the
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14. Bonding
The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a
$v00,000 UU �iankei bona, is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the
approved application. This security must remain in force for this permit to be valid. The
total affected land shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
15. Archaeological Resources
Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be granted
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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Miming Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition
on the lcnntinuinn validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a
separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
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Minimum Standards As Provided By G.S. 74-53
1. The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other unconsolidated
materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and be
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onsistent with the future use of the land.
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2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
41^n in r-•L- '
excavaLIVI IQ ni vvn.
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3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with
accepted conservation practices and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use
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f the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined area that are,
or are likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
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5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic and
reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to the time schedule
included in the plan, which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable
time after completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall be completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
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1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation Schedule, the planned reclamation
shall -be to allow the quarry excavation to fill with water, provide a permanent barricade
(fence) along the top of any high waft, and grade and revegetate any. areas in
unconsolidated material.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
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A. All areas of unconsolidated material such as overburden or waste piles shall be
graded to a 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter slope and terraced as necessary to
insure slope stability.
B. Any settling ponds and sediment control basins shall be backfilled, graded, and
stabilized or cleaned out and made into acceptable lake areas.
C. The processing, stockpile, and other disturbed areas neighboring the mine
excavation shall be leveled and smoothed.
D. Compacted surfaces shall be disced, subsoiled or otherwise prepared before
revegetation.
E. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Conditions Nos. 12.A.
through D.
F. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
All disturbed areas shall be revegetated as per the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
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Uates.__
February 15- April 1
April 1- July 31
August 1- October 25
Species
Korean Lespedeza
Fescue
Redtop
Winter rye (grain)
Common Bermuda
Lespedeza (unscarified)
German millet
October 25-. February 15 Rye (grain- temporary)
Soil Amendments
Rate, LbslAcre
10
40
1
15
50
30
40
120
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Fertilizer: 1000 ibslacre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow recommendations from a soil
test.
Mulch: All seeded areas shall be mulched using small grain straw at a rate of
2000 Ibslacre and anchored appropriately.
Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
'grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.
'In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional. wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post -project wildlife habitat at the site.
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4. Reclamation Plan.
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In
any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
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This permit, issued September 12, 1972, renewed September 20, 1982, modified July
27, 1992, renewed and modified November 13, 1992, modified December 30, 1993,
October 14, 1994, May 13, 1999 and January 1, 20000 and renewed October 22, 2002,
is hereby simultaneously renewed and modified this 17th day of October, 2012 pursuant
to G.S. 74-52.
Eh
Tracy E. Davis, Director
Divisio of -nergy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality '
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Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor October 7, 2015 Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7008 1300 0000 7126 1303
Mr. Tony Johnson
Vulcan Construction Materials LLC, Inc.
11020 David Taylor Drive, Suite #105
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
RE: Mining Permit Nos. 11-03, 12-02,12-07, 13-04, 13-27, 14-01, 30-03, 34-01, 34-02, 34-04, 34-05,
36-24, 41-08, 45-01, 60-05, 60-11, 61-13, 77-01, 79-09, 85-03, 85-04, 86-03, 88-01, 91-01, 95-
01, 97-02, 99-01, 99-06, 00-24
Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Guilford, Henderson,
Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Richmond, Rockingham, Stokes, Transylvania, Vance, Watauga, Wilkes,
Yadkin, Yancey Counties
Dear Mr. Johnson:
Your request to have the corporate name changed on the above referenced mining permits from
NA 11can Construct'— RA�%+ ylI 1YIpLG14G1W, t-1 lV Vulcan Construction Materials, r-t-U is hereby approved. As we
have received the required surety in an amount sufficient to cover these operations, I am enclosing new
cover sheets for each updated mining permit. The permit number, expiration date and mine name shall
remain the same as before this corporate name change.
Please attach this approval letter to_your existing_ mining permit(s) for future reference. Please
review the cover sheets carefully and notify this office of any objections, questions or corrections that
may need to be addressed. I have also enclosed the old reclamation bonds for your disposal.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you should have any questions, please contact
Judy Wenner, Assistant State Mining Specialist, at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Ja &et.oyer, P
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
JSBIiw
Enclosures
cc: Ms. Shawna Riddle
Mr. Zahid Khan
Mr. Matt Gantt. PE
Mr. John Halley, PE
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Mr. William Gerring"" er-Di Poir
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Energy Section - Geological Survey Section - Land Quality Section
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: http:Nportal,nedenr.orglwebl r/
Mailing Address: 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - 919-707-92001 FAX: [phone]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENAL QUALITY
i 1WINL AND LAND RESOURCES 0 M OF MERA
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining Act of
1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable laws, rules and
regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Enka Quarry
Buncombe C aunty - r'ermIt I Iu. 1 I-U15
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of all lands
and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the greatest practical
degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: October 17, 2022

MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
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Applic./ Permit No: County: V r j Date Received: 91,911)
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❑ NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Date: Routed
❑ US Fish a Wildlife Service Date: Routed
(Only new applications and modifuation requests that add land to the permit)
Rec'd 'A
Reed
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to.
❑
Division of Parks tit Recreation
Date: Routed
Rec'd
❑
NC Geological Survey Section
Date: Routed
Reed
❑
Division of Marine Fisheries
Date: Routed
Rec'd
❑
Division of Soil a Water Conservation (plus LEA)
Date: Routed
Rer d
(Only new applications and modifications requests that add land to the permit)
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Division of Archives & History
Date: Routed
Rec'd
(may new apples)
❑ Other:
Date. Routed Reed
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vulcon
Materials Company
August 18, 2015
Ms. Janet Boyer, P.E.
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Re: Vulcan Construction Materials
Mining Permits
Dear Ms. Boyer:
RECEIVED
AUG 212015
MINING PROGRAM
Via FedEx
On June 30, 2015, Vulcan Construction Materials, LP (the "Company") undertook a statutory
conversion to become a limited liability company. Following the conversion, the Company will
continue its legal existence under the name Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC. We do not
anticipate that the conversion will have any impact on the operations, assets or liabilities of the
Company. A copy of the relevant conversion statute is attached to this letter.
Attached you should find:
1. Applicable pages of the mine permit applications for each facility detailing this owner name
change.
2. Reclamation bond / rider with the revised new corporate name.
3. Three checks totaling $2900.00 for the $100.00 processing fee for each permit corporate
name change.
Unless required by your department, Vulcan does not need updated permits for the above sites.
This being the case, Vulcan would like to request a letter acknowledging the name change and
that the permits will remain active and in full force under the new name.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at [phone]
or [phone] (mobile).
Sincerely,
Tony ohnson
Environmental Engineer
T_I- III______
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CHARLOTTE REGIONAL OFFICE • VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LP
11020 DAVID TAYLOR DRIVE #105 - CHARLOTTE, NC 28262 • TELEPHONE [phone] • FAX [phone]

List of Vulcan Permitted Mine Facilities in North Carolina
Permit a
Name of Facility
County
Region Name
11-03
Enka Quart'
Buncombe
Asheville Regional Office
12-02
Morganton Quarry
Burke
Asheville Regional Office
12-07
Burke Quarry
Burke
Asheville Regional Of�ir:a
14-01
Lenoir Quarry
Caldwell
Asheville Regional Office
45-01
Hendersonville Quarry
Henderson
Asheville Regional Office
61-13
Spruce Pine Quarry
Mitchell
Asheville Regional Office
88-01
Penrose Quarry
Transylvania
Asheville Regional Office
00-24
Toe River Quarry
Yancey
Asheville Regional Office
77-01
Rockingham Quarry
Richmond
Fayetteville Regional Office
13-27
Cabarrus Quarry
Cabarrus
Mooresville Regional Office
13-04
Gold Hill Quarry
Cabarrus
Mooresville Regional Office
36-24
High Shoals Quarry
Gaston
Mooresville Regional Office
60-11
Clear Creek Quarry
Mecklenburg
Mooresville Regional Office
60-05
Pineville Quarry
Mecklenburg
Mooresville Regional Office
91-01
Greystone Quarry
Vance
Raleigh Regional Office
30-03
Smith Grove Quarry
Davie
Winston-Salem Regional Office
34-05
East Forsyth Quarry
Forsyth
Winston-Salem Regional Office
34-01
421 Quarry
Forsyth
Winston-Salem Regional Office
34-02
North Quarry
Forsyth
Winston-Salem Regional Office
34-04
South Fork Quarry
Forsyth
Winston-Salem Regional Office
41-08
Stokesdale Quarry
Guilford
Winston-Salem Regional Office
79-09
Stoneville Quarry
Rockingham
Winston-Salem Regional Office
85-04
Sandy Ridge Quarry
Stokes
Winston-Salem Regional Office
85-03
Pilot Mountain Quarry
Stokes
Winston-Salem Regional Office
86-03
Elkin Quarry
Surry
Winston-Salem Regional Office
95-01
Boone Quarry
Watauga
Winston-Salem Regional Office
97-02
115 Quarry
Wilkes
Winston-Salem Regional Office
99-06
Yadkin Quarry
Yadkin
Winston-Salem Regional Office
99-01
Cycle Quarry
Yadkin
Winston-Salem Regional Office

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT AUG 212015
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M!NlNG PROGRAM
Name of Mine Enka Quarry County Buncombe
River Basin French Broad
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 35.5440
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places)-82.6688
2. Name of Applicant* Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** 4401 N. Patterson Avenue
_ Winston Salem, NC 27105
Telephone [phone] „- Alternate No.
Mine Office Address 1190 Smokey Park Hwy
Enka NC 28728 1 Telephone [phone]
5. Mine Manager David Cade
We hereby 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 PU44� Date '7I6/ 1
Print Name Martin Thorne
Title Vice -President
* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the
reclamation bond (securityl that corresponds to this site.
** The Land Quality Section must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
*** Signature of company officer required.
r,;i 74_51 nrnvirlec that the 17pnnrtment shall vrnnt nr riPnv an nnnlination for n nermit within 6n days of
receipt of a complete application or, �f a public �iearing 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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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
maybe reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as maybe reasonably necessary in order to carry out reclamation
which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S. 74-59.
LANDOWNER:
Signature:
Print Name:
(Title, if applica le)
Company:
(If applicable)
Address:
Telephone:
Date Signed:
APPLICANT:
Signature:* yw�" �"
Print Name: Martin Thorpe
Title: Vice -President
Company: Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine Name: Enka Quarry
Telephone: [phone]_______
Date Signed: -7/ t //J;'
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
•opriate processing fee (see next page for ree schedule) in the form a check or money
Aina Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be sent to the Land
at the address listed on the front cover of this application form.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
('.artifiarll Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7008 1300 0000 1126 4014
Mr. Tony Johnson
Vulcan Construction Materials LP
11020 David Taylor Drive, #105
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
June 23, 2015
RE: Vulcan Construction Material Mining Permits
Dear Mr. Johnson:
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Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
We have reviewed the letter dated May 15, 2015 you submitted for the referenced mine
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 a new page 1 and Land entry agreement (applicant side only) for each
permit you wish to change the corporate name.
2. Provide a reclamation bond or rider for the existing $500,000.00 bond with the
revised new corporate name.
Prnvirlp n Tinn rill nrnrraccinn fpp OtgAn 1 nn) fnr par.h nprmit rPnHpG#inn the
corporate name change.
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed. In addition, please note the Land Quality Section may
request additional information, not included in this letter, as the mining application review
progresses.
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section • Geological Survey Section - Land Quality Section
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, !North Carolina 27604 • Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.orglweb/ir/
Mailing Address:1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, (North Carolina 27699-1612. 919-707-92001 FAX: [phone]
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Certified Mail
Mr. Johnson
Page Two
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:
Land Quality Section
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Si rely,
At.-Vrn erh.l..�
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Page 1 and LEA
cc: Asheville Regional Office, wlletter
Fayetteville Regional Office, wlletter
Mooresville Regional Office, wlletter
Raleigh Regional Office, wlletter
VVInston-Sa1srn Regional 0111ce YYIwL►c1
Mr. Bradley Bennett, wlletter

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Materials Company
June 15, 2015
Ms. Janet Boyer, P.E.
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Re: Vulcan Construction Materials
Mining Permits
Dear Ms. Boyer:
Via FedEx
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On June 30, 2015, Vulcan Construction Materials, LP, a Delaware limited partnership
(the "Partnership"), is converting into Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company (the "Company"), pursuant to Section 55-11A-10 et seq. of the North Carolina
Business Corporation Act (the "Act'). In accordance with Section 55-11A-13 of the Act, the
Company shall be the same entity that existed prior to the conversion for all purposes.
Accordingly, all property owned by the Corporation shall remain vested in the Company, all
obligations of the Corporation shall continue as obligations of the Company, and any action or
proceeding pending by or against the Corporation may be continued by or against the Company
as if the conversion had not occurred. Following the conversion, the Company will continue its
legal existence under the name Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC.
In previous communication with Judy Wehner she mentioned the need for a new Page 18
(LEA) and revision of the bond. According to our legal advisors, we do not anticipate that the
conversion will have any impact on the operations, assets or liabilities of the Company, including
existing bonds, leases and other obligations. Also, according to Judy, and the permit application,
a name change is a minor modification. A completed page l and accompanying fee for each
permit will be coming under separate cover.
Upon effectiveness of the conversion, please reflect the foregoing name change on the
attached -referenced permits. I will be happy to answer any questions or provide any additional
information you may need.
Sincerely, /)
Tony Johnson
Environmental Engineer
cc: Toby Vinson
CHARLOTTE REGIONAL OFFICE • VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LP
11020 DAVIDTAYLOR DRIVE #105 - CHARLOTTE, NC 28262 - TELEPHONE [phone] - FAX [phone]

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List of Vulcan Permitted Mine Facilities in North Carolina
Permit #'
Name of Facility
County
Region Name
11-03
Enka Quarry
Buncombe
Asheville Regional Office
12-02
Morganton Quarry
Burke
Asheville Regional Office
12-07
Burke Quarry
Burke
Asheville Regional Office
14-01
Lenoir Quarry
Caldwell
Asheville Regional Office
45-01
Hendersonville Quarry
Henderson
Asheville Regional Office
61-13
Spruce Pine Quarry
Mitchell
Asheville Regional Office
88-01
Penrose Quarry
Transylvania
Asheville Regional Office
00-24
Toe River Quarry
Yancey
Asheville Regional Office
77-01
Rockingham Quarry
Richmond
Fayetteville Regional Office
13-27
Cabarrus Quarry
Cabarrus
Mooresville Regional Office
13-04
Gold Hill Quarry
Cabarrus
Mooresville Regional Office
36-24
High Shoals Quarry
Gaston
Mooresville Regional Office
�0-11
Clear Craak Quarnr
Mecl:len`burg
Mooresville Regional Office
60-05
Pineville Quarry
Mecklenburg
Mooresville Regional Office
91-01
Greystone Quarry
Vance
Raleigh Regional Office
30-03
Smith Grove Quarry
Davie
Winston-Salem Regional Office
34-05
East Forsyth Quarry
Forsyth
Winston-Salem Regional Office
34-01
421 Quarry
Forsyth
Winston-Salem Regional Office
34-02
North Quarry
Forsyth
Winston-Salem Regional Office
34-04
South Fork Quarry
Forsyth
Winston-Salem Regional Office
41-08
Stokesdale Quarry
Guilford
Winston-Salem Regional Office
79-09
Stoneville Quarry
Rockingham
Winston-Salem Regional Office
85-04
Sandy Ridge Quarry
Stokes
Winston-Salem Regional Office
85-03
Pilot Mountain Quarry
Stokes
Winston-Salem Regional Office
86-03
Elkin Quart'
Sung
Winston-Salem Regional Office
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97-02
115 Quarry
Wilkes
Winston-Salem Regional Office
99-06
Yadkin Quarry
Yadkin
Winston-Salem Regional Office
99-01
Cycle Quarry
Yadkin
Winston-Salem Regional Office

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