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Energy. Mineral&
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL OORLITY
December 1. 2017
Steve Moose
Statesville Brick Co
P O Box 471
Statesville, NC 28687
RE'. Mining Permit No. 80-06
Gold Hill Mine
Rowan County
Dear Steve Moose'.
ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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TRACY DAVIS
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This letter 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 Bill 56, which became law on October 4,
2017 as SL 2017-209, all 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 initial receipt of a permit for the operation
until the mining operation terminates and the required reclamation is completed.
Considering the above, this letter hereby modifies your existing mining permit to remove all references to the prior
expiration date to convert your permit to a life 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 existing mining permit 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, SL 2017-209 also enacted a new annual mining
permit operating fee of $400 per mining permit number. By statute, the initial payment of this annual $400 fee must be
submitted to this office by December 31, 2017 — see the attached Invoice to remit the initial annual fee payment by this
deadline. Beginning in 2018, the $400 annual operating fee must be submitted by July 1 of eachyear 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 to it does not supersede local zoning regulations. The
responsibility of compliance with any applicable zoning regulations remains with you.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions on the above, please contact Ms. Judy
Wenner, Assistant State Mining Specialist, or me at (919) 707-922D.
Sincerely,
William "Toby" Vinson, Jr., PE, CPM
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Quarries, Inc.
November 3, 2016
805 Harris Granite Road • Salisbury, NC 28146
[phone] - Toll Free 1-800-982-9918 - FAX: [phone]
RECEIVED
NOV 0 9 2016
LAND QUALITY SECTION
Ms. Judy Wehner
Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1617
Dear Ms Wehner:
Ref. Gardenia White Quarry
Permit No 80-26
Dear Ms. Wehner:
I am writing in reference to our Permit #80-26 with our future intention.
As we have discussed, we will not continue our land lease for a parcel of land
that is included under this permit. We have talked with the land owner and his
future plans for this site are still unclear but is considering a lease to others that
may be interested.
With this in mind, we have decided to split the land on permit 80-26. The parcel
that is leased consists of 14.129 acres. Our plans are to submit a modification
request to create a separate permit for this tract of land and remove it from our
permit 80-26 which is permitted for 134.93 acres. I am in the process of
completing the application and have contacted our engineer to prepare two
separate mine maps for submission. Once this process is complete, we will
transfer the 14.129 acre permit to the owner.

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I understand I am to send 6 copies of the mine application, 6 copies of each mine
map, Land Entry Agreement for both sites and a check for modification fee.
With the above information, can you tell me the dollar amount for this process?
Thank you so much for your time in helping us through this process and others.
Sin erely,
Helen Trexler
Administrative Manager
CC: Laura Plude, Rock of Ages
Paul Hutchins, Rock of Ages
Donald Labonte, Rock of Ages
Robbie Holshouser, Carolina Quarries Inc.

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Director
November 19, 2013
Mr. Michael B. Foster
Statesville Brick Company
PO Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28687
RE: Permit No. 80-06
Gold Hill Mine
Rowan County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Foster:
Pat McCrory, Governor
John E. Skvarla, III, Secretary
Your application for renewal and modification of the above referenced mining permit has
been approved. The modification is to increase the affected acreage at this site to 286.5
acres as indicated on the Mine Plan last revised October 16, 2013. This modification includes
the expansion of Mine Area 2, the addition of Mine Areas 3, 4A, 4B, 5 and 6 and the
installation and maintenance of all associated erosion and sediment control measures. A copy
of the renewed and modified permit is enclosed. The new expiration date is November 19,
2023.
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. 3C, 3D, 4B, 4C, 5 and 13B and Reclamation Condition No. 4.
G.S. 74-65 states that the issuance of a mining 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 441 acres and the amount of land
you are allowed to disturb is 286.5 acres.
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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.
Sincerely, '
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Enclosures
cc: Mr. Zahid Khan
Ms. Shannon Deaton-WRC, w/enclosures
Mr. William Gerringer-DOL, Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures
Mr. Marion Lytle, Rowan County

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES -
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
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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:
Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine
Rowan County — Permit No. 80-06
for the operation of a
Clay Mine
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 19, 2M

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department 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
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 the 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
Whenever 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 15, 1993, This permit has been modified to allow mining on the 25 acre "new mine" on
the north side of US Hwy. 52 as indicated on the Mining and Erosion Control Plan last revised
April 8, 1993.
November 29 1999: This permit has been modified to increase the affected area at the site to
a total of 186.55 acres as indicated on the mine maps dated August 4, 1999, including the
associated sediment and erosion control design calculations dated August 1999.

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October 23, 2003: This permit has been modified to increase the permitted acreage to 441.2
acres and adjust the affected acreage at the site to 133.5 acres as indicated on the Mining
Plan dated July 9, 2003. This modification includes the addition of 72.7 acres of buffer land
along the northern permit boundary and the 13 acre expansion of the pit area to the west. In
addition, the modification revises the reclamation plan at this site to allow portions of the site to
be left as lake Ares at the time of final reclamation.
November 19__2013:_ This permit has been modified to increase the affected acreage at this
site to 286.5 acres as indicated on the Mine Plan last revised October 16, 2013. This
modification includes the expansion of Mine Area 2, the addition of Mine Areas 3, 4A, 413, 5
and 6 and the installation and maintenance of all associated erosion and sediment control
measures.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until November 19, 2023.
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:
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 stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's
responsibility to contact the Stormwater Program to secure any necessary
stormwater permits or other approval documents.
2. A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. A. Sufficient buffer (50 foot undisturbed) 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.

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B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, water 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.
C. Buffers shall be maintained as indicated on the Mine Plan last revised October
16, 2013.
D. No mining related activities shall be conducted within 50 feet of any wetlands or
waterways until proof has been submitted to the Division of Energy, Mineral and
Land Resources that any necessary approvals/permits from the NC Division of
Water Resources have been obtained and any resulting modifications to the
mine permit has been approved.
4. A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent
sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland
or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. Mining activities, including the installation and maintenance of the approved
sediment basins and associated diversion berms, shall be conducted as
indicated on the Mine Plan last revised October 16, 2013 and the supplemental
information received by the Land Quality Section on September 12, 2013 and
October 16, 2013.
C. No mining related activities shall be conducted within 50 feet of any wetlands or
waterways until proof has been submitted to the Division of Energy, Mineral and
Land Resources that all necessary certifications/permits from the NC Division of
Water Resources have been approved.
D. Mining shall be conducted in such a manner that all disturbed areas drain toward
the pit and/or sediment basins.
E. Provide adequate and appropriate erosion and sediment control measures and/or
devices between Riles Creek and any newly affected areas, particularly during
diversion berm construction.
5. All affected area boundaries (286.5 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on
100-foot intervals unless.the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
6. 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 ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.

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7. 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. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the mine
and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public.
9. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
excavation and any mining permit boundary or right-of-way to protect adjacent property.
10. A physical barrier consisting of a fence or earthen berm, etc., shall be maintained
around the perimeter of any highwall.
11. A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Land Quality Section,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse 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 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;

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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.
12. 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.
13. A. 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.
B. No mining related activities shall be conducted within 50 feet of any wetlands or
waterways until proof has been submitted to the Division of Energy, Mineral and
Land Resources that any necessary approvalsfpermits from the NC Division of
Water Quality have been obtained and any resulting modifications to the mine
permit has been approved.
14. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a $500,000.00
blanket bond, is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the approved
application. This security must remain in force for this permit to be valid. The total
affected land shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
15. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be
granted access to the site to determine the presence of significant archaeological
resources.
B. Pursuant to N_ C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and Human
Skeletal Remains Protection Act, " should the operator or any person in his
employ encounter human skeletal remains, immediate notification shall be
provided to the county medical examiner and the chief archaeologist, North
Carolina Division of Archives and History.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition
on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a
separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G.S. 74-53
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 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:
Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to regrade and satisfactorily revegetate any disturbed areas.
2. In addition, the planned reclamation for appropriate portions of the mine area shall be to
restore the mine excavation to lake areas and to grade and renegotiate the adjacent
disturbed areas.
3. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for planned future
use areas folica�rs; _ . ....

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A. All the final perimeter sideslopes shall be graded to a 3 horizontal to 1 vertical or
flatter slope.
B. Any lake areas shall be excavated to maintain a minimum water depth of four feet
measures from the low water table elevation.
C. Any settling ponds or sediment basins that do not meet the required water depth
of four feet minimum shall be backfilled and stabilized.
D. The processing, stockpile, and other disturbed areas neighboring the mine
excavation shall be leveled and smoothed.
E. Compacted surfaces shall be disced; subsoiled or otherwise prepared before
revegetation.
F. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition 11A through
D.
G. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
4. Revegetation Plan -
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the
Vegetation Plan on the Details Sheet dated August 4, 1999 and approved by Mr. James
Izzell on September 12, 2013 with the following amendments:
Soil Amendments
Lime- 2000 Ibs/acre or follow recommendations from a soil test
Fertilizer- 1000 lbs/acre 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 lbslacre 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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5. 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 July 28, 1972, renewed August 20, 1982, renewed and modified
July 18, 1993, modified November 29, 1999, and renewed and modified October 23,
2003, is hereby simultaneously renewed and modified this 19th day of November, 2013
pursuant to G.S. 74-52.
By:
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Division ofnergy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
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RECEIVED
Nov 122013
LAND QUALITY SECTION
Memo
Tel. Judy Wenner
From: Zahid Khan
CC:
Date: 11/08/2013
Re: Gold Hill Mine Permit, Rowan County, and Yadkin River Basin
ApplicationlPermit if: 80-06
We reviewed the most recent submittal for renewal and modification (inside permit boundaries)
application dated October 16, 2013 and received in MRO on October 21, 2013 with suspense date for
comments November 8, 2013 was reviewed.
A copy of Tamers Eplin comment e-mail is attached.
Please contact Tamera Eplin or me if you need additional information.
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Khan, Zahid
From:
Eplin, Tamera
Sent:
Monday, November 04, 2013 5:01 PM
To:
Khan, Zahid
Subject:
80-06. Gold Hill Mine, Comments on Application received in MRO on October 21, 2013
Za hid, my comments areas follows:
1. On October8, 2013, Judith Wehner issued an additional information request for a renewal and modification
request for the mine. This submittal is in response to the request.
2. Each item is addressed separately, as outlined in the request.
3. Existing vs. new ESC measures have been labeled on an updated mining map.
4. Any approval of wetland disturbance should include provision to provide a copy of applicable
determinations/certifications prior to land disturbance.
S. Since Samar inspected the mine on September 20, 2013, reinspection was not performed.
Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of additional assistance,
Tamera Eplin, PE
Assistant Regional Engineer
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
510 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Office: [phone] Fax: [phone]
tamera.epling ncdenr.gov
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and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is exempt by statute or other regulation.

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Wehner, Judy
From:
Khan, Zahid
Sent:
Sunday, November 10, 2013 1:32 PM
To:
Wehner, Judy
Subject:
Gold Hill Mine 80-06, Gardina White Quarry,80-26
Attachments:
Gold Hill Mine 80-06.pdf; Gardenia White Quarry 80-26.pdf
Please see attached comments. Thanks
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Zahid.Khanklncdenr.eov
Regional Engineer
North Carolina Dept. of Environment 8 Natural Resources Div. of Energy, Mineral, and Land
Resources - Land Quality Section 610 E. Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, INC 28115
Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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Memo
To: Judy Wehner
From: Zahid Khan
CC:
Date: 11/08/2013
Re: Gold Hill Mine Permit, Rowan County, and Yadkin River Basin
Application/Permit #: 80-06
We reviewed the most' recent submittal for renewal and modification .(inside permit boundaries)
application dated October 16, 2013 and received in MRO on October 21, 2013 with suspense date for
comments November 8, 2013 was reviewed.
A copy of Tamera Bplin comment e-mail is attached.
Please contact Tamera Eplin or me if you need additional information.
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From:
Eplin, Tamera
Sent:
Monday, November C4, 2013 &01 PM
To:
Khan, Zahid
Subject:
80-06 Gold Hill Mine, Commente an Application received in MRO on October 21, 2013
Zahid, my comments are as follows:
.. 1. On October 8,2013, Judith Wenner issued an additional information request for a renewal and modification
request for the mine. This submittal is in response to the request.
2. Each item Is addressed separately, as outlined in the request.
3. Existing vs. new ESC measures have been labeled on an updated mining map.
4. Any approval of wetland disturbance should include provision to provide a copy of applicable
determinations/certifications prlorto land disturbance.
5. Since Samar inspected the mine on September 20, 2013, reinspection was not performed.
Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of additional assistance,
Tamera Eplin, PE
Assistant Regional Engineer
INC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
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CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC.
October 16, 2013
R ,CEWED
Ms. Judy Wehner G(T.
NCDENR, Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center LAND QUAUT' Y SECTION
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
RE: Gold Hill Mine, Permit #80-06, Statesville Brick Co., AD] response
Dear Ms. Wehner:
I am writing on behalf of Statesville Brick Company in response to your letter of
October 8, 2013, in which you requested additional information regarding the application
for renewal and modification of the above -referenced mining permit. I will respond to
each item in your letter in the same order for clarity;
1. As noted, this application is for renewal as well as modification of the existing mining
permit. The new mine maps not only show the requested modification, but also show a
more accurate representation of the existing site conditions. Please note that the
modification is only to add additional mining area within the existing permit boundary.
No new acreage is being added to the permit at this time. The areas that are being
added as mining area are currently designated as undisturbed buffer. The new
sediment and erosion control measures are added to control runoff from the new mining
areas. For clarity, the Mine Map has been changed to show the previously permitted
mining area limits, and each sediment and erosion control structure and stream crossing
has been labeled as existing or new.
2. Please refer to the note on page 1 of the mine plans. The wetlands have been
delineated and the US Army Corps of Engineers has approved the delineation in the
field_ We are awaiting the signed Jurisdictional Determination of the surveyed wetland
boundary. As noted, we have shown all wetlands with a 50 foot undisturbed buffer This
buffer will be maintained until all permits have been obtained from the USACE for their
disturbance and/or excavation. Please note that we cannot make application for
disturbance until the above -referenced Jurisdictional Determination is completed. This
process has been delayed by the Federal Government shutdown. However, we have
shown the 50 foot undisturbed buffer to allow the Mining Permit to be approved as
shown.
3. As mentioned above, there has been extensive communication with the US Army
Corps of Engineers regarding the wetlands, streams, and stream crossings at this
location. The wetlands have been delineated, and the streams have been surveyed for
a "Waters of the US" designation, The USACE visited the site a few weeks ago, and
verbally approved the delineation. The limits were then surveyed, and the map and
forms have been submitted to the USACE. We are awaiting the written confirmation
P.O. Box 429. GARNER. NC 27529 (91 9)779-001 7
OFFICES AT 1 01 WEST MAIN STREET, GARNER, NC

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from them. While onsite, the USACE representatives agreed that the Nationwide Permit
would cover the stream crossings. Please note that no crossing will be constructed until
the proper permits are obtained from the USACE.
4. In most cases, the "perimeter berm" around each mining area acts as a diversion to
direct runoff into the proposed basins. This has been noted on the mine map.
Additional diversion berms have been added to basins 2A, 213, 2C, and 2D.
5. Please see attached information for details of stream crossings.
6. Please see attached information for cross -sections of mining areas.
I trust that this information will allow you to complete your review and approval of this
permit application. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please
contact me.
Sincerely,
James C. Izzell, Jr., PG
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Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM Pat McCrory, Governor
Director John E. Skvarla, III, Secretary
October 8, 2013
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7008 1300 0000 1126 6315
Mr. Michael B, Foster
Statesville Brick Company
PO Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28887
RE: Gold Hill Mine
Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Foster:
We have reviewed the renewal and modification request your company submitted for
the referenced mine site. However, the following information is needed to continue processing
your application:
Provide a detailed description of all the modifications your company is
requesting. Revise the mine map to show the modifications, including new
erosion and sediment control measures. Label all existing measures. Label the
stream crossings as existing or proposed.
2. Clarify your company's intentions for the wetlands between Mining Area 4A and
4B. If you are intending to mine through them, provide proof you are obtaining
the necessary permits/approvals to do so. If you do not intend to mine through
them, clearly indicated the 50 foot undisturbed buffers along them.
3. Provide proof that your company has obtained any necessary permits/approvals
from the Division of. Water Resources for the stream crossings and wetland
delineations.
4. Provide diversions to direct run off into the proposed basins.
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Provide construction details and erosion and sediment control measures for the
stream crossings.
Provide reclamation cross sections for each mine area.
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.
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
As required by 15A NCAC 5&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 can not be met and request that
an extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made
to grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's
files at the end of the 180-day period. -
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,
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From:
Wehner, Judy
Sent:
Tuesday, October 08, 2013 9:52 AM
To:
James izzell (ncgeology@hotmaiLmm); James Izzell ([e-mail]);
[e-mail]
Subject:
Gold Hill Mine Letter
Attachments:
80-06 adi 2013,pdf
Here's my letter.
Call with questions.
Judy Werner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
[phone] fax
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina public Records Law and may be
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DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
1612 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1612
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5. Provide construction details and erosion and sediment control measures for the
stream crossings.
6. Provide reclamation cross sections for each mine area.
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.
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
As required by 15A NCAC 513.0013, 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 can not be met and request that
an extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made
to grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's
files at the end of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
cc: Mr. Zahid Khan

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Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, GPM
Director
October 8, 2013
Certified Mail
Return Receipt -Requested
7008 1300 0000 1126 6315
Mr. Michael B, Foster
Statesville Brick Company
PO Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28887
RE: Gold Hill Mine
Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Foster:
Pat McCrory, Govemor
John E. Skvada,111, Secretary
We have reviewed the renewal and modification request your company submitted for
the referenced mine site. However, the following information is needed to continue processing
your application:
Provide a detailed description of all the modifications your company is
requesting. Revise the mine map to show the modifications, including new
erosion and sediment control measures. Label all existing measures_ Label the
stream crossings as existing or proposed.
2. Clarify your company's intentions for the wetlands between Mining Area 4A and
4B. If you are intending to mine through them, provide proof you are obtaining
the necessary permits/approvals to do so. If you do not intend to mine through
them, clearly indicated the 50 foot undisturbed buffers along them.
3. Provide proof that your company has obtained any necessary permits/approvals
from the Division of Water Resources for the stream crossings and wetland
delineations.
4. Provide diversions to direct run off into the proposed basins.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-92201 FAX [phone]
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda M. Harris, Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
FROM: Shari L. Bryant, Piedmont Region Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: 4 October 2013
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal and Modification for Statesville Brick Company, Gold Hill Mine
— Permit No. 80-06, Rowan County, North Carolina.
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the
subject permit application. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Mining Act
of 1971 (as amended, 1982) (G.S. 74-46 through 74-68 15 NCAC 5).
The applicant is requesting a renewal and modification of their permit for mining clay and soil.
The total permitted area is 441 acres. The modification involves 152,5 acres within the previously
approved permitted boundary. The applicant indicates each mining area has a discharge point and
stormwater passes through basins/ponds. A minimum 50-foot buffer will be maintained between any land
disturbing activities and natural water courses and wetlands. Approximately one-half of the mining area
will be left as a pondtlake. All other areas will be graded and seeded according to the seeding schedule.
Riles Creek and an unnamed tributary to Riles Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River basin flow
through the site. There are records for the federal species of concern and state endangered Savannah
lilliput (Toxolasma pullus) and Carolina creekshell (Villoso vaughaniana) in Riles Creek. The Significant
Natural Heritage Area — Gold Hill Flats —appears to be located within the site boundaries. Gold Hill
Flats contains excellent examples of Xeric Hardpan Forest (Acidic Hardpan Variant) and Upland
Depression Swamp Forest (Acidic Variant).
Should the permit be modified and renewed, we offer the following comments and
recommendations to minimize impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources.
Due to the high ecological value of Gold Hill Flats, we encourage the applicant to minimize
impacts to this Significant Natural Heritage Area to the greatest extent possible.
Maintain a minimum 100-feet undisturbed native, forested buffer along perennial streams, and a
minimum 50-foot buffer along intermittent streams and wetlands. Maintaining undisturbed,
forested buffers along these areas will reduce impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources,
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center a Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

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Gold Hill Mine
Permit No. 80-06
water quality, and aquatic habitat both within and downstream of the site. Whereas, a grassed
buffer, particularly fescue, is a vegetated buffer but it will not provide the necessary and highly
valuable functions as discussed for forested buffers. We request that sediment and erosion
control structures be located outside of these buffers.
3. Water discharges from the site should be proportional to the size of the receiving stream so that
the hydrology of the stream is not altered, and all discharges should comply with NPDES permit
requirements. In particular, turbidity of the discharge should be maintained at or below the
permit requirement. High water discharge rates and turbidity can negatively impact aquatic
resources within and downstream of the site. Excessive silt and sediment loads can have
numerous detrimental effects on aquatic resources including destruction of spawning habitat,
suffocation of eggs, and clogging of gills of aquatic species.
4. Use bridges for all permanent roadway crossings of streams and associated wetlands to eliminate
the need to fill and culvert, where practicable. if culverts must be used, the culvert should be
designed to allow passage of aquatic life.
Consider using seed mixtures (e.g., native warm season grasses) that are beneficial to wildlife in
the reclamation plan. An exact seeding mixture would need to take into account soil types,
moisture, pH, and degree of slope of areas to be stabilized. In addition, for relatively shallow
sediment basin reclamation, we recommend these areas be reclaimed as wetlands where
practicable. We refer the applicant to Rupert Medford, District Wildlife Biologist, at (910) 975-
0577 or ru ert.mcdford a.ncwildlife.or for additional information and ideas on reclamation for
wildlife.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this permit application. If we can be of further
assistance, please contact our office at [phone] or [e-mail].
cc: Michael B_ Foster, Statesville Brick Company

Memo
To: Judy Wehner .
From: Zahid Khan
CC:
Date: 9/27/2013
Re: Gold Hill Mine Permit, Rowan County, and Yadkin River Basin
ApplicationlPermit M 80-06, '
RECEIVED
SEP 3 0 Z013
LAND QUALITY SECTION
We reviewed the most recent submittal for renewal and modification (inside permit boundaries)
application dated September 12, 2013 and received in MRO on September 17, 2013 with suspense
date for comments October 7, 2013 was reviewed. The inspection was completed on September 20,
2013 by Samar Bou-Ghazale.
Modification and new erosion sediment controls should be clearly marked on the plan,
A copy of Samar Bou-Ghazale comment e-mail is attached.
A copy of DAQ comments are attached for your review.
A copy of DWR comments are attached for your review.
Please contact Samar Bou-Ghazale or me if you need additional information.
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Khan, Zahid
From:
Bou-ghazale, Samar
Sent:
Monday, September 23, 2013 1 54 PM
To:
Khan, Zahid
Subject:
Gold Hill Mine- 80-06 Rowan County
Zahid,
Below are my comments for the subject mine:
1-Clearely mark the proposed modification on the mine map.
2-Apply for a representative outfall for discharge location No.2. since No.2 discharge to No.3.
3- We suggest that you construct a fore bay in front of the pond discharging to Riles Creek in order to minimize
sedimentation into the pond.
4- Please note that a 401 certification is also needed prior to any streams/wetlands impact if a 404 is approved by the Us
Army Corps of Engineers.
Thanks,
Samar
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Assistant Regional Engineer
North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Div. of Land Resources
610 E. Center Ave., Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
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Project Name/Permit Number: Gold Hill Mine / 80-06
County: Rowan
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Return To: Zahid Saeed Khan
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
September 24, 2013
MEMORANDUM RECEIVED
I-O: Judy Wehner
Land Quality Section
FROM: Paul Williams
Ground Water Management Section
Division of Water Resources
SEP 3 0 2013
LAND QUALITY SECTION
SUBJECT: Comments on the Mining Permit Renewal/Modification Request for:
Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine
Rowan County
The Gold Hill Mine, located in Rowan County, does not appear to have an unduly adverse eiTect
on ground water supplies since there is no dewatering proposed on site. Ifit becomes necessary
to begin purnping water from the mine to stabilize mining activities, the Division of Water
Resources would like to be contacted so that it may further investigate any potential effects on
potable ground water supplies.
Facilities not in the fifteen county Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area 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 A rp it 1 for the
previous year,
1 f you have Further questions please contact the Division of Water Resources at (9 l 9) 733-4064
or send correspondence to 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-161 1.
1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1611
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwater.org
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Director
September 13, 2013
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal for Statesville Brick Co.
Gold Hill Mine
Rowan County
Pat McCrory, Governor
John E. Skvarla, III, Secretary
SEP 16 2013
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed ® No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal 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 October 7,
2013 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.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Zahid Khan
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - Telephone [phone] FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 - Internet: httpalportal,ncdenr.or lwebllr(land-Quality
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Director
September 13, 2013
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Shari Bryant
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining,Permit Renewal for Statesville Brick Co.
Gold Hill Mine
Rowan County
Pat McCrory, Governor
John E. Skvarla, 111, Secretary
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal 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
October 7, 2013 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
[phone] if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Zahid Khan
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - Telephone [phone] FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/Ir/land-quality
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Director
September 13, 2013
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
(
FROM: Brenda M. Harris ! ;"�
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal for Statesville Brick Co.
Gold Hill Mine
Rowan County
Pat McCrory, Governor
John E. Skvarla, III, Secretary
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed ® No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal 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 October 7,
2013 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.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Zahid Khan
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 • Telephone [phone] FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: http:llportal.ncdenr.orq/web/lrlland-quality
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STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
P.O. BOX 471
STATESVILLE, NC 28687 ST'ATESVILLE, N.C.
1
CHECK NO.
52057
-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS & NO CENTS -
PAY
TOTHE
ORDER
OF; NCDENR
DC DEPT OF ENWRONIUMT IS NATURAL RESOURCES
SRPNCHS"M&TRUST M412
SWEWUE, NO 28687 m'
DATE
SEPTEMBER 10. 2OL3
052057
AMOUNT
$2,000.
BRICK COMPANY

Review Sheet for Gold Hill Mine ren/mod Page I of l
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Review Sheet for Gold Hill Mine ren/mod
Rodgers, Ashley
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 5:05 PM
To: Sou-ghazale, Samar
Cc: Khan, Zahid; Wehner, Judy
Attachments: 80-06 DEMLP - Water Qualit—Ldoc (289 KB)
Samar,
Attached is a review sheet for Statesville Brick's Gold Hill Mine (mine permit no. 80-06). They are renewing and
modifying the permit. The application package should be to you shortly. I'm routing stuff while Judy is on
vacation - she'll be back Monday so if you have any questions, just call or email her!
Thanks,
Ashley Rodgers
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MINING PEAT APPLICATION REAW FORM
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Project Name: Gold Hill Mine DEMLR Permit #: 80-06 County: Rowan
Applicant's Email: James Izzell (consultant): ncoeclogyCcDhotmail.com
Applicant's Mailing Address: PO Box 471, Statesville, INC 28687 Mine
Physical Address: office address same as above
YES NO Date Commencing
Is this mine a new mine? r I r , Permit issued 7128172
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? Frsaa
Latitude: 35.5157 Longitude:-80.3336
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wenner
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWQ:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality?
Comments:_
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:
DWQ Compliance Status of Mine:
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWO back fees to pay? If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in BIMS?
YES NO
I'NPDES permit requved?
NPDES permit existing?
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determine if a;401,certdicatlon�ls required?'—
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YES NO
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'To obtain 7Q10 flows, pemdffees most contact the DWQ Smanwater Permitting Unit. 1fOWQ does not have a flow estimate fora
specific stream, pemritmes will be asked to obtain one. Penniftees should contact J. Curtis Weaverat the USGS: 919-571-4043, for
more information on obtaining a 7010 flow. USGS will not determine a 7QIQ Now for tidally influenced wafer bodies.
Reviewed la :
DWQ RO Surface Water:_ Regional Office: _ Date:
RO Aquifer Protection Section: _ Regional Office: _ Date:
SPU DWQ Central Office Reviewer (if applicable):
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MIN# APPLICATION REVIEW CHECKLJj
APPLICATION/PERMIT NO.: BD-W ACTION: New d'rficatidn enewal Transfer Release
APPLICANTNAME: S-IalaSvilu 8rir.t MINENAME:rwc4 Fiill Minx COUNTY: Q,owam
Administrative Issues:
A. Is the site currently under NOV? Yes No Explain:
B. Is the site under CAMA jurisdiction? Yes No Explain:
Field Issues:
A. Are potential wetlands and watercourses properly indicated on the Mine Map? Yes No Explain:
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B. Are the proposed buffer zones adequate? Yes No Explain: I
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C. Do all occupied dwellings within 300 feet of the mine excavation appear to be indicated? Yes No
Explain:
D. Do all water supply wells within 500 feet of the mine excavation appear to be indicated? Yes No
Explain:
E. Is visual screening needed? Yes No Explain:
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F. Are the proposed erosion and sedimentation control measures properly located to prevent offsite
sedimentation? Yes No Explain:
G. Is the proposed revegetation/reclamation plan acceptable? Yes No Explain:
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" Date inspected:
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Review:
It is the responsibility of the Regional Office staff to verify the adequacy of the E&S measures. Please provide
any concerns or comments:
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Other Comments:
Division of Air Quality:
Division of Water Quality (Water Quality Section only):
Other:
Inspector/Reviewer's Name:
Regional Engineer's Name:
Date:
Date:
Date:
Rev Dec 2006

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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF' AIR QUALITY
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ProfectfNumber (,Otri W1 `CCU _County: ebWO-'h
"'Due Date for Comments Back to Land Quality Section:
Will the operation, as proposed, violate stancares or air quality?
Comments: _.
YES NO
Air permit required
AIr Permit existing (Permit rt_�)
Other Comments:
Reviewed by:
Print Name:
09l2005
Date:
Central Office Reviewer

APPLICATION FOR A MINING. RMIT
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINTOR Tl'PE)
RECEIVED
SEP 12 2013
LAND QUALITY SECTION
I. Namc ol'Minc Gold I -fill Mine permit 80-06 County Rowan
River Basin Yadkin
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 35.5157
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places)-80.3336
2. Namc ol'Applicant* Statesville Brick Company
3. Permanent address l or receipt of official mail**_
Telephone ( 1 704-872-4123
4. Mine Office
Telephone ( 704) 872-4123
5. Mine Manager Johnny 0. Meredith - VP of Production
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of out
knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revocation.
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***Signature Date 9-9-13
Print Name Michael B. Foster
'Title Chairman/Board d C.E.O.
* This will be the name that the mining permit will he 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.
I
*** Sianaturc of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application fora 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 he considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.

APPLICATION FOR A MININGIRRMIT •
NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered regarding your mining operation tot
the intended life of the mine. All responses must be clearly conveyed on a curresponding, detailed mine map.
A. GENEItALCHARACI'ERISI'ICSOFTHE 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):
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Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned:
Acres leased: Property owner if leased:
X If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining pern it, indicate the mining permitnumbet and
the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.: 80.06
"total penmittcd acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon): 441
X If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing pemtit.
Mining permit No.: 80-06 'rotal permitted acreage: 441
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted bound my't
Yes X No D. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modifie Lion (this is the acreage
that the "mayor modification" fee will be based upon): 152,5 ,
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ No ❑. If yes, indicate thc additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: . (NOTE: you must complete all of Section I'. of this application finial
entitled Notification of Adjoining landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (i.e.: disturbed;
ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes.❑ No ❑ (If ne, 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 aci-cage 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 ofa mining permit, indicate the mining permit nunnber an
the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage:
SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE. PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO RE
PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDINC ACREAGE NOTED
ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined:
3. Mining method:
eHydraulic Dredge X Front-end Loader & Truck X Shovel & "ruck
Draglinc & Truck ❑ Self -loading Scraper
Olhcr(explain):
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (tect) _
.Depth is relative to what benchmark?
b. Expected avenge depth of mine (feet)
mean sea

APPLICATION FOR A MINING K-I Mrr
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5. Has any arca(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes X No ❑
if yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? _ applicant (renewal)i
6. Number of years far which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10
B. MAPS
Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation oil six (6) copies ofa 7.5-1lllnute gUadrangle
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`1i Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 21604
[phone]
www.LeoIouv.enr.statc.nc.ris/
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
North Carolina Department of "l-ransportation — Geographic Infoi•nnation Systems (GIS)
Mailing Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1587
Physical Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
3401 Carl Sandberg; Court
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
[phone]
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Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged
topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on the
maps along; with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. As a reminder, mining permits can
only be issued for up to 1111 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
ofa scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate the following, at a
minimum;
u. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located
including easements and rights -of -way.
b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
C.
Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading.
d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavuted).
e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations.
1'. Outline and acreage ofall 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 play be described as to location and
distance from mine if sufficiently far removed).
1. 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.
Location of -'Planned and existing on -site buildings.
M. Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
n. Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries.
o. Names ofaowners ofarecord, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining;
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the mine tract, names of owners of'record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet
of the mining permit boundary; must be provided on the mine map.
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APPLICATION FOR A MININJ411MIT •
C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Describe in detail the sequence of'"events for the development and operation of the rnine and reference
the sequence to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
This application is for renewal of an existing permit and modification to change buffer areas
to mining areas. Mining will continue and proceed as previously approved. New mining areas will
be opened as demand for product requires. All sediment and erosion control structures will he
established prior to land disturbance.
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (incluile specific plcrtav for sediment and erosion control /r,r mine
ecavation(v), waste piles, accesslintne roads and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of
installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion
control measures on the mine wap(y) and provide tvpical erns•.v-sectionv/coristi-tiction details njeach
measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed
measures.
All previously approved sediment and erosion control structures are installed and functioning
as designed. All new mining areas will utilize similar pond/basin designs as shown on the
Mine Plan. A perimeter berm will prevent offsitc sedimentation, and will direct all runoff
into planned basin/pond.
�. a. Will the operationinvolve washing the material mined_ recycling process wmer, or other waste water
handling'. Yes ❑ No X. If yes, briefly describe all suclI processes rncluding any chemicals to he used.
b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or waste welter from the mine or plant as a point discharge
to the waters of the State? Yes X No ❑. !b;es, hrielij, describe the nature of •the discharge and locate
all proposed dischar ge points (along with then' method of .stahilization) on vour mine map(v).
Stormwater passes through basins/ponds as designed. Each mining area will have a
discharge point. Each discharge point is labeled on the mint: map. Outlet stabilization
is shown on the details page.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING ,-.RM1T
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Will any part of'the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the writer table? Yes ❑ No X.
If yes; do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes ❑ No ❑.
if yes, what impact, il'any. will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? lastimated withdrawal rate
in gallons per ciao: . Locale all exi.sling i1,ells on the mine nmp(s) that lie t0lhin
500feet ol'the l)i'(1I)o.yecl exccrnalio»7 area. Provide data to support ally COnClUsiOils or Statements made,
II1CIlldlnf; any mOnllOrll]g well clata. well construction data and Current water withdrawal rates. Indicate
whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public water sySten] or prnlale wells.
d. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or obtained
the appropriate water duality permit(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, Stormwater, etc.) 1-7,urn 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-om the Division of Water Resources if the operation lies in a capacity use area
and withdraws n]ore than 100.000 gallons per tiny.
There is a current NPDES General Permit for mining; active for this location.
4. a. Will the Operation involve Crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ❑ No X.
If VCs_ rlldicatC evidence that VOU have applied for or obtained all air quality permit issued by the
Division of Air Quality or local governing body.
b. Flow will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
Periodic spray with water as necessary.
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APPLICATION FOR A iMIN]Nc.Pi2MI'i
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5. a. A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-ol-
way. It may be an unexcavated buffer (no excavation, but roadways.. berms and erosion &
sedimentation control measures may be installed within it), an undisturbed buffer (no disturbance
within the buffer whatsoever), or a combination of the two, depending upon the site conditions. Note
that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a huffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary
or right-oi'-way at this site:? A mininlum buffer d25 feet is recommended, although a wider buffer
may be needed depending on site conditions. Shmi, cull buffer locations and widths on the mine
naap(.5).
A 50 foot buffer will be maintained between mining activity and permit boundary or right-of-way.
b. A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buf ler will be required between any land disturbing activities
within the alining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller
undisturbed buffers can be justified. Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider than 50 feet inay
be needed.
How wide an undisturbed bLiffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within
the alining permit boundaries and Ally Natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Sho+>> all buffer
locatimis and widlh.s on the mine map(),
A minimum 50 foot buffer will be maintained between anv land disturbance and natural
watercourses and wetlands. In mining area 4, an application is being made with the US Army
Corps of i:ngineers and NCDENR-DWQ to disturb sonic acreage. Until approval is granted
for this disturbance, the 50 foot buffer will be maintained.
6. a, Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining. Minimum 2 horizontal to I vertical slopes or batter for clayey material and
minirll�rm 3 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required, unless
technical justification can be providcd to allow steeper slopes.
A minimum 2:1 slope will be maintained adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries.
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b. Provide a cross-section on lhe Mine inap(s) for all fill slopes (herins, wastepiles, ow-erhurden disposal
eireas, etc.), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient. installation q any benches andlor
slope drains (with supporlin,g design inforin Ilion} If needed. and the imelhod of final stabilization.
In excavations) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes including
specifications for benching and sloping. Cross-sectionJor all cut slopes rmusi he provided on the
imine inap(s).
A minimum 2.1 slope will be maintained adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
d. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in Feet. Proi,ide cross-xeclions
of the lliine e'Ycavation clearly noting the angles of the east .cfopec, iOchhs of all .s•gfgy hunches and
inine hunches, and the es1)ected maxinu mi depth of the excen ation.
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 Prom any mine excavation. I ocate all sirch
Structures on the niine niap If they are within 300.feel of any proposed excavation.
The buffers and slopes indicated on the mine map are adequate to prevent any hazard to
neighboring; house, roads, etc.
8. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall area
and when it will be implemented. Vegetated carthcn berms, appropriate fencing and adequate b011lder
barriers may be acceptable high wall barricades. A construction detaillcross-sect ion and localion of each
type , f barricade to he used imisi he indicated on the m h7e miap(s).
There are no "high walls" within this excavation.
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9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No X.
Yves, how will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
10. a. Iescribe specif is plans (ii1C]Liding a SC]lC(ILIIe ofiillplemelltatloil) for sci-eciiii1g the operatlon fT'o111
public view suc11 as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building berms or other
measures. S'hoit, the location of all visual screening on the mine map(s) and provide cross -.sections
through all proposed berms or proposed .sp(tcing, sizes atul sj)ecie.s,f )r tree plantings.
Existing vegetati(m, berms, and topography screen this operation from public view
b. Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park,
forest or recreation area? If so; [low will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated?
No
11, Will explosives be used? Yes ❑ No X.
lf'yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe what prMIL16011(s) will be used to prevent physical
hazard to persons or neighboring; property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations.
Depending on the mine's location to nearby structures, more detailed technical information may be
required on the blasting program (such as a third -party blasting study). l occrte the necirest rjj,siie occtrpiecl
structure(,) to they proposed excavation(s) on the wine naap and indicate its cc])17roxiinwe chstcnnce Io the
propUsed e cavation.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes ❑ No X.
ifyes, describe these materials, hoiv the), il,ill he stored soul method ofcontedni rent in arse of shill. hndicole
the locafion(s) of'all.storage facilities on the mine ntcrp(s).
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APPLICATION FOR A MININCT' I MIT 9)
D. RECLAMATION PLAN
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 tlntst include the method of
reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration or establishment
oCany permanent drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. 7'his
b1fi)rinalion musl he illustrated on o reclamation ]nap and innst correspond directly lr�ilh the infiwinefliol7
provided on the mine map(s). 117 adClilion design infol-Motion, inchtdin}g liq)ical cross -sections, of an.N
pertnanenl channels to he conslrttcted as part of the reclamation plan and the localion(s) of cr11 pci•nacn7enl
channels must he indicated on the reclamation map.
Approximately one half of the mining area will he left as a pond / lake. All areas above
static water level will be graded and seeded according to schedule.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a print of the reclamation? Yes X No ❑.
kjyes, illustrate the location of the body(s) ref tivaier on the reclamation inap crud In-oOde a scaled
cross-seclion(S) lhroiigh the proj)osed hotly-(s) of water. The mininlunl watcr depth must be at least 4 feet,
measUred from the normal low water table clevatlon, 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 X.
If yes. specify species.
3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to ad -joining property in all completed excavations in rccl:
including what kind of permanent barricade will be left. Acceptable permanent barricades are appropriate:
fencing, large boulders placed end -to -end, etc. Conswuclion detail- (117d Ir)ccrti()j7.5r of all permanew
barricades must he shown on the reclamation map.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING. ".11MIT 0
4. Indicate the methods) of reclamation of overburden_ refuse. spoil banks or other such on -site mine waste
areas. including specifications for benching and sloping. Final cross -.reckons and local ions fin. such
areal' mum he proVlded on the reclamation 1nap.
There are no waste piles in this mine plan
a. Describe reclamation of processing; facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadway~.
Roadways will he left to provide access to the property.
b. Will any on -site roadways be lent as part of the reclamation`? Yes K NoEl.
if yes. tdenllf1, such roaclwgYv on the reclamation 1nap and proi,icle Cfetails on permai?ew road antl ditch
li�x slahili,ralion.
Creek crossings will be removed at the completion of mining reclamation. All other access
roads to remain
6. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap mrtal,_junk machinery, cables, or-
otller SUeh write products ofiiiii]]ng. (Note definition of -refuse In The Mining Act of 1971.)
No off -site generated waste shall be disposed of (in the mine site without prior written approval
from the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section and either
the Division of Waste Management (UWM) or local governing body. If a disposal permit has been
issuer! by UWM for the site, a copy of said permit must he attached to this application. All
tcmporat.y and permanent rt3fuse clisposal areas must he clearly delineated on the mine mcrp(v) and
reclamcrtiun Wrath, alums; with a list of hems to he disposed in said arrears.
Any such waste will be collected and periodically removed from the site

APPLICATION FOR A MININARMIT
7. Describe your plan for nevegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations for Year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and type
of seed, fertili%cr. time and mulch per acre. The recommendations most include general seeding.
instructions lot both permanent and temporary revegetation. Rovegetation utilizing only tree plantings
is not acceptable. Recommendations can be sought from.
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Wetter Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the Division of Forest Resources. Department of Environment and
Natural Resources:
c. Authorized county representatives ofthe 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;
c. Private consulting foresters relorred by the Division of Forest Resources. Deportment of
Environmentand Natural Resources:
f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
g. N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclenration;
h. Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tonsfacre):
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) 01- APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCH EDULE(pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumesf
Seed Types: Seeding Dates: Seeding Rates:
See vegetation plan on Details sheet of Mine Plan
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF ANCHORING:
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS — TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OP APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre; ucesfacre. spacing of trees/shrubs, etc).
Revegetation
Signature
Print Name
plan approved by:
'title a Ot.DGiyl
Agency_ Gy16L,4A CW4e64L, 02646"
Date 9-/2-/3

APPLICATION FOR A MININ(O712M1'1' •
E. DFTERM[NATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BONI)
The fidlmoing hond calculalion ujarkreheet is to be used to establish an apprrlpriale bond (hawd Tejon a range
of S500 lei $5.000 per cf(ecled acre) far each permhled mine sire based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be gOecled during the life ofthe mining permir. Please insert the appro Meat( acreage for each
AFFECTED
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION
CATECORV
ACREACE
COST/ACRE*
COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds;
5.8 Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
_ $
Stockpiles:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
_ $
Wastepdes.
Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
_ $
Processing Area/]-faul Roads:
1.2 Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
_
Mine Excavation (lake)
140 Ac.
X
$
/Ae.
_ $
Mine ['excavation (pd)
139.5 Ac.
X
$
(Ac.
= S
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
286.5 Ac.
Note:
This mine has a
Blanket Reclamation
Bond on file with
NCDENR
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:
441 Ac.)
Temporary & Permanent Sedimentation & Erasion Control Measures: Divide the TOTAL AFFFCTED AC. above into the following two categnrics: a) af-fected acres that chain into
proposed/existing excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures "rill
be needed to prevent oflsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage 286.5 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: S
Inllation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST $ X Permit Life (I to 10 years):
INFLATION COST:. S
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST+ INFLATION COST = S
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: S existine Blanket Bond
(round down to the nearest SI00.00)

APPLICATION FOR A MININAERMIT
F. NOTIFICATION OF AD.IOINING LANDOWNERS
The "Notice" form. or a facsimile thereof: attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail.
return receipt requested, to:
(1) the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the permitted
area is located as indicated on the mine map(s);
(2) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining;
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s); and
(3) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining; the minim;
permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river,
or other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract
is' owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record
of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s). "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel
or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
The only exception to the above method of'giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in advance
by the Director. Division of Land Resource~.
A copy of a tax map (or, other alternative acceptable to the DepartI11e1lt) must be mailed with the completed
"Notice" form (the proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of all owners of
record of lands adjoining; said houndaries must he clearly denoted on the tax map).
The "Affidavit of Notification" attached to this application must be completed, notarized and submitted to the
Department, with the remainder of the completed application form, before the application will be considered
complete.
T E,
THIS SECTION MUST 13E COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING PERMITS
AND ALL MODIFICATIONS OF A MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE PERMITTED AREA,
AS REQUIRED 13Y NCGS 74-50(bl).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF
NOTIFICATION"
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
has applied oil
(Applicant Nanl.e) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department ol.. i=,:nvironnlent
and Natural Resources; 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
❑ a new surface alining permit,
❑ a modification of an existing surface alining permit to add land to the permitted area; or
❑ a modification of an existing surface alining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance
in the area proposed. ['lease note that future modification(s) may be submitted by the applicant to
allow disturbance within this arcs without re -notification of adjoining landowners.
`I'he applicant proposes to mine
r11
(Mineral, Ore)
of'
(Direction)
County.
(Nearest "town)
Oil acres located
(Number) (Miles)
off/near road
(Number/Name)
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
AD.fOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl), the aline operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the
Department. to notify ail owners ofrecord, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or ]eased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
all owners ofrecord of tracts adjoining; these tracts must be notified (that are within 1.000 feet of'the alining permit
boundary). In addition, the nline operator must also notify the chief administrat-ivc officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Am' person may file written conlnlent(s) to the
Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application
For a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative
to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of'the end of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business
110Ur5 at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information relZardinf_, the
snecifics of the nronosed minim activity. please contact the annlicant at the followinL, telenhone number:
. Por information on t
the Mining Program staff at [phone]. Please
conlnlcnts/documentation within the provisions of tl
minim; permit application review process, please contact
)te that the Department will consider any relevant written
Mining Act of 1971 tllrouLhout the application review
Process until a final decision is made on the application.
(Addressee/Owner of Rccord's
Name and Address)
(Date of Issuance of'this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name. if Applicable)
(Address of'Applicant)
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APPLICATION FOR A MININ(;•f'ERMIT'
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
an applicant, or an agent, or employee ofan applicant. for
a new Mining Permit, or a modification ofan existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the
N.C. Department ol� Environment and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that t iL lolloNving
are all known owners of'record, both public and private, of all tracts of'land that are adjoining the mining permit
boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor oi'the
mine tract; all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail,
return receipt requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below. Stich notice being given on a form
provided by the Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name) (Address)
(Attach additional list if necessary)
l do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which
any part of the permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed. by
certified or registered mail. return receipt requested. to said office at the following address:
(Chief Administrative Officer Name) (Address)
li-e.: City Manager, County Manager. Mayor, ctc.J
The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory to the Department that a
reasonable ef7'ort has been made to notify all known owners of record, both public and private, of ail tracts of land
that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the
applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts. that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and the chief administrative officer ofthe counter or municipality
in which any part of the permitted area is located in compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50(bl) and 15A NCAC 513
.0004(d). I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts ofmailing showing that the
above notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
Signature ol'Applicant or Agent
Date
If 1-1erSoll executing Affidavit is an agent or employee ofan applicant7 provide till: following; illormatioil:
Name of applicant.
Title ol' person executing Affidavit
a Noiary Public of the County of
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by him/her.
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day of 20
Notary: my Commission expires:
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APPLICATION FORA MINING PERN]IT
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 197 1. 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: APPLICANT:
Signature: lG' • Signature:* `
Print Name: Michael B. Foster
(Title; if applicable) Chairman/Brd & CEO
Company Statesville Brick Company
(If applicable)
Address: P . 0. Box 471
Statesville, NC 28687-0471
Telephone: ( 704 ) 872-4123
Print Name: Michael B. Foster
"Title: Chairman of Board &- C.E.O.
Company: Statesville Brick Company
Mine Name: Gold Hill Mine
Telephone: ( 704 ) . 872-4123
Date Signed: Sept. 9, 2013 Date Signed: Sept. 9, 2013
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page l of this application.
One original and five (5) conies of the completed applieation, six (6) copies of all location males, mine maps
and reclamation snaps, and the appropriat_,Rroeessil m tee (see next page for fee schedule) in the form a check
or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be
sent to the Land Quality 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
[phone].
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Mining Area 1
Total acreage / watershed : 31.5
Runoff Coef.: 0.25
i = 7 (as per NC E&SC Manual)
Q=CiA=55.125 cfs
Pond volume re'gd: 113,400 cf
Surface area at 4' depth: 28,350 sf
(existing ponds exceed requirements)
Mining Area 1-A
Total acreage / watershed : 5.6
Runoff Coef.: 0.25
i = 6 (as per NC E&SC Manual)
Q=CiA=9.8 cfs
Pond volume re'gd: 20,160 cf
Surface area at 4' depth: 5,040 sf
Mining Area 2 (current mining area)
Total acreage / watershed : 80
Runoff Coef.: 0.25
i = 6 (as per NC E&SC Manual)
Q=CiA=192 cfs
Pond volume re'gd: 288,000 cf
Surface area at 4' depth: 72,000 sf
(existing ponds exceed requirements)
Mining Area 2-A
Total acreage / watershed : 11.05
Runoff Coef.: 0.25
i = 6 (as per NC E&SC Manual)
Q=CiA=165 cfs
Pond volume re'qd: 39,780 cf
Surface area at 4' depth: 9,945 sf

Mining Area 2-133
Total acreage / watershed : 5.13
Runoff Coef.: 0.25
i = 7 (as per NC E&SC Manual)
Q=CiA=9.2 cfs
Pond volume re'gd: 18,468 cf
Surface area at 4' depth: 4,617 sf
Mining. Area 2-C
Total acreage / watershed : 3
Runoff Coef.: 0.25
i = 7 (as per NC E&SC Manual)
Q=CiA=5.25 cfs
Pond volume re'gd: 10,800 cf
Surface area at 4' depth: 2,700 sf
Mining Area 2-D
Total acreage / watershed : 15
Runoff Coef.: 0.25
i = 6 (as per NC E&SC Manual)
Q=CiA=22.5 cfs
Pond volume re'gd: 54,000 cf
Surface area at 4' depth: 13,500 sf
Mining Area 3
Total acreage / watershed : 25.2
Runoff Coef.: 0.25
i = 6 (as per NC E&SC Manual)
Q=CiA=37.8 cfs
Pond volume re'gd: 90,720 cf
Surface area at 4' depth: 22,680 sf

i
11
Mining Area 4-A (flows to northeast)
Total acreage / watershed : 43.3
Runoff Coef.: 0.25
i = 6 (as per NC E&SC Manual)
Q= CiA=64.95 cfs
Pond volume re'qd: 155,880 cf
Surface area at 4' depth: 38,970 sf
Mining Area 4-13 (flows to south)
Total acreage / watershed : 32
Runoff Coef.: 0.25
i = 6 (as per NC E&SC Manual)
Q=CiA=48 cfs
Pond volume re'gd: 115,200 cf
Surface area at 4' depth: 28,800 sf
Mining Area 5
Total acreage / watershed : 12.8
Runoff Coef.: 0.25
i = 7 (as per NC E&SC Manual)
Q=CiA=22.4 cfs
Pond volume re'gd: 46,080 cf
Surface area at 4' depth: 11,520 sf
Mining Area 6
Total acreage / watershed : 15
Runoff Coef.: 0.25
i = 6 (as per NC E&SC Manual)
Q=CiA=22.5 cfs
Pond volume re'gd: 64,000 cf
Surface area at 4' depth: 13,500 sf

U`2_1 L's l tJ A-C 5 �_kzE 1 c: N Cam- C U LA—L t O N S
DIVERSION CHANNEL ASSUMPTIONS & DESIGN CRITERIA:
+ ESTIMATED FLOW:
Q25 = CiA
WHERE:
Q = CFS
C = COEFFICIENT OF RUN-OFF (0.5)
I = INTENSITY (IN/HR)
A = DRAINAGE AREA (Ac.)
+ MAXIMUM FLOW VELOCITIES: GRASS LINED CHANNEL
CHANNEL SLOPE < 5% - V max = 4.5 FPS
CHANNEL SLOPE > 5% - V max = 3.5 FPS
+ MANNINGS "o" FOR VARIOUS LININGS:
NATURAL 0.02
GRASS 0.033
RIP -RAP
0-0.5 FT
CLASS "A"
0.076
CLASS "B"
0.0179
CLASS "I"
0.409
CLASS "U"
0.797
• MAXIMUM SHEAR STRESS:
STONE CLASSIFICATION
CLASS
"A"
CLASS
"B"
CLASS
"E"
CLASS
"U"
0.5-1.0 FT
1.0-1.5 FT
0.044
0.034
0.063
0.056
0.073
0.061
0.084
0.060
T = yds
WHERE:
T = SHEAR STRESS
y = 62.4 LBS/FT
d = DEPTH OF FLOW - FT
s = SLOPE FT/FT
T MAXIMUM
1.65
3.37
4.20
5.0
REARRANGE EQUATION TO FIND MAXIMUM DEPTH OF FLOW
FOR A GIVEN SLOPE & LINER:
max D=T/ys

WTATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY w
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
ESTIMATED RUN-OFF
(Q-25)
LENGTH
AREA OF
RUN-OFF
ELEVATION
OF RUN-
CONCERN
COEFFICIENT
DIFFERENCE
OFF
(C)
(FT)
(FT)
DC-1
0+00-5+00
0.5
30
500
5+00-12+50
0.5
48
1250
DC-2
0+00-5+50
0.5
4.5
550
DC-3
0+00-11+50
0.5
18
1150
DC-4
0+00-9+50
0.5
10
950
9+50-15+50
0.5
15
1550
DC-5
0+00-6+00
0.5
20
600
RD-1
0.5
13
1800
RD-2
0.5
15
1300
RO-3
0.5
24
1900
DRAINAGE
DISCHARGE
Tc
i25
AREA
Q
(MIN)
(INIHR)
(Ac)
(CFS)
3
8.24
1.8
7.4
7
7-67
7.7
29.5
6
7.96
4.9
19.5
9
7.1
4.1
14.6
9
7.1
14.1
50,1
13
6.2
21.8
67.6
4
8.24
5.2
21.4
17
5.59
18.6
52,0
11
6.61
15.7
51.9
14
6
30.5
91.5
NOTES:
COL. 1 FROM PLANS
COL. 2 COEFFICIENT OF RUN-OFF (ESTIMATED AVERAGE)
COL. 3 FROM PLANS
COL. 4 FROM PLANS
COL, 5 KIRPACH EQUATION
Tc = ( L^31 ELEV. DIFF.)^0.385 / 128
COL. 6 i25 INTENSITY FROM CHARLOTTE IDFC
COL, 7 FROM PLANS
COL, 8 Q25 = C i A

0
0
STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
GRASS LINED CHANNEL DESIGN
CHANNEL
LENGTH
SLOPE
DRAINAGE
Q REQUIRED
BOTTOM
SIDE
FLOW
A
R
SECTION
AREA
WIDTH
SLOPE
DEPTH
(U.)
(Ft1Ft)
(Ac.)
(25 Yr)
(Ft)
(FL)
(SF.)
(CFS)
DC-1
D+G05400
50D
0.006
1.8
7.4
0.01
3
1.02
3.1314
0.485
54OD-12+W
750
0.024
7.7
29.5
1
3
1.17
5,7767
0.628
DC-2
0+00-5+50
550
0.009
4.9
19.5
0.01
3
1.36
5.5624
0.646
DC-3
0+00-11 *50
1150
0.0157
4,1
14.6
0.01
3
1.1
3.841
0.523
DC-4
0+00-9+50
950
0.0105
14.1
50.1
3
3
1.46
10.7748
0.881
9+5D-15+50
800
D.0083
21.8
67.6
6
3
1.45
15.0075
0.989
DC-5
0+004+00
600
0.033
5.2
21.5
0.01
3
1.11
3.7074
0,577
NOTE:
COL 1. FROM PLAN
CAL. 2 FROM PLAN
COL 3 FROM PLAN
COL 4 FROM PLAN
COL. 5 Q - CIA (SEE SHEET ENTITLED ESTIMATED RUN-OFF)
COL 6 DIVERSION CHANNEL BOTTOM WIDTH
COL. 7 DIVERSION CHANNEL SIDE SLOPE
COL. 8 DIVERSION CHANNEL FLOW DEPTH
COL_ 9 A = AREA OF FLOW = (BOTTOM WIDTH X DEPTH) + (SIDE SLOPE X DEPTHA2)
COL. 10 R = HYDRAULIC RADIUS = AREA OF FLOW i WETTED PERIMETER
COL. 11 0 AVAILABLE = (1.49 / n) X (A) X (RA0.67) X (S10.5)
COL. 12 VELOCITY = (1.491 n) X (RAO.67) X (S40.5)
0 AVAILABLE
V COMMENT
(CFS)
(FPS)
7.42
2.37 V t 4.5 FPS GRASS LINER OX
29.73
5.64 V a 4.5 FPS REQUIRES ARMORED STABILIZATION
19.58 3.52 V < 4.5 FPS GRASS LINER OX
14.67 4.03 V < 4.5 FPS GRASS LINER OX
60.36 4.67 V > 4.5 FPS REQUIRES ARMORED STABILIZATION
87.42 4.49 V < 4.5 FPS GRASS LINER OX
21.79 5,88 V s 4.5 FPS REQUIRES ARMORED STABILIZATION

STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
RIP -RAP LINED CHANNEL DESIGN
CHANNEL
LENGTH
SLOPE
q REQUIRED
STONE
MANNING'S
BOTTOM
SIDE
FLOW
A
R
q AVAILABLE
T
COMMENT
SECTION
CLASSIFICATION
`n"
WIDTH
SLOPE
DEPTH
(Lf.)
(Ffft)
(25Yr)
(Ft.)
(Ft.)
(SF,)
(CFS)
(CFS)
DC-1
5+00-12+50
750
0.024
29.5
CLASS A
0.034
2
3
1.1
5.83
0.651
29.68
1.65
T Max = 1.65 , CLASS A RIP -RAP O.K.
DC-4
0+049+50
950
0.0105
50.1
CLASS A
0.034
4
3
1."
11,9B08
0,914
50.66
0.94
T Max = 1.65 , CLASS A RIP -RAP O.K.
DC-5
0+00.6+00
600
0.033
21.5
CLASS B
0.056
1
3
1.25
5.9375
0.667
21.87
2.57
T Max = 3,37 , CLASS B RIP -RAP OX
NOTE:
COL 1, FROM PLAN
COL. 2 FROM PLAN
COL. 3 FROM PLAN
COL. 4 Q = CIA (SEE SHEET ENTITLED ESTIMATED RUN-OFF)
COL 5 STONE LINER REQUIRED
COL 6 MANNING'$ `n"
COL. 7 DIVERSION CHANNEL BOTTOM WIDTH
In COL. 8 DIVERSION CHANNEL SIDE SLOPE
COL 9 DrVERSION CHANNEL FLOW DEPTH
COL. 10 A = AREA OF FLOW = (BOTTOM WIDTH X DEPTH) + (SIDE SLOPE X DEPTHA2)
COL. 11 R = HYDRAULIC RADIUS = AREA OF FLOW 1 WETTED PERIMETER
COL. 12 Q AVAILABLE _ (1.49 In) X (A) X (RAO.67) X (5110.5)
COL. 13 SHEAR STRESS = T = 62.4 X DEPTH X SLOPE

STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
ROCK DAM OESIGN
DISTURBED
DRAINAGE
VOLUME
BOTTOM
BOTTOM
STORAGE
VOLUME
CALCULATED
WEIR
ROCK RAM
AREA
AREA
REQUIRED
WIDTH
LENGTH
DEPTH
AVAILABLE
Q 25
WEIR LENGTH
LENGTH
(Ac.)
(Ac.)
(CF)
(Ft.)
(Ft.)
(Ft.)
(CF)
(CFS)
(FI.)
(FL)
RD-1
18.6
18.6
33480
60
120
5
36000
52
17.33
18
RD-2
15.7
15.7
28260
55
105
5
28875
51.9
17.30
18
RD-3
30.5
30.5
54900
75
150
5
56250
91.5
30.50
32
NOTES:
COL. 1 AS DESIGNATED ON PLANS
COL. 2 FROM PLANS
COL. 3 FROM PLANS
COL. 4 VOLUME REQUIRED = 1800 X DISTURBED AREA
COL. 5 EXCAVATED BASIN BOTTOM WIDTH
COL. 6 EXCAVATED BASIN BOTTOM LENGTH
COL. 7 EXCAVATED BASIN DEPTH
. COL. 8 VOLUME AVAILABLE = EXCAVATED BASIN WIDTH X LENGTH X DEPTH
COL. 9 Q25 = CiA (SEE SHEET ENTITLED ESTIMATED RUN-OFF)
COL. 10 CALCULATED WEIR LENGTH (FT)
L=0/OwXH"1.5
WHERE:
L = FT
Q25 = CFS
Cw = 3
H = 0.5 FT.
COL. 11 ACTUAL WEIR LENGTH TO CONSTRUCT (FT)

• STATESVILLE BRICK CO.
STAGE -STORAGE
•
AVE AREA DEPTH VOLUME ACCUM.
ELEVATION AREA (SF) (SF) (FT) (CF) VOLUME
(CF)
714
61662
63154.5
1
63154S
715
64647
66159.0
1
66159.0
716
67671
69202.5
1
69202.5
717
70734
72265.0
1
72286.0
718
73836
75407.0
1
75407.0
719
76978
78568.5
1
78568.5
720
80159
81950.5
1
81950.5
721
83742
85417.0
1
85417.0
722
87092
63154.5
129313.5
198516.0
270801,0
346208.0
(7940
424776.5
(153975S)
50672TO
(2359u)
592144.0
(3Z) 343)

STATESVILLE BRICK
STAGE -DISCHARGE
ORIFICE AND WEIR EQUATION ASSUMES NO TAILWATER CONDITIONS.
8" DIA ORIFICE
RISER BOX
3 - 18" DIA
EMERGENCY SPILLWAY
ORIFICE EQUATION
WEIR EQUATION
ORIFICE EQUATION
WEIR EQUATION
DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE
TOTAL DISCHARGE
ELEVATION
STAGE
H (ft j
H (FT)
(FT)
(FT)
CFS
CFS
CFS
CFS
CFS
718
0
0 0
0
0
0
0
0 0
0.0
719
1
1 1.7
0
0
1
12.1
0 0
1.7
720
2
2 2A
0
0
2
36.0
0 0
2.4
721
'3
3 2.9
0.83
40.8
3
44.1
0.75 97.4
1412
722
4
4 3.4
1.83
133.7
4
51.0
1.75 347.3
401.6
723
5
5 3.8
2.83
257A
5
57.0
2.75 684.1
744.8
724
6
6 4.1
3.83
404.8
6
62A
3.75 1089.3
1155.8
0

sTvao twe� 2 * 0
I
STDRMWATER DETENTION POND
Using Rational Method for Drainage areas less than 2 sq. mi. [1300 ac]
g = 130 Local intensity eqn coeff [I=g/[h+T]]
h = 18 Local intensity eqn coeff
r
Pn6 = 2.59 Local 6-hr,10-yr, Precip (in)
A = 101.8 Watershed area (ac)
H = 8 Height of most rernote pant above outlet [ft]
L = 2500 Hydraulic length [f t]
Ca = 0.67 Composite runoff coefficient after development
Cb = 0.35 Composite runoff coefficient before development
CN = 76 Composite SCS Curve Number after development
Time of Concentration [minj tc =
29
Rainfall Intensity [Whr] I =
2.7
Rational Equation [Q =CaIA] Q a =
187 ac in / hr or cfs
Rational Equation [Q=CbIA] Qb =
98 ac in / hr of cfs
Ultimate Soil Storage [S=1000ICN-10] S =
3.2 in
R unnoff D epth [Q" = [Pn6-0. 2S ]" 2J(Pn6+0. 8S ) Q x =
0.7 in
Volume of Runoff [Q" "Area] Vol. = 277018.77 cf

F
HYDROGRAPH FORMULATION
Accept the Step Function
For 0 < or = t < or = T p
Q = Q p12x[1-cos[pll/T p]]
Farts 1.25Tp
Q = 4.34Qp"[-1.3O(t1Tp)]
TIME INTO
STORM
FL0W
0
0.0
3
12.8
6
47.6
9
95.0
12
141.9
15
175.5
18
186.6
21
172.2
24
140.3
27
112.7
30
90.5
33
72.7
36
58.4
39
46.9
42
37.7
45
30.2
48
24.3
51
19.5
54
15.7
57
12.6
60
10.1
63
8.1
66
6.5
69
5.2
72
4.2
75
3A
Tp =
1.25 Tp =
18 min
22 min

SToe,., F—vw*rr , jo A
STORMWATER DETENTION POND
Using Rational Method for Drainage areas less than 2 sq. mi. 11300 ac]
g =
191 Local intensity eqn coeff [I=g/[h+T)J
h =
22 Local intensity eqn coeff
Pn6 =
3.64 Local 6-hr,10-yr, Precip (in)
A =
101.8 Watershed area [ac)
H =
8 Height of most remote point above outlet [ftj
L =
2500 Hydraulic length [ftj
Ca =
0.67 Composite runoff coefficient after development
Cb =
0.35 Composite runoff coefficient before development
Time of Concentration [minj
Rainfall Intensity [in/hr)
Rational Equation [Q=CalAj
Rational Equation [Q=CbIA)
Ultimate Soil Storage [5=1000/CN-10)
Runnoff Depth [Q= _ [Pn6-Q2sm(Pn6+0.85j
Volume of Runoff [ON Area]
Jew �Y
37 (OFF s,t�)
Iof.B
tc =
29
1=
3.7
Qa=
253
ac; in/hrorcfs
Qb =
132
ac in / hr a cfs
S =
3.2
in
Q• =
1.5
in
Vol. =
54238276
cf
eLn" L("B xO85i-1-
a
130.) ces

STo- " v -- I
0
TIME INTO
STORM FLOW
0
0.0
3
8.4
6
32.5
9
69.0
12
113.2
15
159.2
18
200.8
21
232.6
24
250.2
27
251.4
30
236.1
33
206.9
36
177.8
39
152.8
42
131.3
45
112.8
48
96.9
51
83.3
54
71.5
57
61.5
60
52.8
63
45.4
66
39.0
69
33.5
72
28.8
75
24.7

rxge0--T- — *ya-
STORMATER DETENTION POND
U sing R ational M ethod for D rainage areas less than 2 sq. mi. (1300 ac]
g =
228 Local intensity eqn coeff [I=g/(h+Tl]
h -
23 Local intensity eqn coeff
Pn6 =
4.28 Local 6-hr,10 yr Precip (in)
A =
101.8 Watershed area (ac)
H =
8 Height of most remote point above outlet [ft]
L =
2500 Hydraulic length [ft]
Ca =
0.67 Composite runoff coefficient after development
Cb =
0.35 Composite runoff coefficient before development
Time of Concentration [min]
Rainfall Intensity [in/hr]
Rational Equation [Q =CaIA]
Rational Equation [Q=CbIA]
Ultimate Soil Storage [S=1000/CN-10]
RunnofI Depth [Q" = (Pn6-0.2S)" 2/(Pn6+0.8S)
Volume of Runoff [Q" "Area]
HYDROORAPH FORMULATION
Accept the Step Function
For 0<or=t<or=Tp
Q =Qp/2x[1-cos(pil/Tp)]
For t > 1.25 T p
Q = 4.34Qp" [-1.30(t/Tp)]
tc =
29
I =
4.3
Q a =
296 ac in / hr or
Qb=
155 acin/hror
S =
3.2 in
Q" =
2.0 in
Vol. =
722690.28 cf
T p = 29 min
1.25 Tp = 37 min

TIME INTO
STORM FLOW
0
0.0
3
7.6
6
29.7
9
63.9
12
106.8
15
154.0
18
200.5
21
241.7
24
273.2
27
291.9
30
295.8
33
284.5
36
259.2
39
227.2
42
198.8
45
174.0
48
152.3
51
133.3
54
116.6
57
102.1
60
89.3
63
78.2
66
68.4
69
59.9
72
52.4
75
45.9

s-'r,g,A "" - 9W q4 0
STORMWATER DETENTION POND
Using Rational Method for Drainage areas less than 2 sq. mi. [1300 ac]
g = 256 Local intensity eqn coeff [I =gAh+T )]
h = 24 Local intensity eqn coeff
Pn6 = 4.77 Local 6•hr,10yr, Precip (in)
A � 101.8 Watershed area (ac)
H = 6 Height of most remote point above outlet [ft]
L = 2500 Hydraulic length [ft]
Ca = 0.67 Composite runoff coefficient after development
Cb = 0.35 Composite runoff coefficient before development
CN = 76 Composite SCS Curve Number after development
Time of Concentration [min] tc =
29
Rainfall Intensity [inahr] I =
4.6
Rational Equation [Q=CalA] Qa =
326 ac in I hr or cfs
Rational Equation [Q=CbIA] Qb =
171 ac in / hr or cfs
Ultimate Soil Storage [S=10001CN-10] S =
3.2 in
Runnoff Depth [Q' = (Pn6-0.2aj" 2/(Pn6+0.6S) Qx =
2.3 in
Volume of Runoff [Q" "Area] Vol. = 867401.42 cf

. _
5 Tc XiA
HYDROGRAPH FORMULATION
Accept the Step Function
For 0<or=t<or=Tp
Q = Qp/2m[1-cos(pixtlTp)]
For t > 1.25 Tp
Q = 4.34Qpl-1.30(t/Tp)1
TIME INTO
STORM
FL0W
0
0.0
3
7.1
6
27.7
9
60.1
12
101.4
15
148.1
18
196.1
21
241.3
24
279.6
27
307.9
30
323.6
33
325.4
36
313.1
39
287.9
42
255.3
45
225.9
48
199.9
51
176.8
54
156.5
57
138.4
60
122.5
63
108.4
66
95.9
69
84.8
72
75.1
75
66.4
T p = 32 min
1.25 Tp = 40 min

I
OF
TIME
MIN.
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
21
24
27
30
33
34
39
42
45
46
51
54
57
60
63
66
STATESVILLE BRICK
CHAINSAW ROUTING
2YR STORM EVENT
INFLOW STORAGE STAGE OUTFLOW
CFS CF FT CFS
0 0 0 0
0
12.8
a
0
2304
47.6
2304
0.01
8567.3
95
10871.3
0,03
VON.?
141.9
27966,0
0A8
25533.4
175.5
63501.4
0.15
31573.6
186.5
85075.1
0.25
33562.0
172.2
118837.0
0.34
30959.7
140.3
149596.8
0.43
25208.2
112.7
174805,0
0150
20232.5
90.5
195037.5
0,56
16230.4
72.7
211267.9
0.61
13021.4
58.4
224289.3
0.%
10443.4
46.9
234732.7
0,68
8370.2
37.7
243102.9
0.70
6711.7
30.2
249814.5
0.72
5358.6
24.3
255174.1
0.74
4296,0
19.5
259470.1
0,76
3430.6
15.7
262900.7
0,76
2745.6
12,6
265646.3
0.77
2186.E
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James D. Simons, PG, PE Land Quality Section Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Director and State Geologist Dee Freeman, Secretary
Statesville Brick Company
Post Office BOX 471
Statesville, N.C. 28687
RE:
I)ear Sir or Madam:
May 25, 2010
Gold Hill Mine (Permit # 80-06)
Rowan County, N.C.
MAY 2 7 2010
LL:.A�Islj OUAL1Tv SECTION
Attached is a Copy of our report documenting an inspection recently conducted at a mine site for
which our records show you to be responsible. The inspection was performed under the
provisions of North Carolina General Statute 74-56 of the Mining Act of 1971.
Please review the report carefully and note any problems or deficiencies documented by the
inspector. Furthermore, please note any recommendations and/or specific corrective actions
rctluircd to correct any deficiencies that may be listed.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the terms and conditions of your
mining permit and the Act lies with you.
Please do not hesitate to contact this office if you have any questions concerning the attached
report.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
lamera I -I. Eplin, P.E.
Assistant Regional Engineer
Attachment
cc: Mining Specialist
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone] + Internet: http://www.dlr.enr,state.nc.us/pages/landqualitysection.himl
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. Mine Name: Cold Ili[] Mine 2. Mining Permit N: 80-06
3. Operator: Statesville Brick Co. 4. County: Rowan
5. Address: PO Box 471, Statesville, NC 28687
6. Permit Expiration Date: 10/23/2013 7. River Basin: Yadkin
8. Person(s) contacted at site: Steve Moose
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ® Yes ❑ No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes ® No
11.. Date last inspected: 04/30/2008 12. Has mining occurred since last inspection? 19 Yes ❑No
13, Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ® Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ® Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any or the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes ® No
If yes, describe the type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measuresneeded and/or taken: N/A
17. Other recommendations and comments: N/A
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report+I- map accurate? ❑ Yes E No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes ® No Proposed date:
20. Number of additional pages of Inspection Report:l 2t. Date report sent to operator: 05/25/2010
Inspected by: C.Wh:dey, J. Jones, J. Moore, S. Harrell
Telephone No:
Reclamation Report not available
Date: 05/20/2010
.
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�i MAY 27 2010
LAND uU,4Ll (Y SECTION ,
Copy to File Copy to operator Copy to Mining Specialist

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Apt hp -ky
j Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
Single Facility Report
Selection Criteria:
Permit 4 80-06.
'me Name:
Gold Hill Mine
mrit Number:
80-06
Issue Date:
0728/1972
Expiration Date:
10232013
nmty:
Rowan
Region:
Mooresville Regional Office
River Basin:
Yadkin-PecOce
relitne lafnrmation
usiness Namc: Statesville Brick Co
mtact Name: Phone: [phone]
ddress: P O Box 471
Statesville, NC 28687
imary Cardinal Information
usiness Name
intact Name: Michael B Foster
Phone:
704-872-4123
ddress: P O Box 471
Statesville, NC 28687
)plicalion Received: 0328/1972
Hearing Date:
Date Denied:
Release Date:
atus: Active Commodity:
Brick Clay Total
Acres Permitted: 441
Bonded Acres: 134
and Type: Surety Bond - Single Site
Bond Amount: S 500000.00
ARR Received Date: 02/02/2007
radrangle: Gold Hill
Latitude: 35.5157
Longitude:
-80.3336 Verified by CPS: NO
Calendar Year: 2006 New Acres Affected -Total: 0
New Acres Reclaimed: Settling Ponds: 0 Stockpile Areas: 0
Processing Plants /
Haul Roads: 0 Mine Lxcavatmn: 0
Wnstepile/Beans: 0
Total: 0
Acres Currently Affected: Settling Ponds: 3 Stockpile Areas: 2 Waslepile/Berms: 7
Processing Plan" /
Haul Roads: 0 Mine Excavation: 71 Total: 82
INSPECTION INFORMATION
Last Inspection: 0520/1010 Inspected By: CW,JJ, JM, SH Next Inspecion: 05/202011
Last NOD: Last NOV:

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PE.RMITTE.D MINE)
1. Mine Name: Gold Hill Mine 2. Mining permit 9: 80-06
3. Operator: Statesville Brick Co. 4. County: Rowan
5. Address: P.O. Box 471, Statesville, NC 28687 6. Permit expiration date: 10-23-13
Attn.: Mr. Michael Foster
7. Person(s) contacted at site:
8. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Yes: X No: 9. Pictures: Yes: No: X
10. Date last inspected: 4-17-07 11. Any mining since last inspection? Yes: X No:
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the permit? Yes: X No:
if no, explain:
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the permit? Yes: X No:
If no, explain:
1.4. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? Yes: No: If yes, describe the type and
severity of the damage:
NIA
15. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
16. Other recommendations and comments:
Mine is in compliance at this time. Stabilize any areas where no additional grading activity will take
place especially any cut slopes.
17. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? Yes: X No: (explain) Not reviewed:
18. Follow-up inspection needed? Yes: No: X Proposed date:
19. Number of additional pages of inspection report: 20. Copy of report sent to operator: X
Inspected by: Ed Robinette Date: 4-30-08
Phone number: 704-663-1699

AA
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James D. Simons, PG, Pi; Land Quality Section Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
May 2, 2008
Stateville Brick Company
Attention: Mr, Michael Foster
Post Office I3oz 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28687
RF7 : Gold I -gill Mine (Permit 4 80-06)
Rowan County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Foster:
Attached is a cope of our report documenting an inspection recently conducted at a mine site for
«-€iich our records slioxv you to be responsible. The inspection was performed under the
provisions of North Carolina General Statute 74-56 of the Mining; Act of 1971,
Please revie,,y the report carefully and note any problems or deficiencies documented by the
inspector. lj'urthermore, please note any recommendations and/or specific corrective actions
required to correct any deficiencies that may be listed.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the terms and conditions of your
mining permit and the Act lies with you.
Please do not hesitate to contact this office if you have any questions concerning the attached
report.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
chid S. Klian
Regional Engineer
Attachment
Cc: Floyd %N%illiams, PG -- Mining Specialist
ER/ae
RECEIVED
MAY 0 4 2008
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. Mine Name: Gold Hill Mine 2. Mining permit #: 80-06
3. Operator: Statesville Brick Co. 4. County: Rowan
5. Address: P.O. Box 471, Statesville, NC 28687 6. Permit expiration date: 10-23-13
Attn.: Mr. Michael Foster
7. Person(s) contacted at site: Victor Shive
8. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Yes: X No: 9. Pictures: Yes: No: X
10. Date last inspected: 6-30-05 11. Any mining since last inspection? Yes: X No:
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the permit? Yes: X No:
If no, explain:
Operating Condition 4A: Adequate mechanical barriers shall be maintained to prevent sediment from
discharging onto adjacent areas.
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the permit? Yes: X No:
If no, explain:
14. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? Yes: No: X If yes, describe the type and
severity of the damage:
15. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
1. Remove accumulated sediment from the settling pond. Sediment level is up to the orifice in the riser.
Provide filtering cloth or hardware fabric and 457 washed stone over the round orifice to filter sediment -laden
water.
2. Provide erosion controls in the expansion area on the north side where roadway was graded and at the end of
the new berm to keep sediment out of the watercourse. Stabilize the outside slope of the new berm.
16. Other recommendations and comments:
17. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate:' Yes: X No: (explain) Not reviewed:
18. Follow-up inspection needed? Yes: No: X Proposed date:
19. Number of additional pages of inspection report: 20. Copy of report sent to operator: X
Inspected by: Ed Robinette, Zahid Khan Date: 4-17-07 RECEIVED
Phone number: 704-663-1699 APR 24 2007
LAND QUALITY SECTION

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Oualitv Section ii �
MINE INSPECTION REPORT APR 23 "J
(PERMITTED MINE) 2007
I. Mine Name: Gold Hill Mine 2. Mining permit k: 80-06DQUALITY SECTION
3. Operator: Statesville Brick Co. 4. County: Rowan
5. Address: P.O. Box 471, Statesville, NC 28687 6. Permit expiration date: 10-23-13
Alto.: Mr. Michael Foster
7. Person(s) contacted at site: Victor Shive
8. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Yes: X No: 9. Pictures: Yes: No: X
10. Date last inspected: 6-30-05 11. Any mining since last inspection? Yes: X No:
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the permit? Yes: X No:
If no, explain:
Operating Condition 4A: Adequate mechanical barriers shall be maintained to prevent sediment from
discharging onto adjacent areas.
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the permit? Yes: X No:
If no, explain:
14. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offske damage? Yes: No: X If yes, describe the type and
severity of the damage:
15. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
1. Remove accumulated sediment from the settling pond. Sediment level is up to the orifice in the riser.
Provide filtering cloth or hardware fabric and 457 washed stone over the round orifice to filter sediment -laden
water.
2. Provide erosion controls in the expansion area on the north side where roadway was graded and at the end of
the new berm to keep sediment out of the watercourse. Stabilize the outside slope of the new berm.
16. Other recommendations and comments:
17. Is the Annual Reclamation Report+/- map accurate? Yes: X No: (explain) Not reviewed:
18. Follow-up inspection needed? Yes: No: X Proposed date:
19. Number of additional pages of inspection report: 20. Copy of report sent to operator: X
Inspected by: Ed Robinette, Zahid Khan Date. 4-17-07
Phone number: 704-663-1699

AAUVIA
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and'Natural.Resources
Division of Land. Resources
James D. Simons, PG, PE Land Quality Section Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
July 1, 2005
Statesville Brick Company
Attention: Mr. Michael Foster
Post:Office Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28687
.ii.:.
RE: Gold Hill Mine -(Permit 4 80-06)
•RowantCounty, N.C- .. NC ' EFC'
Dear Mr. Foster:
Attached is a copy of our report documenting an inspection recently conducted at a mine site for
which our records show you to be responsible. The inspection was performed under the
provisions of North Carolina General Statute 74-56 of the Mining Act of 1971.
'-Please review the report carefully.and note my problems or deficiencies documented by the
inspector. Furthermore,:please note any recommendations andlorspecific corrective actions
regdired ao correct anydeficiencies.that maylbe- isted.
^ The responsibility for understanding'and.complying with.the terms.and.conditions,ofyom
• mining permit.and the Act lies with; you.
:Please do not hesitate to contact this office ifyou have.any questions concerning -the attached
.report.
z Yourcooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
AOL
Clinton O. Cook, P.E.
Assistant Regional Engineer
Attachment
ice: Floyd Williams, PG — Mining Specialist
ER/ae
I'kooresville eglona! Office
310 es Center.4venuo. Suite 301; Mooresville; North Carolina 28115 •Phone: 70"- ;63-1 y9 / %:: i L=-353-0040

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MOVE)
1. Mine Name: Gold Hill Mine 2. Mining permit #: 80-06
3, operator: Statesville Brick Co. 4. County: Rowan
5. Address: P.O. Box 471, Statesville, NC 28687 6. Permit expiration date: 10-23-13
Arm.: Mr. Michael foster
7. Person(s) contacted at site: NA
8. Was mine -operating at timeof inspection? Yes: X No: 9. Pictures: Yes: No: X
10. Date last inspected: 9.17-03 11. Any mining since last inspection? Yes: X No:
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the permit? Yes: X No:
If no, explain:
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the permit? Yes: X No:
If no, explain:
14. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? Yes: No: If yes, describe the type and
severity of the damage: NA
15. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
16. Other recommendations:and comments: The mine is in good shape at this time. Continue to follow the
conditions of the mining permit. The entrance road needs additional stone at US 52 - use 2" - 3" size stone or
brick fragments.
17. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-.map accurate? Yes: No: (explain) Not reviewed: X
ARR has not been received.
18. Fallow -up inspection needed? Yes: No: X Proposed date:
19. Number of additional pages of inspection report: 20. Copy of report sent to operator: X
Inspected by: Ed Robinette 4 - Date: 6-30-05
Phone number: 704-663-1699

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
MINE INSPECTION REPORT . "r
(PERMITTED MINE) JUL 05 , 5
I. Mine Name: Gold Hill Mine 2. Mining permit 4: 80-0 `""r"� ""A�
3. Operator: Statesville Brick Co. 4. County: Rowan
5. Address: P.O. Box 471, Statesville, NC 28687 6. Permit expiration date: 10-23-13
Arm.: Mr. Michael Faster
7. Persoms) contacted at site: NA
8. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Yes: X No: 9. Pictures: Yes: No: X
10. Date last inspected: 9-17-03 11. Any mining since last inspection? Yes: X No:
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the permit? Yes: X No:
If no, explain:
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the permit? Yes: X No:
If no, explain:
14. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? Yes: No: If yes, describe the type and
severity of the damage: NA
15. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
16. Other recommendations and comments: The mine is in good shape at this time, Continue to follow the
conditions of the mining permit. The entrance road needs additional stone at US 52 - use 2" - 3" size stone or
brick fragments.
17. Is the Annual Reclamation Report+/- map accurate? Yes: No: (explain) Not reviewed: X
ARR.has not been received.
18. Follow-up inspection needed? Yes: No: X Proposed date:
19. Number of additional pages of inspection report: 20. Copy of report sent to operator: X
Inspected by: Ed Robinette i ' Date: 6-30-05
Phone number: 704-663-1699

October 27, 2003
MEMORANDUM
TO: File
FROM: Brenda M. Harris, Secretary
SUBJECT: Notice of Issuance of Mining Permit
A copy of the attached "Notice of Issuance of Mining Permit" was sent to all
people listed in the Affidavit of Notification and any additional people who sent in letters.
If a public hearing was held, a copy of the "Notice of Issuance of Mining Permit" was
sent to all people who signed the sign in sheet at the public hearing. My initials, written
in red, will be beside the names of the people in the file who were sent this "Notice".
Cc: Mr. Doug Miller

NCDENR.
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Land Resources
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Land Quality Section
Director and State Geologist October 23, 2003
Mr. Michael B. Foster
Statesville Brick Company
P.O. Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28687
RE: Permit No. 80-06
Gold Hill Mine
Rowan County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Foster:
Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Your application for renewal and modification of the above referenced mining permit has
been approved. The modification is to increase the permitted acreage to 441.2 acres and
adjust the affected acreage at this site to 133.5 acres as indicated on the Mining Plan dated
July 9, 2003. This modification includes the addition of 72.7 acres of buffer land along the
northern permit boundary and the 13 acre expansion of the pit area to the west . In addition,
the modification revises the reclamation plan at this site to allow portions of the site to be left
as lake areas at the time of final reclamation. A copy of the renewed and modified permit is
enclosed. The new expiration date is October 23, 2013.
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.3C, 4B, and 4C. and Reclamation Condition Nos. 2, 3A, 3B, 3C, and
4.
G.S. 74-65 states that the issuance of a mining 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 441.2 acres and the amount of land
you are allowed to disturb is 133.5 acres.
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Mr. Foster
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Please review the renewed and modified permit and contact Ms. Judy Wehner,
Assistant State Mining Specialist, at [phone] should you have any questions
concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
,. 'n"�
Floyd R. Williams, PG, CPG, CPESC
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
FRWIjw
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Doug Miller, PE
Ms. Shannon Deaton-WRC, wlenclosures
Mr. Bradley Bennett-DWQ, wlenclosures
Mr. William Gerringer-DOL, Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures
Mr. Marion Lytle, Rowan County
File
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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:
Statesville Brick Company
Gold HIII Mine
Rowan County — Permit No. 80-06
for the operation of a
Clay Mine
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, 2013

Page 2
In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department 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
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue
of a sale, 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 bone 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 the 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
Whenever 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 15 1993: This permit has been modified to allow mining on the 25 acre "new mine" on
the north side of US Hwy. 52 as indicated on the Mining and Erosion Control Plan last revised
April 8, 1993.
November 29, 1999: This permit has been modified to increase the affected area at the site to
a total of 186.55 acres as indicated on the mine maps dated August 4, 1999, including the
associated sediment and erosion control design calculations dated August 1999.

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October 23, 2003: This permit has been modified to increase the permitted acreage to 441.2
acres and adjust the affected acreage at this site to 133.5 acres as indicated on the Mining
Plan dated July 9, 2003. This modification includes the addition of 72.7 acres of buffer land
along the northern permit boundary and the 13 acre expansion of the pit area to the west . In
addition, the modification revises the reclamation plan at this site to allow portions of the site to
be left as lake areas at the time of final reclamation.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its.issuance until October 23, 2013.
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:
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 stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility
to contact the Water Quality Section, Division of Water Quality, to secure any
necessary stormwater permits or other approval documents.
2. A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary shall
be utilized io prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) 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.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, water 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.
C. All buffers shall be maintained as indicated on the Mining Plan dated July 9, 2003.

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4. A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen dikes,
silt check dams, silt retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be provided in
the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent sediment from
discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland or natural
watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. Mining activities, including the installation and maintenance of the approved
sediment and erosion control measures, shall be conducted as indicated on the
Mining Plan dated July 9, 2003 and the Erosion Control and Miscellaneous Details
Sheet dated August 4, 1999,
C Mining shall be conducted in such a manner that all disturbed areas drain toward
the pit and/or approved sediment basins.
D. Provide adequate and appropriate erosion and sedimentation control measures
and/or devices between Riles Creek and any newly affected areas, particularly
during berm construction.
5. All affected area boundaries (133.5 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on
100-foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
6. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle which can be
retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosions 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 ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
7. 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. A. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the
mine and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the
public. '
B. All visual screening berms shall be constructed and maintained as indicated on the
Mining Plan dated July 9, 2003.
9. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
excavation and any mining permit boundary or right-of-way to protect adjacent property.
10. A physical barrier consisting of a fence or earthen berm, etc., shall be maintained
around the perimeter of any highwall.

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11. A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Land Quality Section,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. ' Mining refuse 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 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 boundary, the
following information must be provided to and approved by the Division of 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;
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.
12. 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.
13. A. 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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B. Prior to any land disturbing activities within the northern 72.7 acre buffer addition, a
detailed endangered species survey shall be conducted and submitted to the
Department.
14. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.1G.S. 74-54 in the form of a
$500,000.00 blanket bond, is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the
approved application. This security must remain in force for this permit to be valid.
The total affected land shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
15. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be
granted access to the site to determine the presence of significant archaeological
resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and Human
Skeletal Remains Protection Act, " should the operator or any person in his
employ encounter human skeletal remains, immediate notification shall be
provided to the county medical examiner and the chief archaeologist, North
Carolina Division of Archives and History.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition
on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a
separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By 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 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:
Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to regrade and satisfactorily revegetate any disturbed areas.
2. In addition, the planned reclamation for appropriate portions of the mine are shall be to
restore the mine excavation to lake areas and to grade and revegetate the adjacent
disturbed areas.
3. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for planned
future use are as follows:

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A. All the final perimeter sideslopes, including those associated with any lake areas,
shall be graded to a 3 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter slope.
B. Any lake areas shall be excavated to maintain -a minimum water depth of four
feet measured from the low water table elevation.
C. Any settling ponds or sediment basins that do not meeting the required water
depth of four feet minimum shall be backfilled and stabilized.
D. The processing, stockpile, and other disturbed areas neighboring the mine
excavation shall be leveled and smoothed.
E. Compacted surfaces shall be disced, subsoiled or otherwise prepared before
revegetation.
F. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition 11.A through
D.
G. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
4. Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per Revegetation
Plan approved by Mr. James Izzell on July 1, 2003.with the following additions:
Spring/Summer May 1-Sept. 15 Fall/ Winter Sept. 15-April 30
Browntop millet 20 Ibs/ac Winter Wheat 120 Ibslac
Kobe Lespedeza 20 Ibslac Kobe 20 Ibslac
Switchgrass 5lbsfac Switchgrass 5lb/ac
"Tioga" Deertongue 7 Ibslac "Tioga" Deertongue 7 Ibslac
On slopes greater than 3 horizontal to 1 vertical, use Orchard Grass or Creeping Red
Fescue instead on Switchgrass.
Add one of the following to the above mixture:
Creeping Red Fescue 5 Ibs/acre
Ladino Clover 5 Ibs/acre
Alfalfa 5 ibs/acre
Atlantic Coastal Panic Grass 5 Ibs/a
Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.

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In addition, the pennittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post -project wildlife habitat at the site.
5. 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 July 28, 1972, renewed August 20, 1982, renewed and modified July
18, 1993 and modified November 29, 1999, is hereby renewed and modified this 23rtl
day of October, 2003 pursuant to G.S. 74.52.
James D. Simons, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF
MINING PERMIT
You have previously expressed an interest and/or are listed as an adjoining landowner
in the application to modify this mining permit filed by Statesville Brick Company to conduct
mining activities off US Hwy. 52 in Rowan County. The mining permit (no. 80-06) was
modified on October 23, 2003.
North Carolina law allows persons aggrieved by the issuance of a mining permit to
contest the decision by filing a petition for a contested case in the Office of Administrative
Hearings pursuant to N.C.G.S. 150E-23 of the'Administrative Procedure Act (APA).
If you believe that you are an aggrieved party within the -meaning of the APA and NC
General Statute 74-61, a petition for a contested case must be filed in the Office of
Administrative Hearings within thirty (30)days of the mailing of this notice to you.
If you file a contested case petition, it must be in writing and in the form prescribed by
N.C. General Statutes 150E-23. File the original petition and one copy with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714.
Any questions about filing a petition may be directed to the Clerk of the Office of
Administrative Hearings by telephoning [phone].
You must serve the Department of Environment and Natural Resources by mailing a
copy of the petition to Mr. Daniel A. Oakley, Registered Agent and General Counsel,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-1601.
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(rl-Director
James D. Simons
Division of Land Resources
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural
Resources
This notice was mailed on
Brenda Harris
Mining Program Secretary

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Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
September 18. 2003
Mr. Michael foster RrC.mED
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Statesville Brick Company SEP 2 4 2003
Post Office Box 471 13y -
Statesville, North Carolina 28687 --�
RE: Gold Hill Mine (Permit #80-06)
Rowan County, N. C.
Dear Mr. Foster:
Attached is a copy of our report documenting an inspection recently conducted at a mine
site for which our records show you to be responsible. The inspection was performed under the
provisions of North Carolina GeneralStatute74-56 of the Mining Act of 1971.
Please review the report carefully and note any problems or deficiencies documented by
the inspector. Furthermore, please note any recommendations and/or specific correctiveactions
required to correct any deficiencies that may be listed.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the termsand conditions of your
mining permit and the Act lies with you.
Please do not hesitate to contact this office if you have any questions concerning the
attached report.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely, "/
S. (6,
Zalrid S. Khan
Asst. Regional Engineer
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED M NE)
1. Mine Name: Gold Hill Mine 2. Minim permit #: 80-06
3. Operator. Statesville Brick Co. 4. County: Rowan
5. Address: P.O. Box 471, Statesville, NC 28687 6. Permit expiration date: 7-15-03
Attn.: Mr. Michael Foster
7. Person(s) contacted at site: NA
8. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Yes: X No: 9. Pictures: Yes: No: X
10. Date last inspected: 5-20-02 11. Any mining since last inspection? Yes: X No:
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the permit? Yes: X No:
If no, explain:
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the permit? Yes: X No:
If no, explain:
14. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? Yes: No: If yes, describe the type and
severity of the damage: NA
15. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
16. Other recommendations and comments: The mine is in good shape at this time. Continue to follow the
conditions of the mining permit. Looked at the 13 acre area proposed for the mine expansion.
17. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +I- map accurate? Yes: X No: (explain) Not reviewed:
18. Follow-up inspection needed? Yes: No: X Proposed date:
19. Number of additional pages of inspection report: 20. Copy of report sent to operator: X
Inspected by: Ed Robinette Date: 9-17-03
Phone number: 704-663-1699

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECT(PFFMITrEDION/REPORT F2 CEIV�D
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I. Mine Name: Cold Hill Mine 2. Mining permit #: 80-06 SEP 2003
3. Operator: Statesville Brick Co. 4. County. Rowan T3X:
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5. Address: P.O. Box 471, Statesville, NC 28687 6. Permit expiration date: 7-15-03
Attu.: Mr. Michael Foster
7. Person(s) contacted at site: NA
8. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Yes: X No: 9. Pictures: Yes: No: X
10. Date last inspected: 5-20-02 11. Any mining since last inspection? Yes: X No:
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the permit? Yes: X No:
If no, explain:
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the permit? Yes: X No:
If no, explain: -
14. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? Yes: No: If yes, describe the type and
severity of the damage: NA
15. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
16. Other recommendations and comments: The mine is in good shape at this time. Continue to follow the
conditions of the mining permit. Looked at the 13 acre area proposed for the mine expansion.
17. Is the Annual Reclamation Report+/- map accurate? Yes: X No: (explain) Not reviewed:
18. Follow-up inspection needed? Yes: No: X Proposed date:
19. Number of additional pages of inspection report: 20. Copy of report sent to operator: X
Inspected by: Ed Robinette 4" Date: 9-17-03
Phone number: 704-663-1699

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DPR/RRS-Minmg ermit Application Review
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Name of project: 6w �%jti� ,Li, o"
County: KAWCW�'
Proposed activity is " is not _ within 5 miles of a public park or recreation area.
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If yes, identify the park: 6d�cHIT I^ZIG I q 1Y f0 u� 3t$tl'I fwatc R3
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Manager/agency name: 720LJ Ca �i 1 2Ec�5P t
(contactname): "Ja>pf3 'tot"
(phone: fax ): % D -I %-b% ' 20 A9'T
(email):
Review conducted by: Date:
PLEASE RETURN APPLICATION MATERIALS WITH YOUR REVIEW/COMMENTS.
YOU CAN ALSO EMAIL YOUR COMMENTS TO:
Susan.Edwards(a),ncmail.net and Nancy.Adams(a)ncmai1.net
THANKS!
Return form and materials to:
Nancy Adams
DENR/Division of Parks & Recreation
1615 MSC
Raleigh, NC 27699-1615
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James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. - Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and Stale Geologist July 15, 2003 SEP 2 4 23.3 Wihiam,G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM I I
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TO: Mr. Phillip McKnelly, Director
Division of Parks a d Recreation
FROM: Susan B. Edwardsning Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal & Modification Request for Statesville Brick Co.
Gold Hill Mine - Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the first three pages of the mining permit
renewal and modification request and a location map for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having a
significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park, forest or recreation area
(G.S. 74-51 (5)). Please respond by August 5, 2003 so that we may complete our review of this
request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and
modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control
measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off site sedimentation.
However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on publicly owned parks,
forests or recreation areas would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site
inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a
convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the
application. RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is greatly appreciated.
Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at [phone] if you have any questions.
/SBE
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[Fwd: Gold Hill Mine Modification (80-06)]
Subject: [Fwd: Gold Hill Mine Modification (80-06)]
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 08:29:40 -0400
From: Doug Miller <Doug.Miller@ncmail. net>
Organization: NC DENR - Mooresville Regional Office
To: Judy Wehner <[e-mail]>
Ed has been to the site and I feel his comments are appropriate. If
they specify how the mining is done such that disturbed area all drains
toward the pit( which is what they have been doing) then it should be
adequate.
aw*J7
Doug Miller - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment 6 Natural Resources
Div. of Land Resources - Land Quality Section
919 N. Main St.
Mooresville,NC 28115
Ph: [704) 663-1699 Fax: [phone]
Subject: Gold Hill Mine Modification (80-06)
Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 12:27:01 -0400
From: Ed Robinette <Ed. Robinette@ncmail. net>
Organization: NC DENR - Mooresville Regional Office
To: Doug Miller <[e-mail]>
1 looked at the proposed 13 acre addition to the mining area for
Statesville Brick's Gold Hill Mine during annual inspection. My
comments:
1. Rock Dam 91 is no longer needed as the area which drained to the
measure is now lower than the rock dam and drains to the large settling
pond.
2.. If the same mining procedure is followed using positive drainage for
the new area, no additional measures should be needed once mining has
begun. As the material is being removed, flow would he directed to the ZV
large settling pond.
3. The new area slopes gently toward Riles Creek and some measures
should be provided in the early stages as the berm is built. /
Ed Robinette - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment 5 Natural Resources
Div. of Land Resources - Land Quality Section
919 N. Main St.
Mooresville, NC 28115
Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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Ed Robinette <Ed.Robinette((Dncmail.net>
NC DENR - Mooresville
Div. of Land Resources - Land Quality Section
Doug Miller <Dou_..M�@ncmail.net>
NC DENR - Mooresville
Div. of Land Resources - Land Quality Section
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Applic./Permit No.: County: PtVJ61J Date Received: Q a
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Reviewer: River Basin Name:
❑ New �Crwwal',. o2rrAoclification (inside permit boundaries)
241odification (outside permit boundaries) ❑Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release �ditional Information ❑ Fee Needed: $
❑ Fee Received: $
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Office Mining Application Review Checklist" to one copy and attach IzQth the DWQ and DAQ
"Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; send both copi s to they� gional Engineer)
Data: ecId
❑ Division of Water Resources Date: Routed // // Redd
0 NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Recd
❑ U5 Fish & Wildlife Service Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
Please route first 3 pages of the application and any location maps to;
1
❑ Division of Parks & Recreation Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ NC Geological Survey 5ection Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Archives & History Date: Routed Rec'd _
(Only new applications)
❑ Other: Date: Routed Rec'd
"*5uopen5e Date for Comments: (no later than 25 day
from receipt)
Please note the following:

•
CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC.
August 27, 2003
Ms. Judith Wehner
NCTI Div. of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh. NC 27699-1612
AUG 2 9 M
DENR
LAND QUALITY EECrIpN
co
RE: Gold Hill Mine, Mining Permit No. 80-Renewal and Modification Application
Dear Ms. Wehner
On behalf of Statesville Brick, this letter is in response to your letter of August 12, in
which you requested additional information on the recently submitted application for
renewal and modification on the above referenced mining permit. 1 have addressedyour
concerns in the order in which they were presented in your letter.
1. Please note that the modification request adds 13 acres to the mining area that was
previously permitted as "buffer". This is not part of the 72,74 acre buffer as stated by the
comments by US Fish and Wildlife. The requested area has previously been surveyed for
the Schweinitz's Sunflower and none was found there. A report or this survey was
submitted to your office a few years ago as part of the modification that originally added
this acreage to the permit. The 50 foot stream buffer shown on the plan was based on
suggested guidelines in the Surface Mining Manual and other sources. Statesville Brick.
will not disturb any land within the 72.74 acre buffer until the appropriatemodification
application is made and approved by Land Quality AND a further study for threatened
and endangered species an this area is conducted.
2. In 1999, an application was submitted to and approved by Land Quality to allow
mining on the northeast side of US Highway 52. This current modification application
adds 13 acres to that area, so the sediment and erosion control plan for the previous
application applies to this new area. Please note on the previously approved plan that
"Rock Dam No. 1" was a iemporeny measure that controlled runnoff from initial land
disturbance, and was intended to become obsolete as the mining depth became deeper
than the basin itself. At this time, the depth of mining is approximately 15 feel below the
level of"Rock Dam No. 1 ", therefore no water can enter this basin at all, and it no longer
serves any purpose. All stormwater from the 13 acres will naturally flow into the mining
area, as the original plan allows. After passing through the mining area, all stormwater
flows into the Stonmwater Retention Pond. Please note that this pond was designed to
handle flow from 101.8 acres at the 50 year storm event. Since the actual watershed area
is only 64 acres, the existing design is much more than adequate to handle the proposed
modification. Note that the "trapping. efficiency" is also sufficient with Q(10)=249 and
A=1.5ac. A copy of the original calculations is enclosed.
P.O. Box 429, GARNER, NC 27529 [phone] FAX: [phone]
OFFICES AT 101 WEST MAIN STREET, GARNER. NC

0 •
Land Quality Section
Page 2
3. As explained above, no runnoff is directed into Rock Damn No. 1. All runnoff
naturally stays within the existing mining area and flows into the stormwater retention
pond.
4. In this case, the given acreages were determined by a collective accumulation of
modifications over the years, and were not confirmed. In response to your question, I
have measured the acreage as shown on the mine map with a planimeter. They are as
follows (after modification):
Total acreage permitted: 441.2 acres
Total affected acreage: 133.5 acres
It is hoped that the information above will be sufficient to complete your review and
approval of the modification application. If you have any further questions, please call
me at 919-779-0017.
Sincerely,
James C. lzzell, Jr., PG, CPG
Carolina Geological Services, Inc.
enclosure

(�l � cC D
AUG 2 9 2003
LAND
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
CALCULATIONS FOR:
STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
GOLD HILL, NORTH CAROLINA
ROWAN COUNTY
TOWNSHIP: MORGAN & GOLDHILL
AUGUST 1999

•
DIVERSION CHANNEL ASSUMPTIONS & DESIGN CRITERIA:
• ESTIMATED FLOW:
Q25 = CIA
WHERE:
Q = CFS
C = COEFFICIENT OF RUN-OFF (0.5)
1 = INTENSITY (IN/HR)
A = DRAINAGE AREA (Ac.)
• MAXIMUM FLOW VELOCITIES: GRASS LINED CHANNEL
CHANNEL SLOPE < 5% - V max = 4.5 FPS
CHANNEL SLOPE > 5% - V max = 3.5 FPS
• MANNINGS "n" FOR VARIOUS LININGS:
NATURAL 0.02
GRASS 0.033
0-0.5 FT
0.5-1.0 FT
1.0-1.5 FT
CLASS
"A"
0.076
0.044
0.034
CLASS
"B"
0.0179
0.063
0.056
CLASS
"1"
0.409
0.073
0.061
CLASS
"II"
0.797
0.084
0.060
MAXIMUM SHEAR STRESS:
STONE CLASSIFICATION
CLASS
"A"
CLASS
"B"
CLASS
"I"
CLASS
"II"
T = yds
WHERE:
T = SHEAR STRESS
y = 62.4 LBSIFT
d = DEPTH OF FLOW - FT
s W SLOPE FT/FT
T MAXIMUM
1.65
3.37
4.20
5.0
REARRANGE EQUATION TO FIND MAXIMUM DEPTH OF FLOW
FOR A GIVEN SLOPE & LINER:
max D=T/ys

TATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
ERJSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
•
ESTIMATED RUN-OFF
(0-25)
LENGTH
AREA OF
RUN-OFF
ELEVATION
OF RUN-
CONCERN
COEFFICIENT
DIFFERENCE
OFF
(C)
(FT)
(FT)
DC-1
0+00-5+00
0.5
30
500
5+00-12+50
0.5
48
1250
DC-2
0+00-5+50
0.5
4.5
550
DC-3
0+00-11 +50
0.5
18
1150
DC-4
0+00-9+50
0.5
10
950
9+50-15+50
0.5
15
1550
DC-5
0+00-6+00
0.5
20
600
RD-1
0.5
13
1800
RD-2
0.5
15
1300
RD-3
0.5
24
1900
Tc
i25
(MIN)
(IN/HR)
3
8.24
7
7.67
DRAINAGE DISCHARGE
AREA
Q
(Ac)
(CFS)
1.8
7.4
7.7
29.5
6
7.96
4.9
19.5
9
7.1
4.1
14.6
9
7.1
14.1
50,1
13
6.2
21.8
67.6
4
8.24
5.2
21.4
17
5.59
18.6
52.0
11
6.61
15.7
51.9
14
6
30.5
91.5
NOTES:
COL. 1 FROM PLANS
COL. 2 COEFFICIENT OF RUN-OFF (ESTIMATED AVERAGE)
COL. 3 FROM PLANS
COL. 4 FROM PLANS
COL. 5 KIRPACH EQUATION
Tc = ( L113 / ELEV. DiFF.)^0.385 / 128
COL. 6 i25 INTENSITY FROM CHARLOTTE IDFC
COL. 7 FROM PLANS
COL. 8 Q25 = C i A
MAY 1999

STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
GRASS LINED CHANNEL DESIGN
CHANNEL O REQUIRED DRAINAGE
LENGTH SLOPE
BOTTOM
SIDE
FLOW
A
R
Q AVAILABLE
V
COMMENT
SECTION AREA
WIDTH
SLOPE
DEPTH
(L1-) (Ft1Ft) (Ar.) (25 Yr)
(Ft.)
(Ft.)
(SF.)
(CFS)
(FPS)
(CFS)
DC-1
0+00-5+00 500 0,008 1-8 74
0,01
3
1.02
3.1314
0.485
7.42
237
V < 4.5 FPS GRASS LINER OX
5-00-12+50 750 0.024 7.7 29.5
1
3
1,17
5,2767
0.628
29.73
5.64
V > 4.5 FPS REQUIRES ARMORED STABILIZATION
DC-2
.
0+00-5+50 550 0.009 4.9 19.5
0.01
3
1.36
5.5624
0,848
19.58
3.52
V < 4.5 FPS GRASS LINER OX
DC-3
0+400-11+50 1150 0.0157 4.1 14,6
0.01
3
1.1
3.841
0.523
14.67
4.03
V < 4.5 FPS GRASS LINER OX
QC-4
0+OD-9+50 950 0.0105 14.1 50.1
3
3
1.46
10.7748
0.881
50.36
4.67
V > 4.6 FPS REQUIRES ARMORED STABILIZATION
6+50.15+50 600 0.0063 21.8 67.6
6
3
1.45
15.0075
0,989
67.42
4.49
V < 4.5 FPS GRASS LINER OX
DC-5
D+00-6+00 600 0.033 5.2 21.5
0.01
3
1.11
3.7074
0.527
21.79
5,86
V > 4.5 FPS REQUIRES ARMORED STABILIZATION
NOTE:
COL 1. FROM PLAN
COL. 2 FROM PLAN
COL- 3 FROM PLAN
COL. 4 FROM PLAN
COL. 5 Q = CIA (SEE SHEET ENTITLED ESTIMATED RUN-OFF)
COL- 6 DIVERSION CHANNEL BOTTOM WIDTH
COL. 7 DIVERSION CHANNEL SIDE SLOPE
8 DIVERSION CHANNEL FLOW DEPTH
.COL.
COL. 9 A = AREA OF FLOW s (BOTTOM WIDTH X DEPTH) + (SIDE SLOPE X DEPTNA2)
COL. 10 R = HYDRAULIC RADIUS = AREA OF FLOW ! WETTED PERIMETER
COL. 11 Q AVAILABLE _ (1.49 1 n ) X (A) X (RAO.67) X (SA0.5)
COL 12 VELOCITY = (1.491 n) X (RA0.67) X (SA0.5)
MAY 1999

STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
RIP -RAP LINED CHANNEL DESIGN
CHANNEL
LENGTH
SLOPE
Q REQUIRED
STONE
MANNING'S
BOTTOM
SIDE
FLOW
A
R
Q AVAILABLE
T
COMMENT
SECTION
CLASSIFICATION
'n.
WIDTH
SLOPE
DEPTH
(Lt.)
(Ft%Ft)
(25Yr)
(Ft.)
(Ft.)
(SF.)
(CFS)
(CFS)
DC-1
5+00-12+50
750
0.024
29.5
CLASS A
0,034
2
3
1.1
5.83
0.851
29,68
1.65
T Max - 1.65 , CLASS A RIP -RAP O.K
DC -A
0+00-9+50
9%
0.0105
50.1
CLASS A
0,034
4
3
1.44
11.9808
0.914
50.66
0.94
T Max = 1.65 , CLASS A RIP -RAP 0 K
DC-5
0+00-6+00
500
0.033
21.5
CLASS B
0.056
1
3
1.25
5.9375
0.667
21.87
2.57
T Max = 3.37 , CLASS B RIP -RAP OX
NOTE:
COL 1. FROM PLAN
COL. 2 FROM PLAN
COL. 3 FROM PLAN
COL. 4 Q = CIA (SEE SHEET ENTITLED ESTIMATED RUNOFF)
COL 5 STONE LINER REQUIRED
COL.6 MANNING'S'n'
COL. 7 DVERSION CHANNEL BOTTOM WIDTH
®COL. 8 DIVERSION CHANNEL SIDE SLOPE
COL, 9 DIVERSION CHANNEL FLOW DEPTH
COL. 10 A = AREA OF FLOW = (BOTTOM WIDTH X DEPTH) + (SIDE SLOPE X DEPTHA2)
COL, 11 R = HYDRAULIC RADIUS = AREA OF FLOW I WETTER PERIMETER
COL 12 O AVAILABLE = (1.491 n) X (A) X (RA0.67) X (SA0.5)
COL. 13 SHEAR STRESS = T = 62.4 X DEPTH X SLOPE
MAY 1999

STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
ROCK DAM DESIGN
iROCK DAM
DISTURBED
DRAINAGE
VOLUME
BOTTOM
BOTTOM
STORAGE
VOLUME
Q 25
CALCULATED
WEIR
AREA
AREA
REQUIRED
WIDTH
LENGTH
DEPTH
AVAILABLE
WEIR LENGTH
LENGTH
(Ac.)
(Ac.)
(CF)
(Ft.)
(Ft.)
(Ft.)
(CF)
(CFS)
(FL)
(Ft.)
RD-1
18.6
18.6
33480
60
120
5
36000
52
17.33
18
RD-2
15.7
15.7
28260
55
105
5
28875
51.9
17.30
18
RD-3
30.5
30.5
54900
75
150
5
56250
91.5
30.50
32
NOTES:
COL, 1 AS DESIGNATED ON PLANS
COL. 2 FROM PLANS
COL, 3 FROM PLANS
COL. 4 VOLUME REQUIRED = 1800 X DISTURBED AREA
COL. 5 EXCAVATED BASIN BOTTOM WIDTH
COL, 6 EXCAVATED BASIN BOTTOM LENGTH
COL, 7 EXCAVATED BASIN DEPTH
COL. 8 VOLUME AVAILABLE = EXCAVATED BASIN WIDTH X LENGTH X DEPTH
COL. 9 Q25 = CiA (SEE SHEET ENTITLED ESTIMATED RUN-OFF)
COL. 10 CALCULATED WEIR LENGTH (FT)
L=QICwXHA1.5
WHERE:
L = FT
025 = CFS
Cw = 3
H=0.5FT.
COL. 11 ACTUAL WEIR LENGTH TO CONSTRUCT (FT)
MAY 1999

. STATESVtLLF BRICK CO.
STAGE -STORAGE
AVE AREA DEPTH VOLUME ACCUM.
ELEVATION AREA (SF) VOLUME
(SF) (FT) (CF) (CF)
714
61662
63154.5
1
63154.5
715
64647
63154.5
66159.0
1
66159.0
716
67671
129313.5
69202.5
1
69202.5
717
70734
198516.0
72285.0
1
72285.0
718
73836
270801.0
75407.0
1
75407.0
719
76978
346208.0 ('f54M
78568.5
1
7$568.5
720
80159
424776.5 (lsM75•5)
81950.5
1
81950.5
721
83742
506727.0 CZ3592A,)
$5417.0
1
$5417A
722
87092
592144.0 C3ZI343)

STATESVILLE BRICK
STAGE -DISCHARGE
ORIFICE AND WEIR EQUATION ASSUMES NO TAILWATER CONDITIONS.
8" DIA ORIFICE
RISER BOX
a - 18" DIA
EMERGENCY SPILLWAY
is
ORIFICE EQUATION
WEIR EQUATION
ORIFICE EQUATION
WEIR EQUATION.
DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE
TOTAL DISCHARGE
ELEVATION
STAGE
H (FT)
H (FT)
H (FT)
H (FT)
(CFS)
_
(CFS)
--
- - (CFS)
(CFS)
(CFS)
718
.^
0
..,
0
0
0
a
0
0
0 0
0.0
719
1
1
1.7
0
0
1
12.1
0 0
1.7
720
2
2
2.4
0
0
2
36.0
0 0
2.4
721
3
3
2.9
0.83
40.8
3
44.1
0.75 97.4
141.2
722
4
4
3.4
1.83
133.7
4
51.0
1.75 347.3
401.6
723
5
5
3.8
2.83
257.1
5
57.0
2.75 684.1
744.8
724
6
6
4.1
3.83
404.8
6
62.4
3,75 1089.3
1155.8
•
AUG 4999

STORMWATER DETENTION POND
Using Rational Method for Drainage areas less than 2 sq. mi. [1300 ac)
g = 130 Local intensity eqn coeff [l=gf(h+T))
h = 16 Local intensity eqn coeff
Pn6 = 2.59 Local 6-hr,10-yr, Precip (in)
A = 101.8 Watershed area (ac)
H = 8 Height of most remote point above outlet [ft]
L = 2500 Hydraulic length [ft]
Ca = 0.67 Composite runoff coefficient after development
Cb = 0.35 Composite runoff coefficient before development
CN = 76 Composite SCS Curve Number after development
Time of Concentration [min] tc = 29
Rainfall Intensity [in/hr] I = 2.7
Rational Equation [Q=CaIA] Qa = 187 ac in i hr or cfs
Rational Equation [Q=CbIA] Qb = 96 ac in 1 hr or cfs
Ultimate Soil Storage [S=10001CN-10] S = 3.2 in
Runnoff Depth [Qm = (Pn6.0.2S)"2l(Pn6+0.8S) W = 0.7 in
Volume of Runoff [Q" K Area) Vol. = 277018.77 cf

HYDROGRAPH FORMULATION
Accept the Step Function
For 0<or=t<or=Tp
Q = Q pl2M[1-cos(pi"t/Tp)]
For t> 1.25Tp
Q = 4.34Q p"(-1.30(t7T p))
TIME INTO
STORM
FLOW
0
0.0
3
12.8
6
47.6
9
95.0
12
141.9
15
175.5
18
186.6
21
172.2
24
140.3
27
112.7
30
90.5
33
72.7
36
58.4
39
46.9
42
37.7
45
30.2
48
24.3
51
19.5
54
15.7
57
12.6
60
10.1
63
8.1
66
6.5
69
5.2
72
4.2
75
3.4
Tp = 18 min
1.25 T p = 22 min

6To0-44 r _ (o * •
STORMWATER DETENTION POND
Using Rational Method for Drainage areas less than 2 sq. mi. 11300 ac)
g =
191 Local intensity eqn coeff [I=g/(h+T)]
h =
22 Local intensity eqn coeff
Pn6 =
3.64 Local 6•hr, 10 yr Precip (in)
A =
101.8 Watershed area (ac]
H =
8 Height of most remote point above outlet [IQ
L =
2500 Hydraulic length [ft]
Ca =
0.67 Composite runoff coefficient after development
Cb =
0.35 Composite runoff coefficient before development
Time of Concentration [min]
Rainfall Intensity [in/fx)
Rational Equation [Q=CaIA)
Rational Equation [Q=CbIA]
Ultimate Soil Storage [S=1000/CN-10)
Runoff Depth [ON = (Pn6-0.2S)" 2/(Pn6+0.8S)
Volume of Runoff [Q"Area]
7A _ CA 8
3'1 (oi-P site
loi.s
Tile
FOK rf 0 n G4805_3 31
o.3gs
s
il.ro a 3.�5
tc =
29
1=
3.7
Dan
253
ac in / hr or cfs
Qb =
132
ac in / hr or oft;
S =
3.2
in
Q•=
1.5
in
Vol. =
542382.76
of
^ Co.35 48 z 130.1 cfs

TIME INTO
STORM FLOW
0
0.0
3
8.4
6
32.5
9
69.0
12
113.2
15
159.2
18
200.8
21
232.6
24
250.2
27
251.4
30
236.1
33
206.9
36
177.8
39
152.8
42
131.3
45
112.8
46'
96.9
51
83.3
54
71.5
57
61.5
60
52.8
63
45.4
66
39.0
69
33.5
72
28.8
75
24.7

STORMWATER DETENTION POND
Using Rational Method for Drainage areas less than 2 sq. mi. (1300 ac]
g =
228 Local intensity eqn coeff [I=g/(h+T)]
h =
23 Local intensity eqn coeff
Pn6 =
4.28 Local 6-hr,10-yr, Precip (in)
A =
101.8 Watershed area (ac]
H =
6 Height of most remote point above outlet [ft]
L =
2500 Hydraulic length [ft]
Ca =
0.67 Composite runoff coefficient after development
Cb =
0.35 Composite runoff coefficient before development
Time of Concentration [min]
Rainfall Intensity [in/hr]
Rational Equation [Q=CalA]
Rational Equation [Q=CbIA]
Ultimate Soil Storage [5=1000/CN-10]
Runnoff Depth [Q" _ [Pn6-O.25]"2/(Pn6+0.8S)
Volume of Runoff [Q•'Area]
HYDROGRAPH FORMULATION
Accept the Step Function
For 0 < or = t < or = Tp
Q = Qp/2"(1-ccs(pi^t/Tp]]
For t > 1.25 Tp
Q = 4.34Qp"[-1.30(t/Tp]j
lc =
29
1 =
4.3
Qa =
296
ac in / hr or
Qb=
155
acm/hror
S =
3.2
in
Q" =
2.0
in
Vol. =
722690.29
cl
Tp= 29 min
1.25Tp= 37 min

TIME INTO
STORM FLOW
0
0.0
3
7.6
6
29.7
9
63.9
12
106.8
15
154.0
18
200.5
21
241.7
24
273.2
27
291.9
30
295.8
33
284.5
36
259.2
39
227.2
42
198.8
45
174.0
48
152.3
51
133.3
54
116.6
57
102.1
60
89.3
63
78.2
66
68.4
69
59.9
72
52.4
75
45.9

STORMWATER DETENTION POND
Using Rational Method for Drainage areas less than 2 sq. mi. [1300 ac)
g = 256 Local intensity eqn coeff [I=gl(h+T)j
h = 24 Local intensity eqn coeff
Pn6 = 4.77 Local 6-hr,10 yr Precip (in)
A = 101.8 Watershed area (ac)
H = 8 Height of most remote point above outlet [ft]
L = 2500 Hydraulic length [ft]
Ca = 0.67 Composite runoff coefficient after development
Cb = 0.35 Composite runoff coefficient before development
CN = 76 Composite SCS Curve Number after development
Time of Concentration (min] tc =
29
Rainfall Intensity [inAr) I =
4.8
Rational Equation [Q=CalA] Qa =
326 ac in l hr or cfs
Rational Equation [Q=CbIAI Qb =
171 ac in / hr or cfs
Ultimate Soil Storage [S=1000ICN-10) S =
3.2 in
R unnoff Depth [Q" = (Pn6-0. 2S )" 2l(Pn6+0. 8S) Q x =
2.3 in
Volume of Runoff (Q x x Area) Vol. = 867401.42 of

0
HYDROGRAPH FORMULATION
Accept the Step Function
For 0 < or = t < or = Tp
Q = Qpl2"[1•cos(pixt/Tp)]
For t> 1.25Tp
Q = 4.34Qp" [-1.30(t1Tp)1
TIME INTO
STORM FLOW
0
0.0
3
7.1
6
27.7
9
60.1
12
101.4
15
148.1
18
196.1
21
241.3
24
279.6
27
307.9
30
323.6
33
325A
36
313.1
39
287.9
42
255.3
45
225.9
48
199.9
51
176.8
54
156.5
57
138.4
60
122.5
63
108.4
66
95.9
69
84.8
72
75.1
75
66.4
T p = 32 min
1.25 T p = 40 min

TIME
INFLOW
STORAGE
MIN.
CFS
CF
0
0
0
0
3
12,6
0
2304
6
47.6
2304
8567.3
9
95
10871.3
17096.7
12
141.9
27968,0
25533.4
15
175.5
53501.4
31573.6
16
186.6
85075.1
33562.0
21
1T2.2
11W37.0
30959.7
24
143_ 3
149596.6
25208.2
27
112,7
174805.0
20232.5
30
90.5
195037.5
16230.4
33
72.7
211267.9
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
Mr. Michael B. Foster
Statesville Brick Company
PO Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28687
RE: Gold Hill Mine
Mining Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Foster:
Land Quality Section
August 12, 2003
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
We have reviewed the modification and renewal request you submitted for the above
referenced mine site. However, the following information is needed to continue processing
your application:
Please find enclosed comments from the US Fish and Wildlife Service regarding
your request. Please address the concerns regarding the Schweinitz's sunflower
and perennial and intermittent stream buffers.
2. Provide proof that Rock Dam No. 1 has been constructed to handle the additional 13
acres of mine area.
3. Provide detail on the diversion berm that will directs runoff to Rock Dam No. 1.
4. Currently there is 368.52 acres permitted. When the 72.7 acres of buffer land will be
added, the permit acreage will be 441.22 acres. Please verify this is the case. The
affected acreage currently is 186.55 acres. When the 13 acres of new mine are has
been added, the affected acreage total is 199.55 acres. The mine map chart
indicates 196.75 acres is to be affected. In addition, it does not appear the areas on
the map total this amount. Please verify these figures.
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 • 919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
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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 Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
As required by 15A NCAC 513.0013, 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 can not be met and request that
an extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made
to grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's
files at the end of the 180-day period.
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.
incerely,
udith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Doug Miller, PE, w/enclosure
Mr. James Izzell, PG, w/enclosure - PO Box 429, Garner, NC 27529

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United States Department.of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
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Asheville. Minh Carolina 13301
July 30, 2003 I�I
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Ms. Susan B. Edwards
Land Quality Section
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Dear Ms. Edwards:
Subject: Mining Permit Renewal and Modification Request for Statesville Brick Company, Gold
Hill Mine, Permit No. 80-06, Rowan County, North Carolina
We received yew letter dated July 15, 2003, with regard to the subject project. The following
comments are provided in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination
Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 661-667e), and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 197i, as
amended (I6 U.S.C. 1531.-1543) (Act).
On August 7, 2002, we provided comments to your office on the addition of the subject 72.74
acres to Statesville Brick Company's Gold Hill Mine. At that time, a letter from the Carolina
Design Group that you included with the information you sent indicated the area is to be "a
buffer area only at this time [our emphasis]." Less than a year later, a portion of the area is to be
mined. In that same letter we stated the following:
There are several records of the federally endangered Schweinitz's sunflower
(Helianthus schweinitrii) from very near the project area as well as several sites
that the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program has identified as significant
natural communities (Xeric Hardpan Forests, Upland Depression Swamp Forest,
and Dry Oak -Hickory Forest). The permit application does not mention that
surveys have been conducted for federally listed endangered and threatened
species. We are particularly concerned that Schweinitz's sunflower may occur in
the project area and that any future vegetation -altering activities could affect this
species. We recommend surveying the project area for this species prior to any
further planning or on -the -ground activities to ensure that no adverse impacts
occur to this species.

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As we have not heard whether a survey has been completed. we want to emphasize that we still
believe a survey of the project area for Schweinitz's sunflower is necessary.
Additionally, because a portion of the area will now be mined instead of being maintained as a
buffer zone, we are concerned with the impacts the proposed mining will have on the creek: along
the northern edge of the proposed mining site. Fifty -foot buffers are not adequate to protect
perennial streams. Protecting wide forested riparian corridors and the 100-year floodplain is
essential to the protection of water quality and aquatic habitat, and we strongly recommend
undisturbed forested buffers for all intermittent streams, perennial streams, and wetlands
(minimum buffers of 50 feet on intermittent streams and 100 feet on perennial streams).'
A detailed reclamation vegetation plan (permanent seeding schedule) was provided with the
permit application. While many of the plant species typically used have proven beneficial to
some wildlife species, we now know that the invasive nature of these species outweighs any
short-term wildlife benefits they may provide. Exotic species, including tall fescue (a European
species) and sericea and Kobe lespedeza (eastern Asia species), choke out native vegetation and
often result in monocultures that prove to be of little benefit to wildlife and can be very
detrimental to the ecosystem as a whole. We strongly recommend that only native plant species
be used or, if an adequate seed source cannot be found, that noninvasive species (such as annual
rye) be used until native plants can reestablish themselves.
Thank you for allowing us to provide these comments. if we can be of further assistance or if
You have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Allen Ratzlaff of our staff at
828/258-3939, Ext. 229. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference
our Log Number 4-2-03-376.
Sincerely,
Brian P. Cole
State Supervisor
cc:
Mr. Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator, Habitat Conservation Program, North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission, 3855 Idlewild Road, Kernersville, NC 27284-9180
'Far streams that are known to contain, or influence waterways that contain, federally protected species. we
recommend that minimum buffer widths be doubled (100 feet on intermittent streams and 200 feet on perennial
streams).

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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
July 30, 2003
Ms. Susan B. Edwards
Land Quality Section
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Dear Ms. Edwards:
Subject Mining Permit Renewal and Modification Request for Statesville Brick Company, Gold
Hill Mine, Permit No. 80-06, Rowan County, North Carolina
We received your letter dated July 1.5, 2003, with regard to the subject project. The following
comments are provided in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and. Wildlife Coordination
Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 661-667e), and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
On August 7, 2002, we provided comments to your office on the addition of the subject 72.74
acres to Statesville Brick Company's Gold Hill Mine. At that time, a letter from the Carolina
Design Group that you included with the information you sent indicated the area is to be "a
buffer area only at this time [our emphasis]." Less than a year later, a portion of the area is to be
mined. In that same letter we stated the following:
There are several records of the federally endangered Schweinitz's sunflower
(Helianihus schwemilzii) from very near the project area as well as several sites
that the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program has identified as significant
natural communities (Xeric Hardpan Forests, Upland Depression Swamp Forest,
and Dry Oak -Hickory Forest). The permit application does not mention that
surveys have been conducted for federally listed endangered and threatened
species. We are particularly concerned that Schweinitz's sunflower may occur in
the project area and that any future vegetation -altering activities could affect this
species. We recommend surveying the project area for this species prior to any
further planning or on -the -ground activities to ensure that no adverse impacts
occur to this species.

As we have not heard whether a survey has been completed, we want to emphasize that we still
believe a survey of the project area for Schweinitz's sunflower is necessary.
Additionally, because a portion of the area will now be mined instead of being maintained as a
buffer zone, we are concerned with the impacts the proposed mining will have on the creek along
the northern edge of the proposed mining site. Fifty -foot buffers are not adequate to protect
perennial streams. Protecting wide forested riparian corridors and the 100-year floodplain is
essential to the protection of water quality and aquatic habitat, and we strongly recommend
undisturbed forested buffers for all intermittent streams, perennial streams, and wetlands
(minimum buffers of 50 feet on intermittent streams and 100 feet on perennial streams).'
A detailed reclamation vegetation plan (permanent seeding schedule) was provided with the
permit application. While many of the plant species typically used have proven beneficial to
some wildlife species, we now know that the invasive nature of these species outweighs any
short-term wildlife benefits they may provide. Exotic species, including tall fescue (a European
species) and sericea and Kobe lespedeza (eastern Asia species), choke out native vegetation and
often result in monocultures that prove to be of little benefit to wildlife and can he very
detrimental to the ecosystem as a whole. We strongly recommend that only native plant species
be used or, if an adequate seed source cannot be found, that noninvasive species (such as annual
rye) be used until native plants can reestablish themselves.
Thank you for allowing us to provide these comments. If we can be of further assistance or if
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Allen Ratzlaff of our staff at
8281258-3939, Ext. 229. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference
our Log Number 4-2-03-376.
Sincere
Brian P. Cole
State Supervisor
cc:
Mr. Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator, Habitat Conservation Program, North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission, 3855 Idlewild Road, Kernersville, NC 27284.9180
'For streams that are known to contain, or influence waterways that contain, federally protected species, we
recommend that minimum buffer widths be doubled (100 feet on intermittent streams and 200 feet on perennial
streams).

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Division of Land Resources -
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist July 15, 2003
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM E11
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TO: Mr. Brian P. Cole MA6
Application Review Coordinator ' Rsi3
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
PAAC
FROM: Susan B. Edwards P RR
Mining Program Secretary- Land Quality Section - GAF
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SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal & Modification Requestl=Stateavi4llil Co.
Gold Hill Mine - Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal and
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
August 5, 2003 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time
limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and
modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control
measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation.
However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater
fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is
recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and
time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is greatly appreciated.
Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at [phone] if you have any questions.
/SBE
Attachments
cc: Mr. Doug Miller
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Ralegh, North Carolina, 27604
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David L. S. Brook, Admwstrator
Michael F. Eseley, Governor
Lisbeth C. Evans, Secretary
Jeffrey J. Crew, Deputy Secretary
Division of Historical Resources
David J. Olson, Director
July 29, 2003
MEMORANDUM EI VED
JUL 3 12003
TO: Tracey E. Davis
land Quality Section - }3Y.
Division of Lan
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FROM: David Brook _Rv& �
SUBJECT: Application for Mining Permit, Gold Hill Mine, Rowan County, ER03-1926
'Phank you for giving us the opportunity to review and comment on the above project pursuant to
Chapter 74, Article 7 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
Because of the location and topographic situation of the proposed project area, it is unlikely that any
archaeological sites which may be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic places will
be affected by the proposed borrowing. We, therefore, recommend that no archaeological
investigation be conducted in connection with this project.
While we note that this project review is only for a state permit, the potential for federal permits
may require further consultation with us and compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above
comment, contact Rcnec Gledhill-L"arley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4703.
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Habitat Conservation Program ! ` DENR _ J LAND QUALITY SECTION
DATE: July 21, 2003
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal and Modification Application for Statesville Brick, Gold Hill
Mine (Gold Hill), Permit No. 80-06, Rowan County
This correspondence responds to your request for our review of the mining permit. Biologists
with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission are familiar with habitat values in the area.
These comments are provided in accordance with certain 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.).
Gold Hill proposes to add 72.7 acres and modify 13 acres at the existing mine site area. This
addition will increase the permitted acreage to 368.52 acres. The operation is a clay/soil mine. Mining
depths are indicated to be a maximum of twenty (20) feet.
Based on our review of the documents submitted and the site visit, we will not object to the
permit modification issuance. The following non -prioritized recommendations should be considered
and implemented where practicable for the operation:
I. Stringent erosion control measures should be installed and maintained prior to soil
disturbance and maintained until project completion.
2. Secondary impacts to waters, wetlands and floodplains from stormwater discharges and
sedimentation should be avoided. As applicable, slormwater permits and any 401
certification conditions should be followed.
3. Undisturbed natural buffers should be provided for perennial waters and wetlands to the
maximum extent practicable for both intermittent and perennial waters and wetlands. We
routinely recommend minimum 100' undisturbed buffers for perennial streams and
minimum 50' buffers far intermittent streams.
4. During any new land clearing activities, woody debris (slash or large trees) removed during
development of the site should be placed along the outer stockpile/compost area
construction limits in the form of brush piles and downed logs to provide cover and nesting
habitat for wildlife (if feasible for this operation).
5. Fill slopes that are compacted should be disked and augmented with topsoil in order to
provide improved biomass activity, vegetative cover and ground surface infiltration.
6. Native plants are preferred for revegetation and reclamation whenever possible.
Reclamation activities and plant schedules should be discussed with professional wildlife
biologists or North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission biologists during early
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] ear. 281 • Fax: [phone]

Gold Hill Clay Quarry Modifi ation 2
® July 21, 2003
planning stages. Attached is a general piedmont mine planting schedule that may be
helpful for plant options. We are not recommending the use of sericea lespedeza unless
absolutely necessary. Revegetation and reclamation of disturbed soils should include
mixtures of plants, including trees suitable for soil stabilization that provide improved
wildlife benefits. Wildlife biologist, David Sawyer can be reached at 336-957-4855.
Additional planting suggestions and plant supply sources may be obtained from
Stewardship biologist, Elizabeth Hughes at 828/274-3646.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project. if you have any questions or need
further information, please contact me at 336-769-9453.
Attachment: General Piedmont Mine Plant Recommendations
Cc: Doug Miller, DLR
Michael Foster, Gold Hill
Allen Ratzlaff, USFWS

Gold Hill Clay Quarry Modiffolon 3
July 21, 2003
General Piedmont Mine Plant Recommendations
Revegetation should be planned and subsequently maintained to achieve specific habitat goals and
benefits. Habitats can range from several ecological types such as bottomland hardwood forests to
piedmont meadows. Generally, revegetation of disturbed mine sites and disturbed soils should
include the following seed mixtures for both soil stabilization and wildlife benefits:
Spring/Summer Mixture, May 1 - Sept. 15
Browntop millet 20 lbs/a
Kobe lespedeza 20 lbs/a
Fall/Winter Mixture, Sept. 15 - April 30
Winter Wheat 120 Ibs/a
Kobe lespedeza 20 lbs/a
Switchgrass* 5lb/a Switchgrass* 5lb/ac
Add to fall or spring plantings: `Tioga' Deertongue (Panicum clandestinum) at a rate of 7 Ibs.
Pure Live Seeds (PLS) per acre.
* On slopes less than 3:1 use Switchgrass, slopes greater than 3J use Orchard Grass or Creeping Red Fescue.
Korean lespedeza may be substituted in colder geophysical regions. Other native species may be appropriate
depending on soil, slope, and region.
Add one of the following to the above mixture
Creeping Red Fescue 5 lbs/acre
Ladino Clover** 5 Ibs/acre
Atlantic Coastal Panic Grass 51bs/acre (PUS)
Alfalfa** 5 Ibs/acre (requires fertilizer containing Boron)
** Lime & fertilize disturbed areas according to NRCS soil test results. Follow planting guidelines as appropriate
and necessary. Depending on elevation and region, other native species may be appropriate.
A mixed native forest should be planted instead of a monoculture plantation during mine site
reclamation to provide enhanced wildlife habitat diversity. Trees and shrubs (1 year bare root
seedlings) should be planted randomly at a minimal rate of 100 trees per acre and at a minimal rate
of 150 per acre around jurisdictional waters or wetlands. The following native plant species should
be considered for woody vegetation as they will enhance habitat values:
Native Pine*
Red Cedar
Black Gum
American Holly
Dogwood
Hickory
Sumac
Red Maple
Oak (sp)
Viburnum
Green Ash
Ironwood
Black Cherry
Persimmon
Black Walnut
Willow (sp)
Locust (sp)
Mulberry
Native Plums (sp)
Serviceberry
Other species may be utilized depending on site requirements and availability. Pines* should not exceed 15% of
the reforestation. No more than 20% of the tree species should be of a single species. An 90% success rate is
acceptable over five years. A wildlife tree seedling pack is available from the NC Forest Service.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. July 15, 2003 ,3 181 ,� hael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist �y\6 WdG� G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
JUL 2003 a
TO: Mr. Ron Linville
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator o RECEIVED
Wildlife Resources Commission
do
FROM: Susan B. Edwards
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal and Modification Request for Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine - Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal and
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
August 5, 2003 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 in the review of these type requests is greatly appreciated.
Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at [phone] if you have any questions.
lSBE
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM
SUBJECT
July 28, 2003
Ms. Susan B. Edwards
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
Blake Rouse Q
Water Allocation Section .
Division of Water Resources
Natural Resources
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
John N. -Morris, Director
JUL 2 8 2003 L
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LAND 00AUTY SEC-��—_� -
Mining Permit Renewal and Modification Request for:
Statesville Brick Co.
Gold Hill Mine - Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit renewal and modification
request for the above referenced project.
The Gold Hill Mine located in Rowan County should not have an unduly
adverse effect on ground water supplies.
Any water withdrawal. will be subject to North Carolina General Statute
143-215.22H; Registration of Water Withdrawals and Transfers Required. Any
person who withdraws in one day 100,000 gallons (70 gpm) or more of surface
water or ground water in North Carolina is required to register the withdrawal
with.the Division of Water Resources. A Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use
Area permit must be obtained from the Division of Water Resources if the
withdrawal exceeds 100,000 gallons per day and occurs in Beaufort, Carteret,
Craven,Duplin, Edgecombe, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Onslow, Pamlico,
Pitt, Washington, Wayne, or Wilson County.
If you have further questions. please contact the Division of Water
Resources at [phone] or send correspondence to 1611 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1611.
1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.ncwater.org
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. July 15, 2003
Director and State Geologist
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Susan B. Edwardsu
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
N7,tR p C7
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal & Modification Request for Statesville Brick Co.
Gold Hill Mine - Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed x No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal and
modification request for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise.as to the probability of this operation having an
unduly adverse effect on potable groundwater supplies (G.S. 74-51 (2)) or groundwater quality
(G.S. 74-51(3)). Please respond by August 5, 2003 so that we may complete our review of this
request within our statutory time limits.
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.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
/SBE
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1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574 I FAX: [phone]
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Subject: [Fwd: Gold Hill Mine (80-06) Renewal/Mosification]
Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 14:58:39 -0400
From: Doug Miller <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR - Mooresville Regional Office
To: Judy Wehner<[e-mail]>
Ed's comments are attached andseem in order. I also note the
following:
1) The company does not appear to have addressed the items in our
letter of 8/15/2002 concerning another modification request.
2) Rock dam #1 will have more open area draining to it now if the
additional area to the north is opened. No calculations were provided
so that we might evaluate the efficiency of the basin in light of this
additional area to ensure that adequate surface area is provided.
3) AQ and WQ comments will be forwarded when available
Doug Miller - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment 6 Natural Resources
Div. of Land Resources - Land Duality Section
919 N. Main St.
Mooresville,. NC 2B115
Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Subject: Cold Hill Mine (80-06) Renewal/Mosification
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 15:26:57 -0400
From: Ed Robinette <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR - Mooresville Regional Office
To: Doug Miller <[e-mail]
Doug,
My comments on Statesville Brick Gold Hill Mine (80-06)
Renewal/Modification:
1. The mine map submitted appears to show much less than 185 acres
inside mining limit. (I measured roughly 115 acres)
2. No diversion ditches shown on new map. How will flow in new 13 acre
mine addition be directed into RD 1112 (Existing diversions are in place
for the other two basins.)
3. I'm not comfortable with the drainage/disturbed areas drianing into
RD MI. (Drainage area maps were not submitted with this application or
with the original application.) If there is no change in the area
contributing, then the original design dimensions will be sufficient
including settling efficiency.
4. Revegetation plan calls for rye grass as a temporary cover. Are we
allowing this?
Ed
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[Fwd: Gold Hill Mine (80-06) Renewal/Mosificationl
Ed Robinette - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Div. of Land Resources - Land Quality Section
919 N. Main St.
Mooresville, NC 28115
Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Ed Robinette <Ed.RobinetteQncmail.net>
NC DENR - Mooresville
Div. of Land Resources - Land Quality Section
Doug Miller <Douk Miller(u�ncmail.net>
NC DENR - Mooresville
Div. of Land Resources - Land Quality Section
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. July 15, 2003 Michael F. Easley, Govemor
Director and State Geologist William G. Ross Jr,, Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Ron Linville
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Susan B. Edwards
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal and Modification Request for Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine - Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal and
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
August 5, 2003 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 in the review of these type requests is greatly appreciated.
Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at [phone] if you have any questions.
/SBE
Attachments
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1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
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Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. July 15, 2003 Vchael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist William G. Ress Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
"f0: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Susan B. Edwards
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal & Modification Request for Statesville Brick Co.
Gold Hill Mine - Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed x No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal and
modification request for the above referenced project.
Please -review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having an
unduly adverse effect on potable groundwater supplies (G.S: 74-51 (2)) or groundwater quality
(G.S. 74-51(3)). Please respond by August 5, 2003, so that we may complete our review of this
request within our statutory time limits.
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.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wenner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
1SBE
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Land Resources
James D. Simms, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
MEMORANDUM
Land Quality Section
July 15, 2003
TO: Mr. Phillip McKnelly, Director
Division of Parks a d Recreation
FROM: Susan B. Edwards, ining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
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Natural Resources
Michael F, Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal & Modification Request for Statesville Brick Co.
Gold Hill Mine - Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the first three pages of the mining permit
renewal and modification request and a location map for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having a
significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park, forest or recreation area
(G.S. 74-51 (5)). Please respond by August 5, 2003 so that we may complete our review of this
request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and
modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control
measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation.
However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on publicly owned parks,
forests or recreation areas would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site
inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a
convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the
application. RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is greatly appreciated.
Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at [phone] if you have any questions.
/SBE
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Land Quality Section
.lames D. Simons, P.G.. P.E. Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist Julv 15, 2003 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
tVIEMOKANDUM
TO: Mr. Brian P. Cole
Application Review Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
FROM, Susan B. Edwards P
Mining Program Secretary - Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal & Modification Request for Statesville Brick Co.
Gold Hill Mine - Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal and
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. 74-5I (2)). Please respond by
August 5 2003 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time
limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and
modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control
measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation_
However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater
fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is
recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and
time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is greatly appreciated.
Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at [phone] if you have any questions.
ISBE
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Subject: NOTICE OF MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
From: Susan Edwards <Susan.Edward [e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 11:47:49 -0400
To: Representative Lorene Coates <Lorenec@ncleg. net>, "Representative W. Eugene McCombs"
<[e-mail]>, "Senator Fletcher L. Hartsell, Jr." <[e-mail]>, "Senator Andrew C.
Brock" <[e-mail]>
CC: Jim Simons <[e-mail]>, Doug Miller <[e-mail]>
N. C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND
NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
TO: Rowan County Senators and Representatives
FROM: Division of Land Resources, DENR
SUBJECT: Notice of Mining Permit Application
DATE: July 15, 2003
In an effort to keep you informed of activities in your area, this is to inform you that an
application for a new Mining Permit, or an application to expand an existing mine in Rowan County
has been received by our office. The following notice is required to be sent by the applicant to all
adjoining landowners and to the chief administrative officer of the local government.
If you have any questions concerning this application, please contact Mr. James D. Simons,
Director and State Geologist, Division of Land Resources at 919-733-3833 or
mailto:Jim.Sirnons c,ncmail.net .
Pursuant to provision G.S. 74-50 (bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Statesville Brick Company has applied on July 11, 2003 to the Land Quality Section, Division of
Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, 1612
Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
(a) a new surface mining permit:
(b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted
area: X
The applicant proposes to mine clay on 13 additional acres of land (441.22 total acres)
located approximately 112 mile southeast of Gold Hill off/near Highway 52 in Rowan County.
lit accordance with G.S. 74-50(1)1), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable
effort to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are
adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant
or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts
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m.aat be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary). In addition, the
mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in
which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the
Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the
filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that
a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60
days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during
normal business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office.
For information regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity, please contact the
applicant at the following telephone number: [phone]. For information on the mining
permit application review process, please contact the Mining Program staff at [phone].
Please note that the Department will consider any relevant written comments/documentation
within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the application review process until
a final decision is made on the application.
Name & Address of Applicant, including Contact Person & Company Name, if applicable:
Mr. Michael B. Foster
Statesville Brick Company
P. 4. Box 471
Statesville, NC 28687
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2. Name of Applicant* 5 i A`Cl: SV I L LE 7�12,c k Co _
. 3..\ Permanent address for receipt of official mail** 1�'- 0 . T3ox 4 71 , 5 i P T—E5 V i l.t_E . N C. Z $to 8 7
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Mine Manager.
Telephone
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
revneatiaw.
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* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated -on -the
reclamation bond (securiW 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 co=lete 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 FOR A MINING PERMIT
rs NOT . All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered with regards to your mining
operation for the intended life of the mine. All responses tt�tat lie clearly conveved on a corresponding,
detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
Answer all of the following that apply:
1. a. 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
leased: Property owner if leased:
Acres
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 No0&TotaI
permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon): 3W - - ---
c0 If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit
No.: 9 0- oTotal permitted acreage: -3[oR . 57-
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yeses No_. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the acreage
that the "major modification" fee will be based upon): /3 R—
Y� Yes xry- Does h Noodr I f on yes,involve
ndicate the acreage
dditional acrethe age to be capproved
ered bythis
boundary?
modification:
ton of.Ad (NOTE:
you nst complete all of Section F. of this application form
Adjoining Landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (disturbed,
ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes_ Now (if no, a "minor modification"
fee of $50.00 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):
d. If this is an application for IRANSEER 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:
w SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO
BE PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED
ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined: C1 c\-(
3.
Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper Other (explain)
✓ Shovel & Truck --
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4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 20
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation,
etc.) NAiVrzAL Crz.oUrJo LEVEL
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) is
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`? APPU�CArJ ; �T2Er'scwae�
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10
B. MAPS
1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six _(6)c9pics of a 7.5 minute
quadrangle and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) cow of all mine maps and
reclamation maps, must be submitted with each permit application.
— 7.5 minute quadrangles may be obtained from:
N.C. Geological Survey
NCDENR
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
County highway maps may be obtained from:
Location Department
State Highway Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina .27602
[phone]
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C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1. Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference
the sequence to the mine inap(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
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2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion control for
mine excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roans and process areas), and give a detailed sequence
of installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and
erosion control measures on the mine map(s) and provide typical cross-sectionslconstruction details
of each measure. Engineering designs and calculations shall be required when needed to justify the
adequacy of any proposed measures.
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3. a. - Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste
water handling? Yes Now_. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any
chemicals to be used.
b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or waste water from the mine or plant as a point
discharge to the waters of the State? Yes ,-- No . If yes, briefly describe the nature of the
discharge and locate all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on
your mine map(s).
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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_t�_, . If yes, what
impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal rate in
gallons per day-,—, Locate all existing wells on the mine map(s) that lie within 500 feet
of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or statements made,
including any monitoring well data, well construction data and current water withdrawal rates.
Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public water system or private wells.
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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
100;000 gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources
if the operation lies in a capacity use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
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.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
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5. a. A buffer will be required between any training activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-
way. It may be an unexcavated buffer (no excavation, but roadways, berms and erosion &
sedimentation control measures may be installed within it), an undisturbed buffer (no disturbance
within the buffer whatsoever), or a combination of the two, depending upon the site conditions.
Note that all buffers must be located jyilhin the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit
boundary or right-of-way at this site? A minimum buffer of 25 feet is recommended, although a
wider buffer may be needed depending on site conditions. Show all buffer locations and widths
on the mine map(s).
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b. A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities
within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands .unless smaller
undisturbed buffers can be justified. Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider than 50 feet
may be needed.
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within
the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site'? Show all
buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s).
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6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining. Minimum 2 horizontal to l vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and
minimum 3 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required,
unless technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
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b. Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc.), clearly Indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of anv
benches and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of
final stabilization.
c. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes
including specifications for benching and sloping. Cross -sections for all cut slopes must be
provided on the mine map(s).
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d. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross -
sections of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety
benches and mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
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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 mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation.
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8. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall
area and when it will be implemented. Vegetated earthen berms, appropriate fencing and adequate
boulder barriers may be acceptable high wall barricades. A construction detail/cross-section and
location of each type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s).
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9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes No—L. I -low 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 berms or
other measures. Show the location of all visual screening on the mine maps) and provide cross -
sections through all proposed berms or proposed spacings, sizes and species for tree plantings.
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b. Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park,
forest or recreation area? If so, how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated?
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11. Will explosives be used? Yes No X . If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe
what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical hazard to persons or neighboring property from
flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Depending on the mine's location to nearby
structures, more detailed technical information may be required on the blasting program (such as a
third -party blasting study). locate the nearest offsite occupied structure(s) to the proposed
excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the proposed excavation.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes— No �. If yes, describe
these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill. Indicate the
location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine mop(s).
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
D. RECLAMATION PLAN
Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and
indicate the sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the
method of reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration
or establishment of any permanent drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and
other pollution. This information must be illustrated on a reclamation map and must correspond
directly with the information provided on the urine map(s). In addition, design information, including
typical cross -sections, of any permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan and
the locations) of all permanent channels must be indicated on the reclamation snap.
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2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yeses
No . If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a
scaled cross-section(s) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must beat
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 d--- No . If yes, specify species.
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3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all completed excavations in rock
including what kind of permanent barricade will be left. Acceptable permanent barricades are
appropriate fencing, large boulders placed end -to -end, etc. Construction details and locations of all
permanent barricades must be shown on the reclamation map.
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4. Indicate the method(s) of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or other such on -site mine
waste areas, including; specifications for benching and sloping. Final cross -sections and locations for
such areas must be provided on the reclamation map.
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5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
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b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes No_.-. If yes, identify
such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent ditch line stabilization.
6. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal, junk machinery, cables,
or other such waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971). No
off -site generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval from
the NC Department of 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 refuse disposal areas must be clearly delineated on the mine map(s) and
reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas.
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7. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations for ye_ar_WLwd-.se-eduig, including the time of seeding and the amount and
type of seed, fertilizer, time and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding
instructions for permanent revegetation and, if necessary, temporary revegetation. Revegetation
utilizing only tree plantings is not acceptable. Recommendations can be sought from:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources;
c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service,
specialists and research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest
Resources at North Carolina State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
e. Private consulting foresters referred by the Division of Forest Resources, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources;
f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual,
g. N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclamation-,
h. Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME —RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre): f-lccau(� t 'ic. `ru SopR
4,000 kb� . /AC12Z
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
NC(C)Tzr)%,� Q -ro Sott_ rt-s-Ts , orz: 1, 000 1b5/ - lb- 10 lU �Tzr�t +zC�
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND_ SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes]
Sud lypm Seeding Dates: Seeding -Rates:
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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:
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING 13ERN11T
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND 13OND
Pre following bond calculation worksheei is to be used to establish an approprrate bond (baser( upon a range
of $500 to $5, 000 per affected acre) for each pertrdtted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affecred during the life of the training permit. Pkar cltrsrrLllte_«RRtosirlrtrte_rr¢errge„j¢c
AFFECTED
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION
CATEGORY
ACREAGE
COST/ACRE*
COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
= $
Stockpiles:
/. Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
= $
Wastepiles:
3.0 Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
= $
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
0 5 Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
= $
Mine Excavation:
1 o5.y5 Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
= $
Other:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
= $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
Ac.
( TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: Ac.)
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 $1,500A0 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: $
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST:
X Permit Life (1 to 10 years):
INFLATION COST: $
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST =
I�Total
Reclamation
Bond Cost:
$
(round down
to
the
nearest
$100.00)
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Applicant's Name: San I ,tk Project Name:
ApplicJPermit NoX.AanDiCounty: �ru rtt J Date Received: it) ILWJDy
Reviewer: River Basin Name:
❑ New ❑ Renewal oKodhIfIratiom (inside permit boundaries)
Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑Transfer ❑Release
❑ Partial Release 21Adclitional Information ❑ Fee Needed: $
❑ Fee Received: $
Please route rntire application package
to:
(2 complete copies; attach the "105 Regional
1r1�'IB/aUll�ii Regional Office
Office Mining Application Review Checklist" to one copy and attach w1h the DWQ and DAQ
"Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; send both copies to the Regional Engineer)
Date: RoutedRecd
❑ Division of Water Resources
Date: Routed `oRec'd
❑ NG Wildlife Resources Commission
Date: Routed Reed
❑ U5 Fish & Wildlife Service
Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
Please route first 5 pages of the application and any location maps te•
❑ Division of Parks & Recreation Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ NC Geological 5urvey 5ection Date: Routed Reed ,
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Archives & History Date: Routed. Reed,
(Only new applications)
❑ Other:
Date: Routed Reed
"Suspenoc Date for Comments: Al Aw (no later than 25 days
from receipt)
)XICa5e note the following:

STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
✓/lanu/aciurers a/ ane ace trick
P. O. 13oz 471 [phone]
Statesville. NC 28687 17AX: [phone]
October 24, 2002
Ms. Judith A. Wehner
Assistant Mining Specialist
N.C. DENR, Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NO 27699-1612
Ref: Statesville Brick, Permit #80-06
Gold Hill Mine, Rowan County
Dear Ms. Wehner
The plan information that Jerry W. Cook, PE with the Carolina Design Group
dated October 17, 2002 is incorrect. Please do not proceed with this plan.
Statesville Brick Company will forward the plan information to you at a later date.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely, A
David Speer
cc: James Izzell
Carolina Geological Service Inc.
PO Box 429
Garner, NC 27529

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Applicant's NamC�e: lldltioilIPj 9lik Project Name: tQ �k'� r
Applic./Permit No.:90 W County: IW WET Date Received: /U 1i Oy
`Reviewer. River Basin Name:
❑ New /6 Renewal eol�odlficatlon (inside permit boundaries)
❑Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑Transfer ORelease
❑ Partial Release additional Information ❑ Fee Needed: $
❑ Fee Received: $
P_laaso_rou rkag�t -,
i Regional Office (2 complete copies: attach the "LQ5 Regional
Office Mining Application Review Checklist" to one copy and attach }4yh the ONO and DAQ
"Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy, send both cc ies to the Regional Engineer)
Date: Routd d c'
❑ Division of Water Resources Date: Routeed cc'd
❑NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Reed
❑ U5 Fish & Wildlife Service Date: Routed peed
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
Please route first,5 pages of the application
and
any location
maps to•
❑ Division of Parks & Recreation
Date:
Routed
Reed _
❑ NC Geological Survey Section
Date:
Routed
Reed _
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
0 Division of Archives & History
Date:
Routed
Rec'd _
(Only new applications)
OOther.
Date:
Routed
rectal
5u5pen5e Date for Comments: is Uy no later than 25 days
from receipt)
..0 Please note the follow g:
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11 OCTOBER 2002
MS. JUDITH A. WEHNER _ r
ASSISTANT MINING SPECIALIST
N.C.-DENR, LAND QUALITY SECTION L
1612 MAIL SERVICE CENTER �D 1
RALEIGH, N.C. 27699-1612 2002
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RE: 3TATESVILLE BRICK, PERMIT M80-06 J
GOLD HILL MINE, ROWAN COUNTY
DENR
SUBJ: PERMIT INFORMATION lANO OUALITY SECTION
DEAR MS. WEHNER:
WE ARE SUBMITTING TO YOU PLAN SHEETS SHOWING ADDING THE 72.74 ACRES TO
THE EXISTING MINE AREA, PLUS REVISED BERMS, SEDIMENT POND AND AREA MINED IN
2001.
JUST TO CONFIRM, THE +\- 72 ACRE AREA IS TO BE ADDED AS A BUFFER AREA
ONLY AT THIS TIME. SEDIMENT POND # 2. UP NEXT TO HIGHWAY 52 WAS CONSTRUCTED A
COUPLE OP YEARS AGO AND STILT. FXTSTS, BUT HAS VERY LITTLE DISTURBED AREA
DRAINING TO SAME, IN ITEM 8 2 OF YOUR 15 AUGUST 2002 LETTER.
NEW APPLICATION SHEET f5, IS INCLUDED. THIS NOW SHOWS THE CORRECTED
AFFECTED AREAS AS DISCUSSED AND AS IN YOUR LETTER, ITEM i 1.
THE AREA THAT WAS SHOWN TO BE MINED IN 2002-2003 HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM
THE MINE MAPS. THIS WILL BE DECIDED LATER. WE ONLY WANT THE BUFFER AREA ADDED
AND THE SEDIMENT CONTROL APPROVED AT THIS TIME.
WE FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT THE WILDLIFE COMMENTS WILL BE ADDRESSED PRIOR
TO ANY MINING EXPANSION INTO THE +\- 72 ACRE AREA, PER YOUR ITEM B 3.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER, SHOULD YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
OR REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE TELEPHONE ME.
qQS.INCEREILY,
Jtllt COO�E
PROJECT ENGINEER
ENCLOSURES:
XC: STATESVILLE BRICK, CO.
NO: MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
20l W. SECOND AVRNUE, GASTONIA NC 28052
PHONA: 704-854-9528 4 704464-9007 4 704466-R601 4 FAx: [phone]
HMAIL: [e-mail]

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
A tablotchart roust be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approtdmate acreage
of tailinosediment ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles, processing area/haul roads, none
excavaoon and any other major aspect of the coining operation that is proposed to be
affected/disturbed during the Wb of the mining permit. A table/chan sunilar to the
following will be acceptable:
CATEGORY
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Procusing Area/ilaul Roads
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NOTE:. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY
SITE -SPECIFIC INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THE
FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE
ITALICIZED QUESTIONSISTATEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE FORM). THIS
APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE WITIIOUT ALL
RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE NAPS.
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State historic Preservation Office
14 David L.S. Brook, Administrator
Michael P. 6orlcy, Governor Divicion of Huaarical Rcsoumty;
Lisheth C. Evan, Secretary David J. Came, Director
Jenrey t Crow; Deputy Sceretaly
Sopretnbcr 3, 2002
A91§;MORANDUM
'10:: `1lncey P. Davis. I7:8 WOED
Land Quality Seel 5 2002
Division of Land Resources, DIi:NR
PROM: David ISrook OL vy �
SUI3) FCT: Application for Mining permit, Statesville Brick, Gold Hill Mine, Permit #80-06,
Rowan County, PR 02-10499
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to review and comment on the above project pursuant to
Chapter 74, Article 7 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
Because of the location and topographic situation of the proposed project area, it is unlikely that any
archaeological siren which may be eligible for listing ill the National Register of Historic Places will
be affected by the proposed borrowing. We, therefore, recommend that no archaeological
invesrigmtion he conducted in connection With this project.
While we note that this project review is only for a state permit, the potential for federal permits
may require further eonsultaoon with us and compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act,
lliank you for your cooperation and consideration. I f you have questions concerning the Above
comment, conteer Renee Gledhill -Barley, environmental I eview coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
D6:kgc
I.ocation
Mailing Address
Telephone/Fax
Administration 507 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC
4617 Mail Service Ccnlr,
Raleigh 27699-4617
[phone] •733-8653
Resloration 515 N. planar St, Raleigh, NC
4013 Mail Service Qmicr,
Raleigh 27699.4613
[phone] *7154801
Survey & Planning 515 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC.
4618 Mail Service CCnrer,
Raleigh 27699-4618
[phone] •7154801

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F3Y:
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
for
DIVISION OF WATER QUA LITY
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Project:- �di£;.(!i�'rlli" �•�1n.!i„ ,�!a..t•li u^,r County:'' 'Al
"Due Date for Comments Back to Land Quality Section:
Will tie operation, as proposed, violate standards of water quality? kid-
Comments:
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification: i2r/r`-S_f'l :lam G�
YES NO
N?DEE permit required -ice
NCC, oLc6
iNPDES permit existing (Permit =__1 _
Nondisciarge permit required _
Nendiscnaree permit existing _ (Permit
r (✓.✓ i 5 /s.v ��G Lc/.V l�fL �i /rv.-r•."
Wetlands disturbed -� / >
401 Wetland Car. required
401 Wetland Cert. existing _ (Permit =.. _I _
Reviewed o��I_ [/<X Oate:
Print Name:
ror<wo

MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
for
DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
Project: �i%l4`D:.Tlri ��h`.I(I,lSFCII)•4(5/� /I�tL County: %L�ii.iC��✓�
**Due Date for Comments Back to Land Quality Section: **
Will the operation, as proposed, violate standards of air quality?
Comments:
YES NO
Air permit required
Air permit existing _ (Permit ii )
Other
`% _J;';
Reviewed by: � I ��.=,� ���' / Date: �
Print Name:
1012000

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
July 11, 2002
Mr. Michael Foster
Statesville Brick, Inc.
Post Office Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28687
RE: Gold Hill Mine (No. 80-06)
Dear Mr. Foster:
According to our records, the mining permit for the above referenced mine will expire on
July 15, 2003.
GS 74-52 provides that the permit may be renewed at any time during the two years prior to
its expiration. The procedure to be followed and standards to be applied in renewing a permit shall
be the same as those for issuing a permit.
To apply for permit renewal, you must complete Item Nos. 1-5 of the enclosed Renewal of
Mining Permit Checklist (revised 8/94). Also enclosed are two (2) copies of the mining permit
application form for your use. Please be sure to indicate any changes in the mining and/or
reclamation plan. Four (4) copies of all requested information. must be forwarded to the Land
Quality Section's Central Office at the address located on the cover of the application form. All
permits for unreclaimed sites should be renewed. If it is your intent to reclaim and release this site,
the renewal will not be necessary. If this is the case, no further mining should be conducted and
reclamation should begin immediately. It is further requested that you notify this office in writing
of your intent to reclaim and release the site.
It is recommended that you submit the above information for renewal of your mining permit
at least 90 days prior to the permit's expiration date in order to allow the Department enough time
to complete its review of your request before the permit expires. If you allow the permit to expire
before submitting a request for renewal as per the above Checklist, you must immediately cease
mining on and after the expiration date and complete reclamation of the site. Mining without a
permit is subject to a $5,000 per day civil penalty. After the expiration date, approval of a new
mining permit application will be required before mining may continue.
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] I FAX: [phone] Internet: www.enr.state.nc.us/ENR
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Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
G. Douglas ]4
ler, P.E.
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
GDM/ER
Enclosures: Renewal of Mining Permit Checklist
Two (2) Mining Permit Application forms
Fee Schedule
cc: Tracy Davis, P.E.

North CarolinaIIepartment of Environment and NaZfiral Resources, -
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. Mine Name: Gold Hill Mine 2. Mining permit 9: 80-06
3. Operator: Statesville Brick Co. 4. County: Rowan
5. Address: P.O. Box 471, Statesville, NC 28687 6. Permit expiration date: 7-15-03
Atm.: Mr. Michael Foster
7. Person(s) contacted at site: David Speer
S. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Yes: X No: 9. Pictures: Yes: No: X.
10. Date last inspected: 12-28-00 11. Any mining since last inspection? Yes: X No:
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the permit? Yes: X No:
If nog explain:
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the permit? Yes: X No:
If no, explain:
14. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? Yes: No: X If yes, describe the type and
severity of the damage:
15. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
16. Other recommendations and comments: The mine is in good shape at this time. Continue to follow the
conditions of the mining permit. Thank you for your attention to the measures needed on the previous
inspection.
17. Is the Annual Reclamation Report+/- map accurate? Yes: X No: (explain) Not reviewed:,
18. Follow-up inspection needed? Yes: No: X Proposed date:
19. Number of additional pages of inspection report: 20: Copy of -report sentto operator: X.
Inspected by: Ed Robinette Date: 5-20-02
Phone number: 704-663-1699 -

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G.-Ross Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
May 21, 2002
Statesville Brick Company •�c..CEi'err�
Attention: Mr. Michael Foster
Post Office Box 471 MAY 2 y 2002
Statesville, North Carolina 29687
BY:
RE: Gold Hill Mine (Permit #80-06)
Rowan Counry, N. C.
Dear Mr. Foster:
Attached is a copy of our report documenting an inspection recently conducted at a mine
site for which our records show you to be responsible. The inspection was performed under the
provisions of North Carolina General. Statute 74-56 of the Mining Act of 1971.
Please review the report carefully and note any problems or deficiencies documented by
the inspector. Furthermore, please note any recommendations and/or specific corrective actions
required to correct any deficiencies that may be listed.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the terms and conditions of your
mining permit and the Act lies with you.
Please do not hesitate to contact this office if you have any questions concerning the
attached report.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
S ,L�
chid S. r (I
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Asst. Regional Engineer
Attachment
cc: Tracy Davis, PE - Mining Specialist
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North'.Carolina 28115
ZSIl Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.encsiate.nc.us/ENR
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, �--
Division of Land Resources, Land Oualtty Section rv�.
MINE INSPECTION REPORT L MAY 2 9 2002
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. Mine Name: Gold Hill Mine 2. Mining permit #: 80-06
3. Operator: Statesville Brick Co. 4. County: Rowan
5. Address: P.O. Box 471, Statesville, NC 28687 6. Permit expiration date: 7-15-03
Ann.: Mr. Michael Foster
7. Person(s) contacted at site: David Speer
8. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Yes: X No: 9. Pictures: Yes: No: X
10. Date last inspected: 12-28-00 11. Any mining since last inspection? Yes: X No:
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the permit? Yes: X No:
If no, explain:
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the permit? Yes: X No:
If no, explain:
14. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? Yes: No: X If yes, describe the type and
severity of the damage:
15. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
16. Other recommendations and comments: The mine is in good shape at this time. Continue to follow the
conditions of the mining permit. Thank you for your attention to the measures needed on the previous
inspection.
17. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +1- map accurate? Yes: X No: (explain) Not reviewed:
18. Follow-up inspection needed? Yes: No: X Proposed date:
19. Number of additional pages of inspection report: 20. Copy of report sent to operator: X
Inspected by: Ed Robinette i� Date: 5-20-02
Phone number: 704-663-1699

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DPR/RRS Mining
\^Permit
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RRS Contact: Vy VlI' L [NTAUG
Name of project: ��1� /�%i�G (%j�j�t23 2002
County:
LAND
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contact name): C"b W tA) I`I MMt t L CFl/t l !q Z i s b l D 13 cA Tr,
(phone; fax): 7D �,f-271— SO�)-7
(email):
Review conducted by: Date: d
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PLEASE RETURN APPLICATION MATERIALS WITH YOUR REVIEW/COMMENTS.
YOU CAN ALSO EMAIL YOUR COMMENTS TO:
Susan.Edwards ncmail.net and Nancy.AdamsQnemail.net
THANKS! wb Hac, ICILIL 4(L
Return form and materials to:
Nancy Adams
DENR/Division of Parks & Recreation
1615 MSC
Raleigh, NC 27699-1615
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Subject: Mining hermit Review -GOLD HILL MINE
Date: Toe, 30 Jul 200216:01:47 -0400
From: Kathy White <[e-mail]>
Cepanaation: Recreation Resources Service
To: Jinn Foltz <[e-mail]>,
Rowan Bob Pendergrass<[e-mail]>,
Phyllis Cornelison <[e-mail]>
CC: KW File Copy <[e-mail]>
*1m and. Bob,
Psr my fax to Jim, I would appreciate your input into this review
p z.• Uess
:v will fax permit and map soon).
ItRa has been asked to OOl1C1t lnput from local governments regarding
milling permit applications (new, renewal or modification), for
determining SF the permitted mllling Operation will have any impact on
existing or proposed public parka, facilities, or graaaways.
Please review the application and map that I will fax to you, and let me
i:r�cw if there are any existino or proposed parks/facilitieswithin five
miles of the GOLD HILL MINE.
tloaee fax me the list of parks, mark thew on the map and fan back o
y.ou can just call and give them to me or leave your coommatz on my voice
Nail.
1-banks for your assistance with this review. Kathy
TW-,%y white, Park and Recreation Consultant
NCBU, Recreation Resources Service
505 Waughtown street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
FTi / VOICB MAIL: 336-772-4608 ext 230
FM: 336-771-4631 E-MAIL: kathy.whiteencmail.net
IR':lf; WEB plucx: hkt0://natural-resoarces _nesu-edv/Ras

Mining Permit Review -GOLD HILL MINE
Subject: Mining Permit Review -GOLD HILL MINE
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2002 16:01:47 -0400
From: Kathy White < kathy.white@ncmail. net>
Organization: Recreation Resources Service
To: Jim, Foltz <[e-mail]. nc.us>,
Rowan Bob Pendergrass<[e-mail]>,
Phyllis Cornelison <[e-mail]. nc.us>
CC: KW File Copy <[e-mail]>
Jim and Bob,
Per my fax to Jim, I would appreciate your input into this review
process
(we will fax permit and map soon).
RRS has been asked to solicit input from local governments regarding
mining permit applications (new, renewal or modification), for
determining if the permitted mining operation will have any impact on
existing or proposed public parks, facilities, or greenways.
Please review the application and map that I will fax to you, and let me
know if there are any existing or proposed parks/facilities within five
miles of the GOLD HILL MINE.
Please fax me the list of parks, mark them on the map and fax back or
you can just call and give them to me or leave your comments on my voice
mail.
Thanks for your assistance with this review. Kathy
Kathy White, Park and Recreation Consultant
NCSU, Recreation Resources Service
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
PHONE / VOICE MAIL: 336-771-4608 ext 238
FAX: [phone] E-MAIL: [e-mail]
RRS WEB PAGE: http://natural-resources.ncsu.edu/RRS
I of 1 8/12/2002 4:54 PM

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Michael F. Easley, Governor
Acting Director and State Geologist July 24, 2002 William G, Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Phillip McKnelly, Director
Division of Parksa
ndRecreation
FROM: Susan B. EdwarMiningProgram Secretary
g
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification Request for Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine - Permit No. 80-06
Rowan Countyt;
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request and
a location map for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having a
significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park, forest or recreation area
(G.S. 74-51 (5)). Please respond by August 9, 2002 so that we may complete our review of this
request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and
modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control
measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation.
However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on publicly owned parks,
forests or recreation areas would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site
inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a
convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the
application. RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WI_T14 YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is greatly appreciated.
Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at [phone] if you have any questions.
/SBE
Attachments
cc: Mr. Doug Miller
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
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® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 9
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Susan B. Edwards, Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinatoy[¢-
1-tabitat Conservation Program
DATE: July 29, 2002
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification Application for Statesville Brick Company, Gold I -fill
Mine, Permit No. 80-06, Rowan County
This correspondence responds to your request for our review of the proposed mine site modification.
These comments are provided in accordance with certain 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 ct seq.).
Statesville Brick proposes to modify an existing permit by adding 72.74 acres to the previously
permitted operation. The total: permittedacreage will be 452.66 acres. The additional land will be
utilized as a buffer area only at this time.
Based on our review of the submittal and our knowledge of the area, we do not believe thisadditional
buffer will impact fish and wildlife. Our review found that the federally listed endangered
Schweinitz's sunflower (Flclranthxs schuleinitzii) to be in this general vicinity. Therefore, we
recommend that the proponents coordinate the permit modification with the US Fish and Wildlife
Service at 829-259-3939 and/or the NC Natural Heritage Program at 919.715-8688 to ensure the listed
plant species will not be impacted by the butter expansion or future mining operations.
We will not object to the permit modification providing the following conditions are implemented:
I. During any new land clearing activities, woody debris (slash or large trees) removed during
development of the site should be placed along the outer stockpile/compost area construction
limits in the form ol'brush piles and downed logs to provide cover and nesting habitat for
wildlife.
2. Revegetation of disturbed soils should include the following seed mixtures (or similar native
species) for both soil stabilization and wildlife benefits:
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
'telephone: [phone] ext. 281 , Fax: [phone]

Statesville Brick, Gold Hill Mine 2
July 29. 2002
Spring/Summer Mixture, May 1 - Sept. 15 FallfWinter Mixture, Sept. 15 - April 30
Browntop millet 201bs/a
Kobe lespedeza* 20 lbs/a
Switchgrass* 5lb/a
Winter Wheat 120 lbs/a
Kobe lespedeza* 20 lbs/a
Switchgrass* 5lb/ac
* On slopes less than 3:1 use switchgrass, slopes greater than 3:1 use Orchard Grass or Weeping !rove Grass.
Other native species may be appropriate depending on soil, slope, and region.
Add one of the following to the above mixture
Weeping Love Grass 5 lbs/acre
Ladino Clover 5 lbs/acre
Alfalfa 5 lbs/acre
Lime & fertilize disturbed areas according to NRCS soil test results. Follow planting guidelines as appropriate and
necessary. Depending on elevation and region, other native species may be appropriate.
3. We also recommend that the mine operation consult with a professional North Carolina
Wildlife Resources Commission biologist while planning of plant schedules and reclamation
activities. Wildlife biologist, Mr. Ken Knight can be contacted at 704-982-1600 for additional
planting information and suggestions.
The NCWRC attachment is provided for additional planting considerations. Sericea and Korean
lespedeza are not recommended pending further review by this agency. Thank you for the opportunity
to review and comment on this project. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please
contact me at 336/769-9453.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. if you have any questions
regarding these comments, please contact me at 336/769-9453.
Cc: Mark Cantrell, USFWS
. Stephen Hall, NCNHP
Attachment: Suggested Field Border, Grassland, Food/Cover Plot Mixtures Beneficial to Wildlife
(North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, 1997, rev. 2/98)

Statesville Brick, Gold Bill Mine 3 • .duly 29.2002
SUGGESTED FIELD BORDER, GRASSLAND, FOOD/COVER PLOT
MIXTURES BENEFICIAL TO WILDLIFE
(N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission. 1997 rev. 2/98)
PLANTING DATE
MIXTURE/RATE,
1) Fall .............................. _..............................
Small grain planting allowed in develop into
native vegetation
2) Fall....::.......................................................
Small grain/switchgrass inix(40 lbs. wheat
or rye, 5 lbs.,swilchgrass)
3) Fall/Spring.................................................
Small grain planting overseeded with Kobe
or Korean Lespedeza
4) January thru-April........................._..........
10 lbs. Kobe, 5lbs. Partridge Pea, 40 tbs.
' wheat or rye, 4 tbs. little bluestem
5) May thru August ..................... ................
15 tbs. browntop millet, 15 tbs. stales,
5 tbs. Kobe, 3 His. Atlantic Coastal Panic
Grass,3 lbs. switcligrass, 3 lbs. Little
Rluesiem
0) September thru December ........................
40 tbs. wheat or rye, 5 lbs. swilchgrass,
2 lbs. Ladino clover '
7) Early Summer .............................................
Swilehgrass - 7 tbs. drilled, 9lbs.
broadcast
8) Early Summer ........... _.......... ............ .........
Atlantic Coastal Panic Grass - Ill lbs. drilled or broadcast
9) Early Summer ........... __..................... _.....
Eastern Gamma Grass - 81bs. drilled only
10) May..................................................... __..
5 lbs. switchgmss, 4 lbs. Panic Grass,
3 tbs. Kobe/Korean Lespetim
I) Late February thru mid -April ..................
12 tbs. Scricen Lespedeza, 5 tbs. Kobe/Korean Lespedem, 5
lbs. red clover,
5 tbs. partridge pea
12) September-thru Octoher .........................
18 tbs. Shilo Orchardgrass, 40 lbs. wheat or
rye, 3 Ns: Ladino clover, 5 lbs. crimson clover
13) Sept: Nov. (for CRP-CP2).......................
10 lbs. Kobe lesp.,40 lbs. wheaUryc/oats,
4 tbs. little bluestem, 3 lbs. innnoc. while clover, 3 tbs
unhulled shrub lespedeza, 2 tbs. orchard gross, 5 tbs.
swithgrass '
14) AprilJune (for CRP-CP2).......................
15 tbs. browntop millet, 15 tbs. sudex, 5 tbs. Kobe [esp., 3 tbs.
hulled shrub lesp., 3 tbs. Atlantic coastal panic gross, 31bs.
swilchgrass, 3lbs..Eastern gamma grass, indiau grass or big
blueslent
Note: If findings are to be mowed, it should be done in September to avoid nests of quail, rabbits, turkeys &
other ground -nesting wildlife. winter mowing should not be done so that escape cover will be available. Moving
should be done no lower than 12 inches.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Michael F. Easley, Governor
Acting Director and Slate Geologist July 24, 2002 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Ron Linville 'L`'g 4'
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator ti . VL�P2.
Wildlife Resources Commission a
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FROM: Susan B. Edwards t
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification Request for Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine - Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for
the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by
August 9, 2002 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 in the review of these type requests is greatly appreciated.
Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at [phone] iryou have any questions.
ISBE
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1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1612 4 919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
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Division of Land Resources
Land quality Section
James D, Simons, P.G., P.E.
Acting Director and State Geologist
Certified Mad
Return Receipt_ Requested
Mr. Michael B. Foster
Statesville Brick Company
P.0, Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28607
RE: Gold Hill Mine
Mining Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Foster;
August 15, 2002
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
We have reviewed the application you submitted for the above referenced mine site.
However, the following information is needed to continue processing your application:
1. There is a large discrepancy in the affected acreage for this site from the last
modification issued on November 30, 199 and the currently. submitted modification.
The affected acreage in 1999 is 186.55 acres. This modification has an affected
acreage of 75 acres. Please indicate where the reduced 111,55 affected acres are.
These area must not be disturbed or must be completely reclaimed.
2. There appears to be a modification to the existing pit area and approved erosion
control plan. The Mine Area 2002-2003 has not been permitted to affect to date.
In addition, the approved sediment and erosion control plan has not been followed.
Temporary rock basin #2 has not been constructed_ The visual screening berm has
been extended without an appropriate sediment and erosion control plan. The
mining and crossing of the stream has not been addressed. All of these must be
addressed. An appropriate major modification fee based on the acreage changes
must be submitted.
3. Please find enclosed comments from the US Fish and Wildlife Service regarding
the new area to be added. Please be aware that your permit will be conditioned
that, in order to expand mining activities into the 72.7 acre area, the survey for the
endangered species will be required along with a modification detailing the
proposed activities in this area.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574 I FAX: [phone]
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Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed above
have been fully addressed.
In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information to my attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
16,4 Mail ',See vice Center
Raleigh, N. C. 27699-1612
As required by 15A NC:AC 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 can not be met and request that an extension
of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made to grant or deny
the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's files at the end of the
180 day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as possible.
Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
J dith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Doug Miller, P.E.
Mr. Jerry Cook, P.E. - Delta-Tek, Inc.

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United States Department of the fnterior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicna Strect
Ashevillc. No rlh Carolina 28iol
August 7, 2002
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Nis, Susan B. Edwards 2DQ2
Land Quality Section $
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-16 12
Dear Nis, Edwards. -
Subject: Mining Permit Modification Request for Statesville Brick Company, Gold Hill Mine,
Rowan County, North Carolina
We received your letter dated July 24, 2002, with regard to the subject project. The following
comments are provided in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination
Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 661-667e), and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
The project involves a mining permit modification to add a 72.74-acre buffer to the current
mining operation. No details were given about the current natural communities on the site. A
letter, included with the information you sent, from the Carolina Design Group, PLLC, indicates
the area is to be "a buffer area only at this time [our emphasis]."
There are several records of the federally endangered Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus
.scinveinitzii) from very near the project area as well as several sites that the North Carolina
Natural Heritage Program has identified as significant natural communities (Xeric Hardpan
Forests, Upland Depression Swamp Forest, and Dry Oak -Hickory Forest). The permit
application does not mention that surveys have been conducted for federally listed endangered
and threatened species. We are particularly concerned that Schweinitz's sunflower may occur in
the project area and that any future vegetation -altering activities could affect this species. We
recommend surveying the project area for this species prior to any further planning or
on -the -ground activities to ensure that no adverse impacts occur to this species.
Thank you for allowing us to provide these comments. If we can be of any'assistance or if you
have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Nlr. Allen Ratzlaff of our staff at

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823/258-3939, Ext. 229. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference
our Log Number 4-2-02-149.
Sincerely,
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Brian P. Cole
State Supervisor
CC]
Mr. Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator, Habitat Conservation Program, North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission, 3855 1dlewild Road, Kernersville, NC 27284-9180

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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
August 7, 2002
Ms. Susan B. Edwards A(�� 2000
Land Quality Section
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Dear Ms. Edwards:
Subject: Mining Permit Modification Request for Statesville Brick Company, Gold 1-1111 Mine,
Rowan County, North Carolina
We received your letter dated July 24, 2002, with regard to the subject project. The following
comments are provided in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination
Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 661-667e), and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act),
The project involves a mining permit modification to add a 72.74-acre buffer to the current
mining operation. No details were given about the current natural communities on the site. A
letter, included with the information you sent, from the Carolina Design Group, PLLC, indicates
the area is to be "a buffer area only at this time [our emphasis]."
There are several records of the federally endangered Schweinitz's sunflower (Heliarrlhu.c
.vchweinilzii) from very near the project area as well as several sites that the North Carolina
Natural Heritage Program has identified as significant natural communities (Xeric Hardpan
Forests, Upland Depression Swamp Forest, and Dry Oak -Hickory Forest). The permit
application does not mention that surveys have been conducted for federally listed endangered
and threatened species. We are particularly concerned that Schweinitz's sunflower may occur in
the project area and that any future vegetation -altering activities could affect this species. We
recommend surveying the project area for this species prior to any further planning or
on -the -ground activities to ensure that no adverse impacts occur to this species.
Thank you for allowing us to provide these comments. If we can be of any assistance or if you
have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Allen Ratzlaff of our staff at

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828/258-3939, Ext, 229. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please reference
our Log Number 4-2-02-149.
Sincerely,
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Brian P. Cole
State Supervisor
cc:
Mr. Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator, Habitat Conservation Program, North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission, 3855 Idlewild Road, Kernersville, NC 27284-9180

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification Request for Statesville.Rri.Ja4'.rawpaay —
Gold Hill Mine - Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for
the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by
August 9. 2002 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time
limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and
modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control
measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation.
However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater
fisheries would be greatly appreciated. IF your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is
recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and
time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is greatly appreciated
Please contact Ms. Judy Weimer at [phone] if you have any questions.
/SBE
Attachments
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1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, Nonh'Carolina, 27604
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
August 13, 2001
Michael F, Easley, Governor
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT
Ms. Susan B. Edwards
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
Blake Rouse
Water Allocation Section
Division of Water Resources
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
John N. Morris, Director
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Comments on the Mining Permit Modification Request for:
Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine - Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit modification request for
the above referenced project.
Gold Hill Mine located in Rowan County should not have an unduly
adverse effect on ground water supplies.
Any water withdrawal will be subject to North Carolina General Statute
143-215.22H; Registration of IVater Withdrawals crud `I'ran.vfers Required. Any
person who withdraws in one da100,000 gallons (70gpm) or more of surface
water or ground water in North Carolina is required to register the withdrawal
with the Division of Water Resources. A Capacity Use Area #1 permit must be
obtained from the Division of Water Resources if the withdrawal exceeds 100,000
gallons per day and occurs in Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Hyde, Martin, Pamlico,
Tyrrell, or Washington County.
If you have further questions please contact the Division of Water
Resources at [phone] or send correspondence to 1611 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1611.
1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.ncwater.org
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources DMstoly Land Quality Sections RESOURCES
James D. Simons, P.G,, P.E. Michael F. Easley, Governor
Acting Director and State Geologist July 24, 2002 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Susan B. Edwards/
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification Request for Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine - Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for
the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having an
unduly adverse effect on potable groundwater supplies (G.S. 74-51 (2)) or groundwater quality
(G.S. 74-51(3)). Please respond by August 9, 2002 so that we may complete our review of this
request within our statutory time limits.
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.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH
YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wollner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
/SBE
Attachments
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1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574 I FAX: [phone]
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August 7, 2002
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Land Quality Section
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Dear Ms. Edwards:
Subject: Mining Permit Modification Request for Statesville Brick Company, Gold Hill Mine,
Rowan County, North Carolina
We received your letter dated July 24, 2002, with regard to the subject project. The following
comments are provided in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination
Act, as amended (16 U-S.C. 661-667e), and Section 7 of the Eudangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
The project involves a mining permit modification to add a 72.74-acre buffer to the current
mining operation. No details were given about the current natural communities on the site. A
letter, included with the information you sent, from the Carolina Design Group, PLLC, indicates
the area is to be "a buffer arcs only at this time [our emphasis]."
There are several records of the federally endangered Schweinitz's wnflower (Helirmrhus
schweinitzii) from very near the project area as well as several sites that the North Carolina
Natural Heritage Program has identified as significant natural communities (Xeric Hardpan
Forests, Upland Depression Swamp Forest, and Dry Oak -Hickory Forest). The permit
application does not mention that surveys. have been conducted for federally listed endangered
and threatened species. We are particularly concerned that Schweinitz's sunflower may occur in
the project area and that any future vegetation -altering activities could affect this species. We
recommend surveying the project area for this species prior to any 5trthcr planning or
on -the -ground activities to ensure that no adverse impacts occur to this species.
Thank you for allowing us to provide these comments. If we can be of any assistance or if you
have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Allen Ratzlaff of our staff at

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828/258-3939, Ext. 229. In any fixture correspondence concerning this project, please reference
our Log Number 4-2-02-149.
Sincerely,
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Brian P. Cole
State Supervisor
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Mr. Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator, Habitat Conservation Program, North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission, 3855 ldlewild Road, Kernersville, NC 27284-91W

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Subject- [Fwd: Gold Hill Mine Modiflcationl
Date: Fri, 02 Aug 2002 021:27:47 -04UO
From: Doug Miller <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DEN R - Mooresville Regional Office
To: Judy Wehner Judy. Wehner ,ncmail.net>
I agree with Ed's comments. A comparison of the 1998 and 1999 maps and
the current map appears to show that the operator is planning on mining
further north than had previously been approved for the 2002-2003 mine
operations. As a result the operations will, go across Swale/ccreek that
was not previously indicated and the previously approved sediment
control devices will not likely handle the additional. area_ The
modification also does not provide information for the control of
sediment for this additional area.
Statesville Brick should immediately halt any plans to disturb this area
until appropriate modifications are approved.
Doug Miller - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Div. of Land Resources - Land Quality Section
919 N. Main St.
Mooresville, NC 28115
Ph: ("104) 663-1699 Fax: [phone]
Subject, Gold Hill Kline Modification
Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2002 13:53:50 -0400
From: Ed Robinette <Ed.Robinette a,ncmai1.net>
Organization: NC DENR - Mooresville Regional Office
To: Doug Miller <Doug,[e-mail]>
Comments on Gold hill Mine modification:
Do the property owners to the east need to be notified?
Does the extension to the mine area shown on the map for
2002-2003 need a modification? The map shows the berm alone US 52 being
extended and the sediment pond being removed. What measures will be
used in this area to keep sediment out of the creek?
Ed Robinette - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Div. of Land Resources - Land Quality Section
919 N_ Main St.
Mooresville, NC 28115
Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]U40
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Ron Linville
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Susan B. Edwards
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification Request for Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine - Pen -nit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for
the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by
August 9, 2002 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 in the review of these type requests is greatly appreciated.
Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at [phone] if you have any questions.
/SBE
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1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574! FAX. [phone]
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.R.
Acting Director and State Geologist July 24, 2002
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Susan B. Edwards
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification Request for Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine - Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for
the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having an
unduly adverse effect on potable groundwater supplies (G.S. 74-51 (2)) or groundwater quality
(G.S. 74-51(3)). Please respond by August 9, 2002 so that we may complete our review of this
request within our statutory time limits.
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.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH
YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
MIMIC
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512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Michael F. Easley, Governor
Acting Director and State Geologist July 24, 2002 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Phillip McKnelly, Director
Division of Parks and Recreation
FROM: Susan B. Edwards, Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification Request for Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine - Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request and
a location map for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having a
significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park, forest or recreation area
(G.S. 74-51 (5)). Please respond by August 9 2002 so that we may complete our review of this
request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and
modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control
measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation.
However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on publicly owned parks,
forests or recreation areas would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site
inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a
convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the
application. RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is greatly appreciated.
Please contact Ms. Judy Wchner at [phone] if you have any questions.
ISBE
Attachments
cc: Nlr. Doug iVliller
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - 919-733-4574 I FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E,
Acting Director and State Geologist July 24, 2002
MEMORANDUM
Natural Resources
TO: Mr, Robert Currie
Application Review Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
FROM: Susan B. Edwardsv
Mining Program Secretary - Land Quality Section
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Perini, Modification Request for Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine - Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for
the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by
August % 2002 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. Tf your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is
recommended- that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and
time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is greatly appreciated.
Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at [phone] if you have any questions.
fSBE
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1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-4574 I FAX; 919-733-2876
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LAND SURVEYING GERALD M. tiOS1SlRS1S, PIS
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9 JULY 2002
MS. JUDITH A. WEHNER A
ASSISTANT MINING SPECIALIST o
N.C.-DENR, LAND QUALITY SECTION
1612 MAIL SERVICE CENTER N
RALEIGH, N.C. 27699-1612
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RE: STATESVILLE BRICK, PERMIT #80-06 U J
GOLD HILL MINE, ROWAN COUNTY
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SUBJ: PERMIT INFORMATION
DEAR MS. WEHNER:
WE ARE SUBMITTING TO YOU PLAN SHEETS SHOWING ADDING 72.74 ACRES TO THE
EXISTING MINE. THE AREA IS TO BE ADDED AS A BUFFER AREA ONLY AT THIS TIME. WE
ARE REQUESTING A MINOR MODIFICATION TO THE EXISTING MINING PERMIT.
NEW APPLICATION SHEETS, * 2 AND 5, ARE INCLUDED.
WE ARE ALSO ENCLOSING THE SIGNED GREEN CARDS FOR THE NOTIFICATION OF
ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS AND A CHECK, Y021787, FOR $50.00.
WE HAVE ALSO SHOWN ON THE PLAN THE AREA TO BE MINED FROM AUGUST OF THIS
YEAR THROUGH 2O03. THIS IS AN EXTENDED AREA OF THE CURRENT SITE MINED AREA.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER, SHOULD YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
OR REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE TELEPHONE ME.
SINCERE�yLY//, p
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
■ NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered with regards to 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
Answer all of the following that apply:
1. a. If this i9 qft application for a NM permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by
the pe t (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:
b. If this t application for RF. .WA of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number
and the tal (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.:_ Total
permit acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon):
If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit
No.: RO"ob Total permitted acreage: 452 .66
Does the mgiification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes._ No -A. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the acreage
that the "major modification' fee will be based upon):
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes# No_. If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: 7*2.7 ¢ (NOTE: you must complete all of Section F. of this application form
entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners). (120 "4IJ
Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (disturbed,
ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes_ NoX (if no, a "minor modification'
fee of $50.00 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):
d. If this is application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number
and the 1 (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.:
Total toed acreage:
■ SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO
BE PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTIONS) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED
ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined: SOIL 1S41 Gl4T
3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge _ Front-end Loader & Truck Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper X Other (explain) .
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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:
CATEGORY
AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
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NOTP, IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY S1TE-
SPECIFIC INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS IN THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED
UESTIONSISTATEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE FORM). THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE
ONSIDERED COMPLETE WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY
ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS,
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Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50 of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
STA-M55VILLC BRIOK '16- AG. has applied on 6AAAY 200Z
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of land Resources, North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources, P. 0. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611. for
(chock 00: (a) ,aDn//✓6 72. AC,2FS AS' .A BUg)cE.e ro TIIC' EX7SY///ii
F%2M/7R=D MINE P.Etl1'C'/LT
(b) a modification m add adjacent land to an existing surface mining permit
The applicard proposes toaim dS ,JUFF"M on a- 7 2 acres located
(h4=ral, Ore) (Number)
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(Mites) (Direction) (Nearest Town)
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(Road Number/Name) (Name of County)
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND
CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS"
In accordance with G.S. 7450, the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify
all owners of record of land adjoining (contiguous) to the proposed mine site (permit boundaries), and
to notify the chief administraave officer of the county or municipality in which the site is located. Any
person may file written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of die
issuance of this Notce or the filing of the application fora permit, whichever is later. Should the
Department deternwre that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will
be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials are on file and available For public review during
normal business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For
further information call [phone]. Please note that the Department will consider any relevant
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
November 30, 1999
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Michael B. Foster
Statesville Brick Company
P.O. Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28687
RE: Permit No. 80-06
Gold Hill Mine
Rowan County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Foster:
Your application for modification of the above referenced mining
permit has been approved. The modification is to increase the
affected area at the site to a total of 186.55 acres as indicated on the
mine maps dated August 4, 1999, including the associated sediment
and erosion control design calculations dated August 1999. 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
modification request and as required to insure compliance with The
Mining Act of 1971 , The expiration date, mine name and permit
number shall remain the same as before the modification.
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 we have received the $500,000.00 Assignment of Savings
Account that was submitted as your company's blanket bond, I am
returning the $73,309.00 surety bond and the $25,000.00 surety
bond previously held by this office for your disposal.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 368.52
acres and the amount of land you are allowed to disturb is 186-55
acres.
LAHP QUALITY SECTION [phone] FAX [phone]
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY SECTION (91 9) 733-2423 FAX [phone]
F.O. BOX 27687, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 2761 1 -7687 TELEPHONE [phone] FAX (91 91 71 S-8801
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CERTIFIED MAIL
Mr. Foster
November 30, 1999
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Please review the modified permit and advise this office at [phone]
should you have any questions concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
7°1
Tracy E
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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Enclosures
cc: Mr.
Doug Miller, P.E.
Ms.
Barbara Rate-WRC, w/enclosures
Mr.
Bradley Bennett-DWQ, w/enclosures
Mr.
Marion Lytle

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;
Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine
Rowan County - Permit No. 80-06
for the operation of a
Clay Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values
of all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of 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
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
July 15, 1993: This permit has been modified to allow mining on the 25 acre "new mine"
on the north side of U.S. Highway 52 as indicated on the Mining and Erosion Control Plan last
revised April 8, 1993.
November_29, 1999: This permit has been modified to increase the affected area at the site
to a total of 186.55 acres as indicated on the mine maps dated August 4, 1999, including
the associated sediment and erosion control design calculations dated August 1999.
Exl2iration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until July 15, 2003.
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:

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OPERATING CONDITIONS:
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 stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact
the Stormwater Section, Division of Water Quality, to secure any necessary
stormwater permits or other approval documents.
A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to
the permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 25 foot undisturbed) 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.
B. 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.
Disturbances in the wetland areas shall be limited to those approved by the
Division of Water Quality on December 2, 1997.
All buffers shall be maintained as indicated on the mine maps dated August 4,
1999.
4. A.
Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, silt check dams, silt 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.
The sediment basins and diversion channels indicated on the Mining and Erosion
Control Plan, last revised on April 8, 1993, shall be installed prior to the initial
site clearing.
The berms of the sediment basins and the associated diversions shall be
stabilized immediately after construction is completed. ,
Mining activities, including the installation and maintenance of the approved
sediment basins and their associated diversion channels, shall be conducted as
indicated on the mine maps dated August 4, 1999, the Sedimentation and
Erosion Control and Miscellaneous Details Sheet dated August 4, 1999, and the
associated design calculations dated August 1999.

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5. All affected area boundaries f 186.55 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site
on 100 foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
S. 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 ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
7. 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. A. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the
mine and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from
the public.
B. All visual screening berms shall be constructed and maintained as indicated on
the mine maps dated August 4, 1999.
9. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
excavation and any mining permit boundary or right-of-way to protect adjacent
property.
10. A physical barrier consisting of a fence or earthen berm, etc., shall be maintained
around the perimeter of any highwall.
1 1 . A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of
the mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining
permit area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained
from both the Division of Waste Management and the Land Quality Section,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The method of disposal
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 Land Resources considers the
following materials to be "mining refuse" fin 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

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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 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;
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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a
$500,00.00 blanket bond is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the
approved application. This security must remain in -force for this permit to be valid.
The total affected land shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
15. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be
granted access to the site to determine the presence of significant
archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and Human
Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should the operator or any person in his
employ encounter human skeletal remains, immediate notification shall be
provided to the county medical examiner and the chief archaeologist, North
Carolina Division of Archives and History.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a
condition on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan
is a separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining
Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By 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, 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:
Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to regrade and satisfactorily revegetate any disturbed areas.
The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
A�. All final perimeter sideslopes shall be graded to a 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or
flatter slope.
Any settling ponds or sediment basins shall be backfilled and stabilized.
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.

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E. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 11 .A.
through D.
F. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
/3. Reveaetation Plan:
1\ After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the
Revegetation Plan approved by Mr. James Izzell of Carolina Geologic Services, Inc. on
August 2, 1999 with the following additions:
Spring/Summer May 1-Sept. 15 Fall/ Winter Sept. 15-April 30
Browntop millet 20 Ibs/ac Rye grain 120 Ibs/ac
Korean lespedeza 20 Ibs/ac Korean lespedeza 20 Ibs/ac
Shrub lespedeza 1 Ibs/ac Shrub lespedeza 1 Ib/ac
On slopes greater than 3 horizontal to 1 vertical, use Sericea lespedeza instead of
Korean lespedeza.
Add one of the following to the above mixture;
Crown Vetch 5 Ibs/acre
Ladino Clover 5 Ibs/acre
Alfalfa 5lbs/acre
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 July 28, 1972, renewed August 20, 1982, and renewed and
modified July 15, 1993, is hereby modified this 29th day of November, 1999 pursuant
to G.S. 74-52.
Charles H. Gardner, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

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LAND QUALITY SECTION
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Mr. Michael Foster
Statesville Brick Company
Post Office Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28687
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RE: Gold Hill (Permit #80-06)
Rowan County, N. C.
Dear Mr. Foster:
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Attached is a copy of our report documenting an inspection recently conducted
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at a mine site for which our records show you to be responsible. The inspection was
performed under the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 74-56 of the Mining
Act of 1971.
Please review the report carefully and note any problems or deficiencies
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documented by the inspector. Furthermore. please note any recommendations and/or
specific corrective actions required to correct any deficiencies that may be listed.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the terms and
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Please do not hesitate to contact this office if you have any questions
concerning the attached report.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Asst. Regional Engineer
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North.Carolina Department of -Environment and Natural. Resources,
Division of Land Resources, I:and Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED i%-IZ\_E)
1. Mine Name: Gold Hill 2. Mining permit #: 80-06
3. Operator: Statesville Brick Co. 4. County: Rowan
5. Address: P.O. Box 471, Statesville, NC 28687 6. Permit expiration date: 7-15-03
Attn.: Mr. Michael Foster
7. Person(s) contacted at site: -No one -
8. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Yes: X No: 9. Pictures: Yes: No: X
10. Date last inspected: 10-29-99 11. Any mining since last inspection? Yes: X No:
12. Is the mine in compliance with- the Operating, Conditions of the permit? Yes: _ No: X
If no, explain: OC#4A: Adequate mechanical barriers have not been installed.
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the permit? Yes: X No:
If no, explain:
14:' Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? Yes: " -No: V If yes, describe the type and -
severity of the damage:
15. Corrective measures needed and/or,taken: OC44A: Install additional measures approx. 300' east of rock
dam #1 where there is a break in the berm in a low area. Sediment could enter the buffer for Riles Creek at this
location. ' A small rock check dam has been installed but will not be sufficient for the drainage area. The berm
could be built up and the area regraded to divert flow into rock.dam #1 or an additional sediment basin installed.
16. Other recommendations and comments: The erosion control measures shown on the mine map have been
installed. Continue to work on establishing permanent vegetation on berms and diversions as required in the
mining, permit. - -
"� I7. Is the Arinaal Reclamation Report - /--iinap accurate'_ Yes: X No: (explain)' Not reviewed:
18. Follow-up inspection needed? Yes: No: X Proposed date:
19. Number of additional pages of inspection report: 20. Copy of report sent to operator. X
inspected by: Ed Robinette Date: 12-28-00
Phone number: 704-663-1699

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Statesville Brick Company LI u
Post Office Box 471 By
Statesville, North Carolina 28687
RE: Gold Hill (Permit #80-06)
Rowan County, N. C.
Dear Sir or Madam:
Attached is a copy of our report documenting an inspection recently conducted
at a mine site for which our records show you to be responsible. The inspection was
performed under the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 74-56 of the Mining
Act of 1971.
Please review the report carefully and note any problems or deficiencies
documented by the inspector. Furthermore, please note any recommendations and/or
specific corrective actions required to correct any deficiencies that may be listed.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the terms and
conditions ofyour mining permit and the Act lies with you.
Please do not hesitate to contact this office if you have any questions
concerning the attached report.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
G. Douglas Miller, P.E.
Regional Engineer
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North Carolina Department of Environment Health, and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Duality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
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1. MINE NAME [7 1 IJ 4A111 2. MINING PERMIT# Oho
1OPERATOR'ViMrWA/1446 ASeACOOL P,p 4. COUNTY
5. ADDRESS AO, A0e d/7/ J7171Ct!/iL6 aLaW. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 7/�o j
7. Person(s) contacted at site "
B. Was mine operating at time of inspection? KYes ❑No 9. Pictures? [I Yes El No
10. Date last inspected:,2_1[dL/22 11. Any mining since last inspection? Yes ❑ No
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permil? Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? OYes ❑ No
If no, explain:
14. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsile damage? El Yes []No If yes, describefthe type
and severity of the damage:
15. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
16. Other recommendations and comments:
17. Is the Annual Reclamation Report 4- map accurate? [ yes El No (Explain) ❑Not Reviewed
y„ n
18. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑Yes uwo� Proposed
19. No. of additional pages of Inspection Repod_ 20. Copy of Report sent to _operator —I—I—
�cd� 95ate)
INSPECTED RY7 i �DATE�/29!
Phone No:( 3_ymg5
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Permit No.,1V �w •
Permittee/Apnlicgp U
Mine Name: J�11 t
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RELTAMITTON
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE COST
Tailings/
Sediment Pod
Ac.
X
$202e'l
Ac.
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Stockpiles'
Ac.
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$Avve /
Ac. _
$ 3 `o
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Nasteniles
Ac.
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$ oeV/
Ac.
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a.9
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Haul Roads
Ac.
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$ 0 /:At.
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"Mine Excavation
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_ $
Other -V
Ac
X
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Ac.,
Y
TOTAL APPBC'I'R� AC.-
Ct���
/ W.z� AC.
.
Divide theTOTAL AFFECTED AC. .above into thefollowing taro
categories: a) affected acres t.^at drain into Drocosed/existing
excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for
positive drainaa_e, measures will be needed to prevent 0---
sediment
a) Intern: Drainage �AC_
b) Positive Drainage _/&63%c. X $ 1500 / Ac. 91 fArV
SUBTOTAL COST:
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SDBTOTAL COST: $��� permit life: Y ...
(1 to 10 years)
INFLATION COST: $
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTALCOST + INFLATION COST = $ �O�l �✓c�a
TOTAL RECLAMATION BOND COST: $ I�, ®R<0.iDD°
(round el to0the nearest $100)
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Bond Based Upon: Annual Reclamation Repoit_Form Acreage-L._
Approved to -Year Mine/Reclamation Plan
'Remarks:
N
Bond Calculated By: ".
Date of Bond Calculation:
*'.PLEASE REMIT TES REQUIRED BOND, ON ONE OF THE BOND FORMS APPROVED
BY THE DEPARTMENT, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO OBTAIN YOUR'NEW -MINING
PERMIT OR TO ENSURE THAT YOUR EXISTING MINING PERMIT REMAINS VALID.
IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON THE ABOVE, PLEASE CONTACT THE
INDIVIDUAL WHO CALCULATED ' -YOUR BOND AT"[phone].

Friday, November 05, 1999 • ANSWER • Page 1
Mine Name
Owner
Status
Bonded Acreage
Bond Amoum
RACT
STATESVILLE BRICK CO
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$25,000.00
MINE
=lREDELL
STATESVILLE BRICK CO
R
$25,000.00
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STATESVILLE BRICK CO
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Gold Hill Mine -Statesville Brick #80-06 1* 0
Subject: Gold Hill Mine -Statesville Brick #80-06
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 16:58:14 -0400
From: Doug Miller <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DFNR - Mooresville Regional Office
To: Judy Wehner <[e-mail]>
I inspected the new site with representatives form Statesville Brick.
Site inspection found that the dam is not on an intermittent blue line
stream and therefore my previous notations on such are no longer valid.
My comments were based upon a map previously submitted by Statesville
brick in the initial application and this map was in error on the
property boundaries.
Doug
Doug Miller - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Div. of Land Resources - Land Quality Section
919 N. Main St.
Mooresville, NC 28115
Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Doug Miller <[e-mail]>
NC DFNR - Mooresville
Div. of Land Resources - Land Quality Section

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DATE TO'ASSISTANT � (� DATE AOSUSAN
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Permit No. (/n.nro/ 'CCounty #&0 ..% Date Received /48/07
Reviewer � C AJ Lz,/ /
Please make copies of check to include with Central Office and
Field office files and log in checks.
* ❑ New ❑ Renewal ❑�Modification ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
/❑ Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed
❑ Fee Received: Amount
Please route to: //��414QW4//]]nn Q
!❑/ IMB1d�f I/ field Office Date Routed
❑ Wildlife Resources Commission Date Routed
* ❑ Archives and History Date Routed
❑ Other:
Date Routed
Suspense Date for Comments: n.i Z)(Date received +30 days,
not on weekend) 1
0 Please note the following:
*SUSAN: Please make file and return Checklist, and file to Reviewer
White Copy to Field Office Yellow and Pink Copies to File Goldenrod Copy to Susan

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CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SERVICES, IN
October 8, 1999
Ms. Judith Wchner
Land Quality Section
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
_ —7
RECEIVED
DEHNR
CIT =_8
LAND QUALITY SECTION
Subject: Permit Modification, Permit # 80-06, Gold Hill Mine, Rowan County
Dear Ms. Wehner:
This information is submitted in response to your letter to Mr. Michael Foster dated
October 5, 1999. Your letter was a request for additional information for a permit
modification of the above referenced Mining; Permit. The following information should
answer these concerns. I have addressed this information in the order of your letter;
l . The only stream within the permitted area is "Riles Creek", which is
clearly shown on the site map submitted with this modification
application. The plan clearly shows that the stream is located at
least 150 feet north of the proposed basin. In fact, the site was carefully
designed to avoid the stream.
2. Please find enclosed copies of' the following information:
a. US Army Corps of Engineers General Permit Verification, Sect. 404
b. Letter from Preston Howard, Div. of Water QUA, describing
approval of 401 Water Quality Certification
c. Deed Rider for Wetland mitigation
3. The total permitted acreage at this site is 368.52 acres, and the permit
currently allows 141.75 acres to be; disturbed. This current acreage
includes all of the land southwest ofUS 52, and 25 acres northeast of
US 52. As described on page 2 of the permit application, this modification
request adds 44.8 acres to the total to be disturbed, bringing the total
to 186.55. For a breakdown of the affected acreages in the modification
area, see the chart on the Site Plan. Note that the total acreage in the
area northeast of US 52 is 69,8 acres, and the other figures will add tip
to this amount. Neither the permit application form, nor the Site Plan
show a total of 139.6 acres for any area.
P.O. Box 429, GARNER, NC 27529 (91 9)779-0017 FAX: [phone]
OFFICES AT 10 1 WEST MAIN STREET, GARNER, NC

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DLNR
I trust that this will answer any questions that you have concerning this modification
application, and that it can be issued as soon as possible. 1f, however, you may have any
additional questions or concerns, please call me. Statesville Brick is eager to begin work
in this area, so anything that could be done to expedite this process would be appreciated.
Sincerely41�'
4_
James C. lzzell, Jr., PG
Carolina Geological Services, Inc.

REC,WED f :"Y ? 1 1999
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action'Id::199830108 ;•„ . County Rowan
. e-GENERALPEI;2MITr GIONA AND;NATION,WIDEj-VERIFICATION
Propeny..owner:; ' Statesville,Brick'Company
Address: P.O.: Box_471 °'_. _ .. ,..:............ .
Statesville,`,NC' -'28687
Telephone No,:
Size and Location of project (water body, road name/number; town, etc.):
Statesville Brick property in Gold Hill; 'on U.S. 52.
Description of Activity:
Impact approx. 0.4.acre of headwater wetlands adjacent to an unn. trio. to Riles Creek for the
purpose of.mining the area for clay. Mitigation to offset the loss of 0.4 acre of wetlands will
be accomplished through preservation of approx. 1.2 acres of wetlands on the property on the
south side of U.S. 52.
Applicable Law: _XSection 404,(Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C.1344).
(check.all that apply) Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899),
Authorization: Regional General Permit Number.
26 • Nationwide Permit Number.
Your work is authorized by this Regional General (RGP) or Nationwide Pennit (NWP) provided it is accomplished ill
strict accordance with the attached conditions and your submitted plans. If your activity is subject to Section
404 (if Section404 block above is checked), before beginning work you must also receive a Section 401 water
quality certification" from the N.C..Division of Environmental Management, telephone [phone].
Please read and 'carefully, comply:with "lie attached conditions of the RGP or NWP. Any violation of the conditions
of the RGP or the NWP referenced aao ee y subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, and/or
appropriate legal action.=
This Department of the Army RGP or NWP verification does not relieve the penuittee of the responsibility to obtain
any other required Federal,, State-,, or local�approvals/per•mits. The pennittee may need to contact appropriate State
and local.agericies before- beginning warlc..
If there are `any,questipns, regar�ingtthis, authoFiz�tion or. any of the conditions of the General Permit or
Nationwide- Permir please contact`tkie'Corps Regtilatory'Official specified below. '
Corps Regulatory Official Steve Chapin Telephone No. [phone]_
Expiration D•ate`of Verification . September`15:'1922'_
cc: S&EC,'Inc:'
CESAW roan $91 .
Rov sed_July t99S ,

NATIONWIDE,PERMlfx#26.'�-HEADWATERS AND ISOLATED WATERS. Authorizes
dischargeof dredged;oi sr:fil.l'material'into headwaters and isolated waters provided that the
activity meets.ail u;;-tticif 110o viiig criteria:
'a ;The discharge does not cause the loss of more than three (3) acres of waters of the
United..States nor-cause-the_loss-of waters-oftheUnited States for a distance greater than 500
linear feet,,of a`stream -bed;
b. For discharges causing the loss of greater than 1 /3 acre of waters of the United States,
the permittee notifies the District,Engineer in accordance with the "Notification" general
condition;
.' c. ;For discltarges;
permittee mucausing'a loss of 1/3 acre or less of waters of the United States, the
st-submit'a, report within thirty (30) days of completion of the work, containing the
following information•
(1) :Name, address land telephone number of the permittee;
(2) Location of work;
(3), Description of work; and
i,
(4)-Type and acreage (or square feet) of the loss of waters of the United States (e.g.,
1 / 10 acre of marsh and-50`square. feetFpf. a stream);
d. For discharges in special aquatic sites, including wetlands, the notification must also
include a delirieatiaii of a.lf affected special aquatic sites, including wetlands; and
e. 'The discharge, including all attendant features, both temporary and permanent, is part
of a.single`and complete project.�'-.�'
e{,': R' {-y4l,r'•1M1fi! r`;1 ";'T7 ri }J��. ni:l. �� •'ir f .
Note: Whenever any other"nationwide permit (NWP) is used in conjunction with this NWi', the
total acreage of,impacts to waters df the United States of all NWPs combined cannot exceed
three 0 acres;; `:? ft.'(P4r; �!}a'f,1r n65 t,. ;;•r�.
il:f.`.`ff:. ,t;�l': •; ,e`tt ei; •r.t+.`�/i3i�,,}�• - .
{-;WATION'WIDE PERMIT CONDITIONS
1. -Navigation. • No activity. may cause more than a minimal adverse effect on navigation.
2.;rProper maintenance: ,�Any`struciure or fill authorized shall be properly maintained,
inciuding'mainieriarice ta�,ensure public safety: •

species of aqi
•
erosion and siltation controls must be used
g construction, and all exposed soil and
,h water mark or high tide line, must be
tic life movements. ,No activity may substantially disrupt the movement of those
,t,.. j
tic. life-inL Ili.
to the water body, including those species which normally
S the area,, odes:, the activity's primary purpose is to impound water.
t.;, )rdi.•, .
iment„Heary equtpmentworking in wetlands must be placed on mats,.or other
6.?Regional.and case-by-caseconditions. The activity must comply with any regional.
". "F Nat .ilk AI. R•aF�r
conditions Wluch`"may ]lave been „added�by the:Division Engineer (see 33 CFR 330.4(e)) and with
any case specific conditions added by the Corps or by the State or tribe in its Section 401 water
quality certification:
7: Wild and Scenic Riven
and Scenic River System; of in`a
possible inclusion in the system,
appropriate Federal agency, with
in writing that the proposed acti'v
designation, or, study,status;. Info
appropriate Federal land manages
Service, Bureau of Land Manage
No activity may occur in a component of the Nalional Wild
✓er officially designated by Congress as a "study river" for
ule the river is in an official study status; unless the
sect management responsibility for such river, has determined
will not adversely effect the Wild and Scenic River
Cation on wild and Scenic Rivers may be obtained from the
:nt,agency in the area (e.g., National Park Service, U.S. Forest
m(U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.)
or its operation may impair tribal rights, including, but not
'limited to, reserved water rights andtreaty fishingandhunting rights.
' Watedgnality.ceitification.. The permittee must comply with all conditions of General
Water Quality Certification N6:.310g; issued by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(NCDWQ) on February It,- 1997::,
10 Coastalzone' management. The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management
(NCDCM) has determined that this NWP is conditionally consistent with the North Carolina
Coastal Managers toProgram.'•'•Notification to and written concurrence from the NCDCM is
required prioi to work in tfiLttwenry,(20) coastal counties of North Carolina.
i"
11. Endangered species: ,
ar al�No activityis authontied under any NWP which is likely tojeopardize the continued
existence of a thre'atened or endtiiigered'species, or a species proposed for such -designation, as
identified'ugder,the•Ee"deraCEndangered Species Act, or which is likely to destroy or adversely
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modify the critical* habitatof sici species:" Nori=Federal permittees shall notify the District
Engineer'if any=lisied species'or'criticalthabitat might be affected or is in the vicinity of the
project.'and shall ndit;egin work'on`the activity until notified by the District Engineer that the
requirements of the Endangered Species Act have been satisfied and that the activity is
authorized..t}*'ri��fir.`�a�>,'r.:•r
b. Authorization'of an activity by a NWP does not authorize the take of a threatened or
endangered species as'defined under the Federal Endangered Species Act. IIIthe absence of
separate auth'onzatiori•(e.yg."'a i-ESA"-Sectiori'10 Permit, a Biological Opinion with incidental
take provisions; etc:)'from di&N3', Fish, tKd' Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries
Seivice;�both lethO i d non=4@il l.takes. of protected species are in violation of the Endangered
Species"Act: `Iriformatibn on the location of threatened and endangered species and their critical
habitat can%be obtained directly; -'from the•offices of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and
National Marine Fisheries S646a or their world wide web pages at
http://w":fws.gov/ r9endspp:html'and'http://kingfish.spp.mrifs.gov/tmcintyr/prot_res.htmi#ES
• and Recovery, respectively:
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r^
•12. -Historic properties: -No activity which may affect historic properties listed, or eligible
for listing, in the National -•Register of Historic Places is authorized,' until the District Engineer
has complied with the; proovisions-_ f 33 CFR 325, Appendix C. The prospective permittee must
1 s•+4w ii: tah
be notify;the'Distnct.,Engineer'if the a:uthorized activity'may affect any historic properties listed,
determined'to be eligible, 'or which the-, prospective permittee has reason to believe may be
eligible for listing on the Natiorial'Registeir'of Historic Places, and shall not begin the activity
until notified,by the,District Engineer,thatjth*erequirements of the National Historic Preservation
Act have been'satisfied'and that'.the activity is authorized. Information on the location and
existence of historic resources can'be.obtained from the State Historic Preservation Office and
r
•the National=Register of Histbii `Plaees'(see'33: CFR 330.4(g)).
.tv Y2'tSV'':}��:'J1�G':rF�•r�1.v'•:Y.��i:fsif{IJfi:,y:i.7`Yyr
11'-Notification (for discharges causing the loss of greater than 1/3 acre and less than 3
acres of waters of the United States:
a.�x'Timirtg' Where required by the terms of the NWP, the prospective permittee must
r. .
notify the -District Engircer,rwith'a,Pre`,Coristntction Notification (PCN) as early as possible and
shall notbegin the,' tivity:w,�°
�;: •;t �.X+��f�,�y��ittt � �'� s�jtfff f L ti-.-� �
(1)',Uritil`not died by`the District Engineer that the activity may proceed under the
1
NWP with'any special conditionsimposed b}i'ti'ie District or Division Engineer- or
" (2) If notified by the'District or Division Engineer that an individual permit is
required•, or""-:"
43) Unless 45 days have passed.from the District Engineer's receipt of the
notificatiori-'and the prospective+pehWttee;has'not received notice from the District or Division
Engineer.' Subsequentl" the pei�iYiittee's right to proceed under the NWP may be modified,
suspended; or revoked only in accordance with the procedure set forth in 33 CFR 330.5(d)(2).

~ " `W` .Contents'af.notifidatiori.-M notification must be in writing and include the
,,. ,'+^.�f•
following' inform.,�a�,ti-oin:
'(1)'-Nar ie; address'an telephone numbers of the prospective pernittee;
'(2) Location of the proposed project;
- _ • «, ,:t-�__t`,':�s. 't.w:r' ";i•s ` �t��: a -`. .
` )r Brief,descriptian of"the,"proposed project; the project's purpose; direct and
indirect adverse environmental e1f'ects MOW th6,pcoject would cause; and other NWP(s), regional
Is.
erieral`" ehfflt s or iridividual`kiihit(s)used or intended to be used to authorize any part of the
proposed}project or am'y, related' activity; and. .
•Y'• i`•1•Y Ri-'r.5'•:ykair•i,I ;�, it"i :''R�,�� '_".. ;...AA 4: .
0 (4)`The P.CN mi st'also include a delineation o affected special q • .., Lion f ec ecial aquatic sites
including wetlands (see paragrdph:'13.f.).
c: Form of Notification:;::.The'staridard individual permit application form (Form ENG
4345) may be used -as the'notification but must clearly indicate that it is a PCN andjuust include
all the inforniatiorirequired in:li:(1)-(4) of General Condition 13. A letter may also be used.
d. (District Engineer's Decisi n�: In -reviewing the pre -construction notification for the
proposed activity, the; -District Engineerwtll determine whether the activity authorized by the
NWP will'resultin'more'than.minirr W'individual or cumulative adverse environmental effects or
may be contrary to;tlie,pubiic�r nterest. The�prospective permittee may, optionally, submit a
proposed'itiitigatron'plan;with tine pie; -construction notification to expedite the process and the
District`Engind6i.wyll..consider any.opttonal mitigation the applicant has included in the proposal
in determining ivhetlier the iiet adverse'environmental effects of the proposed work are minimal.
If the District Engineer detecminestt'hat th-e activity complies with the terms and conditions of
the NWP.and that the of e'd' ts`are minimal, the District Engineer will notify the permittee and
include`anyconditions th`e District Engifieer deems necessary.
Any mitigation proposal'must be approved by the District Engineer prior to commencing
work:�`-Iftl a prospective permitted elects to,submit a mitigation plan, the District Engineer will
.�'... q 7 �4F!•f�ii u•.IE.,•� i
expeditiously.review'th'e proposed5 mitiga.tion plan, but will not commence a second 45-day
notification procedure:Jf_the_nef.adverse.effects of the project (with the mitigation proposal) are
determiiied4bj the District,Engint er'to:be.minimal, the District Engineer will provide a timely
written'response'to (tile applicant'`stating:that the project can proceed under the terms and
conditions of the N WP: , "t = t `
`If thesDistnci';Engineer deterniiiies'that the adverse effects of the proposed work are more
than'minimal,'then he will notify,the applicant either:
1)`tliat threproject•does`not qualify for authorization under the NWP and instruct
r. -:..,,it'd , .t..r,,,+'a +.F'.+q� t' :i
the applicant•on`ihe`procedtires'•to"seek authorization under an individual permit;
53.�;I��t.s+t� YL K�� �f1�.1 r�`�i'y':!�tw rs`.l:i��+ 1�• /

(2) that iheprojecl'is authoriIf.zed under the NWP subject to the applicant's submitting
a mitigation proposal that*o— Wd rcducc the adverse effects to the minimal level; or
-fi7.(3) that the profecVir4iithonzed under the NWP with specific modifications or
conditioiis/!ay <:•:ut!•:;r::=,rV :il"l''-,
''•e. Agency.Coordmation The District Engineer will consider any comments from
:.•
Federal Yf 4 l•'
and State agencies coitcemin the proposed activity's compliance with the terms and
condidonsbf the NWPa`arid t$e need for mitigation to reduce the project's adverse environmental
effects'to ""e""film rtial level'.
(1) For NWP 26 (between 1 and 3 acres of impact). The District Engineer will,
upon receipt of notification, provide immediately, e.g., facsimile transmission, overnight mail
or other'expeditious martner a copy'to the appropriate offices of the Fish mid Wildlife Service,
.r,: ... 4.:. .i• ..
State natural resourc'e`orwater:quahty,agency, EPA , State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO),
:...... i,',. ,
and if appropriate, the Natioaal'Msriae_Frsheries Service.
The agencies Will thiul have �5 calendar days from the date the material is transmitted to
telephone or fix -the District, Engineer notice that they intend to provide substantive, sne-specific
comments. If so contacted by an agency, the District Engineer will wait an additional 16
calendar days before making a decision on the notification. The District Engineer will fully
consider agency'cornments received withih the specified time frame, but will provide no
response tothe'resource agencyifThe : District Engineer will indicate in the administrative record
associated. with eachnotification'that the resource agencies' concerns were considered.
Applicants are encouraged to provide the Corps multiple copies of notifications to expedite
agency notifications: -
(2) Optional Agency Coordination, 401 Denial. For NWP 26 only, where the Slate
has denied its 401 water quality. certification for activities with less that 1. acre of wetland impact,
the EPA'regioaal'administrator"may request agency coordination of PCNs between 1/3 and I
acre. The request may only include acreage limitations within the 1/3 to I acre range fo_ which
the State has denied waterquality-certification: In cases where the EPA has requested
coordination of projects as described here, ihe'Corps will forward the PCN to EPA only. The
PCN will then be.forwarded to the Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries
,%. -.. .,...<... .
Service byEPAunder agreement's among those agencies. Any agency receiving the PCN will be
bound by the EPA'time frames for providing comments to the Corps.
.. :..:. .
<f;"WetlandsDelineations. Wetland delineations must be prepared in accordance with
o. .
the cuaentmel}iod required�by 1Le Corps.;, The permittee may ask the Corps to delineate the
..
special aquatic site Tbere-may ome be sdelay if the Corps does the delineation., Furthermore,
the 45-.day will not start mail the wetland delitieation has `been completed and submitted
to the Corps, where appropriate.
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g. Mitigation. Factors that the District Engineer will consider when determining thy'
acceptability'ofappropriate "ar'%d'practicable mitigation include, but are not limited to:
(1) To be practicable, the,mitigation must be available and capable of being done
considering costs, existiiid ie luiology and logistics in light of the overall project purposes; and
(2) To the extent, appropriate, permittees should consider mitigation banking and
other forms ofmitigatiori including conirib'utions to wetland trust fiends, in lieu fees to
organizations stick as.The'Nature Conservancy, State or county natural resource management
agencies. -where such'fees'cpntrik ute,,t4,,the restoration, creation, replacement, enhancement or
preservation of wetlands. Furthermore, examples of mitigation that may be
appropriate and,practieable'include but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project;
establishing"wetland o'r`uplaiid buffer_zones to protect aquatic resource values; and replacing the
loss of aquatic resource values- values-liy creating, restoring and enhancing similar functions and values.
In addition, mitigation,niust address wetland impacts, such as functions and values, and cannot
be' simply used to offset the acreage'of wetland losses that would occur in order to meet the
acreage limits of some oftl &NWPs (e.g., for NWP 26, 5 acres of wetlands cannot bl; created to
change a'b-acre loss of wetlands to fl acre loss; however, 2 created acres can be usedTo reduce
the impacts of Oacre loss.) ""`� �
14.'' Compliance certification. Every permittee who has received a NWP verification from
the Corps will'submit a signed'certification regarding the completed work and any required
mitigation. -The certification will be forwarded by the Corps with the authorization letter and
will include:-'
a. A statement that the authorized work was done in accordance with the Corps
authorization, including any general or specific conditions;
., b. •A statement'that any re{quired''mitigation was completed in accordance with the permit
conditions, and _. _ _. M -
c.. The signature of the perrriittee certifying the completion of the work and mitigation.
15:"Multiple use of NWPs: In any case where NWP number 12 through 40 is combined
with any, otherNWF. number 12 through 40, as part of a single and complete project, the
permittee' must notify,the District Engineer" in accordance with paragraphs a., b., and c. of the
Notification General Condition number 13., Any NWP number 1 through 1 I may be combined
with any oth`er•NWP witliout'iiotification to the Corps, unless notification is otherwise required
by. the terins..of the NWPs`�.'As provided at 33-CFR 330.6(c) two or more different NWPs can be
combined to aiithoiize a"siiigle `and complete project. ' However, the sane NWP cannot be used
more that once for a single and `complete project.
6

SECTION404 ONLY CONDITIONS
1
In addition to the General Conditions, the following conditions apply only to activities that
involve the'discharge of dredged;or'fill material in waters of the United States, and must be
followed in'order for authorization by the NWPs to be valid:
L Water supply. intakes:f-NIddischarge of dredged or fill material may occur in the
proximity.ofa public water supply intake except where the discharge is for the repair of the
public water supply -intake- structure or -adjacent bank stabilization.
'.,.
2. sShellfish production:.,No discharge of dredged or fill material may occur in areas of
concentrated shellfish production; unless the discharge is directly related to a shellfish harvesting
activity authorized by NWP'4.
-3. Suitable material.- No discharge of dredged or fill material may consist of unsuitable
material (e.g., trash, debris, car bodies, asphalt, etc.,) and material discharges must be free from
toxic pollutants in toxic7amounts (see Section 307 of the Clean Water Act).
4.,.MitigationJ-D'ischarges'of &edged or fill material into waters of the United Slates must
be minimized or avoided to the maximum extent practicable at the project site (i.e., on -site),
unless the District Engineer. approves a compensation plan that the District Engineer determines
is more beneficial :'to, the environrnt rit than'on-site minimization or avoidance measures.
5. Spawning areas.'-Dischargestin spawning areas during spawning seasons must be
avoided to the maximum'extent-practicable.
7
-6. -Obstructions to high flows. To the maximum extent, practicable, discharges must not
permanently restrict -or impede.the passage of normal or expected high, flows -or cause the
relocation of the' water (unless the'.pdm* purpose of the fIl is to impound waters).
7. Adverse effects from impoundments. If the discharge creates as impoundrnent'of
water, adverse effects on the aquatic system caused by the accelerated passage of water and/or
the restriction of its flow shall be' minimized to the maximum extent possible.
S:, Waterfowl`breeding' 'a eras: Discharges into breeding areas for migratory waterfowl
must be ajjvoided{to the maximtirrrexterif�practicable.
9. temoval of temporary filIs.. Any temporary fills must be removed in their entirety and
the affected areas`rettErneil'tcirtheir}preexi`stiitg elevation.
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REGIONAL CONDITIONS
:'.;� •1,1.' S�ILUay! *'3y:iylii'"'�''?i;tf�k;'.
1.� Prior;to'thd use of any,NcWP.in a,designated "Outstanding Resource Water" (ORW), a
designated "High-QuaIii Water, (HQV►�,or. a designated."Primary Nursery Area" (PNA), of
North Carolina or in conttguous'wetlands.(as defined by the North Carolina Division of Watcr
Qualiiy}, 9.any:of the above waters, proponents must notify the Wilmington District L nginccr
and furnish a written stateme'nt'of compliance with all of the conditions of the applicable NWP.
Notification•will'include the location of work; a description of work; a delineation of wetlands; a
discussion of alternatives to working in the waters and/or contiguous wetlands and why
alternatives were not selected; and a plan to provide compensatory mitigation for all unavoidable
adverse'impacts to the waters and/or adjacent wetlands as may be required by the applicable
NWP. Work'may proceed only after the permittee has received written, telephonic, or faxed
approval from the authorized representative of the District Engineer to proceed. Normally sucli
notice to proceed will be furnished within 30 calendar days of receipt of the above information.
2. Prior to use of any NWP in a designated "Area of Environmental Concern" (ACC) in
the twenty (20) counties of Eastern North Carolina covered by the North Carolina Cgastal Area
Management Act (CAMA), a proponent must first obtain the required CAMA permit and furnish
a copy of the CAMA permit to the Wilmington District.
3. Prior to the use of any NWP on a barrier island of North Carolina, proponents must
notify the Wilmington District Engineer and furnish a written statement of compliance with all of
the conditions of the applicable,NWP. Notification will include the location of work; a
description of work;,a.delineation of wetlands;•a discussion of alternatives to the work and w1w
alternatives were not selected; and a plan to provide compensatory mitigation for all unavoidable
adverse impacts to wetlands or waters as -may be required by the conditions of the applicable
NWP. Work may proceed only after the permittee has received.written, telephonic, or faxed
approval from the authorized representative of the District Engineer to proceed... Normal ly such
notice to proceed will be furnished within 30 calendar days of receipt of the above information.
4..•Prior to the use of aiiy,NWP in a "Mountain or Piedmont Bog" of North Carolina,
proponents must notify; the Wilmington District Engineer and furnish a written statement of
compliance with all of the conditions of the applicable NWP. Notification will include the
location of work; a description;of work; a delineation of wetlands; a discussion of alternatives to
the woik'and'wliy alternatives were not selected; and a plan to provide compensatory mitigation
for all unavoidable adverse impacts to wetlands or waters as may be required by the conditions of'
the applicable NWP.. Work may proceedonly, after the permittee has received written,
telephonic, or^faxed�approval from the authorized representative of the District Engineer to
proceed. Normally "such;notice to proceed will be furnished within 30 calendar days of receipt of
the above information.

WP for construction of anima! waste facilities in waters and/or
S:�Prior to use of ariy N
wetlands-ofNorthCarolina; proponents. must notify the Wilmington District Engineer and
furnish a.written statement Iof.:compliance with all of the conditions of the applicable N WI'.
Notification will include t1ldIdb idh of�wo`rk;I'description of work; a delineation of wetlands; a
discussion of alternatives to`t.he',work and'why alternatives were not selected; and, a plan to
provide compensatory' :mitigation for all'unavoidable adverse impacts to wetlands or waters as
may be required'by the applicable NWP. Work may proceed only after the permiuec has
received'written, telephonic, or,faked approval from the authorized representative of the District
Engineer to proceed.. Normally such'notice to proceed will be furnished within 30 calendar days
of receipt of the' above• information: = I,.,-' ` '
NOTE: •The total area}of wetlands impacted; including wetlands drained by upland perimeter
ditches or by other means, 'will'be'considered as cumulative impacts in making a decision to
assert discretionary authority under any NWP.
6. Prior to the use'of any NWP in mountain trout waters within twenty -hive (25)
designated counties 'of Nortl Caroliria: proponents must notify the Wilmington District Engineer
and .furnish a written statement of compliance with all of the conditions of the applicable NWP.
Notificatidn will include a letter of comments and reconunendations from North Carolina
Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC); the location of work; a delineation of wetlands; a
discussion of alternatives t6working`in'the mountain trout waters and why alternatives were not
selected; and a pian:to•provide.compensatory-•mitigation for all unavoidable adverse impacts to
the mountain trout waters. Work may proceed only after the permittee has received written,
telephonic, or faxed approval from the'authorized representative of the District to proceed.
Normally such notice to proceed wili'be furnished within 30 calendar days of receipt of the
above information.
a. The twenty-five (25) designated counties are:
Alleghany . Ashe Avery
Buncombe '' Burke''-''.' Caldwell
Cherokee—` '-Clay ' ' Graham
Haywood';{-; ... >.. ;;
, ,Henderson
Macon s Ti=;.... ,:. �,. c- r;,� : Madisofi � � °,.
Mitchell ,:�: =5.: +..�.� , . `'Polk:<-
Stokes:.r+..:su
Transylvania Watauga
Yancey
Jackson
McDowell
Rutherford
Swain
Wilkes

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b. To obtain .the -required. letter -of approval from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission (NCWRC),'a proponent,should contact:
1- ,. •..: i Syr •' ', >.''l • �.. ..
'North' Carolina'Wildlife Resources Commission
"Habitat ConsetvationF Program Manager
512 North ?SAisbit'ry Street
t . : Raleigh, NC s 2761 Y .,i.
Teleplio4e'[phone]
8. Proponents must notify "th�e' Wilmington District Engineer and receive written approval
prior to performing work that would impact more than 150 linear feet of a stream.. Notification
will include the location of work, —Cl-a description of work, a discussion of alternatives to working
J. .
in the stream and why alternatives were not selected, and a plan to mitigate for all unavoidable
adverse`impacts`to more than 1'S0 linear feet of the stream.
NOTE: Flooding of a free -flowing stream by an activity requiring; authorization under this N%k'l'
will be considered an adverse'impact along with filling and excavation for the purposes of
determining impacts on stream:
STATE CONSISTENCY CONDITIONS
1. All fill -material must be obtained from an upland source.
2. Use,of this NWP for waste: disposal facilities is not authorized.
3. The proposed activity must not•be inconsistent with North Carolina's Antidegradation
Policy (15ANCAC 213.0201)'`?
4. If the proposed activity is within the North Carolina Coastal Area and the activity�yill
result in the loss of waters of thc'United States greater than 1/3 of an acre or cause modification
of greater than 150 linear feet of a stream, the applicant must receive written concurrence from
the North Carolina Division of Coastal.Management (NCDCM) that the activity is consistent
with the North Carolina Coastal'Wiagerrient Program. Streams are defined as blue or purple
lines for permanent or'interinittent streams as shown on the most recent version of the USGS
1:24,000 topographic map or other site -specific data.
GENERAL CERTIFICATION CONDITIONS
1. Proposed fill or substantial modification of greater than one-third acre (0.135 ha) of
wetlands or waters for a project requires a written concurrence from the North Carolina Division
of Water Quality (NCDWQ).

2. , Proposed fill or subsiai nni! m6&17 66h of equal to or less than one-third acre (0.135 ha) (if
wetlands"or waters fora project does not require written concurrence from the North Carolina
Division -of Water Quality (NCDWQ) as Iong as the project is in compliance with all conditions
of this General Certification. .
3. Proposed fill or substantial modification of any amount of wetlands classified in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2BAIOI(e)(7) as Unique Wetlands (UWI,) shall require written
concurrence from the North Carolina Division of Water Quality in accordance with 15A NCAC
2H .0506(e).
4. Proposed fill or substantial modification of more than 150 linear feet (45.7 meters) of
streams for a project requires a written concurrence from the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality. For the purpose of this Certification, streams are defined as blue or purple lines for
permanent or intermittent streams as shown on the most recent version of the USGS 1:24,000
topographic map or other site specife data.
5. Proposed fill-or'silb§ ntial modificafion of less than or equal to 150 linear feet (45.7
meters) of streams for a project does not require a written concurrence from the Norte Carolina
Division of Water Quality as long as the project is in compliance with all conditions of'fhis
General Certification. For the purpose of this Certification, streams are defined as blue or purple
lines for permanent or intermittent streams as shown on the most recent version of the USGS
1:24,000 topographic map or other site specific data.
6. Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices which equal or exceed those outlined
in the most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and
Design Manual" or the "North Carolina Surface Mining Manual" (available from the North
Carolina Division of Land Management in the DEHNR Regional or Central Offices) will be
utilized to prevent exceedances of the appropriate. turbidity water quality standard-(50 NTU's in
streams and rivers not designated'as.trout by NCDWQ, 25 NTU's in all saltwater classes and all
lakes and reservoirs, and 10 NTU's in trout waters).
7. All sediment and erosion control measures placed in wetlands or waters shall be removed
and the natural grade restored after the North Carolina Division of Land Resources has released
the project.
8. Additional site -specific conditions may be added to projects with greater than one-third
acre impact to wetlands or 150 linear feet of streams which are proposed under this Ccrtif icatiori
in order to-enure compliance'with all applicable water quality and effluent standards.
9. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming ipto contact with
waters of the State until the concrete has hardened.
10. if an environmental document is required, this Certification is not valid until a FONS1 or
ROD is issued liy the State Clearinghouse.
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11. Concurrence. from the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) that this
r .. 1..1,......V 1 r,.. .i•.,rt:. ,�y A.:r.:- •.i{. �..��.�yb.. i.:.'.
Certification'applies to'an Indiv{idual project shall expire on December I3, 1998 to coincide with
the expiration date 'of NWP No..2&
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MW
.State of North Carotin ,
Department of Environment,..
Health and Natural Resource_ s..,.
Division of Water Quality--'
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.,.Director
December 2, 1997
Rowan County
WQC 401 Project #970982
APPROVAL 'of 401 Water Quality, Certification
Mr. Michael Foster
Statesville Brick Co.
PO Box'471 -
Statesville, NC 28687
Dear Mr. Foster:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to excavate in 0.40 acres of wetlands
or waters for the purpose of pond construction at Gold Hilt as you described in your application dated
November 10, 1997. After reviewing your applicadon,.we have decided that this fill is covered by General
Water Quality Certification Number 3108 This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number
26 when it is issued by the Corps of Engineers.", In'addi don, you should get any other federal, state or local
permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control,
Coastal Stormwater, Non -Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. Also this approval will expire
when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you
change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If total
wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required
as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h): For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions
listed in the attached certification.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing.
You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written
petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions
are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786,
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Mooresville DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files 4..
Chris Haysman; S&EC k
Sincerely,
on ow , Jr. P.
970982.1u
I Division of Water Quality - Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone ,919-733-1786 FAX # [phone]
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GZNMLU CE<4TIPICATION FOR PROJECTS RGIBLZ
FOR .CORPS OF ENGINEERS NATIONWIDE PERMIT MMER 26
.. �h-''ADwATERS AND: ISOLATED WETLANDS) ..
:This General'Certification is issued in conformity with the
requirements of.'Seccion 401' Public 'Laws 92-500 and,95-217 of the
United States and subject to the'Norch Carolina Division of Water
Quality Regulations:in 15A NCAC 2H,-Sec_tion .0500 and 15A NCAC 2B
.0200 for the discharge of,fill materiaLto waters and. adjacent
- wetland areas which are above the headwaters or to wetland areas Chat
are not a'Dart of the surfacetributary system to interstate waters cr
navigable "waters .of the United States (i.e., isolated wetlands) as
described 'in'33 Crr7i 330 Appendix A (B)'(26) of the Corps of Engineers
regulations- (i.e.,.Nationwide Permit No. 26). This Certification
replaces water 41Quality'eertification Number 2671 issued on January 21,
1992." This WCC: is `rescinded when'the Corps of Engineers reauthorizes
Nationwide 26,er when deemed appropriate by the Director of DWQ.
.:
The, Stace•of•North Carolina certifies that the specified category
of activity will not violate applicable portions of Sections 301, 302,
303, 306and 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 if conducted in
accordance with the. con& t ions hereinafter set forth.
Conditions of Certification:
1. Prcposedfill orsubstantialmodification of greater than
one-third acre (0.135 he) of wetlands orwatersfor a
projecc'requires a written' concurrence from the Division of
Water Quality;
2. Proposed fill or substantial modification -of equal to or
Jess than one-third acre 10.135 ha) of wetlands for a
project/ does,not require written concurrence from the
Division of Water Quality as long as the project is in
compliance with all conditions of this General
Certification;
3, Proposed fill or substantial modification of any amount of
wetlands classified in accordance with 15A NOAC 2B
.0101(c)(7). as Unique'Wetlands (UWL) shall require written -
concurrence - from•the Division of Water Quality in accordance
with 15A-NCAC 2H .0506(e); -
: 4, Proposed fill or substantial modification of greater than
150 linear feet (45.7 m) of streams for a project requires
written concurrence with the Division of Water Quality. For
the purpose of this Certification, streams are defined as
blue or purple lines for permanent or intermittent-streams
as shown on the most recent version of the'USGS 1:24,000
topographic map or other site -specific data;
Proposed fill or substantial mcdificatioa'of less than or
equal to 150linear feet (45.7 m) of streams for a project
does not require a written concurrence from the Division of
Water Quality as long as the project is in compliance with
all conditions of this General Certification. For the
purpose of this Certification, streams are defined as blue
or purple lines for permanent or intermittent streams as
shown on the most recent version of the USGS 1:24,000
topographic map or other site -specific data;
6. That appropriate sediment and erosion control practices
which .equal or exceed those outlined in the most recent
edition of the •North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control

si:+and
); 'c.9 -,
•
gdIManual' -or -the *North Carolina Surface
vailable from the Division of Land
DEHM Regional. or Central Offices) must be
nt.:exceedances of the appropriate turbidity
ndard (50 NTOs'.in.stieams and rivers not
ut;waters.by DWQ;. 25 NTUs.in all saltwater
lakes,and;resarvoirs; 10:;NTgs in trout
erosion control.measures placed in wetl_:ds
be:.removed and the natural grade restore
n of Land Resources has released the
project;
-8. Additional siterspecific conditions may be added to projects
With greater than one-third acre impact to wetlands or 150
linear feet:of.,screams which are proposed under this
Certification in order toens._e compliance with all
-' azolicable.water,-quality and effluent standards;
9.' Measures:shall:be;•taken to prevent live or. fresh concrete
from coming into --contact with waters of the state until t'ne
concrete.has-hardened;
10, if an environmental document is regLLired, this Cert•_ficaticn
is not valid until a FONSI or P.OD is issued by the State
Clearinghouse;
11. Concurrence from DWQ that this Certification applies_ cc ar.
individual project shall expire on 13 December 1998 to
coincide with the expiration date of Nationwide Pe_Lic 25.
Non-ccmpliancs.with,or violation of the conditions herein set
forth�byarspeciiirfill 'project shall result in revocation of this_
Certification for-the.project:and may also result in criminal and/or
civil penalties. ;r1.- .. . .
--The Director of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality may
require submission of..arforhl+application for individual
eerrificatior_.for.ary,.project in this category of activity, if it
s
determine. that: the projecv,is;likely to have a significant adverse
effect: upoc,water quality„or,degrade the waters so' thaC existing uses_
of the wetland or downstream waters are precluded.
. .
• Pub' ic.hearings ;may,be held, for specific applications or group of
applications+prior to, a_certification decision if'deemed in the.
publics best interest by the!.Diiector of the North Carolina Division
of Environmental Management,..,,
...tEffective date: ;-11;,Feb_ruary 1997.
... - .DIVISION- F.A{WATER OALZTY
By �SY!,C�'?
.:
__ 9._k.:;Freston Jr. P.E.
..., , ... ;, ,-. ... ,;.Director:.,.: :. .
.gencert:26 - -
WQC $. ?3108

,State of North Car&in
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Reso_.
ur_ce.
Division of Water Quality""' - ­
James James B. Hunt, Jr.,,Governor. .
Wayne McDevitt,, Secretary
A. Preston Howard', Jr:; P.E. Director
December 2, 1997
Rowan County
WQC 401 Project #970982
APPROVAL of 401 Water. Quality, Certification
Mr. Michael Foster
Statesville Brick Co.
PO Box 471
Statesville, NC 28687
Dear Mr. Foster:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to excavate in 0.40 acres of wetlands
or waters for the purpose of pond construction at Gold Hill as you described in your application dated
November 10,1997. After reviewing your application, -we have decided that this.fill is covered by General
Water Quality Certification Number 3109 This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number
26 when it is issued by the Corps of Engineers:In'addition, you should get any other federal, state or local
permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control,
Coastal Stormwater, Non -Discharge and Water'Supply Watershed regulations. Also this approval will expire
when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application, if you
change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. if total
wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required
as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions
listed in the attached certification.
. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing.
You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written
petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions
are final and binding unless you as for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
ton ow , Jr. P.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Mooresville DWQ Regional Office =
Mr. John Dorney .,
Central Files
Chris Haysman; S&EC
970982.a tx
Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch; 4401 Ready Crack Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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GENERAL CERTIPICATION POR PROJECTS RGIBLE
. .. FOR CORPS'OF-ENGINEERS NATIONWIDE PERMIT NOMeER 26
'( M WATERS AND:. ISOLAT:D:WETLANDS).•
. This General`Cerdificatibn is -'issued in conformity with the
requirements'of:Sectiori'401;''Public Laws 92-500 and-95.-217 of the
United 'States in& subject E;'.tha; North'Carolina -Division of Water
'Quality Regulationsl;in"'.15A NCAC*:2H4 Section..0500 and•15A NCAC 2S
.0200Jfor•the-discharge pf`fill materiii:'to waters and:adjacent
wetland areas which: are above the headwaters or to wetland areas that
are -not a -`part of the surfacetributary system to interstate waters cr
navigable waters of: the United States (i.e., isolated wetlands) as
described -in'33 CFR 330 Appendix A (S) (26) of the Corps of Engineer-
regulations. (i.e., Nationwide Permit No. 26). This Certification
replaces,Water` Quality Certification' Number 2671 issued on Januar+ 21,
1992.'.Thi.s WQC•is. rescinded when 'the corps of Engineers reauthorizes
Nationwide 26 or whe2,deemed appropriate by the Director of DWQ.
.;The: State'ofi.North Caroline nertifies.that the specified category
of . activity will not violats'.appl icable.:port ions of Sections 301, 302,
303,.306 and 307 of thePublicLaws 92-500 and 95-217 if conductad in
accordance with the conditions hereinafter set forth.
Conditions of Certification:
1.
Proposed fill or substantial mcdification of greater than
one-third acre (0.135 he) of wetlands 'or waters for a
.
'project requires a written concurrence from the Division of
..
Water Quality,;
2.
Proposed fill or substantial mcdification of equal to or
less than one-third acre (0.135-ha) of wetlands for a
project.does not require written concurrence from the '
Division of Water Quality as long as the project is in
compliance with all conditions of this General
.Certification;
. 3,
Proposed fill or substantial modification of any amount of
wetlandsclassifiedin accordance with 15A NCAC 2B
..0101(e)(7) as Unique Wetlands (UWL) shall require written
.
"concurrence`.from'the Division of water Quality in accordance
with 15A NCAC 2H •.0506(e);
..4. ,•
Proposed fill or substantial modification of greater than
' -
150 linear feet (45.7 m) of streams for a project requires a
written concurrence with the Division of Water Quality. For
..the
purpose of this Certification, streams are defined as
blue or purple lines for permanent or intermittentstreams
"
as shown on the most recent version of the USGS 1:24,000
topcgraphic map or other site -specific data;
5.•
Proposed fill or substantial modification of less than or
-
equal to 150 linear feet (45.7 m) of streams for a project
does not require a written concurrence from the Division of
Water Quality as long as the project is in compliance with '
all conditions of this general Certification. For the
-
purpose of this Certification, streams are defined as blue
or purple lines for permanent or intermittent streams as
shown on the most recent version of the USGS 1:24,000
-
topographic map or other site -specific data;
. 6.
That appropriate sediment and erosion control practices
which equal or exceed those outlined in the most recent
edition of the •North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control

manning and Design Manual •"or.the •North Carolina Surface
Mining Manual'(available from the Division of Land
• Rssourcesz!in;the.DEHNR Regional or Central Offices) must be
utilized to- prevent ,exceedances of the apprcpriate turbidity
water quzlitycstandard (50 NTUS in.screams and rivers not
- ' `designatid'ias.;,trout-waters.by DWQ;.25 NTUs.in all saltwarer
'-- classesf.iand'ill_lakes,and; reservoirs ; 10:7NTUs in trout
.s,. "waters); ::o
' -7 AIL!sediment_and .erosion control -measures placed in wetlands
and-waters;shalli:beyremcve3.and the natural grade r=scored
after the�Division,of Land Resources has released the
project;, {': -
`` 8:�•--,Additional,site-specific conditions may be added to projects
_ = withigreater,.thm one-third acreimpactto wetlands or 150
-.linear:feet.:of;,streams which are proposed under this
Certification in order to ensere'cosmliance with all
`,•��".applicable:water;quality and effluent standards;
.1, MeasuresisiallLbeataken, to prevent live or,fresh concrete
=cm comingrinto" contact with waters of the state until t-e
concrete.has:hardened;
10. If an environmental document is required, th2s Certificaticn
s not valid until a FONSI or ROD is issued by the State
Cle_ inghouse;
.11. .Concurrence from DWQ that this Certification applies to a_-
individual.projecc shall e=i = on 13 December 1998 to
coincide with the expiration dace of Nationwide Pertit 25.
Non=compliance.with or.violation of the conditions herein set
forthby-a,specific.fill`project.shall result in revocation of this
Certi'ficati'on•.for-thd,project,and may also result in criminal and/or
civil,peialties.
The Director of •the North Carolina Division of Water Quality may
reouire'submission:cfi,aformal,applicaticn for individual
certification.ior.any.project .in this cacE';ory of activity, if it is
dete_-mined-.that:.the project:.;ii;likely to have a significant adverse
eifecE:.upon'.water'quality;;ot,degrade.the waters so that exist nc uses
of the wetland or'downstream waters are precluded.
Public hearings,may;be held, for specific applications or group of
applications•.prior to;a._Ceitificatioa decision if'deemed in the.
public's'besv interest.by:ehe.Direcior of the North Carolina Division
of=EavizonmentalManagement;;•:�:.'. ._ .
.:)Effective Cate. T�li,February 1997,
. •'DZVISIOII F, WATER qUALITY
By
.' .. A. PrpstoiiL),rP.E.
F.
gencert:26
WQC $:-3108•

—ARC-i1_L!$ 1999
t.
In accordance with Title 15 NCAC 21-1.0500, the following DEED NOfIPICA"1-10N skill be marbled in the
ROWAN County Register prior to the conveyance ofthis property. Said heed Notilication shall apply to this
property in' ROWAN County, North Carolina as shown on project numMr_'1791g ]5 prepared by
W K nICKSON dated: `. Feh.22. 1999
"A 1.212 me portion of this property has been determined to meet die requirements for designation
as a wetland. Any subsequent fill or alteration of this wetland shall contomt to the require.
mcnts of the state wetland rules adopted by the Shute ul' North Carolina mud the US At my
Corps of Engineers in rome of the tine of the proposed doci union. The intent of this provision
is to prevent additional wetland fill or draining, so the progeny owner should nut as'swne that
a future application for fill or draining would be approved. '1'be propr:ny owner shall repo"
the name of the property in any application pertaining to said wetland rules. 9'hIS covenant is
intended to ensure cumifined compliance with wotlxnd rules adopted by the State of Na"h
Carolina and the US Army Corps of Engineers and therefore bcncfis may be enforced by the
State of North Carolina lad the US Army Corps of Engineers. This covcumn is to tan with the
land and shall be binding on all Parties and all persuns claiming under then"
10
isn alic)
Owner's Name 'Statesville Brick Company
Address • PO Box 471- [391 Brickyard Road]
City, State Zip Code Statesville, N. C. 28687
Pbone: ( ) number 704 872-4123
STATE OF NORTH CAROLIW
INEDELL - -COUNTY
1, Prances B. Earle ,a Notary Publicol'the state or Nvnh Carolina, Iredell
County, hereby certify that owner personally appeared before one this day cod executed by above conifieation.
Wimessmyhandand notoiielsed. this 15th dayof April ! 1999.,
v'(Numiyi'ublid
My commissionclepires November 14, 2DO0
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
October 5, 1999
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
Mr. Michael D. Foster
Statesville Brick Company
P.O. Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28687
RE: Gold Hill Mine
Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Foster;
We have reviewed the modification request your company
submitted for the above referenced mine site. However, the following
information is needed to continue processing your application:
According to our files a stream exists where the proposed
basin is located. Please indicate this stream on the mine
map. Unless your company provides proof that the
appropriate permits from the Division of Water Quality to.
disturb -the stream, a minimum 50-foot undisturbed buffer
will be required along the stream.
2. The approved mint: map indicate wetlands area located
along U. S. Highway 52 where the proposed mine map
shows a visual screening berm. Proof that the proper
approvals from the U. S Army Corp of Engineers and the
Division of Water Quality have been obtained must be
submitted prior to issuance of this modification.
LANO QUALITY SECTION (91)173}O5TO FAX[phone]
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 59CVI ON(919) 733-2423 FAX (SIR)733.0900
P.O.REX 2709739ALEIQN. ROSEN CAROLN A 27611-TART TELEPHONE (919)]33-3933 FAX ISLE) 713-Sao I
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CERTIFIED MAIL
Mr. Foster
Page Two
3. The permitted acreage at this site currently is 368.52 acres and the
amount of land permitted to affect is 141.75 acres. According to the
modification request 139.6 acres is requested to be affected. Please
clarify this acreage so that the reclamation bond can be properly
calculated.
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items
listed above have been fully addressed.
In addition to the above, the reclamation bond will be calculated ed on the mine
map and/or the information requested above. This new bond amount will be required
prior to approval of this application.
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 Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N. C. 27699-1612
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 can not be met and request that an extension of time be granted. If an
extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made to grant or deny the mining
permit based upon the information currently in the Department's files at the end of
the 180 day period.
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.

CERTIFIED MAIL
Mr. Foster
Page Three
Please contact me at (919) 733-457zi. if you have any questions.
Sincereiy,
quith A. W e h n e r
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
cc: Mr, Doug Miller, P.E.
Mr. Jaynes Izzell - Carolina Geologic :services
P.O. Box 429
Garner, NC 27529

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Tuesday, October 05, 1999 ANSWER Page 1
PermitNo.11
Owner
Statusl
Bonded AcreageAcreagel
Bond Amount Bondi
49-13
80-OS
1 STATESVILLE BRICK CO
ISTATESVILLE BRICK CO
A
A
37.00
$73,309.00 B01
$25,000.00 BOt

Smtesvllle Brick Gold Iiill Mine #8046 Rowan • •
Subject: Statesville Brick Gold Hill Mine 480-06 Rowan
Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 15:53:36.0400
From: Doug Miller<[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR - Mooresville Regional Office
To: Tony Sample <[e-mail]>
CC: "Tracy E. Davis, P.E." <[e-mail]>
I have reviewed the proposed mine but did not make an inspection on
site. The proposed expansion is adjacent to the area presently being
mined. We have not had problems with the present site. There is one
major area of concern. The proposed settling basin located north of the
mine is located in an area designated as an intermitent blue line on a
USGS Quad. This will likely make the area jurisdictional to the Corps.
Also I am concerned about exactly how they plan to op0erate in this
area. If they plan on removing material in and aobut this area we will
likely have environmental problems. I would rather they stop their
active mine short of the area and place sediemtn control on uphill areas
and not on the blue line. therefore I did not review their plans for
adequacy as they willl likely need to change them.
Doug
Doug Miller - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Div. of Land Resources - Land Quality Section
919 N. Main St.
Mooresville, NC 2e115
Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Doug Miller <Doug.Miller(nlncmail.net>
I NC DUNR-Moulcsvi0e
Div. of land Resources - Land d Quality Section
I of 1 10/01/19994:54 AM

iFwd: Statesville Brick Gold Hill Mine #80-06 flow*
•
Subject: [Fwd: Statesville Brick Gold Hill Mine #80-06 Rowan]
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 1999 11:25:36 -0400
From: Doug Miller <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR - Mooresville Regional Office
To: Judy Wehner <[e-mail]>
Doug Miller - Doug.Miller@ncmail-net
North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Div. of Land Resources - Land Quality Section
919 N. Main St.
Mooresville, NC 28115
Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Subject: Statesville Brick Gold Hill Mine #80-06 Rowan
Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 15:53:36 -0400
From: Doug Miller < [e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR - Mooresville Regional Office
To: Tony Sample <[e-mail]>
CC: "Tracy E. Davis, P.E." <[e-mail]>
I have reviewed the proposed mine but did not make an inspection on
site. The proposed expansion is adjacent to the area presently being
mined. We have not had problems with the present site. There is one
major area of concern. The proposed settling basin located north of the
mine is located in an area designated as an intermitent blue line on a
USGS Quad. This will likely make the area jurisdictional to the Corps.
Also I am concerned about exactly how they plan to opOerate in this
area. If they plan on removing material in and aobut this area we will
likely have environmental problems. I would rather they stop their
active mine short of the area and place sediemtn control on uphill areas
and not on the blue line. therefore I did not review their plans for
adequacy as they willl likely need to change them.
Doug
Doug Miller - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Div. of Land Resources - Land Quality Section
919 N. Main St.
Mooresville, NC 28115
Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]
1 of 2 10/1/1999 3:51 PM

IFwd: Statesville Brick Gold Hill Mine #80-06 flow•
•
€ Doug Miller <[e-mail]>
NC DENR - Mooresville
Div. of Land Resources - Land Quality Section
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Doug Miller <[e-mail]>
NC DENR - Mooresville
Div. of Land Resources - Land Quality Section
2 of 2 10/111999 3:51 PM

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commiss- io'
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604.1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. FuHwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Judy Weimer, Mining Program
Land Quality Section
FROM: Joe Mickey, Jr., Stream Restoration Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: September 16, 1999
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification Request for Statesville Brick Company's Gold Hill Mine -
Permit No. 80-06, Rowan County
This correspondence responds to a request by you for our review and comments on the above
referenced project. These comments are provided in accordance with certain 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 applicant proposes to add 44.8 acres to the 25 acres previously approved mining men on the
north side of US Hwy 52. This brings the total permitted acreage to 379.92. This operation mines clay
and soil by lbunt-end loader and truck. The permit notes that at least a 30 foot buffer zone will be
maintained between any mining activities and any natural watercourses and wetlands.
Based on our review of the application, we have the following recommendations:
I. The buffer zone along streams (Riles Creek) and wetlands located on the site should be a
minimum of 50 feet, not 30 feet or greater as noted in the plan (item 51)). This buffer zone should
be undisturbed and well vegetated with native species.
4. Where appropriate, revegetation of disturbed soils should include the following seed mixtures
for both soil stabilization and wildlife benefits:
Spring/Summer Mixture, May 1 - Sept. 15 Fa1UWinter Mixture, Sept. 15 - April 30
Browntop millet 20 lbs/a Rye grain 120 lbs/a
Korean lespedeza* 20 Ibs/a Korean lespedeza' 20 lbs/a
Shrub lespedeza I Ih/a Shrub lespedeza I Ibis
*Oil slopes less than 3:1 use Korean lespedeza.
On slopes greater than 3:1 use Sericea lespedeza.

Add one of the following to the above mixture:
Crown Vetch 5 lbs/acre
Ladino Clover 5 lbs/acre Lime & fertilize disturbed areas according
Alfalfa 5 lbs/acre to soil test results.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you have any questions
regarding these comments, please contact me at 336/366-2992.

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
September 2, 1999
TO: Mr. Joe Mickey
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Susan B. Edwardsg
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification Request for Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine -Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Please find attached foryour review a copy of the mining permit application
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 October 1, 1999 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 (hat 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 ALI, APPLICATION
MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS
OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is greatly
appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919) 733-457 ' u have any
questions. i 91 11�Z
/SBE N SEPi999 a,
Attachments — R{ECUVED
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cc: Mr. Doug Miller
LAND QUALITY SECTION (9191733-289e
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY SECTION [phone] FAX [phone]-OPOO
P.O. SIX 27087. RLEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27011-7807T N9181817339823 FAX[phone]
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MININ((N�G CHECKLIST FOR ROMING .�1y
Company 5WigrrDl dleo tc/ ,,A Project Name 9nVA4.W
Permit No. 'An -pia County 0 , ta.* 1 Date Received 91, 99
Cali) Reviewer a „i✓
V
Please make copies of check to include with Central Office and
Field Office files and log in checks.
i
* ❑1 New ❑ Renewals❑ Modification ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Additional.Information ❑ Fee Needed
-/
Fee Received: Amount 600 Ud
Please route to:
,© `'V70rVW4((';Oo. Field Office
2/.
Wildlife Resources Commission
Date Routed - ,
Date Routed
*. ❑ Archives and History Date Routed
i� Other- "Q Date Routed
Suspense Date for Comments: 10111Q 1 (Date received +30 days,
not on weekend) '�
❑/ n
� Please note the following:
*SUSAN: Please make file and return Checklist and file to Reviewer
White Copy to Field Office Yellow and Pink Copies to File Goldenrod Copy to Susan

• NORTH C•OLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
September 2, 1999
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Joe Mickey
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Susan B. Edwards 94 /_
Mining Program Secretary
Land Qualify Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification Request for Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine - Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining pennit application
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 October 1, 1999 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 in the review of these type requests is greatly
appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (9I 9) 733-4574 i ryou have any
questions.
/SBE
Attachments
cc: Mr. Doug Miller
LAND QUALITY SECTION (8181733.A374 FAX 4019l933-2U76
OCOLOOICAL SURVEY SECTI6N(0101733-2423 FAX [phone]OS00
P.O OY 27687, PALE IOM, NOIRE CAROL INA 27ST 1.7687 TCLEPHONC(0101733.3833 FAX [phone]I
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STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY flAIfIV11lE�J. �L. -.=(OMNAXI
P.O. Box 471 9
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Memo:
Five Hundred and 0/100 Dollars
PAY
TO THE
OF DEN N. C. Dept Envir/Nat.Resources
Raleigh, NC
STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY STATESVILLE. N.C. 28687
BHANCH BANKING & TRUST-112 013782
STATESVILLE. NC 28687 X21
D,Al .E AMOUNT
Aug Z 1999 *******4$500.00
STATESVILLE
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LAND QUALITY SECTION
N. C. Dept-Envir/Nat.Resources
FORM USC2422
$500.00

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CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC.
Arc_lfriq5
May^-03F9-'i9�
Mr, Tracy Davis
NCDENR, Div. of Land Res.
Land Quality Section
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 2761 1-7687
Subject: Mining Permit 4 80-06, Statesville Brick, Gold Hill Mine, Rowan County
Application for Permit Modification
Dear Mr. Davis:
On behalf of Statesville Brick, I am enclosing an application for modification for
Mining Permit N 80-06. This modification only affects acreage within the previously
permitted boundary. We arc adding 44.8 acres to the 25 acres previously approved
mining area on the north side of US Hwy. 52. Please note that none of the area on the
north side or US 52 has been disturbed to date, so all design calculations are based on the
total of 69.8 acres. I f you have any questions, please call.
SinccrclY ,,
Jame C. 17=11, Jr., PG
Carolina Geological Services, Inc.
enclosures
RECEIVED
DEHNR
LAND QUALITY SECTION
P.O. Box 429, GARNER, NC 27529 (91 9)77"01 7 FAX: [phone]
OFFICES AT 101 WEST MAIN STREET', GARNER. NC

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
AND NATURAL RESOUR(
LAND QUALITY SECTIC
APPLICATION FOR A MINING
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYP
SEP`- 11999
MIT
LAND QUALITY SECTION
1. Nameof Mine C10L) AtLL MINE, 11rRMt'C#1' 30'Qro J County IZoWpN
2. Name of Applicam* STA-MSVILLE "BIZACtc Co.
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mil** R0. Z6y, 47
S Lri 1CS'J; Le. , WC- Z%(oS7
Telephone 704 U2 -4123
4. Mine Office Address
5. Mine Manager
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 to revoke the
permit.
***Signature " / e Date
Print Name Michael B. Foster
• This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the am that must be indicated on th
reclamation(security) that corresponds to this site.
'• The Land Quality Section most 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 film$ 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.

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
■ NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered with regards to your mining
operation for the intended life of the nine. All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding,
detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
Answer all of the following that apply:
1. a. 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:
b. If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the minim 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):
c. If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit
No. = o Total permitted acreage: 3`19. ci 7-
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ✓''� No If yes, indicate the acreap' to be covered by this modification (this is the
acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon): 41. wo izz -BEL0'-J
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes No If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: (NOTE: you must complete all of Section F. of this application
form entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (disturbed,
ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes_ No_ (if no, a "minor modification"
fee of $50.00 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):
d. If this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number
and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.:
Total permitted acreage:
■ SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT
TO BE PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE
NOTED ABOVE
2. Indicate the approximate longitude and latitude, in degrees -minutes -seconds, of the center of the mine
site: LONGITUDE (dd-mm-ss): -- — -- Quadrangle: 6,ot-n l
LATITUDE (dd-min-ss): -- -- River Basin: YAov-%N
3. Name of all materials mined: sG� I-
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4. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader & Truck V Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper Other (explain)
5. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) .Z-0 Reference elevation: �30 rims
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) ► 5
6. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes No ti— If no, proceed to Question 7.
a. Acreage of previously affected land(s) at present site that has not been reclaimed:
acres (identify all areas on your mine map(s)).
b. When and by whom was this activity conducted?
c. Acreage of previously affected land at present site that has been reclaimed: acres
(identify all areas on your mine map(s)).
d. When and by whom was this activity conducted?
e. Do you wish to exclude any areas noted in 6a or c from this permit application?
Yes No . If yes, how much? acres (identify all areas on your mine map(s)).
7. Present (pre -mining) use of the land (estimate acreage for each):
Cropland acres Pasture acres Forestry V3 acres Fish/Wildlife acres
Recreation acres Other acres (Specify use: }
8. Proposed land use after mining and reclamation has been completed (estimate acreage for each):
Cropland acres Pasture acres Forestry GO acres Fish/Wildlife 5 acres
Recreation acres Other acres (Specify use:
9. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): T iS -a-5
B. MAPS
1. Four (4) copies of the county highway maps and four (4) copies of all mine maps and reclamation
maps shall be submitted with each permit application.
County highway maps may be obtained from:
Location Department
State Highway Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
[phone]
Clearly label and mark the location of your mining operation on the county highway maps.
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C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste
water handling? Yes No_-j-_. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any
chemicals to be used.
b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or waste water from the mine or plant?
Yes `F- No . If yes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and locate all
proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s).
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c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table?
Yes Now. If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes No If yes,
what impact, if any, will mine dewaterin have on neighboring wells? Locate all existing wells
on the mine maps) that lie within 500 eet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to
support any conclusions or statements made. Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is
served by a public water system or private wells.
d. If the mine will extend below the water table, what is the pre -mining depth (in feet) to the
seasonal high and low ground water tables? High ft. Low ft. What is the source
of this information?
P1[ / R
e. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for
or obtained the appropriate water quality permits) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, etc.) from the
Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section.
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2. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
Yes Now. If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air
quality permit issued by the Division of Air Quality or local governing body.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads,. etc., be controlled?
I21OOkC Eecit
3. Describe in detail the chronological sequence of land disturbing activities and reference the sequence
to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
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4. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and
during mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion
control for mine excavation(s), waste piles, accesslmine roads and process areas), and give a detailed
sequence of installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment
and erosion control measures on the mine maps) and provide typical cross-sections/construction
details of each measure. Engineering designs and calculations shall be required when needed to
justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
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5. a. How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any adjoining permit
boundary or right-of-way? Buffers must be located within the permit boundaries. Buffers along
permit boundaries must be, at a minimum, unexcavated buffers. Show all buffer locations and
widths on the mine map(s).
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b. How wide a buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the permit
boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands? -Buffers along natural watercourses and
wetlands must be undisturbed. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s).
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b. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining.
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b. 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 mine map if they are within 300 feet of any
proposed excavation.
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c. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high
wall area and when it will be implemented. Vegetated earthen berms, appropriate fencing and
adequate boulder barriers may be acceptable high wall barricades. A construction detail/cross-
section and location of each type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s).
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d. Provide a cross-section on the mine maps) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc.), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of any
benches and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of
final stabilization.
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e. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes
including specifications for benching and sloping. Cross -sections for all cut slopes must be
provided on the mine map(s).
2 , I 6rL
f. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross -
sections of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety
benches and mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
N/A
7. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes No 'L-- How will acid water pollution
from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
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8. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation from
public view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building berms or other
measures. Show the location of all visual screening on the mine map(s) and provide cross -sections
through all proposed berms or proposed spacings, sizes and species for tree plantings.
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9. 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. Locate the nearest of site occupied
structure(s) to the proposed excavations) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to
the proposed excavation.
10. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes No t- . If yes,
describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill. Indicate
the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
11. Are any processing waste, overburden or other such mine wastes to be disposed of off -site?
Yes No d— . If yes, describe in detail what these wastes are and how they will be disposed.
Attach a separate site map(s) showing the location(s) of the disposal area(s). Include all
specifications for erosion and sediment control.
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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 general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This information must be illustrated
on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information provided on the mine
map (s) .
2. a. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation?
Yes -f- No . If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation
map and provide a scaled cross -sections) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum
average water depth must be at least 4 feet 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.
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b. Describe provisions for prevention of noxious, odious or foul water collecting or remaining in
mined areas. Provide details and locations of any permanent water outlets on the reclamation
map.
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3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to ad'oining property in all completed excavations in rock
manent including what kind of petbarricade wil be left. Construction details and locations of all
permanent barricades must be shown on the reclamation map.
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4. Indicate the method(s) of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or other such on -site mine
waste areas, including specifications for benching and sloping. Final cross -sections and locations for
such areas must be provided on the reclamation map.
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5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
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b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes_ No � . ff yes, identify
such roadmVs on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent ditch line stabilization.
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6. Describe the method of reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins.
A\. $cb1MiN\ W`�L TJE 'ZccTJWv�? AFCU2 t,.J,T0 TQWG(,E(A-604
7. 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 pnerated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without pbor written approval from
the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section a" either the
Division of Waste Management (DWI) 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
lemp orary and permanent refuse disposal areas must be clearly delineated on the mine map(s) and
reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas.
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ANo woP zwoP c .
8. Indicate the method of restoration or establishment of any permanent drainage chancels to a condition
minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. Provide design information, including typical
cross-sections,of arty permanent channels to be constructed as parr of the reclamation plan. Indicate
the lo`cation(s) of all permanent channels on the reclamation map.
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9. Provide a schedule of reclamation that indicates the sequence of reclamation and approximate time
frame. If reclamation is to be accomplished concurrently with mining, then clearly indicate on the
mine maps) and reclamation map each segment that is to be mined and reclaimed daring each year
of the permit. Add drawings showing typical cross -sections and final features of the proposed
reclamation.
a=* 'EC1AMATtON PLArJ"
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10. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations for year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and
type of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding
instructions for permanent revegetation and, if necessary, temporary revegetation. Revegetation
utilizing only tree plantings is not acceptable. NOTE: The Revegetation Plan must be approved
✓ice signed by one of the following:
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. Others as may be approved by the Department.
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LIME -RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre): 4c41000 tas/R`ge
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
Ace6aowc 'ro big -rew'L%IOa I,000 "Ys c0-to-jo i-c-2n�rzcV2
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes]
—f Seed Tvoes: Seeding Dates: Seeding Rates:
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MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF
ANCHORING: A400-5,060 14/1c (1VAW SCOW eft. caUkV,
PkNctva y :lseap f
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
Lopteuq Pwe Ptn<o on t5 f6 a rM
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signature `r Date 8-Z-99
Print Name JN+1e3 'rte t c
Title CEDLbGI St -
Agency CA20LIAM 42s-46tut SXWLE-3 ,INS
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EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
CALCULATIONS FOR;
STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
GOLD HILL, NORTH CAROLINA
ROWAN COUNTY
TOWNSHIP: MORGAN & GOLDHILL
AUGUST 1999

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DIVERSION CHANNEL ASSUMPTIONS & DESIGN CRITERIA:
• ESTIMATED FLOW:
Q25 = CiA
WHERE:
Q=CFS
C = COEFFICIENT OF RUN-OFF (0.5)
I = INTENSITY (IN/HR)
A = DRAINAGE AREA (Ac.)
• MAXIMUM FLOW VELOCITIES: GRASS LINED CHANNEL
CHANNEL SLOPE < 5% - V max = 4.5 FPS
CHANNEL SLOPE > 5% - V max = 3.5 FPS
• MANNINGS "n" FOR VARIOUS LININGS:
NATURAL 0.02
GRASS 0.033
RIP -RAP
0-0.5 FT
0.5-1.0 FT
1.0-1.5 FT
CLASS
"A"
0.076
0.044
0.034
CLASS
"B"
0.0179
0.063
0.056
CLASS
"I"
0.409
0.073
0.061
CLASS
"II"
0.797
0.084
0.060
• MAXIMUM SHEAR STRESS:
STONE CLASSIFICATION
CLASS "A"
CLASS "B"
CLASS "I"
CLASS "II"
T = yds
WHERE:
T = SHEAR STRESS
y = 62.4 LBS/FT
d = DEPTH OF FLOW - FT
s = SLOPE FT/FT
T MAXIMUM
1.65
3.37
4.20
5.0
REARRANGE EQUATION TO FIND MAXIMUM DEPTH OF FLOW
FOR A GIVEN SLOPE & LINER:
max D=T/ys

• STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY •
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
ESTIMATED RUN-OFF
(Q-25)
LENGTH
AREA OF
RUN-OFF
ELEVATION
OF RUN-
CONCERN
COEFFICIENT
DIFFERENCE
OFF
(C)
(FT)
(FT)
DC-1
0+00-5+00
a 5
30
500
5+00-12+50
0.5
48
1250
DC-2
0+00-5+50
0.5
4.5
550
DC-3
0+00-11 +50
0.5
18
1160
DC-4
0+00-9+50
0.5
10
950
9+50-15+50
0.5
15
1550
DC-5
0+00-6+00
0.5
20
600
RD-1
0.5
13
1800
RD-2
0.5
15
1300
RD-3
0.5
24
1900
DRAINAGE
DISCHARGE
Tc
i25
AREA
Q
(MIN)
(INIHR)
(Ac)
(CFS)
3
8.24
1.8
7.4
7
7.67
7.7
295
6
7.96
4.9
19.5
9
7.1
4.1
14.6
9
7.1
14.1
50.1
13
6.2
21.8
67.6
4
8.24
52
21.4
17
5.59
18.6
52.0
11
6.61
15.7
51.9
14
6
30.5
91.5
NOTES:
COL, 1 FROM PLANS
COL, 2 COEFFICIENT OF RUN-OFF (ESTIMATED AVERAGE)
COL, 3 FROM PLANS
COI.. 4 FROM PLANS
COL, 5 KIRPACH EQUATION
Tc = ( LA31 ELEV. DIFF.)"0.385 / 128
COL. 6 i25 INTENSITY FROM CHARLOTTE IDFC
COL. 7 FROM PLANS
COL. 8 025 = C i A
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STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
GRASS LINED CHANNEL DESIGN
CHANNEL Q REQUIRED DRAINAGE
LENGTH SLOPE
BOTTOM
SIDE
FLOW
A
R
Q AVAILABLE
V
COMMENT
SECTION AREA
WIDTH
SLOPE
DEPTH
(L!.) (Ft1Ft) (Ac.) (25 Yr)
(FL)
(Ft.)
(SF.)
(CFS)
(FPS)
(CFS)
DC-1
O+OD-5+DO 500 0.006 1.8 7.4
0.01
3
1.02
3.1314
0.465
7.42
2.37
V < 4.5 FPS GRASS LINER O.K
5+00-12+50 750 0.024 7.7 29.5
1
3
1.17
5.2767
0.628
2973
5.64
V > 4-5 FPS REQUIRES ARMORED STABILIZATION
DC-2
. 0+w5+50 560 0.009 4.9 19,5
0.01
3
1.36
5.5624
0.646
19.56
3.52
V < 4.5 FPS GRASS LINER OX
DC-3
0+00.11+50 1150 0.0157 4.1 14.6
0.01
3
1.1
3.641
0 523
14.67
4.03
V < 4.5 FPS GRASS LINER OX
DC-4
0+00.9450 950 0.0105 14.1 50.1
3
3
1.46
10.7748
D.681
50,36
4.67
V > 4,5 FPS REQUIRES ARMORED STABILIZATION
9+50.15+50 600 O.OD83 21-8 67.8
6
3
1.45
15.0075
0.989
67.42
4.49
V < 4.5 FPS GRASS LINER O.K.
DC-5
0+00-6+00 60D 0,033 5.2 21.5
0.01
3
1.11
3.7074
0.527
21.79
5.88
V > 4.5 FPS REQUIRES ARMORED STABILIZATION
NOTE:
COL 1. FROM PLAN
COL. 2 FROM PLAN
COL. 3 FROM PLAN
COL, 4 FROM PLAN
COL. 5 Q = CA (SEE SHEET ENTITLED ESTIMATED RUN-OFF)
COL. 6 OIVERSION CHANNEL BOTTOM WIDTH
COL. 7 DIVERSION CHANNEL SIDE SLOPE
COL, 9 DNERSiON CHANNEL FLOW DEPTH
COL. 9 A = AREA OF FLOW = (BOTTOM WIDTH X DEPTH) + (SIDE
SLOPE X DEPTH A2)
• COL, 10 R = HYDRAULIC RADIUS = AREA OF FLOW 1 WETTED PERIMETER
COL. 11 O AVAILABLE _ (1.491 n ) X (A) X (RA0.67) X (SAO.S)
COL, 12 VELOCITY = (1.491 n) X (RAO.67) X (SAO.5)
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STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
RIP -RAP LINED CHANNEL DESIGN
CHANNEL
LENGTH
SLOPE
STONE
Q REQUIRE❑
MANNING'S
"n.
BOTTOM
SIDE
FLOW
A
R
Q AVAILABLE
T
COMMENT
SECTION
CLASSIFICATION
WIDTH
SLOPE
DEPTH
(Lf.)
(FnFt)
(25Yr)
(Ft.)
(Ft.)
(SF.)
(CFS)
(CFS)
DC-1
5+00-12+50
750
0.024
29.5 CLASS A
0.034
2
3
1.1
5.83
0.651
29.68
1,66
T Max = 1.65 , CLASS A RIP -RAP Q.K.
DC-4
0+00-9+50
950
D.0105
50.1 CLASS A
0.034
4
3
1,44
11,91108
0.514
50.66
0.94
T Max = 1.65 , CLASS A RIP•RAP O.K
DC-5
0+008+00
600
0.033
21.5 CLASS B
0.056
1
3
1.25
5.9375
0.667
21.87
2.57
T Max = 3.37. CLASS B RIP -RAP OX
NOTE:
COL 1. FROM PLAN
COL. 2 FROM PLAN
COL. 3 FROM PLAN
COI.. 4 Q = CIA (SEE SHEET ENTITLED ESTIMATED RUN-OFF)
COL. 5 STONE LINER REQUIRED
COL.6 MANNING'S'n'
COL. 7 DIVERSION CHANNEL BOTTOM WIDTH
• COL. 8 DIVERSION CHANNEL SIDE SLOPE
COL. 9 DIVERSION CHANNEL FLOW DEPTH
COL. 10 A = AREA OF FLOW = (BOTTOM WIDTH X DEPTH) + (SIDE SLOPE X DEPTHA2)
COL. 11 R = HYDRAULIC RADIUS = AREA OF FLOW I WETTED PERIMETER
COL. 12 Q AVAILABLE = (1.49 / n) X (A) X (WO ST) X (SAt7 5)
COL. 13 SHEAR STRESS = T = 62.4 X DEPTH X SLOPE
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STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
ROCK DAM DESIGN
ROCK DAM
DISTURBED
DRAINAGE
VOLUME
BOTTOM
BOTTOM
STORAGE
VOLUME
025
CALCULATED
WEIR
AREA
AREA
REQUIRED
WIDTH
LENGTH
DEPTH
AVAILABLE
WEIR LENGTH
LENGTH
(Ac.)
(Ac-)
(CF)
(Ft.)
(Ft.)
(Ft.)
(CF)
(CFS)
(Ft.)
(Ft.)
RD-1
18.6
18.6
33480
60
120
5
36000
52
17.33
18
RD-2
15.7
15.7
28260
55
105
5
28875
51.9
17.30
18
RD•3
30.5
30.5
54900
75
150
5
56250
91.5
30.50
32
NOTES:
COL, 1 AS DESIGNATED ON PLANS
COL. 2 FROM PLANS
COL. 3 FROM PLANS
COL. 4 VOLUME REQUIRED = 1800 X DISTURBED AREA
COL. 5 EXCAVATED BASIN BOTTOM WIDTH
COL. 6 EXCAVATED BASIN BOTTOM LENGTH
COL. 7 EXCAVATED BASIN DEPTH
• COL. 8 VOLUME AVAILABLE = EXCAVATED BASIN WIDTH X LENGTH X DEPTH
COL 9 Q25 = CiA (SEE SHEET ENTITLED ESTIMATED RUN-OFF)
COL. 10 CALCULATED WEIR LENGTH (FT)
L=01CwXH"1.5
WHERE:
L=FT
025 = CFS
Cw = 3
H = 0.5 FT.
COL. 11 ACTUAL WEIR LENGTH TO CONSTRUCT (FT)
MAY 1999

• STATESVILLE BRICK CO. •
STAGE -STORAGE
AVE AREA DEPTH VOLUME ACCUM.
ELEVATION AREA (SF) (6F) (FT) (CF) VOLUME
(CF)
714
61662
63154.5
1
63154.5
715
64647
63154.5
66159.0
1
66159.0
716
67671
129313,5
69202.5
1
69202.5
717
70734
198516.0
72285.0
1
72285.0
718
73836
270801.0
75407.0
1
75407.0
719
76978
346208.0
(754a
78568.5
1
78568.5
720
80159
424776.5
81950.5
1
81950.5
721
83742
506727A
CZ359�i
85417.0
1
85417.0
7zz
e7os2
5921440
C3Z)3A3�

STATESVILLE BRICK
STAGE -DISCHARGE
ORIFICE AND WEIR EQUATION ASSUMES NO TAILWATER CONDITIONS.
8- EM ORIFICE
RISER BOX
3 -18" DIA
EMERGENCY SPILLWAY
.
ORIFICE EQUATION
WEIR EQUATION
ORIFICE EQUATION
WEIR EQUATION
DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE
TOTAL DISCHARGE
ELEVATION
STAGE
H (FT)
H (FT)
H (FT)
H (FT)
(CFS)
--
(CFS)
{CFS)
- (CFS)
(CFS)
718
0
0 0
0
0
0
0
0 0
0.0
719
1
1 1.7
0
0
1
12A
0 0
1.7
720
2
2 2.4
0
0
2
36.0
0 0
2.4
721
3
3 2.9
0.83
40.8
3
44.1
0.75 97.4
141.2
722
4
4 3.4
1.83
133.7
4
51.0
1.75 347.3
401.6
723
5
5 3.8
2.83
257A
5
57.0
2.75 684.1
744.8
724
6
6 4.1
3.83
404.8
6
62.4
3.75 1089.3
1155.8
0
AUG 1999

EE�ve-;:� 2w- 0
STORMWATER DETENTION POND
Using Rational Method for Drainage areas less than 2 sq. mi. [1300 ac]
g = 130 Local intensity eqn coeff [I=gf(h+T)]
h = 18 Local intensity eqn coeff
Pn6 = 2.59 Local 6-hr,10 yr Precip [in]
A = 101.8 Watershed area (ac)
H = 8 Height of most remote point above outlet [ft]
L = 2500 Hydraulic length [ft]
Ca = 0.67 Composite runoff coefficient after development
Cb = 0,35 Composite runoff coefficient before development
CN = 76 Composite SCS Curve Number after development
Time of Concentration [min] tc = 29
Rainfall Intensity [in/hr] I = 2.7
Rational Equation [Q=CaIA] Qa = 187 ac in 1 hr or cfs
Rational Equation [Q =CbIA] Q b = 98 ac in 1 hr or cf s
Ultimate Soil Storage [S=10001CN-10] S = 3.2 in
R unnoff Depth [Q x = [Pn6-0.2S ]" 2l(Pn6+0.8S ) Q x = 0.7 in
Volume of Runoff [Q= x-Area] Vol. = 277018.77 cf

•
HYDROGRAPH FORMULATION
Accept the Step Function
For 0 < or = t < or = Tp Tp=
Q = Qpl2x[1-cos(pixt/Tp)j
For t> 1.25Tp 1.25Tp=
Q = 4.34Qp" [-1.30(t/Tpll
TIME INTO
STORM FLOW
0
0.0
3
12.8
6
47.6
9
95.0
12
141.9
15
175.5
18
186.6
21
172.2
24
140.3
27
112.7
30
90.5
33
72.7
36
58.4
39
46.9
42
37,7
45
30.2
48
24.3
51
19.5
54
15.7
57
12.6
60
10.1
63
8.1
66
6.5
69
5.2
72
4.2
75
3.4
18 min
22 min

STORMWATER DETENTION POND
Using Rational Method for Drainage areas less than 2 sq. mi. [1300 act
g =
191 Local intensity eqn coeff [I=g/[h+T]]
h =
22 Local intensity eqn coeff
Pn6 =
3.64 Local 6-hf,10yr Precip (in)
A =
101.8 Watershed area (ac]
H =
8 Height of most remote point above outlet tit]
L =
2500 Hydraulic length [it]
Ca =
0.67 Composite runoff coefficient after development
Cb =
0.35 Composite runoff coefficient before development
Time of Concentration [min)
Rainfall Intensity [in/hr]
Rational Equation [Q=CaIA]
Rational Equation [Q=CbIA]
Ultimate Soil Storage [S=1000/CN-10]
Runnoff Depth [Q• = (Pn6-0.2Sr2)(Pn6+0.8S]
Volume of Runoff [Q" Area]
\/E2r
pA _ G4 8 CoN s,rE�
3'1 (oPP SrT&,)
101.8
tc=
29
1=
3.7
Qa=
253
acin/hiacis
Qb =
132
ac in / hr or cis
S =
3.2
in
Q• =
1.5
in
Vol. =
542382.76
cf
�/0.35��3.�5�ilo].8� z V3o.l VS

TIME INTO
STORM
FLOW
0
0,0
3
8.4
6
32.5
9
69.0
12
113.2
15
159.2
18
200.8
21
232.6
24
250.2
27
251.4
30
236.1
33
206.9
36
177.8
39
152.8
42
131.3
45
112.8
48
96.9
51
83.3
54
71.5
57
61.5
60
52.8
63
45.4
66
39.0
69
33.5
72
28.6
75
24.7

112—
STORMWATER DETENTION POND
Using Rational Method for Drainage areas less than 2 sq_ mi. (1300 ac]
g =
228 Local intensity eqn coeff [I=g/(h+T)]
h =
23 Local intensity eqn coeff
Pn6 =
4.28 Local 6-hr,10 yr Precip (in)
A =
101.8 Watershed area (ac)
H =
8 Height of most remote point above outlet [ftj
L =
2500 Hydraulic length [ft]
Ca =
0.67 Composite runoff coefficient after development
Cb =
0.35 Composite runoff coefficient before development
Time of Concentration [minj tc = 29
Rainfall Intensity [In/hr) I = 4.3
Rational Equation [Q=CaIA] Qa = 296 ac in l hr or
Rational Equation [Q=CbIA] Qb = 155 ac in I hr or
Ultimate Soil Storage [S=10QO/CN-101 S : 3.2 in
R uunoff Depth [Q" = (Pn6.0.2S )" 2/(Pn6+0.8S) Q" = 2.0 in
Volume of Runoff IQ" "Area] Vol. = 722690.28 cf
HYDROGRAPH FORMULATION
Accept the Step function
For a<or=t<or=Tp Tp= 29 min
Q=Qp/2x[1•cos(pixt/Tp)]
For t > 1.25 T p 1.25 T p = 37 min
Q = 4.34Q p^[-1.30(t7T p)j

r �4 $2 •
TIME INTO
STORM FLOW
0
0.0
3
7.6
6
29.7
9
63.9
12
106.8
15
154.0
18
200.5
21
241.7
24
273.2
27
291.9
30
295.8
33
284.5
36
259.2
39
227.2
42
198.0
45
174.0
48
152.3
51
133.3
54
116.6
57
102.1
60
69.3
63
78.2
66
68.4
69
59.9
72
52.4
75
45.9

STORMWATER DETENTION POND
Using Rational Method for Drainage areas less than 2 sq. mi. [1300 ac]
g = 256 Local intensity eqn coeff [I=gl(h+T)]
h = 24 Local intensity eqn coeff
Pn6 = 4.77 Local 6-hr,10-yr, Precip (in)
A = 101.8 Watershed area (ac)
H = 8 Height of most remote point above outlet [ft]
L = 2500 Hydraulic length [ft]
Ca = 0.67 Composite runoff coefficient after development
Cb = 0.35 Composite runoff coefficient before development
CN = 76 Composite SCS Curve Number after development
Time of Concentration [min] tc =
29
Rainfall Intensity [in/hr] I =
4.8
Rational Equation [Q =CalA] Q a =
326 ac in / hr or cfs
Rational Equation [Q=CbIA] Qb =
171 ac in / hr or cfs
Ultimate Soil Storage [5=1000ICN-10] S =
3.2 in
Runnoff Depth [Qx = (Pn6-0.2S)"2l(Pn6+0.85) Q" =
2.3 in
Volume of Runoff [Q" "Area] Vol. = 867401.42 cf

`—
HYDROGRAPH FORMULATION
Accept the Step Function
ForO<or=t<or=Tp
Q = Qpl2m[1-cos(pil/Tp)]
For t > 1.25 T p
Q = 4.34Qp" [-1.3O(t/Tp))
TIME INTO
STORM FL0W
0
0.0
3
7.1
6
27.7
9
60.1
12
101.4
15
148.1
18
196.1
21
241.3
24
279.6
27
307.9
30
323.6
33
325.4
36
313.1
39
287.9
42
255.3
45
225.9
48
199.9
51
176.8
54
156.5
57
138.4
60
122.5
63
108.4
66
95.9
69
84.8
72
75.1
75
66.4
Tp =
1.25Tp=
32 min
40 min

TIME
INFLOW
STORAGE
MIN
CF5
CF
a
a
o
0
3
12.E
0
2304
6
47.6
2304
8567.3
9
95
10871.3
170%.7
12
141.9
27968.0
25533.4
.15
175,5
53501.4
31573.6
18
186.6
95075.1
33562.0
21
172.2
118837.0
30959.7
24
140.3
149596.E
25208.2
27
112.7
174805.0
20232.$
30
913.5
195037.5
16230A
33
72.7
211267.9
13021A
36
58.4
224289.3
10443.4
39
46.9
234732.7
83702
42
37.7
243102.9
6711.7
45
30,2
249814.6
5359.6
48
24.3
255174.1
4296 0
51
1 R 5
259470.1
3430.8
54
15.7
262900.7
2745.6
57
12.6
265846.3
2186.8
60
10.1
287833.1
1736.1
63
8.1
26$569.2
1375.E
66
6.5
270944.7
1087.1
SSTATESVILLE
BRICK
CHAINSAW ROUTING
2 YR STORM EVENT
STAGE
OUTFLOW
FT
CF5
0
0
0 0
0 01 0.00
003 0.02
Doe 0.05
0.15 0.09
0.25 0.14
0.34 0.20
0.43 0.25
0.50 0.30
0.56 0.33
0.81 0.36
0.65 0.38
0.68 0.40
0.70 0,41
0.72 0.42
D.74 043
0,75 044
0,76 DA5
0.77 DA5
0.77 046
0.76 0.46
D.78 0.46
.4- MAX 1 F 1 ftcv )
AUG, 19W

•
6TRTESVILLE BRICK
CWJNSRW ROUTING
2YR STORM EVENT
69 5.2
222W18
0.79
046
652.9
72 45
2126 J
0.79
0.46
T26.5
n 34
273011.2
0.79
0.48
2-
79 0
2741395
On
047
40 S
81 0
274ws.7
0>9
0.47
a3.a
64 a
2739
6
d35
0.T9
G42
I
MAX. � V.3
67 U
213 .e
0.79
0.42
✓ �Z D•��
`
e0 0
zrx38
are
0.42
mAyT l F_.0✓7 Z O.-79
93 0
0i3MB
637
099
Cq
MAX. W.s.EL�. Qz= 11(b.7`t
+ 3-:503iZ C
AUG. 1999

STATESVILLE BRICK
CHAINSAW ROUTING
50 YR STORM EVENT
TIME
INFLOW
STORAGE
STAGE
OUTFLOW
MIN.
CFS
CF
FT
CPS
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
7.1
0
0
0
1278
6
27.7
1278
0.02
0,03
4980.8
9
60.1
6258,8
0.09
015
10791.4
12
101.4
17050.2
0,23
0.38
18182.8
15
148.1
35233,0
0.47
0,7E
26515.0
18
196.1
61748.0
0.82
1.39
35047.4
21
241.3
96795.5
1.27
1,89
43093.7
24
279.6
139689.2
1.82
2.27
49918.6
27
307,9
189807.8
2.44
2.71
54934.9
ti
30
323.6
244742.7
3.10
168,08
27993.9
33
325.4
272736 6
3.43
253,42 q*-
�/�.I fJI=Lz�
12956A
36
313,1
285693.0
3.58
292.92
3632.7
39
287,9
289325.7
3.63
303.99 0 -
MA4. Qof FLoLa,i
-2896.7
p
42
255.3
288429.0
3.59
295.1E
-7175.2
M/ W �j��j�,���
% F,r� = 3 • �3
FT
45
226.9
779253.8
3.51
273.29
-8529.E
48
109.9
270723,9
3A1
247,28
-8529A
51
176.B
262194.8
3.31
221.28
+
-80m. B
54
156.5
254188.D
3.21
196.87
-7267.1
57
136.4
246920.9
3.13
174.72
-B37A
60
122.5
240383.5
3.05
154.79
-5812.0
83
108.4
234571.5
2.98
138.91
-5491.1
86
96.9
229080.4
2.98
138,91
-7741.1
AUG, 1999

STATESVILLE BRICK
CHAINSAW ROUTING
50 YR STORM EVENT
69 84.8
221339.3
2.82
116.49
-5705.0
72 75.1
215634.3
2.75
106.83
-5711.7
75 66A
209922.6
2.68
9716
-55W.4
78 0
204386.2
2.62
67.78
-15800.E
61 0
188585.6
2.42
61.02
-10983.5
84 0
177602.2
2,29
42.42
-7635.0
87 0
169967.2
2,20
29,49
-5307 3
90 0
164659.8
2,13
20.50
-3689.3
93 0
1W970.5
2,09
14.25
-2564.5
AUG. 19N

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I
GERA V.GRAM & ASSOCIATES

State of North Carolina IF
Department of Environment, WIVA
Health and Natural Resources 4
Division of Land Resources _
fir•
James B. Hunt, Governor ID FEE
N R
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles Gardner, P.G-, P.E.
Director and State Geologist
July 15, 1993
Mr. Michael B. Foster
Statesville Brick Company
P.O. Box 471
Statesville, N.C. 28677
RE: Permit No. 80-06 --
Gold Hill Mine
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Foster:
Your application for renewal and modification of Permit No.
80-06 for Gold Hill Mine. in Rowan County has been approved. The
modification is to allow the mining of the 25 acre "new mine"
north of U.S. Highway 52 as indicated on the Mining and Erosion
Control Plan last revised April 8, 1993. A copy of the renewed
and modified permit is enclosed.
The conditions in the permit renewal and modification were
based primarily upon the initial application. Modifications were
made as indicated by the renewal and modification request and as
required to insure compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. The
new expiration date is July 15, 2003. I would like to draw your
particular attention to Operating Condition No. 4 of the permit.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 379.92
acres and the amount of land you are allowed to disturb at any
one time is 150 acres.
Please review the renewed and modified permit and advise
this office at [phone] shouldyouhave any questions
concerning this matter.
Sin�/''qr,"e�l/,}y�//,
TF EV Davi .
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
TED/tls
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Jerry Cook
Geological Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Secfion
[phone] [phone] [phone]
FAX: [phone] FAX: [phone] FAX: [phone]
�i{ / P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919,733.3833 FAX [phone]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENV=RONMENT
HEALTH AND NATURAL
DSVSSSON OF LAND RES40URCES
LAND QUAL S TY S ECT S ON
P E R M 11- T
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:
Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine
Rowan County - Permit No. 80-06
for the operation of a
Clay Mine
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 15 2003

Page 2 of 9
In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which
is hereby approved by the Department of Environment, Health 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 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
July 15_, 1993: This permit has been modified to allow mining on
the 25 acre "new mine" on the north side of U.S Highway 52 as
indicated on the Mining and Erosion Control Plan last revised
April S, 1993.

Page 3 of 9
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance
until July 15, 2003.
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 CONDJTIONS:
1. 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 stormwater 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 Water
Quality Section, Division of Environmental Management,
to secure any necessary stormwater permits or other
approval documents.
2. A. Any mining process producing air contamination
emissions shall be subject to the permitting
requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C.
Environmental Management Commission.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means
that may be necessary shall be utilized to prevent dust
from leaving the permitted area.
3. A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 25 foot undisturbed) shall
be maintained between any affected land and any
adjoining waterway to prevent sedimentation of that
waterway from erosion of the affected land and to
preserve the integrity of the natural watercourse.
B. Any mining activity affecting wetlands shall be in
accordance with the requirements and regulations
promulgated and enforced by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers.

/I)
Page 4 of 9
4. A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited
to diversions, earthen dikes, silt check dams, silt
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 or natural
watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. The sediment basins and diversions indicated on the
Mining and Erosion Control Plan, last revised on April
8, 1993, shall be installed prior to the initial site
clearing.
C. The berms of the sediment basi-ns and the associated
diversions shall be stabilized immediately after
construction is completed.
5. 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 offsite damage
because of siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided
with ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to
restrain such erosion.
6. 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.
7. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be
maintained between the mine and public thoroughfares
whenever practical to screen the operation frpm the public.
8. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be
maintained between any excavation and any mining permit
boundary or right-of-way to prevent caving of adjacent
property and to allow grading of the. side slopes to the
required angle.
9. A physical barrier consisting of a fence or earthen berm,
etc., shall be maintained around the perimeter of any
highwall.

Page 5 of 9
10. Refuse Disposal
A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that
is generated outside of the mining permit area shall be
allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit area
n�r;! authorization to conduct said disposal has first
been obtained from both the Division of Solid Waste
Management and the Land Quality Section, Department of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources. The method
of disposal 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 Solid 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in
the form of $25,000.00 Blanket Bond is sufficient to cover
the operation as indicated on 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.

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14. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives
and History shall be granted access to the site to
determine the presence of significant archaeological
resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked
Human Burial and Human Skeletal Remains Protection
Act," should the operator or any person in his employ
I ncounter human skeletal remains, immediate
notification shall be provided to the county medical
examiner and the chief archaeologist, North Carolina
Division of Archives and History.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the
performance of which is a condition on the continuing validity of
that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a
separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the
terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G.S. 74-53
2. 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, 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 regrade and
satisfactorily revegetate-any disturbed areas.

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2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a
surface suitable for the planned future use are as follows:
A. All sideslopes shall be graded to a 2 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter slope.
B. Any lake areas shall be excavated to maintain an
average water depth of at least four feet. In
addition, all lake sideslopes shall be graded to a
minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter and
properly stabilized.
C. Topsoil shall be stockpiled during mining and respread
after mining.
D. Any settling ponds or sediment basins shall be
backfilled and stabilized.
E. The processing, stockpile, and other disturbed areas
neighboring the mine excavation shall be leveled and
smoothed.'
F. Compacted surfaces shall be disced, subsoiled or
otherwise prepared before revegetation.
G. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the
mine site. On -site disposal of waste shall be in
accordance with Operating Condition 10A and B.
H. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the
collection of noxious or foul water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be
revegetated as per the Revegetation Plan approved by Mr.
Samuel E. Correll with the Rowan Soil and Water Conservation
District on July 18, 1991.

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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 July 28, 1972 and renewed August 20,
1982, is contemporaneously renewed and modified this 15th
day of July, 1993 pursuant to G.S. 74-52.
By:
Charles H. Gardner, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
May 4, 1994
Mr. Michael B. Foster
Statesville Brick Company
P.O. Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28687
Re: Gold Hill Mine
Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Foster:
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An inspection was made of the above mine on April 27, 1994 in
accordance with G.S. 74-56 of the Mining Act of 1971.
The area at the site requested to be released as indicated on
the mine map (last revised January 27, 1994) has been found to be
satisfactorily reclaimed. This area totals 11.4 acres, 8.2.5 acres
of previously mined land and 3.15 acres of buffer land. Therefore,
you are released from further reclamation responsibility for this
area with respect to the Mining Act of 1971.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage is now 368.52 acres and
the amount of land you are allowed to disturb at any one time at
this site is 141.75 acres.
CHG/tls
cc: Mr. Jerry Cook
CeOlogtcd survey section
919)733-2423
FAX: [phone]
Very truly yours,
Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Land Quality section Geodetic Survey Section
[phone] [phone]
FAX: [phone] FAX: [phone]
P.O. Box 27687. Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources,
Division of land Resources, land Quality Section r m
MINE INSPECTION REPORT 19
A (PERMrr ED MINE) 1AND QJAl1TY A
1. MINE NAME • f .-c '� r?I� _ _ 2. MINING PERMI,f# 50-�9&
3. OPERATOR �n�;g '�.��? I.Brh�A�v�. 4. COUNTY/-o,, a,..
5. ADDRESS P.O. ! y l � n.;�00�, 'rK U V144 6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE---';
7. Person(s) contacted at site
8. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes E No 9. Pictures? ❑ Yes C) No
10. Date last inspected:_1 1 11. Any mining since last inspection? ,E Yes ❑ IVo
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? °( Yes []No
If no, explain:
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? 4Yes []No
If no, explain:
14. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes qNo If yes, describe the type
and severity of the damage:
15. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
16. Other recommendations and cromments:.0�,.:
fh0 /.7AIAr lJf�� R/.tB iillA//.' .Ta�.rJ, /.�!'DP/1/� .!' fir �/Jeii t /��� fin%lA. .� e. liY,�•//.,.n1%i�r�"'/+',..r.:�11
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17. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? p Yes ❑ No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
18. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes [ No Proposed date 1 1
19. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 20. Copy of Report sent to.operator 5 I /I
(date)
INSPECTED BY: i,,A._ . 1'khl W DATE 41 I 1 9y
Phone No: {-any )''66 -1619 G
White copy to file Yellow copy to operator Pink copy to Mining Specialist
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
Mr.. Brad Brown
Statesville Brick Company
P.O. Box 471
Statesville, N.C. 28687
RE: Modification Request
Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Yadkin -Pee Dee River
Dear Mr. Brown:
December 11, 1996
for Gold Hi11 Mine
Basin
- ra
This letter is in response to your letter dated November 22, 1996
requesting clarification of a potential modification request for the
above referenced mine site. The proposed modification would allow the
relocation of a settling basin approximately 1200 feet east along the
unnamed tributary to Riles Creek.
This proposed modification would require the relocated basin to
handle a larger contributing watershed as well as a larger disturbed area
upstream. Thus, additional design information would be required to
determine if this measure, along with any corresponding diversion
ditches, is adequately sized for the new location.
In light of the above, a major modification request must be
submitted to and approved by this office prior to the basin's relocation.
The modification must include the appropriate application processing fee,
a revised mine map indicating existing and proposed topography and
affected areas upstream of this new basin location, design calculations
for sizing the relocated basin and associated diversion ditches, and a
subsequent bond recalculation based upon the potential affected acreage
at the site.
Geological Sruvey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
[phone] [phone] _ [phone]
FAX: [phone] FAX: [phone] FAX: [phone]
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Please contact Mr. Tony Sample, Assistant State Mining Specialist,
Land Quality Section, if you have any questions regarding this request.
He may be reached at [phone].
Sincerely,
G�
Charles Gardner, P.E., P.G.
CHG/tls
cc: Mr. G. Douglas Miller, P.E.,
Mr. Tony L. Sample, C.P.E.S.C.

tt09 2 6 '96
"STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
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P. O. Box 471 J [phone]
Salcsvlllc, N. C. 28687
November 22, 1996
Mr. Charles Gardner, Division Director
Division of Land Resources
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Mr. Gardner:
On November 18, I met with Doug Miller and Brian Moore at Mooresville and
spoke with Tony Sample on the phone. The purpose of these conversations
was to determine what procedures were necessary to relocate the proposed
new sediment pond at our Gold Hill mine. Since there was a question on
this procedure, Tony asked that we address the question to you.
No mining or pond construction has occurred in the area. We are not asking
for any additional acres for mining. Since 150 acres are permitted and
only 40 acres have been disturbed, this pond relocation should be con-
sidered a minor modification. This adjustment would allow material removal
at a greater depth and thereby lessen the future need for a much greater
expanded surface area. It would also allow a gain in the dwell time for the
runoff before it reaches the Riles Creek feeder.
We respectfully request that you approve this pond relocation as a minor
modification.
Thank you for your time and consideration-
Sincerely
v
SSincerelly yours ^,, ,�
I
Brad Brown
Technical Services
wBB/e
Attachments: (1) A copy of the cover letter for the Gold
Hill permit indicating that 150 acres
is the permitted area.
(2) A mine map withs the pond location
marked in orange and the proposed
relocation position marked in green.

✓ State of North Carolina
��✓� Department of Environment,
/ Health and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James B. Hunt. Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
July 15
Mr. Michael B. Foster
Statesville Brick Company
P.O. Box 471
Statesville, N.C. 28677
1993
Yk5in
RE: Permit No. 80-06
Gold Hill Mine
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Foster:
Your application for renewal and modification of Permit No.
80-06 for Gold Hill Mine in Rowan Counts has been approved. The
modification is to aallow the mining of -the 25 acre "new mine"
north of U.S. Highway 52 as indicated on the Mining and Erosion
Control Plan last revised April 8, 1993. A copy of the renewed
and modified permit is enclosed.
The conditions in the permit renewal and modification were
based primarily upon the initial application. Modifications were
made as indicated by the renewal and modification request and as
required to insure compliance with The Mining Act of 1971- The
new expiration date is July 15, 2003. I would like to draw your
particular attention to Operating Condition No. 4 of the permit.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 379.92
acres and the amount of land you are allowed to disturb at any
one time is 150 acres.
Please review the renewed and modified permit and advise
this office at [phone] should you have any questions
concerning this matter.
SFa
rely,
TDavi .
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
TED/tls
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Jerry Cook
Geological Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
[phone] [phone] [phone]
FAX: [phone] FAX: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Pc. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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North Carolina Department of Environment Health, and Natural _
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section Ic'' n '�."n ,ImV•N"
MINE INSPECTION REPORT L�
LAPR zy 1996 //
(PFAMITTI=D MINA G
1. MINE NAME .(�b�.!J' .fhL.y 2. MINI#�3.OPERATOR�rr/Ae [4..°�a{+ Co-.1.an..v
5. ADDRESS_Y�41 AK flr97.6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE4-is-.;•c+?3
7. Person(s) contacted at site
8. Was mine operating at time of Inspection? ❑ Yes -3rNo 9. Pictures? O Yes b No
10. Date last inspected: Lj27/_ff 11. Any mining since last inspection? Ib]. Yes O No
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? Q Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? x Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
14. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes ® No If yes, describe the type
and severity of the damage:
15. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
16. Other recommendations and comments:,At.; 1..n.n,ii. M-i/Zo ..a,,..�..n%:%n i+a... /�a .rn6<�r .,.'/
4or_>.:l.i_,c. n.. t/i ../.:. Fl. �/'_ ;&AS'... A._/r`. f1; eO,,(_ `/'1.:'
17. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +%'map accurate? ❑Yes ❑No (Explain) Ox.Not Reviewed
18. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑Yes Or No Proposed date F%1n�51 /
19. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report_ 20. Copy of Report sent to operator j i aq t y6
(date)
INSPECTEDBY: ✓gran,._ /A /&lw DATE y /c�S l 9ln
Phone No: (,kit y ) // g -//pq '
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
L&ND QUALITY SECTION
RENEWAL
P.'ERMIT
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 Permitting Regulation 15
N.C.A.C. 5B,.-and other applicable laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Statesville Brick Ompwq permittee
for the operation of a Clay pit
entitled, Gold Hill Mim permit no. 80-6
and located in RDWan County, which shall provide
that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of all Lands
and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and -restoration.

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby
approved by the Department of Natural Resources & Community Development, here-
inafter referred to as the Department, and in conformity with the approved Recla-
mation 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 Reclmation 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 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 con-
ditions 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 hoaring 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
Wherevrr 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.,.). 74-49.
Cnnd1 t•fnnA
The permitted mining operation shall not violate standards of air quality,
surfac0 water quality, or ground water quality promulgated by the Environmental
Manageiaent Commission.
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until August 20, 1992
and shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46,
et. sect., and to the following conditions and limitations:

OBER7i nC CXMITIC S L d.. .
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.Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance
with permit requirements and regulations promulgated by. the Division .
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of Environmental Management., .. .
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Any mining process producing air: contaminantemissions shallbe. subject
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to the permitting requirements and regulations promulgated by the,
Division of Envitt nnental Management,
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Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any affected land and any '
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adjoining waterway to prevent sedimentation of that waterway from erosion
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of the affected land.andto preserve the integrity of the natural
.
wateroaa se. ..
. 4...Adequate
mechanical barriers including but not limited'to diversions, -
.
earthen dikes, brush barriers, silt check dams, wilt retarding structurea, .
rip rap pits, or ditches shall be provided in the initial stages of any
. .,
land disturbance to prevent sediment-fibs:riicharging onto adjacent .
'• ,. -
surface areas or into. any lake or natural watercourse in proximity to .
. the affected land.
5.
The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle. ..
which ran be retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion
control measure, structure or device, in any evento exposed elopes or .
.
any excavated chammis, the erosion of which may cause offsite-damage .
due tb siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided with ground
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cover, devices or attvcturee sufficient to restrain such erosion.-
6,
The affected land shall bedgraded so as topreventcollection of pools, -
of water that are, or are likely to became, noxious or foul, Necessary
.
structures such as drainage ditches or conduits shall be constructed
. .
or installed when requtnecl to prevent such conditions.
.. 7:.
Sufficient buffer,shall be maintained between any excavation and any -
adjoining property line to prevent caving of that property, and to allow
.
grading of the sidaslcpes to the, required angle.
, 8,
AnAnnualReclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the - ..
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Department on Februaryl'of each year until reclamation is completed and
'approved. -
9.
The security .which was posted.pursiant to.N,C.G.S, -76-54 in the form of
$25,900 blanket bend' is sufficient to cover the clay pit operation a9
.
,indicated on the approved application. This security mist remain in
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farce for this permit to be valid. The total affected land shall rot
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exceed the bonded .acreage...

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APPROVED RECLMNTION PLAN
The
Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which
is a condition on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally,
the
Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation of the permfttee, which continues
beyond the term of the Mining Permit.
The
approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G. S. 74-53
1.
The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other uncon-
solidated 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 N.C. Agricultural
Experiment Station and the. N.C. 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, initiation of reclamation at the earliest practicable time after
completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall becompletedwithin two years after completion or termination of mining.
FEC.TA6IATIC N CCMTIC S
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provider further, and subject to the Peclanation ache, the planned
reclamation shall be to restore the mtm excavation as a lake Ares and to
grade and revegetsta the adjacent disturbed, areas.
2.
the specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable
for the planned future use are as follows:
A. Any slopes in cut or fill shall be graded to a 2 horizontal to 1 vertical
or flatter above the water line.
B, The lake area shall be �ted to maintain an average water depth of
at least four feet.

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C, Topsoil shell be stockpiled during mining and reslaea8-after mining.
Do. Any disturbed areas edjacent.to the mine excavation shall be graded -
and smoothed. -
$ No contaminants shall be dumped at the mine- site... Scrap metal, trash
or other such Waste shall be removed from the site andproperly. disposed. -
F• The affected ]and shall be graded -to prevent the .Collection of noxious.
. or foul water..
3' Feoegetation Plan:• :. .
.. -. Ebllowing site pieperation; all areas not 3iaudated by, the lake area
shall be revegetated as re=nmecded by the Soil and .Water-Caservati.on.
.. - District. -
4, Reclamation Schedule: - -
'. Reclamation shall be ommucted, simlteneously With mining to the extant' .
feasible. .In any event,'reclamation shall be initiated as sown as feasible
_ after ampletion or termination of mining of any mine segment undo permit. '
Final reclamation, including rsvegetation, shall be completed within two
years of,coapletionn or termination of naming, ..
Permit issued this the 2 o �30 day of ljee. 1WZ , ... .
BY:
. Stephen G. Oonrad, Director -
. Division of Lod Resources ..
By Authority of the Secretary .
.; Of the Department of Natural Resources and C®nmity Development.,

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State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources rips
Mooresville Regional Office
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James G. Martin, Governor ,Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager -
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
September 5, 1991
Mr. Michael Foster
Statesville Brick Company
P.O. Box 471
Statesville, N. C. 28677
Dear Mr. Foster:
Attached is a copy of our report documenting an inspection
recently conducted at a mine site for which our records show you
to be responsible. The inspection was performed under the
provisions of North Carolina General Statute 74-56 of the Mining
Act of 1971.
Please review the report carefully and note any problems or
deficiencies documented by the inspector. Furthermore, please
note any recommendations and/or specific corrective actions
required to correct any deficiencies that may be listed.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the
terms and conditions of your mining permit and the Act lies with
you.
Please do not hesitate to contact this office if you have any
questions concerning the attached report.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Attach ant
cc: (racy Davis
Mining Specialist
Si/nc/erel , ;
Jerry ,. Cook
Regional Engineer
919 Norih :Main Strect, iiMooresville, N.C. 28115 • Telephone 704-663-I699 • FAX 7046,.r)3-00) o
An F(JUal Opp)rtuniw Affir11,10ve A(-,d(n Fmployer

North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Land Resources, Land Ouality Section
-MINE INSPECTION REPORT
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1. MINE NAME /nG.Gr�;t..p 2. MINING PERM IT# FX}-CF
3. OPERATOR � sue. //�5... /� /_„ _ 4. COUNTY
5.ADDRESS Pei :?oi �/7/ S/-/rc,..//F /l( �'?/.,77
6. Person (s) contacted at site /V r�
7. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑Yes ❑��No 8. Pictures? ❑Yes E-No
9. Date last inspected:=' 1=1_f(� 1 O. Any mining since last inspection ? 3Yes No
11. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? Elyes No
If no, explain:
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit ? [2•Yes ❑ No
It no, explain:
13. Did any of the above deficiencies result in oftsite damage? []Yes 0 No If yes, describe the type
and severity of the damage:
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14. Corrective measures needed and / or taken: 7 V7 �,L/ .I,A. sfr S F M. W..hr h<s 0 ,
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15. Other recommendations and comments: TAa td.t < ✓ _- // .,.,.,A
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16. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +% - map accurate ? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) / 0-Not Reviewed
17. Follow-up inspection needed ? Q'Yes ❑ No Proposed date 1 191=/
IS. No. of additional pages of Inspection Repo', 19, Copy of Report sent to operator=! 11 Lr/ .
(dale)
INSPECTED BY: / r Z/ _ 4/7 �n Lr Ai �J DATE:
Phone No: (fir/) g A 3 Z( j G%
While copy to file Yellow ropy to operator Pink wpy to Mining Specialist ,
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RECEIVED
JAN 23 1990
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James G, Martin, Governor
William W Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. Michael B. Foster
Statesville Brick Company
Post Office Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Foster:
Albert I- Hilton, Regional Manager
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
January 22, 1990
28677
Attached is a copy of our report documenting an inspection
recently conducted at a mine site for which our records show you
and/or your firm to be responsible. The inspection was
performed under the provisions of North Carolina General Statute
74-56 of the Mining Act of 1971.
Please review the report carefully and note any problems or
deficiencies documented by the inspector. Furthermore, please
note any recommendations and/or specific corrective actions
required to correct any deficiencies that may be listed.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the
terms and conditions of your mining permit and the Act lies with
you.
Please do not hesitate to contact this office if you have any
questions concerning the attached report.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
sincerely,
(.). a*46
Jerry W. Cook
Regional engineer
Att chment
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919 Nunn Main St=, Mooresville, N.C. 28115 • liimhooe XA-663-1NA • FAX ID 6(,,3Atgo
An Equal Opoonunity Affim»tiw Action Emplow

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North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE) _
1. MINE NAME Cid-o AU, 1,41.4E 2. MINING PERMIT#
3. OPERATOR Z� 4, COUNTY Wb.l
5. ADDRESS
6. Person (s) contacted at site—loAe
7. Was mine operating at time of inspection ? Yes ❑ No B. Pictures ? Yes No
9. Date last inspected. l0 13 / `b� 10. Any mining since last inspection? Eyes []No
11. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit ? Yes ® No
II no, explain:
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12. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit ?/Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
13. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damagYes _0 No It yes describe the type
and severity of the damage:-
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14. Corrective measures needed and I or take n:.I A5g UZeV,&LL rGo M� O
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15. Other recommendations and comments:
16. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/ - map accurate ? ❑ Yes No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
17. Follow-up inspection needed ? EvrYss ❑ No Proposed date
18. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report— 19. Copy of Report sent to operalor__L_l_Z& /j.
�' I (date)
INSPECTED BY: U'st �L,jq� y (ywf% DATE: �(_I tl / p�
Phone No: ( )
While copy to file Yellow copy to operator Pink copy to Mining Specialist
BEY 9/B6
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North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Develepm
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT LANPOVA[IrY
(PERMITTED MINE) SECTION
1. MINE NAME r!7al.o F{iIU I-tro1E 2, MINING PERMIT# 09"
3.OPERATOR �i bSe�V�l1-e P�✓L IP 4. COUNTY 7oWO.!
5_ADDRESS
6. Person (s) conlacled at site #4014e �a
7_ Was mine operating at time of Inspection ? P1 Yes ❑ No B. Pictures ? ❑ Yes No
9. Dale last inspected to f 3 / %-L 10. Any mining since last inspection ? JE Yes No
11. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑Yes ® No
If no, explain:
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12. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit ? VpYes No
If no, explain:
13. Did any of the above deficiencies result in oil site damage ? ,� Yes No If yes, describe the type
and severity of the damage: L' hrY r7.s�t IGC� .i7Z! -' �yn4_v No
If ye4S
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14. Corrective measures needed and / or taken: 1 ULy bLL ,A.?al� O
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15. Other recommendations and comme ils:
16. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/ - map accurate? Yes ❑ No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
17. Follow-up inspection needed ? [Yes No Proposed dale _/
18. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report — 19. Copy of Report sent to operators//yt/dTQ.
r (dale)
INSPECTED BY: �f/ssl ik ,. ser4 'V1� 4 44 V&5M DATE: _I I II / o�
Phone No: ( )
While copy to file Yellow copy to operator rPink.copy to Mining Specialist
REV.yB6

State of North Carolina ., F (9,
Department of Natural Resources 6 C=nunn3.ty Developnentx. �O
Division of Lard Resources
Land Quality Section
ANNUAL RECLAMATION REPORT
Z'
North Carolina General Statutes 74-55 and the Mining Regulations require that
"The mine operator shall, by February 1 of each year during the life of the
permitted operation, and within 30 days of oonpletion cr termination of mining
on an area under permit, file with the Department a mining reclamation report on
a form prescribed by the Department."
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
Name of Mine Gold Hill Mine County Rowan Permit Number 80-6
Name of Conpany/owner Statesville Brick Company
Official Mailing Address P.O. Box 471 Statesville NC Zip Code 28677
Telephone [phone] Check if change of address or telephone
1. (a) If mine is now inactive, when did mining stop? Date
(b) Is this stoppage permanent? Yes No.
2. List by category the total amount of new lard affected by mining activities
in the 1988 calendar year and locate each aces on your updated mine nap.
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: 3/4 acres.
(B) WASTE PILES: acres. (E) PLANT AREA: acres.
(C) STOCID?ILES: acres.
Check here if no new acreage affected in 1988.
3. Estimate by category the amount of new acreage to be affected by mining
activities in the 1989 calernder year and locate the outline of each area on
your updated mine map.
(A) TAILINGS PCNDS: acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: - acres.
(B) WASTE PILES: acres. (E) PLANT AREA: acres.
(C) STOCKPILES: acres.
^x Check here if no new acreage is to be affected in 1989.
4. List by category the total amount of disturbed and unreclaimed land present
at this site at the end of the 1988 calender year.
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: 112 acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: 15 7/4 acres.
(B) KkSTE PILES: acres. (E) PLANT AREA: acres.
(C) STccxPTLES: acres.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
NOTE: WPSTEPILFS should.innclude overburden storage/disposal areas and berms.

5. List by category the amount of land that has been cv:pletely reclaLred in
1988 and is not subject to continued use in future mining related
activities. Briefly describe the reclamation work conducted and indicate
if you wish to have any of these areas released from your current bonding
requiranents. Accurately locate the outline of all such areas on your
updated mine map.
(A) TAILDIG PCNDS: - acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes No
(B) NASTE PILES: acres. Explain:
(C) STOCKPILES:
Release Requested: Yes NO
acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes NO
(D) MINE EXCAVATION: acres. Explain:
(E) PLANT AREA
Release Requested: Yes No
acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes No
y Check here if no reclamation conducted in 1988.
Person responsible for reclamation (please print) : Michael B. Foster
Signature of conpany officer or owner:
Title: Vice- President Manufacturing
Date: 1/24/89
Complete and return by February I iwo copies of this fawn along with two copies
of an updated mine map to:
Land Quality Section
1 -NRCD
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh$ N.C. 27611-7687
FAILURE TO FILE THIS FORM BY THE DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN THE ASS 91W OF
CIVIL PENALTIES AND COLW EVEN RESULT IN THE REWCATiON OF YOUR NZDIIM PE*=-

State of North Carolina �x CEO
Department of Natural Resources S Commnity Development'r��.%,9B
Division of Lard Resources < 9
Land Quality Section ,FClO
ANNUAL RECLAMATION REPORT 2
North Carolina General Statutes 74-55 and the Mining Regulations require that
"The mine operator shall, by February 1 of each year during the life of the
permitted operation, and within 30 days of completion or termination of mining
on an area under permit, file with the Department a mining reclamation report on
a form prescribed by the Department."
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
Name of Mine Iredel1 Mine N2 county Iredell Permit Number 44-14
Name of Company/Owner Staesville Brick Comoanv
Official Mailing Address P.O. Box 471 Statesville NC Zip Cade 28677
Telephone [phone]PI Check if change of address or telephone
1. (a) If mine is now inactive, when did mining stop? Date
(b) Is this stoppage permanent? Yes No. -
2. List by category the total amount of new lard affected by mining activities
in the 1988 calender year.and locate each area on your updated mine map.
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: 112 acres.
(B) WASTE PILES: acres. (E) PLANT AREA: acres.
(C) S'l0CITTTES: acres.
Check here if no new acreage affected in 1988.
3. Estimate by category the amount of new acreage to be affected by mining
activities in the 1989 calender year and locate the outline of each area on
your updated mine map.
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: I acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: _ acres.
(B) WASTE PILES: acres. (E) PLANT AREA: acres.
(C) STOCKPTrFS: ' acres.
x Check here if no new acreage is to be affected in 1989.
4. List by category the total amount of disturbed and nmreclaimed lid present
at this site at the end of the 1988 calender year.
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: 1 acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: 10 1/2 acres.
(B) WASTE PILES: acres. (E) PLANT AREA: acres.
(C) STOCKPILES: 1 acres.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
NOTE: WASTEPILES should include overburden storage/disposal areas and berms.

5. List by category the amount of land that has been coopletely reclaimed in
1988 and is not subject to continued use in future mining related
activities. Briefly describe the reclamation work conducted and indicate
if you wish to have any of these areas released fran your current bonding
requirements. Accurately locate the outline of all such areas on your
updated mine map.
(A) TAILING PONDS: acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes No
(B) WASTE PILES: acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes No
(C) STOCKPILES: acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes No
(D ) MINE EXCAVATION- 1 . acres. Explain: One a c Lp n f land
sparsely planted with grass.
(E) PLANT AREA
Release Requested: Yes No
acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes No
Check here if no reclamation conducted in 1988.
Person resp*nsible for reclamation (please print): Michael B. Foster
Signature of canpany officer or owner: C
Title: Vice -President Manufasturin4
Date: 1/24/89
Canplete and return by February 1 two copies of this form. along with two copies
of an updated mine map to:
Land Quality Section
D-NRCD
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687
FAILURE TO PILE THIS FORM BY THE. DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN THE ASSESSMENT OF
CML PENALTIES AND COLTM EVEN RESULT IN THE REV0CA ON OF YOUR MINING PEFMIT.

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State of North Carolina LOT, r'IfAtl1Y SECTWN
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
A N N U A L RECLAMAT ION REPORT
North Carolina General Statutes 74-55 and the Mining Regulations require that
"The mine operator shall, by February 1 of each year during the life of the
permitted operation, and within 30 days of completion or termination of mining
on an area under permit, file with the Department a mining reclamation report on
a form prescribed by the Department."
Name of Mine ur)ld Hill Hisie
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
County -Rowwl
Name of Company/Owner Statesville Brick_Comoan
Permit Number 80-6
Official Mailing Address P.O. Box 471 Statesville, NC Zip Code 28677
Telephone [phone] Check if change of address or telephone
1. (a) If mine is now inactive, when did mining stop? Date
(b) Is this stoppage permanent?. Yes No.
2. List by category the total amount of new land affected by mining activities
in the 1987 calender year and locate each area on your updated mine map.
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: 1 acres.
(B) WASTE PILES: acres. (E) PLANT AREA: acres.
(C) STOCKPILES: acres.
Check here if no new acreage affected in 1987.
3. Estimate by category the amount of new acreage to be affected by mining
activities in the 1988 calender year and locate the outline of each area on
your updated mine map.
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: _ acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION:
(B) WASTE PILES: acres. (E) PLANT AREA:
(C) STOCKPILES: acres.
^X Check here if no new acreage is to be affected in 1988.
acres.
acres.
4. List by category the total amount of disturbed and unreclaimed land present
at this site at the end of the 1987 calender year.
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: �1/2 acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: 15 acres.
(B) WASTE PILES: acres. (E) PLANT AREA: acres.
(C) STOCKPILES: 1 acres.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)

5. List by category the amount of land that has been completely reclaimed in
1987 and is not subject to continued use in future mining related
activities. Briefly describe the reclamation work conducted and indicate
if you wish to have any of these areas released from your current bonding
requirements. Accurately locate the outline of all such areas on your
updated mine map.
(A) TAILING PONDS: acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes No
(B) WASTE PILES: acres. Explain:
(C) STOCKPILES:
(D) MINE EXCAVATION:
(E) PLANT AREA
Release Requested:
acres. Explain:
Yes No
Release Requested: Yes No
acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes No
acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes No
X Check here if no reclamation conducted in 1987.
Person responsible for reclamation (please print): Michael B. Foster
Signature of company officer or owner:
Title: Vice -President Manufacturing
Date: 1/25/88
Complete and return by February 1 two copies of this form along with two copies
of an updated mine map to:
Land Quality Section
D-NRCD
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687
FAILURE TO FILE THIS FORM BY THE DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN THE ASSESSMENT OF
CIVIL PENALTIES AND COULD EVEN RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF YOUR MINING PERMIT.

State of North Carolina ((qq��
Department of Natural Resources 6 Community Developmeako
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section ,r
ANNUAL R E C I A M A T ION REPORT
North Carolina General Statutes 74-55 and the Mining Regulations require that
"The mine operator shall, by February I of each year during the life of the permitted
operation, and within 30 days of completion or termination of mining on an area under permit,
file with the Department a mining reclamation report on a form prescribed by the Department."
Failure to file this form by the date specified may result in the assessment of
civil penalties and could even result in the revocation of the mining permit.
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
Name of Mine Gan Unr ban County Rrt n Permit Number nn=6
Name of Company/Owner Rtwtesy lle Brick Ompany
Official Mailing Address p_ O_ B= 471 - Statesville, N. C. Zip Code 28677
Telephone[phone] Check if change of address or telephone _
1. (a) If mine is now inactive, indicate date of cessation of mining. Date
(b) Is this stoppage permanent? Yes No.
2. Indicate new acreage affected by mining in last calendar year. (Previous calendar year.)
(a) Tailings ponds Acres
(b) Stockpiles Acres
(c) Waste Piles Acres
(d) Mine Excavation 1/2 Acres
TOTAL Acres
3. Estimate the total new acreage to be affected by mining in the current calendar year.
4. Describe measures taken for erosion control and locate on updated mine map.
A Filter pond made of strn is used to stop emsiOn
5. Indicate amount of reclamation carried out in last calendar year and delineate each
area on updated mine map.
(a) Tailings ponds Acres
(b) Stockpiles Acres
(c) Waste Piles Acres
(d) Mine Excavation 1/.1 Acres
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)

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f6.. Describe reclamation listed in Item 5 a-d carried out in last calendar year.
Name of person responsible for reclamation (please print):
Signature of company officer or owner:
EM
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Complete and return by February 1 two copies of this form along with two copies of an
updated mine map to:
Land Quality Section
D-NRCD
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687

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MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Company 5h*kty)11e A.Pr4 Project Name Gsla 97/ m,dy —
Permit No. 0-O/„ County )&Jqs✓ Date Received J-3/=qq
Reviewer
Please make copies of check to include with Central. Office and
Field Office files and log in checks.
* ❑ New ❑ Renewal ❑ Modification ❑ Transfer ❑l. Release
❑ Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed
❑ Fee Received: Amount
Please route to:
LI I%�'uores v.l l� Field Office Date Routed
❑ Wildlife Resources Commission Date Routed
* ❑ Archives and History Date Routed
❑ Other:
Date Routed
Suspense Date for Comments: #54P. (Date received +30 days,
note onweekend)
L� Please note the following:
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*SUSAN: Please make file and return Checklist and file to Reviewer
White Copy to Field Office yellow and Pink Copies to File Goldenrod Copy to Susan

STATESVILLE BRICK COMJPANY
J//anu-aclurers o in/0ace"
brick
P. O. Box 471 (704) 8724123
Statesville, N. C. 28687
January 27, 1994
RECEIVED
Jd.tl 51 1;.-t
N. C. Department of Environment, - U- ND QUA' y
Health and Natural Resources
Land Quality Section
P. 0. Box 7687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Re: ReleWB" request for -reclaim~ ed-anew
Gentlemen:
:Pis requestwasincluded on the
on the Permit Renewal application.
TIis_lefter-is_a_requesc fhi cel=ase fo=the=oeed_area_of�
r-Statesvil:-t 7Rrick Company=o—Gold-BiH-m-- oe_3
''//[SS/iiin/ncerely,
!% �1CAae ster
Assistant CEO
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health,and ®Natural Resources
T Division of Land Resou*rgsE C E E V E D
AN,NUAL.;REC.LAMA TION RE DAB'%
LAND 00AI ITV svcrinhl
mine operitorshall, by February 1 of each year during the life of the
tted" operation ;= and within 30 days ` of: completion or termination of
a g'on an area under permit;xfile,with the: Department a mining reclamation
f nn a *Avon It ..
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE -
'Name of Mine Gold Hill Mine County Roman Mining Permit Number.- 60-06
Mining PermiS Expiration Date July 15: 2003
Name of -on Permit Document - Statesville Brick Company
Official Mailing Address P. 0. Box 471-Statesville, NC -Zip Code 28687
..
Telephone ( 704)-'- 872-4123 Check if change of address or 'telephone
1. (a) If mine is now inactive, when did mining Stop?, Date
(b) Is this stoppage permanent?. Yes - No.
112. List by category .the total amount of new land affected by mining
activities in the 1993 calendar year and locate each.area on your
' -updated mine map. .
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: 1.7 acres.
(B) WASTE PILES: acres. (E) PLANT AREA: acres.
(C) STOCKPILES:.-'.' acres.
-
Check here is no new acreage affected in _1993i
' ]. 'Estimate bp'eategory the amount of new acreage to be affected by mining
activities in the 1994 calendar year and locate the outline of each area "
on your updated mine map.
•.(A), TAILINGS PONDS acres: (D):MINE EXCAVATION: 2.5 acres:,
(B)., WASTE PILES:.; acres: (E).'#PLANT AREA:;. :acres:
(Cj STOCKPILES: -_...:. acres ' •..` , ` :-'y
`Check here` f.:no.new ,acreage into be '•affected in_,e1994
*4 List by "category the "total .amount ofdisturbed and unreclaimed land
present at this site at the end of the1993 calendar year.:.,. -
'(A) -TAILINGS PONDS: 1.0 acres. (D)' MINE EXCAVATION: 44.7 acres. -
(B) WASTE PILES: - 0 acres.' (E) PLANT AREA:,. acres.
(C).. STOCKPILES: 1.7 acres. Note: [A) is 2-sediment ponds
(CONTINUE ON REVERSE'SIDE) -
NOTE: WASTEPILES should include overburden storage/disposal areas and berms.

5. List by category the amount of land that has been completely reclaimed
in 1993 and is not subject to continued use in future mining related
activities. Brieflydescribe the reclamation work conducted and
. ,dndicate if you Awish to have .any of 'these areas released from your
.current`: bonding requirements.- Accurately locatetheoutline of all such
areas on your updated mine map.. -
(A) ,TAILING PONDS: acres. Explain:
?Release Requested: -Yes
`(B) 'WASTED PILES •`acres. "Explain:
(C) STOCKPILES: acres. Explain:
No
Yes No
Release Requested: Yes No
(D) MINE EXCAVATION: 11.4 acres. Explain: Includes approrinately
8.25 mined acres that have been reclaimed and 3.15 acres o un istur a ,wocus.I'
Release Requested: .Yes x No
(E) .PLANT AREA: acres: Explain:
- Release Requested: Yes No
Check here if no reclamation completed in 1993.
Person responsible for reclamation (please print). Michael E. Foster'
Signature of company officer or owner: •fia/ ,f�5
i.
T-'` —�--
- - Title: Assistant CEO
Date:, January 27, 1994
*Complete and return by February 1 two copies of this form along with two,y;,
copies`of an updated mine 'map`for each'perkiited mining. operation rto: "� "
.: ':Land LQuslitpaseotlon "-•° .-
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.! P . ,0:",Box 7667,. -
RaleighjrNC':7611 7687 -
FAILURE TO FILE THIS FORM BY THE DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN THE AESEBHNENT
OF •.CIVIL PENALTIES AND COULD EVEN RESULT IN THE REVOCATION -OF `YOUR MINING
PERMIT. SHOULD-YOD.HAVE ANY QUESTIONS{'PLEASE ADVISE AT '(91W 733-4574.

North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James G. Martin, Governor
Patric Dorsey, Secretary
July 28, 1992
Brian E. Ladd, EIT
Senior Staff Engineer
Patterson Exploration Services
P.O. Box 3008
Sanford NC �27331-300, 8>
Re: Gold Hill Mine, Rowan County,
ER 92-8443
Dear Mr. Ladd:
Division of Archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director
JUL 0V
Thank you for forwarding additional information concerning the above project.
While we note that this project review is only for a state permit, the potential for
federal permits may require further consultation with us and compliance with
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
There are no known recorded archaeological sites within the project boundaries.
However, the project area has never been systematically surveyed to determine
the location of significance of archaeological resources. Based upon a staff
assessment, the proposed project area may contain unrecorded historic and
prehistoric archaeological resources that could be eligible for listing in the National
Register of Historic Places.
We recommend that a comprehensive survey be conducted by an experienced
archaeologist to identify the presence and significance of archaeological remains
that may be damaged or destroyed by the proposed project. Potential effects on
unknown resources should be assessed prior to the initiation of construction
activities.
These comments are made in accord with G.S. 121-12(a) and Executive Order
XVI. If you have any questions regarding them, please contact Renee Gledhill -
Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
Sincerely,
�Davi Brook Y
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
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cc: Tony Samples, Land Quality Section, DEHNR
109 East Jones Street 0 Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807

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GERALD V. GRANT & ASSOCIATES
Enginsering+•'Sarveyi»yKPla»n ing
Post Office Box. 268
115 South Center Str set
Statesville, NC 28687
[phone]
FAX •:[phone]
ProjectNo.: 92080
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TO: Mr. Mel Nevils BAN
Land Duality Section 0 Qw N. C. Department of Environment, Health,',°r
Natural Resources
Far. Rc 9IS-733-2876
RE: Mining Permit Renewal for Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine
Mining Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Nevils:
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Please find attached calculations for the riser -barrel
assembly for the proposed sediment basin for ;the proposed
mine site. Please note in the calculations that the
limiting flow condition for the assembly is the pipe flow of.
the IB" r_MP barrel. The flow through this assembly will be
limited to 18.4 cfs. The 025 is 92 cfs, therefore 73.6 r_fs
of the D25 will pass through the emergency spillway during
the 25 year storm event. However, the emergency spillway
has the rapacity to pass 113.9 cfs by the weir formula. Thee
050 is 106.5 cfs.
If you have any questions, please contact me
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Sincerely,
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Gerald V. Grant, PE,RLS
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Date: 0�-2l-93
(704) 872-3�36
FAX #: [phone]
TO: Mr' Mel Nevtls
Land Puality Sem:tion
N. C. Department of Envirbnment,
Health, &
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Dear M�' Nevils:
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State of North C IIna
Department of ETWironment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
June 4, 1993
Mr. Michael B. Foster
Statesville Brick Company
P.O. Box 471
Statesville, N.C. 28677
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DEHNR
Re: Mining Permit Renewal and Modification Request
Gold Hill Mine
Mining Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Foster:
The review has been completed on the additional information
submitted for your renewal and modification request for the above
referenced mining permit. The following additional information is
required before the review can be completed:
r 1. The construction notes for the sediment basins do not
indicate that the sediment basins and diversions on the
north side of Highway 52 are to be .constructed during the
initial site clearing or that the berms of the sediment
basin are to be seeded immediately after construction.
2. The capacity of the risers and barrels in the sediment
basins were not calculated.
3. The capacity of the emergency -spillway for the sediment
basin on the north side of Highway 52 was not calculated
using the proposed width of 10 feet. A width of 20 feet
was used.
4.. The capacity of the proposed emergency spillway for the
existing pond was not calculated using the weir equation.
5. The construction detail for ditch D-1 does not indicate
that it is to be constructed immediately. The note that
the ditch was to be constructed during reclamation has
been removed.
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/ 10%post-consumer paper

Mr. Foster
June 4, 1993
Page 2
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT OUR REVIEW CANNOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL ALL OF
THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE HAVE BEEN FULLY ADDRESSED.
In order to complete the processing of your renewal and
modification request, please forward two (2) copies of the
requested information to my attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
P. O. BOX 27687
Raleigh, H. C. 27611
Please contact me at [phone] if you should have any
questions on the above.
Sincerely,
ampl' e
Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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cc: Mr. Jerry Cook
Mr. Charles Gardner

DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
May 25, 1993
Memo to: Tony Sample RECEIVED
From: Wesley Webb MAY 2 6 1993
Through: Jerry W. Cookgpr-- LF11Vd Q(JALITY SECT
Re: Permit Renewal and Modification �C
Statesville Brick Company, Gold Hill Mine
Permit #80-06, Rowan County
A review of the information submitted on April 16, 1993 has been
completed. The following items were noted:
1. The construction notes for the sediment basins do not
indicate that the sediment basin and diversion ditches on
the north side of Hwy 52 are to be constructed during the
initial site clearing or that the berms of the sediment
basin are to be seeded immediately after construction.
2. The capacity of the risers and barrels in the sediment
basins were not calculated.
3. The capacity of the proposed emergency spillway for the
existing pond was not calculated using a weir equation.
4. The capacity of the emergency spillway for the proposed
sediment basin on the north side of Hwy 52 was not
calculated using the proposed width of 10 feet. A width
of 20 feet was used.
5. The construction detail for ditch D-1 does not indicate
that it is to be constructed immediately. The note that
the ditch was to be constructed during reclamation has
been removed.

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LOGGED IN ^l-La^gi
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MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Company 5*16 villa Ar:ci ro Project Name (rv!✓}F;1! /YJ;r
Permit No. Av'r�G County i�OWn✓ Date Received
Reviewer -7�0rr
Please make copies of check to include with Central Office and
Field Office files and log in checks.
* ❑0 ❑ New 'Renewal ❑ Modification ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
LI/Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed
Please route to:
20 mWe Field Office
❑ Wildlife Resources Commission
* ❑ Archives and History
❑ Other:
Date Routed 7 —ao —q-�5
Date Routed
Date Routed
Date Routed
Suspense Date for comments: 5'/0'`!3 (Date received +30 days;
not on weekend)
❑ Please note the following:
*SUSAN: Please make file and return Checklist and file to Reviewer
White Copy to Field Office Yellow and Orange Copies to File Pink Copy to Susan
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GERALD V. GRANT & ASSOCIATES
ENGINEERING - SURVEYING - PLANNING RECEIVED
P.O. BOX 268
STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28677
[phone] APR 1 6 190r -
LAND QUALITY SECTION
Mr. Tony L. Sample
Land Quality Section
Department of Environment, Health, & Natural Resources
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
Re: Mining Permit Renewal for Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine
Mining Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Sample:
Please find enclosed three copies of plans for the above
referenced project which have been revised in accordance
with an undated list of items furnished to me by Mr. Jerry
Cook of the Mooresville Regional office. The following is
an item by item review of the comments furnished by Mr. Cook
to assist you in identifying the revisions:
1. Sheet 1 has been revised to show the location of
the wetland area. Sheet 2 has been revised to
include a maintenance plan.
2. Revised calculations are included that show that
the emergency spillway of the proposed sediment
basin is adequate, as designed, to handle a 50-year
storm using the formula for a broadcrested weir.
3. Section A -A and Section D-D on sheet 2 show that
both basins have one foot of freeboard.
4. The detail for ditch D-1 on sheet 2 has been
revised to indicate that ditch D--1 shall be
lined with brick bats for stablization prior to
reclamation to allow time to evaluate for
stability and allowable shear stress.
If you have any questions or need additional information,
please contact me.
Sincerely
`Gerald Gr nt, �,RLS
GVG/gcg
Enclosures
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DESIGN CALCULATIONS &
ENGINEERING DESIGN REPORTLAND QUALITY SECTION
GOLD HILL MINE
STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
LOCATION
The subject mine and proposed mine are located on United
States Highway 52 in Gold Hill in Rowan County, North
Carolina. The existing mine is located on the south side of
US 52 and the proposed mine is located on the north side of
US 52. The existing mine covers an area of 59.6 acres and
the proposed mine covers and area of 25 acres.
DESIGN CRITERIA
The objective of the sediment and erosion control plan is to
confine sediment to the site and prevent erosion damage to
the site improvements. This will be accomplished by the use
of sediment basins and diversion ditches to the basins. The
design storm event is a 25 year, 24 hour storm that produces
an i=G.1 inches. The coefficient of runoff (C) used is 0,6.
This coefficient is valid for the entire area if being
actively mined, however part of the area is in reclamation.
Therefore, the coefficient of runoff of 0.6 is conservative.
The sediment basins were designed to safely store 1,800
cubic feet of sediment per disturbed acre for the entire
mine area. Again, part of the area is in reclamation,
therefore the designed sediment storage capacity is
conservative.

GERALD V. GRANT B"SOCtATES
Engineering - SurveyidW Planning
P.O. Box 268 115 S. Center St.
STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28677
[phone]
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Engineering - SurveyinglWlanning
P.O. Box 268 115 S. Center St.
STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28677
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Engineering - Surveyin Planning
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STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28677
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LAND QUALITY SECTION
January 15, 1993
MEMORANDUM TO: Tony Sample
FROM:
Wesley Webb
THROUGH:
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Jerry W. Cook 4lJ�
RE:
Gold Hill Mine
Statesville Brick Company
Permit Renewal and Modification
Permit #80-06, Rowan County
A review
of the information submitted on December 14, 1992 has been
completed.
The following items were noted during the reviewHJ.��_��
1.
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specifying the depth of the spillway.
5.
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when the site is reclaimed. It is proposed that this
channel be stabilized with brickbats. In order to
evaluate the adequacy of the brickbat lining and to reduce
the turbidity of the site runoff, the lining should be
constructed immediately. These linings may experience
problems from shear stress. w
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GERALD V. GRANT & ASSOCIATES
Enggineering - Surveying - Planning SHEET NO,
P.0 Box 268 115 S. Center St. CALCULATED BY
STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28677
(704) 8723136 CHECKED BY

GERALD V. GRANT & ASSOCIATES
Engineering - Surveying - Planning
P.O.. Box 268 115 S. Center St.
STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28677
[phone]
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GERALD V. GRANT & ASSOCIATES
Engineering - Surveying - Planning .SHEET NO.-5- DK
P.O. Box 268 115 S. Center St. CALCULATED By DATE
STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28677
[phone] CHECKED Br DATE
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GERALD V. GRANT & ASSOCIATES SHEET NO or 7
Engineering - Surveying - Planning
P.O, Box 268 115 S. Center St. CALCULATED BY DATE
STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28677
(704) 8723136 CHECKED BT DATE
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GERALD V. GRANT & ASSOCIATES
Engineering - Surveying - Planning SHEET NO.
P.O. Box 268 115 S. Center St. CALCULATED BY
STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28677
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MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
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Project Name
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Permit No.
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County
ib7w Date
Received
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Reviewer
Please make copies of check to include with Central Office and
Field officee files and log in checks.
*I❑ New L7 Renewal ❑ Modification ❑ Transfer - ❑ Release
LJ Additional Information Received and Attached for Review
Please route to:
Eg Field Office
❑ Wildlife Resources commission
* ❑ Archives and History
❑ Other:
Date Routed
Date Routed
Date Routed
Date Routed
Suspense Date for Comments: 1-1 4_q z (Date received +30 days,
not on weekend)
❑ Please note the following:
*SUSAN: Please make file and return Checklist and file to Reviewer _.
White Copy to Field Office `e)low Copy to File Pink Copy to Susan

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ENGINEERING - SURVEYING - PLANNING
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STATESVILLE,NOR H�CA OLINA 28677 44 QeC
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December 11, 1992 FcT110+
Mr. Tony L. Sample
Land Quality Section
Department of Environment,'Health, & Natural Resources
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
Re: Mining Permit Renewal for Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine
Mining Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Sample:
Please find enclosed three copies of plans for the above
referenced project which have been revised in accordance
with your letter dated September 30, 1992. The following is
an item by item review of your comments to assist you in
identifying the revisions:
1. I have included design calculations which show
the adequacy of the principle and emergency
spillways for both proposed and existing
sediment basins.
2. Sheet 2 has been revised to include trash rack
detail, perforated riser, anti -floatation block,
energy dissipators, top width of the dams, and
construction and maintenance notes.
3. Sheet 2 has been revised to indicate a brick bat
lining with filter fabric on ditch D--1.
4. I have included design calculations which include
a topographic map of the area indicating the
existing contours. As the mine is developed the
proposed contours will change depending upon the
depth of the material being mined, but in any
event all grades will be such that runoff will
be directed to the sediment basin. Sheet 1 has
been revised to indicate the location of the
access (haul) road and a typical cross section
of the road has been added.

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5. sheet 2 of the plans indicates the elevations of
the top of the dam, top of riser, and the bottom
of the spillway. Sheet 2 also indicates brick bat
lining with filter fabric in the reconstructed
spillway, size of the riser and barrel, top width
of the dam, a #5 washed stone filter around the
perforated riser, and a trash rack.
6. Sheet 1 has been revised to indicate an undisturbed
25 foot buffer zone for the creek near the proposed
new mine.
If you have any questions or need additional information,
please contact me.
Sincerely,
5�� ": Y'j
Gerald V. Grant, PE,RLS
GVG/gcg
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Jerry Cook
Mr. Mike Foster

DESIGN CALCULATIONS-&
ENGINEERING DESIGN _REPORT
---------- GOLD -_HILL• MINE
STAATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
LOCATION
The subject mine and proposed mine are located on United
States Highway 52 in Gold Hill in Rowan County, North
Carolina. The existing mine is located on the south side of
US 52.and the proposed mine is located on the north side of
US 52. The existing mine covers an area 'of 59.6 acres and
the proposed mine covers and area of 25 acres.
DESIGN CRITERIA
The objective of the sediment.and erosion control plan is to
confine sediment to the site and prevent erosion damage to
the site improvements. This will be accomplished by the use
of sediment basins and diversion ditches to the basins. The
design storm event is a 25 year, 24 hour storm that produces
an i=6•.l. inches. The coefficient of runoff (C) used is 0.6.
This coefficient is valid for the entire area if being
actively mined, however part•of the area is in reclamation.
Therefore, the coefficient of runoff of 0.6 is conservative.
The sediment basins were designed to safely store 1,800
cubic feet of sediment per disturbed acre for the entire
mine area. Again, part of the area is in reclamation,
therefore the designed sediment storage capacity is
conservative.

STATESVILLEBIRICK COMPANY
�antt aclurers o ine ace brick
R 0. Box 471 [phone]
Statesville, N. C. 28677
October 7, 19
N. G. Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Land Quality Section f'
P. 0, Box 27687 �Cf/
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 0
Attention: Charles H. Gardner, Director
Division of Land Resources
Re: Land Entry Agreement for Mine Sites
Dear Mr. Gardner:
Per your memorandum dated September 18, 1992, received October 7, 1992,
enclosed are the required two copies of the signed Land Entry Agreement
for our Gold Hill Mine in Rowan County.
Cordially, /
Michael B. Foster
Vice -Chairman
MBF/e
Enclosure(s)- 2

ell,
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT T%Sei-
�T10N
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
this Act.
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.
Mine -Name: - Gold Hill, Mine County: Rowan
C-ran.dpwner)/Lessor:
Mine Operator:
Signature: " Signature: r
Print Name: el B_ Foster
October 7, 1992
App.li.cant only:
Print Name: Michael-B. Foster
Title: Vice -Chairman
Company: ' Statesville Brick Co any
**Two a copies of the completed application, two (2) copies of all maps,
and the appropriate 12rocessin fee (see next page for fee schedule) in
the form.__of_a--- check or money order payable .to the North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and'Natural Resources must be sent to
the Land Quality Seation'Central Office at the address listed on the
front page of this application form.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James G. Martin, Governor September 30, 1992 Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E..
William W. Cobey Jr., Secretary Director and State Geologist
Mr. Michael B. Foster
Statesville Brick Company
P.O. Box 471
Statesville, N.C. 28677
Re: Mining Permit Renewal for Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine
Mining Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Foster:
The initial review has been completed on your renewal request
for the above referenced mining permit. The following additional
information is required before the review can be completed:
1. Design calculations are required to ensure the adequacy of
the principle and emergency spillways for both proposed
sediment basins.
2. Construction details for the proposed basins must include:
A. Trash rack
B. Perforated Riser
C. Anti --floatation block
D. Energy dissipator
E. Top width
F. Construction and maintenance notes.
3. The construction detail for ditch D-1 does not indicate
that the ditch is to be lined with brickbats for
stability. A filter should be provided -beneath the
brickbats. This lining should be constructed now, in
order to evaluate the adequacy of the brickbats as a
permanent liner.
4. The plans for the new portion of the mine do not provide
the existing or proposed contours for the site or the
location of the haul road between the mine and Hwy 52.
These items are needed to 'evaluate the proposed erosion
control measures.
Geological survey Section Lind Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
[phone] [phone] [phone]
P.O. Box 27687 • Raleigh, N.G. 27611-7687 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Foster
September 30, 1992
Page 2
5. The construction details for the existing basin do not
provide the following items:
A. The elevations of the top of dam, top of riser, and the
bottom of the spillway
B. The brickbat lining and the thickness of the brickbats
in the reconstructed spillway. A filter should be
provided beneath the brickbats.
C. Size of the riser and barrel.
D. The top width of the dam.
E. The filter around the perforated riser.
F. A trash rack.
6. The buffer zone widths must be clearly labeled on the mine
map along the perimeter of any existing and proposed mine
areas and any adjacent watercourse or highway right-of--
way.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT OUR REVIEW CANNOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL ALL OF
THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE HAVE BEEN FULLY ADDRESSED.
In order to complete the processing of your renewal request,
please forward three (3) copies of the requested information to my
attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
Please contact me at [phone] if you should have any
questions on the above.
Sincerely,
-Ton-ysL. Sample
Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
September 1, 1992
MEMORANDUM TO: Bet -Chess
FROM: Wesley Webb �C�
THROUGH: Jerry W. Cook
RE: Gold Hill Mine
Statesville Brick Company
Permit Renewal and Modification
Permit #80-06, Rowan County
A review of the revised information submitted on August 4, 1992 has
been completed. The map has been -revised to increase the size of
the mine and indicates that the company is going to expand it's
operations to the north side of Hwy 52. The following items were
noted during the review:
1. The sediment and erosion control plan indicates the
location of existing and proposed measures, but the design
calculations do not document the adequacy of the
riser and barrel or the emergency spillway for either of
the basins.
2. The construction detail for the proposed basin on the
north side of Hwy 52 does not provide the following items:
A. A trash rack.
B. A perforated riser.
C. An anti -floatation block.
D. An energy dissipator.
E. A top width
F. Construction and maintenance notes.

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3. The construction detail for ditch D-1 does not indicate
that the ditch is to be lined with brickbats for
stabilization. A filter should be provided beneath the
brickbats. This lining should be constructed now, in
order to evaluate the adequacy of the brickbats as a
permanent liner.
4. The plans for the new portion of the mine do not provide
the existing or proposed contours for the site or the
location of the haul road between the mine and Hwy 52.
These items are needed to evaluate the proposed erosion
control measures.
5. The location of all wetlands have not been delineated on
the maps. ALL A,-c- -rp unipi-SyartiAe en/7.27L,
5. The construction details for the existing basin do not
provide the following items:
A. The elevations of the top of dam, top of riser,
and the bottom of the spillway.
B. The brickbat lining and thickness of the
brickbats in the reconstructed spillway. A
filter should be provided beneath the brickbats.
C. Size of the riser and the barrel.
D. The top width of the dam.
E. The filter around the perforated riser.
F. A trash rack.
7. The buffer between the new mine site and Hwy 52 or any
watercourse is not labeled.
Please call if you have any questions.

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STATESVILLE 13R ICK COMPANY
Ms Beth 5tudenberg
Land Quality Section
P. 0. box 27687
Raleigh, forth Carolina 27611
Re: Gold Hill Mine Renewal Request
Mining Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Dear Ms Studenberg:
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P. O. Box 471 [phone]
Statesville, N. C. 28677
August 4, 1992
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
RECEIVED
AUG 4 1992
IRMIUM OF arm.Mm
VKM M URM aftmoom
Since receiving your letter dated September 27, 1991, we have invested a
considerable amount of time, effort and money on research, measuring,
drawing and outside consultants to fulfill the requirements of the letter.
We offer the following information listed by paragraph number from the letter:
1. Enclosed are Mine, Reclamation and Detail Drawings.
Enclosed is information on the stability of the drainage channels
prepared by Gerald V. Grant and Associates of Statesville, N. C.
The four ponds to subsequently be included in the reclamation plan
are being fed by ground water. The present measured depths range
From 3' 3" to 8' 6" which averages above the required 4. The pond
overflow structure to be constructed with a brick bat lining is
shown on the detail drawing and will be located on the southeastern
side where the flow will enter the central drainage ditch. The pond
overflow travels in the same direction at present. Cross section
views are-shownon the detail drawings for the four ponds, ditches
and sediment pond spillway.
The dam and spillway for the proposed sediment pond will be con—
structed as is indicated,in.the engineering drawings by Gerald
Gr'1nt.
2. Approximately 65 to 70 percent of the open mine area has been
planted with grass and lespediza and a good stand is in place.
This ground cover should reduce necessary erosion control from
[continued]

Ms Studenberg - Land Quality Section
August 4, 1992
Page 2
the original 43 acres to 15 acres. The sediment pond volume
is 88,040 cubic feet, which now gives 4069 cubic feet above
the required 1800 cubic feet per acre.
All on site ditches, streams and culverts are located on the
mine map.
We would like to submit the 8-1/4 acres marked area A on the
reclamation map for immediate reclamation and withdrawal from
future mining activity. Ninety percent of this area already
has abundant indigenous overgrowth. The remainder has been
planted in grass and lespediza.
3. There is a 50 foot buffer along Old Salisbury -Albemarle Road
which contains forest tree, bush and vine overgrowth. This
has been A €undtional visual barrier for some time. The per-
lite plant, railroad and power line right-of-way form the
barrier along highway 52. The new mine area will have approx-
imately 200 feet of woods between it and highway 52.
4. The buffer is indicated on the mine map.
5. There are no high walls -in or around the mine.
6. Drawings are included for the sediment ponds, ditches and dams.
7. Enclosed is -.a survey on the endangered sunflower.
Enclosed is a permit which was the completion of the wetlands
survey done by the U. S. Corps of Engineers. Steve Chapin,
their soils expert form the Asheville office, said that any
survey should ber.of the future mining area. When he surveyed
the 30 acres,acr6ss highway 52, he found a small area along high-
way 52 which he estimated to be 0.8 acre. We agreed to move the
new area's perimeter line another 150' off highway 52. This re-
moved a total of 3.8 acres from the proposed mine area and most
of the 0.8 acre in question. As a result, the Corps issued the
enclosed permit.
Cordially,
Michael R. Foster
Assistant Chief Executive Of icer
Enclosures

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DESIGN CALCULATIONS &
ENGIN_E_ERING DESIGN -----...............
GOLD HILL MINE
STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
LOCATION
DIVISION OF IANo RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
RECEIyEa
AUG 4 1992
6EPARTMEW OF ENVIRONMENT
HEALTH AW NARMAL RESOURCES
The subject mine and proposed mine are located on United
States Highway 52 in Gold Hill in Rowan County, North
Carolina. The existing mine is located on the south side of
US 52 and the proposed mine is located on the north side of
US 52. The existing mine covers an area of 59.6 acres and
the proposed mine covers and area of 25 acres.
DESIGN CRITERIA
The objective of the sediment and erosion control plan is to
confine sediment to the site and prevent erosion damage to
the site improvements. This will be accomplished by the use
of sediment basins and diversion ditches to the basins. The
design storm event is a 25 year, 24 hour storm that produces
an i=6.1 inches. The coefficient of runoff (C) used is 0.6.
This coefficient is valid for the entire area if being
actively mined, however part of the area is in reclamation.
Therefore, the coefficient of runoff of 0.6 is conservative.
The sediment basins were designed to safely store 1,800
cubic feet of sediment per disturbed acre for the entire
mine area. Again, part of the area is in reclamation,
therefore the designed sediment storage capacity is
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O, BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402.1890
IN REPLY REFER TO February 19, 1992
Regulatory Branch
File No. CESAW-c092-J-080
Mr. Brad Brown
Statesville Brick Company
Post Office Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28677
Dear Mr. Brown:
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aUG' 4 1992
DEPARTMENT
ITN AND hgTURk �R SIT
On December S. 1991, you met with Mr. Steven Lund of my Asheville staff at
the Bite of your proposed clay mine expansion on property stradling U.S.
Highway 52 at Gold Hill, Rowan County, North Carolina. The majority of the
approximate 380 acres lies in the headwaters of Riles Creek but small portions
also drain north to Panther Creek and south to Long Creek. The purpose of
this meeting was to review the property for the presence of wetlands under the
Corps of Engineers, regulatory jurisdiction.
Jurisdictional wetlands were positively identified at three separate
locations on the property; 1) along drainage channels on both sides of the old
Salisbury -Albemarle Road at the extreme southern end of the property, 2) in a
depreeaional area just north of U.S. highway 52 and east of the old homesite,
and 3) in an elongated depressional area at the'head of Panther Branch just
south of High Rock Road. It is also highly probable, given the predominant
soil types and flat terrain, that riparian wetlands exist along the main stem
of Riles Creek in the interior of the property.
As you and Mr. Lund discussed, in order to satisfy your planning needs as
well as the regulatory requirements of State and Federal permitting agencies a
wetland delineation and survey should be done on the property. You requested
that the CorpB of Engineers conduct the delineation and a tentative period of
April 2'7 through May'S was agreed to. Following the flagging of the wetland
boundaries in the field you Bhould be prepared to have these boundary lines
surveyed and transferred to a property map for formal verification by this
office.
Mr. Lund will contact you to schedule a. date and time for the delineation.
In the meantime, if you have any questions please contact him at telephone
[phone].
Sincerely,
ne Wright
hief, Regulatory Branch

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dY DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. �lawa�J.'.'s�✓d WILMINOTON, NORTH
CAROLINA 28402.1990
w asxvseeAro June 17, 1992
Regulatory Branch
File No. CESAW-0092-J-080
Mr. Brad Brown
Statesville Brick Company
Post Office Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28677
Dear Mr. Brown:
Reference your June 3, 1992, meeting with Mr. Steve Chapin of my staff on
Statesville Brick Company property in Rowan County, North Carolina. The
purpose of the meeting was to determine the presence of wetlands subject to
our regulatory jurisdiction and pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act. Specifically, Mr. Chapin inspected a 28-acre tract (about 1,100 feet by
10300 feet square) located south of Gold Hill, across U.S. 52 from the perlite
plant. It is our understanding that your company is planning to mine clay
from the subject site.
The above inspection revealed there is approximately 0.8 acres of
jurisdictional wetlands on the property. The wetlands consist of low lying
sloughs surrounded by uplands and are generally aligned parallel to nearby
U.S. Highway 52. Dominant vegetation consists primarily of red maple canopy.
Mining in the wetland area is expected to result in at Least a temporary
discharge of fill in wetlands. Prior to undertaking this work, Statesville
Brick must first apply for and receive a Department of the Army Section 404
permit. Without the required permit, any such activity in wetlands on the
property would constitute a violation of Federal law.
Enclosed are copies of Wetland Determination Forme, providing specific
informationobtained at stations on the property. The data on these forms
support the delineation of wetlands on the site.
Should you decide to pursue the project, please contact Mr. Chapin in the
Asheville office to obtain the necessary application materials. Statesville
Brick's compliance with our regulatory program is appreciated. Mr. Chapin can
be reached at telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
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G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosures

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Copy Furnished (with enclosures):
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency ^ Region IV
wetlands Regulatory Unit
345 Courtland Street, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30365

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Matrix color and texture just below A horizon: /oy,P 7/z s;c/
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Series identitieds On hydric sails list? Yes^No_
Surface horizon thickness and color:
Subsurface thickness and color:
Spodic;horizon depth and thickness (if
applicablo):
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BYOROLOOY:
Znandat.d? rea.�Yo✓ Depth of water:
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saturation/water cable:_
Wetland hydrology?'res�oDasta
(it Yes): Drift lines ✓ Oxidized
rhizosphere3-,_Sulphdda odor within I2
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acouring Water stalead Crunks ✓Sail
survey daca_(,Explain!
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Summary on. hydrology: :;*2�225 a/,'aYvrr
WETLAND DETERMINATION: WETLAND ✓ OPLAND
BASIS FOR DETSRHINATZON: 411 2
JUAZSDZCTZON: ABOVE HW K BELOW HW_ADJACENT_ZSOLATED_
AOTHORZTY: Section 20_SSOCanon 404 X
Section 10/404, None_
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soft (non -candy): A
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matrix color and texture just below A horizon: ?a V2 9/j
Hattie colors just below A horizon (it applicabla):a•
Hydric soi2P Yes..,Yo•Z Basis: Ma•frn[ beA&ll _`h� •(-na 6r!
SOIL (sandy): q)IA
Series identified; On hydric soils list? Yes -
No -Surface horizon thickness and color:
Subsurface thickness and color:
Spodie horizon depth and thickness (if applicable):
Hydxla soil? Yea_No_ Basiat
HYDROLOGY:
Inundated? Yes.No'L Depth of Water:
Saturated soils? Yos_No X Depth to saturation/Water cable:
Watland hydrology? Ysa_Nc X basis (if Yes): Drift lines_Oxidized
rhlraepheres.Sulphido odor within 12 incheaDrainage paccerna_surface
eeouring_gPtes stained trunks soil survey data..i•Explainj
Regional indicators of soil saturation? YeaANa_(Zf Yes, which Ohes?)_
Summary on hydrology: TO tea, S
WETLAND DETEAAZNATZONI WETLAND UPLAND X BASIS POA DETSANZNATZON+ hlan B. Of -14.oh- 3 IDaram e..*2r-S prGSO�-I'.
061U30felilnh ABOVE ".BELOW NW_ADJAC£NT_ISOLATED _
AWTNORZTY: Section 10_Section 404_Section !0/404_None�
OETERNINED BYr S-re!t/=- C 4g§l-RCOOLATOAY BRANCH W7LmINGTON COE DISTRICT
PROM I-706-259-0950 D5-09-92 03: 19 Ph'. P03

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402.1890
W REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
June 26, 1992
Action ID. No. 199201197 and Nationwide Permit No. 26 (Headwaters and
Isolated Waters)
Mr. Brad -Brown
Statesville Brick company
Post Office Box' 471
Statesville, -North Carolina 28677
Dear Mr. Brown:
This is in -response to your June 16, 1992 verbal request for Department of
the Army authorization to impact, for the purpose of mining clay,
approximately 0.1 acres of jurisdictional wetlands within the headwaters of
Riles Creek, on Statesville Brick property, near Gold Hill, U.S. Highway 52,
Rowan county, Korth Carolina. The area to be mined is directly across from
the perlite plant in an area measuring 1,045,000 square feet (24 acres).
Previously, we had identified approximately 0.8 acres of wetlands on this
tract. You then decided to avoid most of the wetland area on the tract and
will now only impact approximately 0.1 acres of wetlands.
For the purposes of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Program,
Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations.(CFR), Part -330.6, published in the
Federal Register on November 22, 1991, lists nationwide permits.
Authorization was provided,.pursuant to Section 404 of.the Clean water Act,
for discharges of dredged or fill material into headwaters and isolated waters
provided:
a. The discharge does not cause the loss of more than 1 acre of waters of
the United States;
b. The permittee notifies the District Engineer if the discharge would
cause the lose -of waters of the United States greater than one acre in
accordance with the."Notification" general condition. For discharges in
special aquatic site$, -including wetlands, the notification must also include
a delineation of affected specific aquatic sites, including wetlands; and
c. The discharge,'including all attendant features, both temporary and
permanent, is part'of A single and complete project.
Your work is authorized by this nationwide permit provided it is
accomplished in -strict accordance with the enclosed conditions. This
nationwide permit does not relieve you of the responsibility to obtain any
required State or local approval. Please contact Mr. John Dorney, North

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Carolina Division of Environmental Management, telephone [phone], to
obtain a waiver or water quality certification for the proposed work. This
permit is effective upon receipt of the waiver or certification.
This verification will be valid for 2 years from the date of this letter
unless the.nationwide authorization is modified, reissued, or revoked. Also,
this verification will remain valid for the 2 years if, during that period,
the NWP authorization is reissued without modification or the activity
complies with any subsequent modification of the NWP authorization. If during
the 2 years,'the NWP authorization expires or is suspended or revoked, or is
modified, such that the activity would no longer comply with the terms and
conditions of the NWP authorization, activities which have commenced (i.e.,
are under construction) or are under contract to commence in reliance upon the
NWP will remain authorized provided the activity is completed within 12 months
of the date 6f the NWP's expiration, modification or revocation, unless
discretionary authority has been exercised on a case -by -case basis to modify,
suspend, or revoke the authorization.
.In addition, reference our February 19, 1992 letter to you regarding other
areas on the property that we have identified as jurisdictional wetlands. You
have stated to us that you are not planning to use these areas for mining.
These areas are in the following locations: 1) along drainage channels on
both sides of the Old Salisbury -Albemarle Road at the extreme southern end of
the property, 2) in a depressional area just north of U.S. Highway 52 and east
of the old homesite, and 3) in an elongated.depressional area at the head of
Panther Branch just south of High Flock Road.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Steve Chapin, Asheville
Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
G. a ne Wri t
Chie Regulatory Branch
Enclosure

Cc -pies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626--0535

Nationwide Permit No. 26
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Navigation. No activity may cause more than a minimal adverse effect on
navigation.
2. Proper Maintenance. Any structure or fill authorized shall be properly
maintained, including maintenance to ensure public safety.
3. Erosion and Siltation Controls. Appropriate erosion and siltation
controls must be used and maintained in effective operating condition during
construction, and all exposed soil and other fills must be permanently
stabilized'at the earliest practicable date.
4. Aquatic Life Movements. No activity may substantially disrupt the
movement of those species of aquatic life indigenous to the waterbody,
including those species which normally migrate through the area, unless the
activity's primary purpose is to impound water.
5. Equipment. Heavy equipment working in wetlands must be placed on mats or
other -measures must be taken to minimize soil disturbance.
6. Regional and Case -by -case Conditions. The activity must comply with any
regional conditions which may have been added by the Division Engineer and any
case specific conditions added by the Corps.
7. Wild and Scenic Rivers. No activity may occur in a component of the
National Wild and Scenic River System; or in a river officially designated by
Congress as a "study river" for possible inclusion in the system, while the
river is in an official study status. Information on Wild and Scenic Rivers
may be obtained from the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service.
8. Tribal Rights. No activity or its operation may impair reserved tribal
rights, including, but not limited to, reserved water rights and treaty
fishing and hunting.,rights.
9. Water Quality Certification. In certain states, an individual state
water quality certification must be obtained or waived.
10. Coastal Zone Management. In certain states, an individual state coastal
zone management consistency concurrence must be obtained or waived.
11. Endangered Species. No activity is authorized under any NwP which is
likely to jeopardize the continued existence of a threatened or endangered
species or a species proposed for such designation, as identified under the
Federal Endangered Species Act, or which is likely to destroy or adversely
modify the critical habitat of such species. Non -Federal permittees shall
notify the District Engineer if any listed species or critical habitat might
be affected or is in the vicinity of the project and shall not begin work on

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the activity until notified by the District Engineer that the requirements of
the Endangered Species Act have been satisfied and that the activity is
authorized. Information on the location of threatened and endangered species
can be obtained from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine
Fisheries service.
12. Historic•Properties. No activity which may affect Historic Properties
listed, or eligible for listing, in the National Register of historic Places
is authorized, until the District Engineer has complied with the provisions of
33 CFR 325, Appendix C. The prospective permittee must notify the District
Engineer if the authorized activity may affect any historic properties listed,
determined to be eligible, or which the prospective permittee has reason to
believe may be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic
Places, and shall not begin the activity until notified by the District
Engineer that'the requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act have
been satisfied and that the activity is authorized. Information on the
location and existence of historic resources can be obtained from the state
Historic Preservation Office and the National Register of Historic Places (see
33 CFR 330.4(g)).
1'3. Notification.
a. where required by the terms of the NWP, the prospective permittee must
notify the District Engineer as early as possible and shall not begin the
activity:
(1) until notified by the District Engineer that the activity -may
proceed under the NWP with any special conditions imposed by the District or
Division Engineer; or
(2) if notified by the District or Division Engineer that an
individual permit is required; or
(3) unless 30 days have passed from -the District Engineer's receipt
of the notification and the prospective permittee has not received notice from
the District or Division Engineer. Subsequently, the permittee's right to
proceed under the NWP may be modified, suspended or revoked only in accordance
with the procedure set forth in 33 CFR 330.5(d)(2).
b. The notification must be in writing and include the following
information and any required fees:
(1) name,'address and telephone number of the prospective permittee;
(2) location of the proposed project;

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(3) brief description of the proposed project; the project's purpose;
direct and indirect adverse environmental effects the project would cause; any
other NWP(s), regional general permit(s) or individual permit(s) used or
in to be used to authorize any part of the proposed project or related
activity;
(4) where required by the terms of the NWP, a delineation of affected
special aquatic sites, including wetlands; and
(5) a statement that the prospective permittee has contacted;
(a) the USFWS/NMFS regarding the presence of any Federally listed
(or proposed for listing) endangered or threatened species or critical habitat
In the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project; and any
available information provided by those agencies. (The prospective permittee
may contact Corps District Offices for USFWS/NMFS agency contacts and list of
critical habitat.)
(b) the SHPO regarding the presence of any historic properties in
the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project; and the
available information, if any provided by that agency.
14. Water Supply Intakes. No discharge of dredged or fill material may occur
in the proximity of a public water supply intake except where the discharge is
repair of the public water supply intake structures or adjacent bank
stabilization.
15. Shellfish Production. No discharge of dredged or fill material may occur
in areas of concentrated shellfish production, unless the discharge is
directly related to a shellfish harvest activity authorized by nationwide
permit.
16. Suitable Material. No discharge of dredged or fill material may consist
of unsuitable material (e.g., trash, debris, car bodies, etc.) and material
discharged must be free from toxic pollutants in toxic amounts.
17. Mitigation. Discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the
United States must be minimized or avoided to the maximum extent practicable
at the project site (i.e., on -site), unless the District Engineer has approved
a compensation mitigation plan for the specific regulated activity.
18. spawning Areas. Discharges in spawning areas during spawning seasons
must be avoided to the maximum extent practicable.
19. Obstructions of High Flows. To the maximum extent practicable,
discharges must not permanently restrict or impede the passage of normal or
expected high flows or cause the relocation of the water (unless the primary
purpose of the fill is to impound waters).

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20. Adverse Impacts from Impoundments. If the discharge creates an
impoundment of water, adverse impacts on the aquatic system caused by the
accelerated passage of water and/or the restriction of its flow shall be
minimized to the -maximum extent practicable.
21. Waterfowl Breeding Areas. Discharges into breeding areas for migratory
waterfowl must be avoided'to the maximum extent practicable.
22. Removal of Temporary Fills. Any temporary fills must be removed in their
entirety and the affected'"areas returned to their preexisting elevation.
1. Qualification for and issuance of a nationwide permit does not relieve the
applicant of the need to obtain any other required State or local permits.
2. Should all or part of a proposed activity be located within an Area of
Environmental Concern (AEC)as designated by the North Carolina Coastal
Resources Commission, a LAMA permit is required from the North Carolina
Division of Coastal Management. Should an activity within or potentially
affecting an AEC be proposed by a Federal agency, a consistency determination
pursuant to 15 CFR 930 must be provided to the North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management at least 90 days before the onset of the proposed activity.
REGIONAL CONDITIONS
1. All fill material authorized by this permit must be obtained from an
upland source.
2. Use of this permit for livestock and domestic animal waste treatment
facilities is not allowed.
STATE CONSISTENCY CONDITIONS
1. All fill material authorized by this permit must be obtained from an
upland source.
2. Use of this nationwide permit for waste disposal facilities is not
authorized.
3. Established erosion control practices shall be utilized to prevent
violations of the appropriate turbidity water quality standard (50 NTU's in
streams and rivers not designated as trout waters by the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management; 25 NTU's in all saltwater classes and
all lakes and reservoirs and 10 NTU's in trout waters).

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4. Proposed fill of greater than one acre in SA, trout, ORW, WS-1 and wS-2
HQW watersheds requires public notice and an individual Section 401 water
Quality Certification from the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management.
5. For activities resulting in the loss of waters of the United States
greater than 1/3 of an acre, the applicant must receive written concurrence
from the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management that the proposal
is certified under the Section 401 Water Quality Certification Program.
6. If the proposed activity is within the North Carolina Coastal Area and the
activity will result in the loss of waters of the United States greater than
1/3 of an acre, the applicant must receive written concurrence from the North
Carolina Division of Coastal Management that the activity is consistent with
the North Carolina Coastal Management Program.
GENERAL CERTIFICATION CONDITIONS
1. Proposed fill or substantial modification of greater than 1/3 of an acre
of such waters, including wetlands, requires a written concurrence from the
North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
2. Proposed fill or substantial modification of equal to or less than 1/3 of
an acre of such waters, including wetlands, does not require written
concurrence.from the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management.
3. Proposed fill of greater than one acre in SA, trout, HQW, ORW, WS-I and
WS-II watersheds require public notice and an individual Section 401 water
Quality Certification from the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management.
4. Established sediment and -erosion control practices will be utilized to
prevent violations of the appropriate turbidity water quality standard (50
NTU'a in streams and rivers not designated as trout waters by the North
Carolina Division of Environmental Management, 25 NTU's in all saltwater
classes and all lakes and reservoirs and 10 NTU's in trout waters).
5. Additional site --specific conditions may be added to this Certification ill
order to ensure compliance with all applicable water quality and effluent
standards.
6. Concurrence from the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management
that this Certification applies to an individual project shall expire three
years from the date of the cover letter from the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.

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' l; MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
WEST BROAD STREET. STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28677•S293
[phone]
.Tune 5, 1992
Mr. Mike Foster
Statesville Brick Company
PO Box 471
Statesville, NC 28677
Dear Mr. Foster:
The report of the environmental assessment for the land in Rowan
County owned by Statesville Brick Company is enclosed. You will find
included in this report a table of contents.
I am indebted to Dr. James Matthews of the University of North
Carolina - Charlotte for tis cooperation and guidance. This report
could not have been compiled and produced without his willingness,
generous and professional help.
Sin erely,
F. Harvey ons, Jr.
B.A. UNC-Chapel Hill
M.A. Appalachian State University
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REPORT
OF THE
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
FOR THE LAND IN ROWAN COUNTY
OWNED BY STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
Compiled and produced by
F. Harvey Pons, Jr.
Some pictures and documents from
Dr. James Matthews, UNC-Charlotte

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Photocopy of Helianthus schweinitzii I
Photocopy of flower of Helianthus schweinitzii 2
Map of North Carolina with counties 3
Map of North Carolina showing where Helianthus schweinitzii
has been found. 4
Glossary of terms for keying out Helianthus schweinitzii 5
Key to Dicotyledoneae from Manual of the Vascular Flora
of the Carolinas b
Photocopy
of
land owned by Statesville
Brick in Rowan County
27
Photocopy
of
a topography map of land
owned by Statesville Brick
28
Photocopy
of
land owned by Statesville
Brick superimposed on
29
topography map with plant sitings of Helianthus schweinitzii
highlighted with yellow marker
Photographs of land
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Ossary of terms for Helianthus *weinitzii
1) acuminate - long -tapering to a pointed apex.
2) acute - sharp pointed, applies to apex.
3) ascending - rising obliquely or indirectly upward.
4) attenuate - elongate, tapering, usually to base.
5) awn - a bristle or slender stiff appendage.
6) bract - a reduced leaf, particularly one subtending a flower as the
involucral bracts in Asteraceae.
7) calyx - the usually green, outer whorl or series of whorls of the
perianth.
8) capi.tate - head or head -like.
9) cauline - pertaining or belonging to an evident stem or axis.
10) corolla - the inner, usually colored or otherwise differentiated,
whorl or whorls of the perianth.
11) cuneate - wedge-shaped; triangular, with the narrow end at paint
of attachment, as the bases of certain leaves or petals.
12) glabrous - without trichomes or hairs.
13) involucre - a whorl or collection of bracts surrounding or
subtending a flower cluster or a single flower.
14) lanceolate - lance -shaped, much longer than wide, widened at or
above the base and tapering to the apex.
15) nutlet - a small nut.
16) oblique - slanting; unequal -sided.
17) pappus - the modified calyx lobes.
18) pedicel - the support of a single flower in a cluster, any stalk
or stem between sepals and main axis.
19) perennial - of three or more season's duration
20) perianth - a collective term for the corolla and calyx.
21) petiolate - having a petiole.
22) pubescent - covered with short, soft trichomes; with trichomes.
23) revolute - rolled backward, with the margin rolled toward the lower
side.
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Glossary
24) scabrous - rough, feeling rough or gritty to the touch.
25) serrate - with sharp teeth pointing forward.
26) sessile - without petiole, or pedicel.
27) squarrous - spreading or recurved apically.
28) subtend -- to stand below and close to.
29) tomentose - with tomentum; densely woolly or pubescent; with
matted, soft, wood -like trichomes.
30) trichomes - hair -like structure or bristle which may be simple,
branched, capitate, and unicellular or multicellular.
30 truncate - not -tapered, base or apex essentially straight across.
32) tuberous - covered with rounded, wartlike swellings; knobby.
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MANUAL
OF THE
VASCULAR FLORA
OF THE
CAROLINAS
ALBERT E. RARFORD
HARRY E. AHLES
.C. RITCHIE BELL
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'LHE ON VEESITY OF NORTH CA ROLI NA PRESS
CH PEI. HILL
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Key to Families
ANGIOSPERIAAE
Plant with 2 or more of the following characters:
leaves parallel -veined: cotyledon 1: Roral parts in 3's: stem
vascular bundles usually scattered; cambium usually absent ............
hsovocoTYtCaCNtA C.
Plant with 2 or more of 'the following charaeters:
leaves net -veined: cotyledons 2; floral parts not in Ts: a't..n'
vascular bundles in a ring; cambium usually present except
in some annuals..I........ ..................... ........ .... ........... ............ ........................... .............
OICOTYLEW3\r.l E. i
MONOCOTYLEDONEAE
Plant epiphytic.
Plant grayish scurfy. without roots....................................................................
3^,. gromeliaccae.
Plant greenish and not scurfy, with roots..........................................................
1-9. Orchidaccae.
Plant not epiphytic; aquatic or terrestrial.
Plant body thalloid, without leaves......................................................................
1 Lemnaccac.
Plant body not thalloid. leaves usually present.
Trees, shrubs, or woody vines.
Leaf blades more than 3 dm wide, plicate ............................................. _...
31. Arecaceae,
Leaf blades less than 3 dm wide, not plicate.
Open leaf sheaths present; petaloid perianth absent ........................
:9. Poaceae.
Open leaf sheaths absent: petaloid perianth present ........................
41- Liliaccac.
Herbs or herbaceous vines.
Leaf blades more than 3 dm wide, plicate ..................................................
31. Arecacene,
Leaf blades less than 3 dm wide, not plicate, or absent,
InfloresCence a spadlx................. »................................ ........... .....................
32. Araceac.
Inflorescence not a spadix.
Flowers and fruits subtended by regular, imbricate or
distichous scales: fruit 1-seeded.
Leaf sheaths usually open; culms terete, usually hallow;
fruit a grain or utricle....................................................................
-19, Poaceae.
Leaf sheaths usually closed; culms usually triangular
and solid: fruit a nutlet ...................... ......................._.
30. Cyperaccae.
Flowers and fruits not subtended by regular, imbricate
or distichous scales, or if so. fruit more than I -seeded.
Corolla absent; fruit a wingless achene, follicle, nutlet
or Capsule in EriocattlitCeae.
Fruit a capsule- inflorescence a whitish or grayish
head with basal involueral bracts ..........................................
36. f riocauiaceae,
Fruit a wingless achene. folllele or nutlet; inflorescence
not a whitish or grayish head with basal ]nvolucral
bracts.
Flowers solitary, or in axillary clusters, not in
spikes or heads,
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Plant perennial, rhizomatous: ovule pendulous 24. Zanniche[N-
acene.
Plant annual without rhizomes•. ovule basal .................... 25. Naladacene.
Flowers in spikes or heads.
Flowers imperfect,
Spikes enclosed by sheath: submersed, brackish,
aquatic plants......................................................................
-91,
Spikes or heads not enclosed by sheath: marsh
or freshwater, aquatic plants.
Pistillate spikes cylindrical, solitary ...................... -......
19,
Pistillate spikes or heads globose, usually
Morethan 1-....................................................................
20.
Flowers perfect.
Fruits stipitate: perianth absent ........................................
23.
Fruits not stipitate; perianth present.
Fruit a follicle; plant Scapose: marsh plants ..............
26.
Fruit an achene or drupe; plant not scapose:
aquaticplants..................................................................
22.
Corolla present; fruit a winged achene. capsule or berry,
Carpels separate.
Fruit a follicle; perianth not of distinct sepals
and petals ........................... ....
2
Fruit usually a winged achene: perianth of distinct
sepalsand Petals .................... ........................................... _....
27.
Carpels fused or absent.
Ovary superior,
Inflorescence a whitish or grayish head with
basal involucraI bracts........................................................
36.
Inflorescence not a whitish or grayish head with
basal involucral bracts.
Flowers and fruits subtended by
imbricate scalea..................................................................
35.
Flowers and fruits not subtended by
imbricate scales.
Plant mass -like; leaves less than 2 cm long ..............
34.
Plant not moss -like; leaves usually more
than 2 cm longg.
Calyx and corolla bract -like, dry, scarious
or chartaceous, persistent ......................................
46.
Calyx and corolla not bract -like, at least
the corolla usually not persistent,
Calyx green; corolla greenish or colored.
Leaveswhorled____......._.................._.......___....._.__.....
41,
Leaves alternate.
Leaves net veined: plants dioecious ............
41.
Leaves parallel veined; dowers perfect ........
38.
Calyx and corolla colored, not green,
Aquatic or marsh plants: inflorescence
subtended by a spathe -like leaf
Sheath; endosperm mealy ..............................
39,
Terrestrial, rarely marsh plants; inflo-
rescence not subtended by a spathe -
like leaf sheath; endosperm horny ,,...,,,....
41,
Ovary inferior.
Submersed or floating aquatic plants.
Flowers imperfect, actinomorphicf fruit
indehiscent.......................... ... .............. ...,._.........................
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Flowers perfect, zygomorphic; fruit dehiscent ..............
49.
Terrestrial or marsh plants.
Venation penni-parallel; fertile stamen 1.
Ovary and fruit warty; fruit many -seeded ................
42,
Ovary and fruit smooth: fruit I -seeded ........................
47,
Venation parallel. netted in Goodyera; fertile
stamens more than 1 except in some
Orchidaceae.
Perianthwoolly........................................................................
43.
Perianth not woolly.
Plant annual, small; leaves scale -like ......................
48.
Plant perennial; leaves not scale-llke iexccpt
in Saprophytic species].
Column present; corolla highly
zygomorphic; placentation parietal ................
4D.
Column absent; corolla not highly
zygomorphic: placentation axlle,
Flowers imperfect; corolla greenish ..................
43.
Flowers perfect; corolla not greenish.
Perianthmealy . ...................... ....................... ..........
41,
Perianth not mealy,
Stamens 3; inflorescence not
umbellate........................................................
45.
Stamens 6; inflorescence umbellate,
or not umbellate and plant
succulent..........................................................
44,
ZaStarelceae,
Typhaceac.
SParganiaceae.
Ruppiaceae
Juncaginaceoe.
Potamogetonace¢c.
Juncuginaceae.
A lismataceae.
Erincaulaceae.
Xyridoceac,
B9ayacaccae.
Junceceac.
Liliaceac.
Liliaceac.
Comrneiinaccoe.
Poniedcriaceae.
Liliaceac.
i'fydrgcharitace aC.
Orehidaceac.
Cannaccae,
•llarantaccac.
Haemodurat:cae.
Bur rnnnniaceae.
Orchiduceue.
Dioscoreacene.
Litiaccae.
lridacaoe.
AMarvllidaccae.
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DICOTYLEDONEAE
Key to Keys
Plant essentially without chiorophyll.... ................................................. .................
Key 1.
Plant with green leaves or other chlorophyll producing tissue.
Trees, shrubs. or woody vines.
Plant in flower; leaves absent..............................................................................
Kr:y 2,
Plant in flower and leaves present, or plant in fruit.
oppositeLeaves o
Vlnesclimbin 8
bywhorled, twining or by tendril -like leaf rachise5...."..".
Key 3,
Trees, shrubs, or vines climbin by roots ......................
Key 4.)
Leaves alternate, or stem leaves absent.
Leaves compound with more than 1 leaflet, or dis-
sected more than 1/3 the width of the blade ...-..........................
Key 5.
Leaves simple or compound with only 1 leaflet. or lobed
or cleft less than 1/3 the width of the blade „---_---..-..-- . .............
Key 6.
Herbs.
Leaves opposite or whorled .. .._.-.------- ---------------- -•----------_......................
Key ,_ ,
Leaves alternate, or stem leaves absent.
Leaves compound with more than 1 leaflet, or dissected
more than 1/3 the width of the blade .--_-.-----_ ... ...........................
Key B.
Leaves simple or compound with only 1 leaflet, or lobed
or cleft less than 1/3 the width of the blade.
Plant a vine climbing by twining or by means of tendrils ..............
Key 9.
Plant not a climbing vine.
Plantin flower .... ... ...................................... ----------------........... .. ..........
Fray 10
Plantin fruit .................................................... ...................... ........................
Key 11.
Key 1
Twining vines.
Plant with roots in the soil........................................................................................155. Galidalulceae.
Plant
with
nau toria In stems of other plants. at least at flowering
or t g . roots in soil only when young........................................158, Convolviiluceae.
Erect herbs.
Stamens 6-12; capsule 4-5 locular............................................................................145, Ericaccae.
Stamens 4; Capsule '.1-]ocular,
Corolla zygomor-phic; calyx zygomorphie. or actirioniorphic
and5-lobed............................................................................................................160. Orobanchaceac.
Corolla and calyx aetinamorphie; calyx 3-Iobed........................................155. Gerrtiannceee.
Key 2
Leaves opposite. rarely whorled.
Flowers in catkins or compact heads ............................. .......... ..........
57.
Nforaccac.
Flowers not in catkins or compact heads.
Flowers actityomorphic.
Stamens more than 4: calyx $-parted--_......................................_.-...._......115.
Aceraceae.
Stamens 4; Calyx 4-parted or absent ..................................................... .......
153.
Oleaceae.
Flowers zygomarhic.
; flowers in panicles ....................... ..................... ........... ..........
Corolla violetp
166.
Scrophulartaceae.
Corolla white to pinkish; flowers paired .................... ..... - ........................174.
Caunjohaeeae.
Leaves alternate.
Flowers solitary or in open inflorescences, not In catkins or
catkin -like inflorescenceS,
Petals united.
Stamens 15 or more ........................................ ..__........................................... ......151.
Sumptocacerre.
- Stamens 10 or fewer .......... ....... ............. .................---........................ ..................
145.
Ericaceae.
Petals separate or absent.
Plantspiny..............................................................................................................103.
Rutaceae.
Plant not spiny,
Petals absent, or yellow and less than I cm long.
Stigmas 2; stamens opening by slits .............. _............... .......................
56.
Uzrnaceae.
Stigma 1; stamens opening by pores ....................................................
84,
Lauraccae.
Petals present, white, pink, or purple, or yellow and more
than 1 cm long,
Petals 4„......................................................................................................
.95.
Hamamelidacenc.
Petals not 4.
Petals maroon ... ...................... ................. ............ ......... ..... .......................
81.
Annonaceae.
Petals white or pink.................................................................._.........„.,...
97.
Rosaceue.
Flowers in catkins or in densely flowered racemes, spikes or heads.
Stigmas 3; calyx 3-parted ..................__...... -_................. ..........................110.
rtnacardiaccac.
Stigmas 1 or 2; calyx 4-parted or obsolete.
Plant moncecious.
Calyx distinct: stigma 1........................... ............ .............. .......................... 51,
Nloraceac.
Calyx obsolete; stigmas 2.---- _---- _............................................. ......... „.54.
Betulacene.
Plants dioeciOUs.
Filaments separate; pistillate flowers pediceltate „..„-----....- .............
St.
Salicaccae.
Filaments united; pistillate flowers sessile or essentially so .......... 52.
Alyricaeeae.

Key 3
Leaves compound.
Leaflets2... ............................................................................._..........................................167.
Bignoniaccae.
Leaflets 3 or more.........................................................................................................
76. Ranuncuiaccae.
Leaves simple -
Leaves toothed.
Leaveslobed .......... .................... ..................................................... ....................... .....
38. Cannabaccac,
Leaves not lobed.............................................................................................
113. Calastraccae.
Leaves entire.
Corolla zygomorphic; fruit a berry .............. ........ .................... ........................
174. CaprifcUaccae.
Corolla actinomorphic. fruit a follicle or capsule.
Corolla rotate or not yellow; fruit a follicle mare than
5 mm in diam.................................................................................................157.
Asclepiadaccue.
Corolla not rotate. yellow; fruit a follicle less than 5 mm
in diam- or a capsule.
Corolla less than 1.5 cm long; fruit a follicle ................. .......... ............
156. Apocynaceac.
Corolla more than 1,5 cm long; fruit a capsule....................................154.
Lopaniaceue.
Key 4
Plant parasitic on branches or trunks of deciduous trees or shrubs:
leaves evergreen ............. .... ------- ----- ............. ____ ............... ....... ........................ 61. Lorznthaceac
Plant not parasitic. or parasitic on the roots of other plants.
Leaves toothed. lobed, dissected or compound:
ovary inferior.
Flowers and fruit in heads.
Corolla lobes and stamens 4; fruit 2-seeded........................................
] 13. Rubiaceae.
Corolla lobes and stamens 5; fruit_]-seeded.........................................e179,
Asteraceaa,
Flowers and fruit not In heads.
N
Petals separate; fruit a hemispheric capsule ........................................
94. Sasifrapacece.
Petals united; fruit a berry or a cylindrical capsule ........................174.
Caprifohaccoe,
Ovary superior or absent.
Flowers perfect with perianth undifferentiated; fruit enclosed
in a hypanthium more than 2 cm long ...............................................
83. Calyconthaceae.
Flowers imperfect, or perfect and perianth differentiated;
fruit not as above.
Corolla zygomorphic; fruit a berry, a 2-locular capsule, or 4
nutlets and the sepals united more than V2 their length.
Petals separate; fruit spherical, more than 1.5 cm in diam . ......
116. Hippoca.smnaccce.
Petals united: fruit not spherical, or spherical and smaller.
Corolla more than 2 cm long, or shorter and the lobes 4,
nearly aetinomorphic, not scarlet: fruit a 2-locular
capsule; leaves simple or pinnately compound. deciduous.
Leaves compound ...... -........................................................
267. Bignoniaceac.
Leaves simple.
Stamens 4; capsule less than 5 cm long.
Inflorescence a th37se: leaves 1-4 Cm wide .......................
154, Legania CCUC,
InfloresCence a cyme or panicle: leaves narrower
or wider.....................................................................................166,
Scraphutariacana,
Stamens 2; capsule more than 6 cm long................................167.
Bignaniaccae,
Corolla less than 1.5 cm long, or longer and 2-lipped
and scarlet: fruit a berry, 4 nutlets. or a utncle
and the leaves palmately compound.
inflorescence a dense spike, head. or a dichasium
and the leaves palmately compound, or the corolla
less than 5 mm long and the fruit a berry .........................
162. Verbenaceae.
Inflorescence a dichasium; leaves simple; corolla more
than 9 mm long; fruit of 4 nutlets.........................................Z04.
LamiaceLe,
Corolla actinomorphlc or absent: fruit a drupe. samara,
achene. 3-or more-locular capsule, or 4 nutlets and the
calyx united only at the base, or a 1-or 2-1ocular capsule
and the sepals 4,
Stamens more than 20: fruit of 4 nutlets...................... ...... -.............
97. Rosaccae.
Stamens 12 or less: fruit a samara. drupe, capsule achene or
nutlet.
Flowers in catkins or heads; fruit of achenes or nutlets
in multiples, or a capsule and seed silky -pubescent.
Sepals 4: fruit an achene or nutlet ................................................
57, Nroraccuc.
Sepals absent; fruit a capsule.........................................................
51, Salicaccoe.
Flowers not in catkins nor heads; fruit a Samara, drupe,
or a capsule and the seeds not silky -pubescent,
Leaves lobed. dissected or compound.
Leaves palmately compound with 5 or more leaflets-.-.......116,
Hippocustanaccac.
Leaves simple or pinnately or ternately compound.
Leaves ternately compound; petals present; fruit
inflated ...................................... ..............-.
u4. Siaphylauccac,
Leaves not ternately compound, or ternately com-
pound and petals absent; fruit a samara or
samaraid schizocarp.
Leaves compound, the leaflets unlobed ........._.._...-._....., 153. Oteaceac.
Leaves simple or compound and the leaflets
lobed................................................ ............... .......................
115. Aceroceue.
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Leaves neither lobed, dissected, nor compound.
I.Istcraceae.
Pistil absent: sepals absent...........................................................
i"9.
Pistil present, or pistil absent and sepals present.
Sepals 4: stamens 2: fruit a 1-seeded drupe .....................
iS.^, Oleaceae.
Sepals 4 or 5; stamens 4 or 5; fruit a capsule or
indehiscent with more than I locule.
Inflorescence axillary, or terminal and leaves less
than S mm wide.
Petals united; fruit a berry
16L. Y'erbeuuceue,
Petals separate: fruit a capsule ......................................Ills.
Cata st ra cea e,
Inflorescence terminal: leaves more than I cm
wide.......-.......................................................................... ....11J.
Rhaunnaceae.
Leaves entire.
Pistil absent: leaves not terete or stamens present and united
by their anthers ..................................... ..... ...-•-........................... ........... _..... ..179.
Asteraeene. I
Pistil present. or absent and leaves terete. stamens not united
by their anthers.
Leaves less than 2 cm long.
PIant succulent, less than 2 din tall; leaves scale -like or terete.
Leaves scale -like, acute, or mucronate..............................................
64. Chenopodicceae.
Leaves terete. obtuse......................._................................-_.........................
65 Bataceae.
Plant not succulent; leaves acicuiar, or wider, not terete
or scale -like.
Petals united: fruit a follicle, or a capsule and leaves whorled.
or a Gerry more than 3 mm long.
Stamens 5: fruit a follicle......................................................................156.
.-1po(:ynaccaa.
Stamens 2 or I0: fruit a capsule or a berry.
Stamens 10: fruit a capsule..............................................................145.
Ericaccce,
Stamens 2: fruit a berry ....................................................................
153. Oiencene.
Petals separate or absent; fruit a utricle, or a capsule
and the leaves not whorled, or a berry less than
3 mm Iong,
Stamens 10 or more: fruit a capsule.
Stamens 10: inflorescence a simple corymb..............................145.
Ericaceue,
Stamens more than 10: inflorescence a cyme or
panicle..... ................................ ................... ................................... ....
11.6, fiypzericuc•cae.
Stamens 0-5; fruit a berry or utricle.
Flowers perfect: fruit a utricle ,..,.... ,....................... .............
il. Crrlophyilaccae.
Flowers imperfect; fruit a berry...................................................144.
Empetraccae.
Leaves more than 2 cm tong.
Leaves silvery-lepidote beneath .. .......... ..................................... -............
107. Eupharbtaceac,
Leaves not silvery-lepidote beneath.
Ovary superior.
Petals separate; fruit a 3- to 5-locular capsula, in
fascicles nr cyrnes
Inflorescence of axillary fascicles ..,.....• .........................................
135. LUthraceae.
Inflorescence of terminal cymes.....-..................... .........................
126. Nypericaccae.
Petals united or absent; fruit a faillcic. berry, drupe.
or a 2-locular capsule. or more than 2-locular cap-
sule and borne in corymbs.
Leaves ovate. not much longer than wide.
Corolla actinornorphic, rotate: fruit a follicle, or a
capsule less than 1.5 cm long.
Corolla lobes 5; fruit a follicle................................................156.
.41)ocynaccaa,
Corolla lobes a: fruit a capsule ................................................
153. Oieaceae.
Corolla zygomorphic; capsule more than 3 ern long.
Stamens 2; capsule elongate, more than 6 cm long ..-.....
167. Bignontaceac.
Stamens 4; capsule ovoid. less than 5 cm long ................,166.
Scrophulariaccac,
Leaves lanceoiate, elliptic or oblanceolate, usually
2X as long as wide, or longer.
Corolla lobes 4; fruit a drupe, berry, or a capsule
and the leaves densely pubescent.
Inflorescence a terminal thyrse: fruit a capsule ..............154.
Logartiaceae.
Inflorescence axillary or a terminal, open panicle
or cyme: fruit a drupe or berry ........_.. . ..........................153.
OWaceac.
Corolla lobes 5; fruit a follicle or capsule; leaves
gtabrous or essentially so.
Stamens lU; fruit a 3- or more-locular capsule .................145.
Ericuceae.
Stamens 5; fruit a 2-143cular capsule or a follicle.
Corolla rotate; fruit a follicle more than U.5 cm
in diam....----- -------- _........ ....... r.......... _..............................157.
Asclepiadacauc.
Corolla campanulate or salverform; fruit a
capsule or a follicle, and less than 0.5 cm
in diam.
Corolla more than 2 cm long, yellow; fruit
acapsule .. ......... ............. ....................................... ...........
154. Logantaccae.
Corolla less than t cm. Long, or longer and
blue or white; fruit a follicle .....................................136.
Apocynacenc,
Ovary inferior.
Inflorescence an umbel or raceme. or flowers solitary
and terminal.
Flowers imperfect: fruit a 1-seeded drupe .................................
60- Sawafaceac.
Flowers perfect; fruit of achenes enclosed in a
hypanthium ...... _.... _..... . ............................. ............. ......
53, Cal Ilea nthaccae.

ltiflorescence not an umbel or 'a raceme. and flowers
not solitary and terminal.
Sepals and petals 4: fruit a 1-seeded drupe.
Inflorescence globose; petals united.........................................193. Rubiaceac.
Inflorescence not globose; petals separate ............................ 142. Cornaceae.
Sepals and petals 5 or more; fruit a berry or capsule.
Corolla less than I cm long; petals united; fruit a
berry........... .......................................................... _..................... .....114, Cuprilotiaccac,
Corolla more than i cm long, or petals separate:
fruit a capsule.
Petals separate; seeds wingless...............................................135, Lythraceac.
Petals united; seeds winged _ ............... ......................................173. Rubiaceae.
Key 5
Leaves compound. or so deeply dissected as to appear compound.
Leaves palmately compound with 5 or more leaflets.
Plant a vine climbing by twining or by means of roots;
stems not prickly,
Leaflets entire................................................................ .............................. 18. Lardi_abaiaceae.
Leaflets toothed ..... — -....._....-..........................................................................12n. Vitdceac.
Plant erect, arching, ar trailing; stems prickly ............................................ 97. Rosaceat.
Leaves not palmately compound, or palmately compound with
only 3 leaflets.
Leaves 2-3k pinnately or ternately dissected or compound.
Plant a vine Climbing by means of tendrils.
Tendrlis divided, borne opposite a leaf ................................................. 1G-0. Vitaceae,
Tendrils simple, borne in pairs on the peduncle 117. Sapindaeeae.
Plant an erect tree or shrub.
Trees or shrubs more than 2 m tall.
Leaflets entire.................................................................................... . 98. Fa&oceac.
Leaflets toothed.
Stems not spiny; petals lavender; fruit yellowish ......................10s. 3lehaceae.
Stems spiny; petals white; fruit blackish....................................138.
.4ralieceae,
Shrubs less than 1 m tall.
Leaflets fleshy, less than 1 cm wide.................................................103,
Rutaceae,
Leaflets thin, more than 1 cm wide ....................... _.... .........................
76. Ranuncu[acece.
Leaves once-ternately or pinnately compound or dissected.
Leaflets toothed with a distinct green gland on the under-
side in the center of each tooth..............................................................304,
Si ttnrnub ee:ae.
Leaflets without teeth, or toothed and lacking a solitary
gland in the center of each tooth.
Leaves ternately compound or dissected.
Leaflets entire........................................................................................
°lit. Fabaceac.
Leaflets or divisions toothed.
Inflorescence terminal, or axillary and petals white.
or fruit a berry more than 2 cm Fong, or an aggre-
gate of drupelets or achenes.
Stamens more than 10; fruit an aggregate of achenes
or drupelets.................................................................
97. Rosaceae.
Stamens 4-10; fruit a berry or samara........................................103
Rutdcede.
Inflorescence exillary, or terminal and petals yellow,
or fruit a drupe less than 1 cm long.
Corola zygomorphic; fruit a legume ....... ............ __.................
98. rabaceac.
Corolla aetinomorphic; fruit a drupe ................ :...........................
110. AitaCard iaceoe.
Leaves pinnately compound or dissected.
Plant rnonoceious; staminate flowers in catkins; fruit
an achene in a bur -like inflorescence or a nut, often
drupe -like, and more than 1 cm long.
Leaflets more than 3 ern long; fruit more than 2 cm
long..........................................................................................................
53. 3ugfandaccue.
Leaflets less than 2 cm long: fruit less than 1 cm long ............
52. tifuricaceac.
Plant monoecious, dioecious. or flowers perfect, when
monoecious the staminate flowers not in catkins:
fruit If an achene enclosed in an hypanthium, never
a nut and if a drupe or drupe -like less than 2 cm
long.
Stamen$ 6 or more; flowers perfect; fruit a legume.
achene, capsule, drupe 10 mm or more long or
drupelets in aggregates, or a berry and the plant
a small tree or upright shrub.
Stamens more than M fruit 1-seeded, an achene or
aggregated drupelets..........................:.........................................
07, Rosaceae,
Stamens 10 or fewer; fruit 2. or more -seeded.
Leaflets toothed; fruit a berry or capsule; corolla
actlnomorphic.
Leaflets with spine -tipped teeth .............................................
77. FBerberidaceae.
Leaflets without spine -tipped teeth..._...................................l17,
Sapindacece.
Leaflets usually entire; fruit a legume or utricle;
corolla zygomorphic..................................................................
98. Fabaceae.
Stamens 4, 5, or absent; fruit a follicle, drupe less
than 10 mm long. or drupelets (not aggregated),
or a berry and the plant low and sprawling.
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179. ASTERACEAE
A highly diversified family of herbs, or less frequently, shrubs. Leaves simple although
often deeply dissected and appearing compound. Flowers highly modified, borne in heads
surrounded by an involucre of bracts, actinomorphic or zygomorphic, sometimes both in the
same head, perfect or imperfect, when both in the same head, the actinomorphic in the center.
Calyx represented as pappus, which may be absent. Corolla when actinomorphic (disc flowers)
tubular, 5-lobed or cleft, bearing stamens and pistil unless plant is monoecious or dioecious;
when zygomorphic (usually ray flowers) usually pistillate, less frequently sterile, the stamens
absent except in those species with only ray flowers, then the flowers perfect, Stamens erect
around the style, the anthers usually adherent, forming a tube. Pistil 2-carpellate, the stigma
usually bilobed, ovary inferior. Fruit a 1-seeded nutlet. The structure on which the flowers are
borne is referred to as the receptacle; the bracts that subtend each flower are knon n as chaff,
when absent, the receptacle is naked. Plants of the subfamily Tubiflorae (genera 1-3 and 18-S3)
usually do not bear latex and a single head may have either all disc flowers or both disc and ray
flowers. Plants of the subfamily Liguliiiorae (genera 4-17) usually produce a bitter latex, and
the head consists of all perfect ray flowers. upon drying or maturity of the nutlets, the flowers
of the Liguliflorae cohere and fall as a unit; those of the Tubiflorae remain individually distinct.
Leaves alternate.
Rays present (rays less than 3 mm long will key here as well
as below).
Headsof rays only................................................................................................... .
Key 1.
Heads of ray and disc flowers,
Leaves dissected or lobed.
Rayswhite, blue or pink .......................... ............... ,.... ,...................... ..............
Key 2.
Raysyellow or red.......................................................................................... _
Key 3.
Leaves not dissected or lobed.
Rays yellow, red. or red and yellow,
Pappus of capillary bristles......................................................................
Key 4.
Pappus absent, or of a low crown of scales or avrns ......................
Key 5.
Rays white, pink, blue. or lavender..........................................................
Key 6.
Rays absent or less than 3 mm long.
Leaves lobed or dissected ... _ ....................................................----........................
Key ".
Leaves not lobed or dissected.
Staminate and pistillate flowers in separate heads, often on
separate plants ................................. ........... — _-—._.-....-......
Key 8.
Staminate and pistillate flowers in the same head, or flowers
bisexual• ................................ -_............ — ............... .................................
Key S.
Leaves opposite, whorled. or the plant scapose, (without caullne
leaves or with very small scale -like leaves unlike the basal
ones ).
Rays absent or less than 3 mm lone ......... ................................. ....................
Key 10.
Rays present.
Rays only, present ...... .................................... .. ... .. _-— ------- ... _
Key 11.
Ray and disc flowers present.
Involucre of 2 distinct series Of bracts the inner wider than
the outer, or the outer foliaceous (both visible from the
outside)..................................................................................... _
Key 12.
Involucre not of 2 distinct series, or 2 series and the bracts
not differentiated or the inner concealed.
Rayswhite or pink ................................... ................ ....... .-.................. I............
Key 13,
Rays yellow. red, or orange ................................ --..................... ___
Key 14.
Key 1
Bracts subequal in length,
Nutletsnot beaked .................. .._......... .....-....-....-------------------.............................. _....
15. krigia,
Nutlets with beaks 5 ram or more long .............._................... ...... .....................
14. Tragopogon.
Bracts of 2 or more lengths, one series frequently very short at
the base of the involucre.
Pappus absent or the pappus less than 1/4 as long as the nutlets.
Rays blue, pink, or white: pappus of short scales ............... ....................
4, Cichortum.
Rays yellow: pappus absent ... ........................... .._--- ------------------- _...-_--- .__..-.....
S. Lopsona.
Pappus as long as or longer than the nutlets.
Nutlets, at least the inner ones, with beaks 5 mm or more long.
Longest bracts bilobed or widest at apices --- -------------- _....... ..... -............
16. Pyrrhoiwppus.
Longest bracts tapered to acute or obtuse apices.
Pappus of capillary bristles .............. ........__--_-----.--...----------_----.-................
• 7. Lactuca.
Pappus of plumose bristles......----.---------------------........_.-.__...---.._...
13. Hypochoeris.
Nutlets not beaked or beaks less than 5 mm long.
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Involucre with prominent. stiff, forked trichomes..................................
Involucre without forked trichomes.
Nutlets distinctly flattened.
Nutlets tapered to a short beak ............... .......... ...__.... ....... ...................
Nutlets with truncate apices................................................................
Nutlets prismatic or cylindric, not flattened.
Pappus of plumose bristles......................................................................
Pappus of capillary bristles.
Leaves entire, or with teeth 1 mm or less long.
Stems glandular; bracts keeled ...................... - ............ ...............
...
Stems not glandular, or bracts not keeled ..................................
Leaves lobed or dentate with teeth more than 1 mm long.
Leaves in basal rosettes, or basal rosettes absent;
raysyellow....................................................................... .................
Leaves cauline and rays white or cream colored, or
leaves in basal rosettes and rays pink ................................
'->. Picric.
7. Lacruca.
8. soitchus.
1'?. Leonindon.
11. Crepis.
10. Hie YQC i U ill,
11. Crepis.
6. Prenan t Fl CS.
Key 2
Bracts Iaciniate: nutlets notched at base ............................... ..... ,...... .................
24,
Bracts not laciniate; nutlets not notched at base.
Pappus of capillary bristles; rays about I cm long and less
than1 mm wide __ .........................................................................__.............
44,
Pappus absent or consisting of a low crown of scales or awns;
rays shorter or wider,
Leaves twice pinnately dissected, central lamina very narrow.
Rays 5 mm or less long; heads densely corymbose on
peduncles less than I cm long................................................................
Rays I cm or more long; heads loosely corymbose or
scattered on longer peduncles.
Receptacle naked; petioles pectinately dissected at base ................
82,
Receptacle chaffy; petioles not pectinately dissected at base
........ 80.
Leaves shallowly pinnately lobed, central lamina wide,
Rays 5, fertile, entire or bifid: disc flowers sterile ..............................
57.
Rays usually more than 5, fertile, 3-toothed: disc flowers
fertile.
Peduncles less than 4 cm long....................................................................
66.
Peduncles more than 4 cm long.................................................................
82.
Key 3
Bracts united into a tube, free only at the apex, glandular-
punctate........................................................................................................................
Bracts separate, or not glandular-punctate.
Pappus of capillary bristles.
Leaves deeply pinnately dissected; bracts in 2 series, a long
and a short. not Imbricate....................................................................
Leaves not pinnately dissected, long petioled with auriculate
bases; bracts in 3 or more series, imbricate ...................................... __
Pappus absent, or consisting of a crown of scales or awns.
Bracts in 2 distinct series, an inner of wide yellowish brown
bracts and an outer of narrow green brace ........................................
Bracts not of 2 distinct series.
Leaves chiefly basal; stem leaves much reduced.
Bracts more than 5 mm wide: plant more than 6 dm
tall; nutlets flat. wing-margined......................................................
Bracts less than 3 mm wide; plant less than 6 dm tall:
nutlets cylindric, not wing -margined ................................................
Leaves chiefly cauline.
Nutlets distinctly flattened and wing -margined ..................................
Nutlets not flattened, or only slightly so, not wing -
margin ed.
Pappus of 5 or more scales with awns more than 5
mmlong .......... ..........................................................._....... ......... ....
........
Pappus absent, or with awns less than 5 mm long.
Bracts about 5 mm or more wide ...................... _._............................
Bracts. except the occasional outer foliaceous ones,
less than 3 mm wide.
Leaf divisions more than I cm wide ..............................................
61.
Leaf divisions 7 mm or less wide.
Receptacle naked ........._.
Receptaclechaffy..........................................................................
80.
CC ntall Tea.
Erigeron.
Achfllea.
Chrysanthemum,
Anthemis.
parthenium.
Verbesina.
Chn�saniheinuin.
:B. Tagetcs.
l9. Senecio.
51. Hererotheca.
69. Core opsis.
54. SiLphium,
;5. HeIeniuin.
66. Verbesina.
7�. Caillardia.
55. BeHandiera.
Key 4
Involucre 3 cm or more broad; basal leaves 2 din or more long .................. 42.
Involucre less than 3 cm broad, or broader and the basal leaves
less than 2 dm long.
Heads (from ray apex to ray apex) less than 1 cm broad.
Plant scapose; stem leaves less than 2 cm long and 3 mm wide .,....,, 50.
Plant not scapose; stem leaves larger ... ................................. ......................... 49.
Heads 1 cm or more broad.
Rudbeckia.
Chrysantheniunt
Ant hemis.
Nula.
Chondrophora.
Solidago,
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Bracts in I series, or with very minute bracts at base ..................
19, Senecio.
Bracts in several series, imbricated.
Plant perennial with ridged or angled stems; basal leaves
more than 1 dm long . ........................... ............... .......... .........................
... 49. Solidago.
Plant annual, or perennial and the stems terete; basal
leaves less than 1 dm long.
Leaves 1.5 Cm or less wise, saliently serrate, narrowly
cuneate: plant annual ................... ....................................... .............
,..•18. Hapiopappus.
Leaves wider or narrower and not saliently toothed, or
wide based; plant annual or perennial ..............................................
51. Heteretheca.
Key 5
Involucre of 2 distinct series .of bracts, not imbricate, an inner
one of wide bracts usually yellowish in color and an outer
one of narr,1w green bracts .......... „.................................... _.....
88. Coreopsis.
Involucre of several series of imbricated, similar bracts.
Nutlets flattened, winged.
Bracts more than 5 mm wide................................................................................
54, Sitphium.
Bracts less than 5 mm wide ........................... ......................................
66 trerbe5lna.
Nutlets terete or prismatic, or slightly flattened, not winged.
Pappus absent, or a very short crown not of scales.
Involucre viscid -glandular; rays less than 1 cm long ..........................
76. }ladia.
Involucre not viscid-gl tndular; rays more than 1.5 cm long.
Receptacle conic; disc flowers purplish black; leaves
lanceolate, usually more than 1 cm wide, to ovate
or oblanceolate ..........--.................................................
61. Rudbcckia.
Receptacle flattened to slightly convex; disc flowers
yellow, or purplish black and the leaves narrowly
lanceolate, less than 1 cm wide ..............
65. Helianthus.
Pappus a crown of scales.
Heads less than 5 mm broad ...__ ................... ...................... ..._.......................
4g. Solidago.
Heads more than 10 mm broad.
Receptacle honeycombed; leaves entire ..................................................
............... .
68. B3Ilduina.
Receptacle not honeycombed: leaves entire or toothed.
Pappus scales awvried.
Receptacle chaffy........................................................................................
74. Gaitlardia.
Receptacle naked ....................................................... .............................
75. Helenium.
Pappus scales awnless.
Rays entire ......................................... ..........
65. Helianthus.
Rays 3-tuothed at apex ................... .».........:............... . _.,................ ......
75. Helenium,
Key 6
Nutlets notched on one side near base .................................... ..............................
. 85. Helianthus.
Nutlets not notched on one side near base.
Pappus of capillary bristles.
Bracts in one series. occasionally with a few short basal ones .... ..
44. Engeron.
Bracts imbricate. in several series.
Rays less than 5 mm long; heads racemose..............................................
49. Solidago.
Rays more than 5 mrn long; heads not racemose or the rays
more than 1 cm long ____ ............ ___ ................ __.......... ............... .......
47. Aster.
Pappus absent, or a short crown, or awned.
Rays usually blue, with 5 deeply cut lobes ............................ ......................
33. Stokesia.
Rays white, pink, or lavender, entire or shallowly 2- to 3-
toothed.
Rays less than 5 mm long ............ ......... .......`----.................. ____ ...... ,.............
57. Parrheniunt.
Rays more than 5 mm long,
Rays pink to pinkish -purple, rarely white, 4 cm or more
long. notched at apex..............................................................................
G"_. Echinecea.
Rays white to pinkish, shorter, entire or 3-toothed at apex.
Leaves mostly in basal rosettes; cauline leaves 1-4;
plant less than 2 dm tall ............................._.......... ................
46, Bctiis.
Leaves mostly cauline or in basal rosettes and with
more than 5 cauline leaves; plant usually more
than 2 dm tall.
Leaves densely pubescent; rays toothed; leaves
usually long-decurrent..... ........ ....................................................-
66. Verbesina.
Leaves glabrous or essentially so; rays entire; leaves
not decurrent or only slightly so.
Stem leaves essentially entire or occasionally with
remote teeth; heads paniculate..............................................
45. Soitonic.
Stem leaves regularly serrate; heads terminating
long peduncles, usually solitary ..............................................
82. Chrysanthemum.
Key 7
Staminate and pistillate flowers in separate heads; nutlets
enclosed in spiny or pointed involucres, resembling fruits
rather than involucres.
Nutlet$ enclosed in spiny involucres (burs) 1.5 cm or more
long, or less and nodes spine-bearing..........................................................
3. XantMum,
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Nutlets enclosed in turbinate involucres 1 cm or less long;
nodes without spines ..... ....... ...... ............ »........................ - ..... -........................
2. ambrosia.
Staminate and pistillate flowers in the same heads or flowers
bisexual; .nutlets not enclosed in an involucre resembling
a fruit.
Bracts united excePt at apex................................................................................
78. Tagetes.
Bracts united only at base, or separate.
Pappus capillary or plumose.
Bracts spine -sipped or the leaves spiny, or both.
Leaves ovate. cordate .................................... ............ ___ ................................
26. Arctium.
Leaves neither ovate nor cordate .................... ,... ......................................
25. Carduus.
Bracts and leaves not spiny.
Heads less than 5 mm long and 2 mm broad ........................................
34. Eupatorium,
Heads 8 mm or more long, 5 mm or more broad.
Median leaves deeply dissected. the divisions usually
5 mm or less wide ...... ..................... ...................................................
19. Senecio.
Median leaves shallowly lobed or unlobed.
Stems and leaves densely grayish pubescent ......• .........................
44. Erigeroa.
Stems and leaves green, glabrous or essentially so.
20. Erechtites.
Leaves pinnately lobed: plant annual ......................................
Leaves not pinnately lobed; plant perennial ..........................
13. Cacalia.
Pappus absent or merely a crown of scales or bristles, not
cappillary.
Nutlets with a notch in the side treat the base; pappus of
stiffbristles...................................................... ................... ......... ...................
24. Centaurea.
Nutlets without a notch; pappus absent, or a crown of
scales, not stiff bristles.
Nutlets spine -tipped; heads solitary, sessile between two
or three branches......................................................................................
84. soiiva.
Nutlets not spine -tipped; heads pedunculate. or sessile
and not solitary between branches. .
Leaves white- or grayish-tomentose on one or both
surfaces.
Leaf divisions less than 2 mm wide or heads corymbose ........
79. Achillea.
Leaf divisions more than 2 mm wide or heads particulate.
Involucres less than 5 mm long and 3 mm broad;
heads paniculate..............................................................................
83, Artemisia.
Involucres more than 5 mm long and 3 mm broad;
heads corymbose................... _...................................... .................
77. Hymenopappus.
Leaves green on both surfaces, not tomentose.
Disc corollas purple..................................................................................
74. Gaillardia.
Disc corollas greenish, yellow, or white.
Leaves twice-pinnately dissected.
DIsc corollas white ......... . ............. ........... .................. __............
g_ Achi[iea...
7
Disc ecrollas yellow.
Plant annual. 3 dm or less tall; principal stem
leaves 8 cm or less long ......- ................................................
al. ,blatricaria.
Plant perennial, 6 dm or more tall; principal
stem leaves 10 cm or more long ......................................
85. Tanacetum.
Leaveslobed.
Leaves ovate, hastately lobed, base truncate or
widely cuneate..................... ............ .............. _............ ..............
... 67. Metanthera.
Leaves lanceolate, pinnately lobed. base narrowly
cuneate................. -- -- -.........__._....................................
57, Parthenium,
Key 8
Shrub, usually more than 10 dm tall ...... . ................................................................ 43, Baccharis.
Herbaceous annual, or perennial and less than 5 dm tail.
Plants dioecious perennials; leaves densely white tomentose
beneath, mostly basal; nutlets falling free from involucres ............ 39. Antannaria,
Plants monoecious annuals; leaves not white tomentose, mostly
caullne; nutlets tightly enclosed in involucres.
Leaves cordate to subcardate; pistillate involucre uniformly
spiny................................... ..............__......................---...._.........................1 3. Xanthium.
Leaves cuneate: pistillate involucre tuberculate only at or
nearapex.............................................................................................................. 2. Ambrosia.
Key 9
Stems or lower surface of leaves densely white floccose-tomentose
or lanose: heads less than 5 mm broad.
Heads densely spicate: leaves decurrent....................................................
Heads wdliary, corymbose, particulate, or spicate and leaves
not decurrent.
Leaves truncate-apiculate at apex......................................................................
Leaves rounded to acute at apex.
Heads all in axillary fascicles ............. _.......... ...............................................
.
Heads spicate, particulate or corymbose.
Basal leaves 2X or more as wide as stem leaves ................................
41. Pterocaulan.
38, Facelis.
37. Filago.
39, Antennarid.
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Basal leaves less than 2X as wide as sient leaves or absent ..........
40. Gnaphalium.
Stems and lower surface of leaves not white tomentose, or heads
more than 5 mm broad.
Planta twining vine ............................................. _........................................ ...............
35. Mikania.
Plant an erect shrub or herb.
Plant woody.
Pappusabsent .... -............................... _.........._.............------.---...............................
1. Iva,
Pappus present ......_ ....... ........ ............ _............................ ........ ...............
49. Solidago.
Plant herbaceous.
Bracts or leaves or both with rigid spine tips.
Leaves reniform or ovate, cordate............................................................
e5. Aretium,
Leaves lanceolate or oblanceolate, not cordate ....................................
25, Carduus.
Bracts and leaves not spine -tipped.
Involucre of 1 series of uniform bracts, occasionally
sparsely bracteolate at base,
Bracts3 .-—._....�_.._.._.... ........................................................... ---
28. Elephantopus.
Bracts more than 3.
Peduncle 5 cm or more long ..........._..._......_.__....-.......... —....
72. 1larshallia.
Peduncle less than 5 cm long.
Basal leaves rounded; plant 1.5-5 dm tall, more
or less scapase with less than 4 stem leaves ....................
19, Senecic.
Basal leaves variously shaped. or absent, or rounded
and plant usually more than 5 dm tall. not scapose.
Stem leaves less than 5 cm long, or longer and
and stems hirsute.
Headsnodding..................................................................................
1. Iva,
Heads erect,
Disc flowers white or pale lavender; plant
ann"I.................... _.................................. ...... ....................... .
44, Erigcron.
Disc flowers purple, rarely white; plant
perennial................... ........................
31, Trilisa.
ess..................................
Stem leaves more than 5 cm long; stems entially
glabrous.
Leaves lanceolate, pinnately veined ......................................
20. Erechtites.
Leaves reniform or deltoid. or lanceolate and
parallel veined..........._............................................................
18. Cacalia.
Involucre of 2 or more series of bracts of different lengths.
Heads enclosed by 3 large bracts ........................ _ „ ..-------
2a. Elephantopus.
Heads not enclosed by 3 bracts.
Bracts fimbriate with darker or lighter margins ...4................
24, Centaurea.
Bracts not fimbriate, or without lighter or darker
margins,
Heads spicate, racemose, or solitary .... .................................. _.....
30, Liatris.
Heads corymbose, paniculate, or thyrsoid,
Flowering stern with basal rosette.
Heads an peduncles more than 5 cm long ........................
72- alarshallia.
Heads on peduncles less than 5 cm long,
Bracts acummate, ....... _... -.......... _.._......_..................... _..... _
27. Vvrnonia.
Bracts obtuse or acute.
Involucres mostly 5 mm or less long .......................__
31. Trilisa.
Involucres mostly 1 cm or more lon ........ ..
Flowering stem without -basal rosette (basa 0ff.............-
32. Carphephoru,s.
shoots may be present).
Leaves linear to linear -lanceolate, usually less
than I cm wide, conspicuously ciliate; heads
less than 6 mm long .... ............... ......._..................................
Bran. 44. Eri
4
Leaves more than 1 cm wide. or not ciliate, or
heads more than 6 mm long.
Outer bracts long acuminate or acute and the
Vernonia.
pappus purple ........
-7,
Outer bracts acute or obtuse; pappus white
or stramineous.
Heads oorymbose, at least at the ends of the
individual branches; corolla whitish or -
pinkish.
Invulucre, about 2X as long as broad ........................
33. Kuhnia.
Involucre about as long as broad .....„.......................
36. Pluchea.
Heads paniculate or spicate, or corymbose
and corollas yellow,
Rays present, or absent and leaves linear
and fleshy; heads less than 8 mm long.
Rays white or absent ................................................
47, Aster.
Rays yellow ..._ ........................._.. ............... ....I.. .
49. Solidago.
Hay, absent, heads 10 mm or more long;
leaves not linear or fleshy _....„„.....,................
33. Kuhnia.
Key 10
Stem leaves absent or much smaller than the basal.
Leaves deeply dissected; nutlet$ with a terminal spine ............................
84. Soliva.
Leaves entire or toothed, not dissected; nutlets without a
terminal spine.
Leaves white tomentose beneath .................................................... .......
39. Antennaria.
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Leaves not white tomentose beneath.
Disc corollas white: leaves glabrous..............................................................
72. 67arshuliia.
Disc corollas reddish, lavender or purple; leaves pubescent.
Involucres surrounded by 3 leaf -like bracts ..................... ___ ...... ....._
Involucres not enclosed by 3 leaf -like bracts ............._.............. .....
28. Elwphanropus.
65. Helianthus.
Stem leaves present, not or only slightly smaller than the basal.
Leaves in whorls of 4 or more, less than 1 mm wide . ......... ...,....................
20. Scierolepis.
Leaves opposite, or in whorls of 3, or more and more tHan
2 mm wide.
Leaves dissected or lobed.
Staminate and pistillate flowers in separate heads, the
staminate heads racemose or spicate..................................................
2. Ambrosia.
Staminate and pistillate flowers in the same head, or flowers
perfect,
Pappus of capillary bristles..........................................................................
34. Eupatorium.
Pappus of awns or absent.
Nutlets bearing a single terminal spine (2 smaller ones
on the outside may be present): plant less than
Idm tall............................................................................. .........
84. Soliva.
Nutlets with 2. 4 or more spines, never 1 or 3; plant
more than 1 din tall, except in depauperate
individuals.
Involucre of 2 distinct series of bracts, the inner
yellowish or brownish the outer green ....................................
70. Bidens.
Involucre of 1 series of bracts, all green ........................................
52. Polymnia,
Leaves entire or toothed. not dissected or lobed.
Pappus of capillary bristles.
Plant a twining vine...................................................................._................
35. 14ikama.
Plant not a vine.
Nutlets with 10 ribs; leaves opposite only on the lower
portion of the stem .......................................... _................................
33. Kuhnia.
Nutlets with 5 or less ribs; leaves opposite or whorled
nearly to the inflorescence................................................................
24. Eupatorium.
Pappus absent, or merely a crown of awns, not capillary
bristles.
Nutlets with awns or tubercles, or the nutlets completely
enclosed in a hardened involucre bearing tubercles
or spines.
Staminate and pistillate flowers in separate heads ......................
2. Ambrosia,
Staminate and pistillate flowers in the same heads, or
flowers perfect.
Nutlets tuberculate, not awned at apex; plant trailing ............
53, Acanthospernium.
Nutlets without tubercles, awned at apex; plant erect.
Bracts of two distinct series............................................................
70. Bidens.
Bracts of 1 series, this very meagre .._ ........ ..... _..........................
66. Vcrpcsma.
Nutlets without pappus or with a crown of scales, not
awned.
Rays present, white.
Leaves tapered to base, sessile; nutlets with a very
low crown, or the crown absent ..................................................
59. Eciipra.
Leaves rounded at base, long petiolate; nutlets with
a prominent crown of scales........................................................
73. Galinsoga.
Rays absent, or yellow,
Stem leaves of I-3 pairs on the lower half of the stem ..........
65. Helianthus.
Stem leaves of more than 3 pairs, equally dispersed.
Headsracemose........................................................................................
1. Iua.
Heads not racemose ...............................__................. __...................
70. Bidens.
Key 11
Stems terminated with a solitary head; stem branched only at
base or not branched.
Involucre of 1 series of bracts................................................................................
15. Krigia.
Involucre of 2 or more series of bracts .......................................... ___ .........___
17. 7araxocuin.
Stems bearing few to numerous heads; stem freely branched above.
Nutlets beakless or beaks less than 0,5 mm long .....................................
10. flieracium.
Nutlets with longest beaks 1 mm or more long ..................................._...... ....
13, Hgpochoeris,
Key 12
Leaves deeply dissected.
Rays white or pink.
Leaf divisions more than 10 mm wide; rays white ....................................
70. Bidens.
Leaf divisions less than 3 mm wide; rays white or pink ....- ....................
71. Cosrnus.
Rays yellow, orange, or reddish brown.
Nutletswinged..................................................................................... .......
69. Coreopsis.
Nutletswingless ........ . ................................................................................................
14. Bidens.
Leaves entire, serrate, or crenate, not dissected.
Rays 3-toothed at apex; leaves crenate............................................................
56. Chrysogonum,
Rays entire, leaves entire or serrate.
Leaves entire or more than 4 cm wide..............................................................
69. Coreopsis.
Leaves serrate, less than 4 cm wide .................................... ........
70. Bidens.
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Key 13
Plant scapose or subscapose.
Heads nodding; leaves densely white tomentose beneath — .......................
:". Chaptaiic.
Heads erect; leaves green and glabrous or essentially so on
bothsurfaces............................................................................................................
46. Bettis.
Stems leafy.
Leaves lobed or dissected: disc flowers sterile ,.......--..— .................
52. POlymnia.
Leaves lobed or dissected; disc flowers sterile ...............................................
Leaves tapered to base, sessile............................................................................
59. Eclipta.
Leaves rounded at base, long petiolate ......................... .., ........ .-.......... ............
73. Gaiinsoga,
Key 14
Leaves lobed or dissected ....................................................................... ...............
52. Patyrnnia.
Leaves not lobed or dissected.
Leaves entire or spinuJose-dentate........................................................................
64. Borrichia,
Leaves crenate or serrate, never spinulose-dentote .
Plant subscapose with 1-2 pairs of sessile stem leaves; heads
corymbose: nutlets with capillary bristles .......... ........____.............. —
21. Arnica.
Plant with leafy stem. or subscapose and heads not corymbose;
nutlets without capillary bristles.
lnvolucre of 4 bracts, 1 cm or more wide; leaves all sessile;
nutlets rounded....................................................... ........... ..... ....................
60. ?erragonothecc.
lnvolucre of more than 4 bracts; leaves sesslle or petioled;
nutlets flattened or prismatic.
Leaf bases decurrent to the next pair of leaves ................................
66. Verbesina.
Leaf bases not decurrent.
Disc flowers sterile; only the ray flowers fertile.
Leaves with winged petioles; bracts and rays each 5,
rarely 6: nutlets not winged; plant 3 dm or less tall ........
56. Chrysogonum.
Leaves sessile or petioles wingless; bracts and rays
each more than 6; nutlets winged; plant more
than 3 dm tall..........».....................................».....................-.............
54. Silpltium.
Disc and ray flowers fertile.
Stems repent. rooting at the nodes and forming
colonies; plant less than 3 dm tall, at least the
erect portion, uniformly leafy ....................................................
63, Spitanthes.
Stems not repent or rooting at the nodes, often
rhizomatous: plants more than 3 dm tall. or less
and subscapose.
Rays deciduous; leaves sessile or petioled; receptacle
flat........... ................. .............. ............................. ................... .._............
65. Hetianthus.
Rays persistent; leaves long petioled; receptacle conic ......
56. Hetiopsis.
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65. HELIA\THUS L. SUVPLORElt
Perennial or unnual herbs, stems erect to ascending. Leaves cauline, often also basal,
opposite, often alternate above, toothed or entire. Involucral bracts in several series. Flou-ers
discoid and usually radiate; rays pistillate when present, golden yellow or pale yellow in no. 21 ;
disc flowers perfect, reddish, purplish or yellow-. lutfets tapered from base to aoes, turgid,
rounded to truncate at summit; pappus scales 2, pale, membranous, awn -like, fitnbriate,
promptly deciduous and usually not seen on mature fruits.
Plant scapose or subscapose; stem leaves usually much reduced
in length or width.
Raysabsent_............................................................................................_.........,,...........
1. H. radula.
Rays present.
Stern leaves narrowly lanceolate.
Disc flowers reddish-purple..............................................................................
G, lf. hecerophfllus.
Disc flowers yellow .._ ........................... ................. _........................ ..... __.......
8. H. tongifolius.
Stem leaves ovate to elliptic.
Disc flowers yellow; bracts acute to acuminate ......................................
7. H. occidentalis-
Disc flowers reddish -purple: bracts obtuse ..............................................
5. H. atrorubens.
Plant not scapose or sub3eapo3e; stem leaves not, or only slightly,
reduced upward.
Plant annual; leaves mostly triangular; petioles 3 cm or more
long,
Bracts densely ciliate. widely ovate, abruptly rounded to
acuminate apiceS ............................. —......................... .................... ............
__. K. annutts.
Bracts not ciliate. or not densely so, lanceolate, gradually
tapering to acuminate apices.
Middle bracts of the heads bearded; leaf bases usually
cuneate; stems usually not mottled ......................................................
13, H. petiotaris.
Middle bracts of the head not bearded; leaf bases usually
truncate or cordate; stems usually mottled with purple ..............
24, H. debilis.
Plant perennial; leavesvariously shaped, or triangular and
sessile or petioles less than 3 cm long.
Bractsobtuse...........................................................................................................
g, H. atrarubens.
Bracts not obtuse.
Petioles less than 5 mm long and leaf bases not truncate
or widely cuneate, or leaves sessile.
Leaves with wide clasping bases, denseh, soft -pubescent ......
10. i1. -Atolls.
Leaves without clasping bases, not densely soft -pubescent.
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Leaves truncate at base or eery snidely cuneate, more
than 2 cm wide.
Stems smooth..............................................................................................
11. H. divuricutus.
Stems scabrous............................................................................................
12. H. hirsutus.
Leaves cuneate at base, when widely so the
leaves less than 1.5 cm .vide,
Involucre (from apex to apex of bracts) at least the
terminal one. 4 cm or more broad: upper leaf
surface with papillose trichomes..........................................
14. H. rnaximiliani.
Involucre {measured as above] 3 cm or less broad
or broader and the upper leaf surface papillose only.
Upper stem glabrous; leaves 1 cm or more wide ....................
16. H. laevigacus.
Upper item scabrous, or smooth and leaves less
than 1 cm wide.
Leaves tomentose beneath; roots tuberous ..........................
3. H. schweinitzii.
Leaves not tomentose beneath; roots not tuberous.
Leaf margins not revolute; disc corollas yellow •.............
21, H. gigarereus.
Leaf margins revolute: disc corollas reddish -purple.
Leaves narrowly lanceolate to linear, or alter-
nate and more than 1 cm wide ....................................
2. H. angusu oilus.
Leaves lanceolate, about I cm or more wide,
opposite..................................................................................
4. H.;'ioridc.nus.
Petioles more than 5 min long, or shorter and leaf bases
truncate or wideiy cuneate.
Heads, at least the first to flower, (from apex to apex of
bracts) 4 cm or more broad.
Leaves scabrous beneath; leaves strictly pinnately
veined..........................................................................................................
id. N. marirrtiitani.
Leaves tomentose beneath; two lower veins prominent
and parallel to the midrib...............................................................
1$. H. tontentostis.
Heads less than 3.5 cm broad.
Disc corollas reddish-purple...................................................................
a. H. t[oritlanus.
'
Disc corollas yellow.
Bracts acute, not long acuminate. erect.
Leaves lanceolate to lance -ovate: stems harshly
scabrous.............................................................................................
9, H. lam lorus.
Leaves ovate to triangular -ovate; stems smooth ................
7. H. occidentaiis,
Bracts long -acuminate, spreading.
Stems smooth.
Involucre 1.2 cm or less broad at the middle.
Leaves pubescent beneath, at least on the midrib ...,..
15, H. rnicrocephalus.
Leaves glabrous beneath.
Leaves rarely more than 3 cm wide. narrowed
to a long cuneate base ....- ............................................
16. H.laevigatus.
Leaves usually more than 4 cm wide. widely
cuneate, abruptly tapered to petiole ..........................
17. H. glaucophyllus.
Involucre 1.4 cm or more broad at middle.
Leaves thin, pliable; petioles mostly more than
1.5 cm long ...................... ................................... -.................
13, H. decapetalus,
Leaves thick• not pliable; petioles mostly less
than 1.5 cm long....................................................................
19. H. strumosus.
Stems rough or pubescent.
Leaves tomentose beneath.
Involucre less than 1.5 cm broad: roots..........
3. H. schweinitzii,!
Involucae more than1.5 cm broad; roots nobterous
tuberous........................................................................................
18, H. tornentasus.
Leaves not tomentose beneath.
Leaf bases rounded, blade barely decurrent
on ............. petiole............................................................
........
l^-. H. hirsutus.
Leaf bases cuneate. blade decurrent on petiole.
Leaves narrowly lanceolate. 2 cm or less wide;
mostly alternate ........... . ......... ........____ ................
21. H. giganteus.
Leaves widely lanceolate to ovate -lanceolate,
2 cm or more wide, or less and the leaves
mostly opposite.
Peduncles with spreading or reflexed
pubescence........... . ........................................................
18. H. tomentosus.
.Peduncles with short incurved or appressed
pubescence.
Stems smooth near base; rhizomes not
tuberous ............. ---.................. ..................................
19. H. strumosus.
Stem rough -pubescent near base; rhizomes
tuberous ................. ........................................ .......... .....
20. H. tuberosus.
1. H. radula (Pursh) T. & G.' I•erennial with a fibrous root system and very short
rhizomes, stems 1-5, radiating and ascending, 4-8 dm tall, subscapose, pubescent, at least below,
each terminated with a solitary head. Leaves restricted to the lower 1/2 or less of the stems
and basal, hirsute to pilose, crenulate to entire; basal leaves widely elliptic, to rhombic, 5-12
cm long, 3-8 cm wide; stem leaves opposite, elliptir, to ovate, smaller, petioles winged. In-
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Hflianlh�l red.l.
Heligath.3 tome-19%us
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volucres 8-12 mm long, 1.5 2.5 cm broad; bracts usually purple, ovate to elliptic or lanceolate,
acuminate or acute. ay flowers absent; disc flowers purplish red. \utlets dark broRi R, 4-4.5
mm long, 2-toothed and pubescent at apex. (n M 170) Late _dug. -Oct. Savannahs and pine
barrens; Colleton, Hampton, Jasper Cos., S.C. [Fla., Ala., Miss.],
2. H. angustifolius L. Perennial with fibrous root system and very short rhizomes,
stems 1-several, erect, 1-2 m tall, scabrous and pubescent., at least below. Leaves cauline,
opposite, at least below, usually alternate above, linear, 6-20 cm long, 3-1.5 um wide, revolute,
scabrous above, densely pubescent beneath, sessile or very short -petiolate. Involucres S-13 mm
long,-12-17 mm broad; bracts lanceolate to linear, acuminate. Rays 2-4 cm long; disc flowers
purplish red. Nutlets dark brown, 2.5-3 mm long, rounded or truncate at apex, glabrous or
pubescent at apex; awns 1-2 mm long. July -frost. Savannahs, pine barrens, ditches, marshes
and wet meadows; throughout the cp. and lower pied., rare in upper pied. and mts. [Ga., Fla.,
Ala., Miss., Tenn., fly.] H. anguslifolius var. planifolius Fernald—F.
3. H. schweinitzii. T. &. G. Perennial with tuberous root system, stems 1-several
from a crown, erect, 0.6-1.5 m tall, pubescent, only slightly or not at all scabrous. Leaves
cauline, opposite or the uppermost alternate, lanceolate, 6-18 cm long, 1 2 cm wide, acute to
acuminate, entire to serrate, usually revolute, base cuneate to attenuate, scabrous above,
tomentose beneath, short -petiolate to sessile. Involucres 7-10 mm long, 10-13 mm broad; bracts
lanceolate, acute to acuminate, often squarrose. Rays 2-3 cm long; disc flowers yellow. Nutlets
dark brown, 3.3-3.5 mm long, rounded at apex, glabrous; awns 1-1.7 mm long. Sept. -Oct.
-Upland woods, thickets and pastures, local; s. pied. and Columbus Co., N.C., Lexington Co.,
S.C:
4. H. floridanus Gray. Similar to no. 2, plant with short rhizomes, stems often very
scabrous. Leaves opposite or the upper alternate, lanceolate, 5-7 cot long, 10-17 nun wide, short
pubescent beneath. Nutlets not seen. Sept. -Oct. Focosins and savannahs, rare; Beaufort and
Clarendon Cos., S.C., Columbus Co., N,C. [Ga., Fla.].
5. H. atrornbens L. Perennial with fibrous root system and very short rhizomes,
stems 1-several from a crown, erect, 0.7-1.5 m tall, suhscapase, long pubescent, at least near
the base. Leaves opposite, mostly on the lower half of the stem and basal, upper much reduced,
rhombic- to triangular -ovate, 6-20 cm long, 3-10 em wide, crenate, rarely serrate or entire,
pubescent and scabrous on both sides; petioles obscured by decurrent tissue. Involucres
mm long, 1.2-2 ern broad; bracts elliptic to ovate, acute to aristate. Rays 3-5 cm long; disc
flowers purplish red. Nutlets dark brown, 2.5-3.5 mm long, truncate and densely pubescent at
apex; awns 1.5-3 mm Iong. (n =17) Late July -Oct. Roadsides, pastures, woodlands and old
fields; throughout. [Va., Ga., Tenn., Kv.] H. alrorubens var. aLodes Fernald—F.
b. 14. heterophyllus Nuttall. Similar to no. 5, basal leaves elliptic to ellipt.ie-
lanceolate, 6-15 cm long, 1-4 cm wide; stem leaves linear to elliptic, 0.3-2 ern wide, usually
conspicuously narrower than the basal. (n - 17) Aug. -Oct., rarely earlier. Pocosins, savannahs
and sandhill ecotones; outer cp. of S.C. n. into Carteret and Duplin Cos., N.C. [FIa.].
7. H. occidentaiis Riddell. Similar to no. 5, plant with slender rhizomes, stems
sparsely pubescent or densely short pubescent near the base. Basal leaves often absent;. often
leafy 1/2 way up the stem. Disc flowers yellow. Nutlets not seen. (n=)7) Aug. -Oct. Sandy
river bottom, rare; Buncombe Co., N.C. jGa.] H. dowelhanus IM, A. Curtis—S; F1. occidcnialis•
var. doweliianus (M. A. Curtis) T. S G.—F, G.
8. H. longifolius Pursh. Similar to no. 5, plant glabrous, rhizomes long and stool,-"
Leaves lanceolate, 10-20 cm long, 0.8-2 cm wide, entire, base attenuate, smooth. Involucres 6-S
mm long, 7-10 mm broad; bracts lanceolate, acute to acuminate. Rays 2.5-1 cm long; disc
flowers yellow. Nutlets not seen. (n =17) Au, -.-Oct. Escape from cultivation; Macon Co., \.C.
[Ala.] Native to Ga. and Ala.
9. H. laetillorns Persoon. Perennial with long rhizomes, stems erect, 1 2.5 m tall,
scabrous and spreading pubescent, somewhat glabrous above, the lower internodes mostly 3-10
em long, the upper considerably longer. Leaves cauline, opposite, lanceolate to lance -ovate,
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15-25 cm long, 3-8 em .vide, serrate, pubescent and scabrous on both surfaces, petiolate or the
uppermost sessile. Involucres 10-15 mm long, 1.5-2.5 em broad; bracts lanceolate, acuminate.
Rays 3-5 cm long; disc flowers yellow. \utlets dark brown, 5-6.5 mm long, truncate at apes,
pubescent, more densely toward apes; awns 3-3.5 mm long. (n - 51) Late July -Sept. Old fields,
roadsides and waste places; widely scattered in the pied. and cp. [Va., Ga.) Probably introduced
from the midwest.
10. 11. moliis Lam. Perennial .with long rhizomes, stems erect, 0.7-12 m tall,
densely pubescent, the internodes not particularly longer above. Leaves cauline, opposite,
ovate to lance -ovate, 6-12 cm long, 3.5-7 cmwide, acute, serrate, densely pubescent on both
surfaces, base rounded to slightly cordate, sessile. Involucres 10-15 mm long, 2.5-3 cm broad;
bracts lanceolate, acuminate, the tips often reflesed. Rays 3-5 em long; disc flowers yellow.
Nutlets black, 4.5-5 mm long, truncate or rounded and densely pubescent at apes. (n =17 )
July -Sept. Commonly cultivated and occasionally escaped, roadsides, old fields and waste places;
Cumberland, Durham, Henderson, Randolph, Stokes Cos., N.C. jGa., hiss., Tenn., I:y.]
Introd. from the midwest.
11. H. divaricatus L. Perennial with long rhizomes, stems erect, 0.7-1.5 In u111,
glabrous or essentially so, scabrous above, the internodes not longer above. Leaves cauline,
opposite, lanceolate, 5-13 cm long, 1.2-6 cm wide, acuminate, serrate to entire, pubescent, at
least on the veins beneath, scabrous above, base rounded to truncate, sessile. Involucres 10-15
mm long, 10-20 mm broad,- bracts lanceolate, acuminate. Rays 34 cm long; disc flowers yellow.
\utlets dark brown to blackish, 44.6 mm long, rounded at apes, glabrous; awns 1.5-3.3 mm
long. (n=17) June -Aug. Woodlands and roadsides; essentially throughout, [Va., Ga., Ala„
Miss., Tenn., Ky., W.Va.].
12. H. hirsutus Raf. Perennial with long rhizomes, stems erect. 1-2 to tall, scabrous
and pubescent, the internodes not longer above. Leaves cauline, opposite, lanceolate to lance -
ovate, 5-20 cm long, 247 cm -wide, thick, acuminate, serrate, scabrous above, pubescent, at
least on the veins beneath, base rounded to widely cuneate; petioles 4-13 tans long. Involucres
1-1.5 cm tong, body 10-15 mm broad; bracts lanecolate, long acuminate, sprcciding. lLays 3-4
cm long; disc flowers yellow. \utlets dark brown, 4.5-5.5 mm long, rounded at apes, glabrous
or remotely pubescent -near apex; awns 2-3 mm long. (n =34) July -Oct, Woodlands. road banks
and pastures; sw. N.C. and adjacent S.C., also Berkeley and Charleston Cos., S.C. jGa., Ala.,
Miss., Tenn., Ky_].
13. H. decapctalus L. Similar to no. 12, stems to 2.5 In tall, glabrous and smooth.
Leaves 4-10 em wide, thin, pliable, rounded, base widely cuneate or truncate; petioles of median
and lower leaves 1.5-5 cm long, often obscured by decurrent blade. \utlets often variegated
light and dark brown. July -Oct. Edges of mesic woodlands; mts., pied., rare in cp. (Va., 'Penn„
W.Va.).
14, H. maximiliaui Schrader. Perennial with long rhizomes, stems 1-3 m tall,
pubescent and scabrous, internodes fairly uniform. Leaves cauline, often recurved, alternate,
or the lowermost opposite, lanceolate to narrowly elliptic, 12-27 can long, 1.5-3 cm wide,
acuminate, serrate to nearly entire, pubescent and scabrous on both surfaces, base attenuate,
sessile. Involucres 2-3 cm long, body 1.5-2.5 cm broad; bracts lanceolate, long acuminate,
spreading. Rays 3-5 cm long; disc flowers yellow. Nutlets dark brown to black, 5-6 mnt long,
rounded at apex, glabrous; awns 3-4 mm long. Sept. -Oct. Fence rows and meadows, infreq,;
middle pied. and Johnston Co., N.C. jTenn.j Introd, from farther west.
15. H. microcephalus T_ & G_ Perennial with long rhi7ornes, stems 0.7 ?.5 m
tall, glabrous or essentially so, smooth, internodes not conspicuously longer above. Leaves
cauline, opposite, lanceolate, S-1S em long, 2-6 em wide, acuminate, serrate, pubescent, often
densely to essentially glabrous beneath, scabrous above, base rounded to widely cuneate;
petioles 5-25 mm long. Involucres 0.7-1 cm long, body 6-13 mm broad; bracts lanceolate, acute
to acuminate, at least the inner pubescent, usually spreading apieally. Rays 1-3 cm long; disc
flowers yellow. \cutlets dart: brown to blackish, 3-4 mm long, rounded at apex, glabrous or
pubescent at apex and on the keeled edge; awns 2-3 mm long. (n= 17) Aug. -Oct, Woodlands,
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road banks and pastures; rots. and pied., rare in ep. (Ga., Ala., Miss., Tenn., Xv.1 11. glauca
Small --+a.
16. 14. laevigatus T. & G. Similar to no. 15. Leaves 1-2.5 cm %vide, glabrous, acute
to acuminate, slightly scabrous above; petioles 3-10 mm long. (n =34) Sept. -Oct. Woodlands
and road embankments, rare; sw. pied. of N.C. and Cherokee and Union Cos., S.C. {Va.l
H. reindutas (Steele) E. E. Watson--S.
17. H. glaucophyllus D. LI. Smith. Perennial with long rhizomes, stems 1-2-5 m
tail, glabrous, smooth, internodes fairly uniform. Leaves cauline, opposite, lanceolate, 10-25
cm long, 3-8 cm Ride, acuminate, serrate, scabrous above, glabrous and glaucous beneath,
base rounded to cuneate; petioles 0.5-5 cm long. Involucres 1-1.5 cm long, body 7-15 mm broad;
bracts lanceolate, acuminate, usually spreadiug. Rays 2-4 cm long; disc flowers yellow. Nutlets
brown, 4.5-5.5 mm long, rounded at apes-, glabrous; avms 3-4 mm long. (n-17) July -Sept.
.Mixed decidous woods, infreq.; Livery, Mitchell, Swain Cos., N.C.
18. H. tonrentosus-Iichaux.* Perennial with short rhizomes, usually clumped,
stems 0.7-2.5 m tall, pubescent and scabrous, rarely nearly glabrous and smooth, the internodes
fairly uniform. Leaves cauline, the loner opposite, usually alternate on the upper half of the
stem, lanceolate to ovate, 5-20 cm long, 3-8 cm wide, acuminate to acute, crenate to serrate,
scabrous above, tomentose beneath, velvety to the touch, base cuneate to attenuate; petioles
obscured by decurrent blade. Involucres 3-5 cm broad; bracts lanceolate, acuminate, spreading.
Rays 3-5 cm long; disc flowers yellow. Nutlets dark brown to blackish, 5-5-6 mm long, rounded
at apex, glabrous or pubescent at apex; awns 3-1 mm long. (n-51) ,Tune -Oct. Woodlands,
thickets and meadows; widely scattered localities, essentially mts. and pied., rase in ep. [Ga.,
-Lila., Miss.]. Plants intermediate between this species and no-21 have been found in Waive
Co., 'N.C.
19. H. struruos6s L.' Perennial ndth long rhizomes, stems 1-3 m tall, glabrous or
slightly scabrous, internodes fairly uniform. Leaves cauline, opposite, thick, lanceolate, 8-1.1
cm long, 2-9 cm wide, acuminate, serrate, scabrous above, glabrous to pubescent on the veins
beneath, base rounded to widely cuneate; petioles 1-3 cm long. Involucral body l 2 am broad;
bracts lanceolate, acuminate, spreading. Rays 3-5 cm long; disc flo%%ers yellow. Nutlets usually.
mottled light and dart: brown, 4.5-6 mm long, rounded at apex; awns 2-5-4 mm long. (n=S1)
Late July -Sept. Woodlands, thickets and meadows; mts,, upper pied. and Penner Co., N.C.,
pied. ands. cp. of S.C. (Va., Ga., -Lila., Hiss., Tenn., Ky., W.Va.j H. tracnelijolius Miller—F.
20. H. tuberosus L.,' JERt;9ALENI kRTICHOM Perennial with long rhizomes,
tuberous -thickened at the ends, stems 1-3 to tall, sparsely to densely spreading pubescent,
internodes fairly uniform. Leaves cauline, opposite or the upper alternate, lanceolate to lance -
ovate, 10-20 cm long, 5-10 era wide, acuminate, serrate, scabrous above, pubescent, often very
sparsely, beneath, base rounded to widely cuneate; petioles 1-6 cm long. Invoiucral body 1-1_S
cm broad; bracts lanceolate, acuminate, erect to spreading. Rays 3-5 cm long; disc flowers
yellow. Nutlets mottled light and dark brown, 5-6 mm long, rounded to truncate at apex,
pubescent near apex; awns 3-4 mm long. (n -51) duly -Oct: Waste ground, thickets and wood-
land borders; essentially throughout, [Va., Ga., Tenn., W.Va.1 Probably intred. from farther
west.
21. H. giganteus L. Perennial with long rhizomes, sterns 0.7-3 m tail, scabrous and
putrescent, internodes fairly uniform. Leaves cauline, mostly alternate, the lowest opposite,
lanceolate, 7-20 ern long, 1-1.5 cm wide, acuminate to acute, serrate to serrulate, scabrous
above, pubescent, at least on the veins beneath, base cuneate to attenuate; petioles 0,3-1.5 cm
long. Involucral body 1.5-2.5 cm broad; bracts lanceolate, acuminate, spreading to divergent.
Rays pale, 2-4 cm long; disc flowers yellow. \utleis blackish or mottled brown, 3.5-5.5 mm
long, rounded at apex, glabrous or pubescent at apex; awns 2.7 3.5 mm long. (n-17) Late
July -Oct. Woodland borders, bogs, thickets and meadows; rats., pied., ne. ep, of N.C., Lancaster
and York Cos., S.C. [Va., Miss., 'Penn., W.Va.1.
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pubescent. Leaves eaullne, opposite below, alternate above, triangular-ovlie, 4.20 cut long and
abooa m'wide. acute m acuminate- annual, pubescent and sentiment buae repeats an cordate;
pluelm 2.5-20 am long. involucral body 2-1e was or more broad; bracts ovate, abruptly long
summers, densely ciliate, pubescent an the backs, spreading. Rays 34 am long; disc flowers
reddish. Nutlets striped, &15 mm long, pubescent, more densely toward apex: a was 2.7-3.5 rare
long. (n - I , 34) June-0ca. Fields, roadsides and waste places; widely scattered, essentially
throughout. [Term., )1C4a.1 Introd. from farther west.
23, H. petiolads Nuttall. Similar to no. 22, stems 0.5-I m tall. Leaves 4-10 cm long,
L. 1.5 am wide, acute, base Vamoose to widely console; petioles 1.12 em long. Involucral lsady
1.&2.5 am broad; bracts larccolate, gradually acuminate, ciliate, pubescent on the back,
ascending to spreading. Buys 3-5 am Ion g. Nutlets mottled dark and light brown, L3 mm long,
very pubescent, the trichomes often tutted and forming 2 lateral, terminal ears; awns 2.53
ram long. May -dug. Fields and roadsides in sandy soil, infreq.; Craven, Cumberland, Rich-
mond Coe., X.C., Bamberg and Marlboro Cos., S.C. lntrod. from farther Wass.
24. H. debOds var. cueasmeriyolius (T. & G.) Gray. Similar to no. 22, stems 0.5.2
m tall, mottled with purple. lznwes 5.10 cm long, 2.7 cm wide; petioles 3.6 cm long. Involucral
body 2-2.5 cm broad; bracts lanceolate, gradually acuminate, minutely ciliate and minutely
pubescent on the back. Notlek grayish black, 3.54 ram long, very pubescent; awns 2.5.3 mar
long. In-17) 6lay-Aug. Fields and roadsides in sandy soil; all. of S.C. n. into Pitt Co., N.C.
IGa.j Probably natnd. from farther west.
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[phone]
June 5, 1992
Mr. Mike Foster
Statesville Brick Company
PO Box 471
Statesville, NC 28677
Dear Mr. Foster:
This report should allow Statesville Brick Company to
satisfy the concern of the State of North Carolina as to the
absence of Helianthus schweinitzii on the property owned by
Statesville Brick Company.
Being that Helianthus schweinitzii exists in Rowan County of
North Carolina and the land owned by your company is in Rowan
County, I searched the land to ascertain its existence. After
searching areas where the plant may survive such as the power
line right of ways and the margins of the wooded areas, no plants
were found on your company's land. Being that the sunflower had
already flowered and frost had occurred, any plants present
should have still been standing. I did not find any plants on
the property; however, plants were found on outlying areas
adjacent to your company's property. (Exhibit A attached as page
29 of this report.)
If I can be of further assistance to you, please do not
hesitate to let me know.
Sincerely,
F. Harvey Pons, Jr.
B.A. UNC-Chapel Hill
M.A. Appalachian State University
Biology Instructor
Mitchell Community College
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October 25, 1991
Mr. Mike Schafale
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mike,
Thanks for your help.on the study of the possible existance of
Schweinitz`s sunflower in our shale mine area. This study is
needed to complete a renewal application for the mine. Enclosed
are: a copy of the letter from NCWRC on the possible existance
of the sunflower, and a plat of the property which totals appro-
imately 380 acres. Future mining expansion is planned to the
north of Highway'#52 as shown on the plat.
Please let us know as soon as possible if a problem exists with
this endangered species.
If seed are available, Statesville Brick Company would be happy
to include planting of the sunflower in subsequent mine recla-
mation activity.
Si ncerelyQ,
Brad Brown
Ceramic Engineer
BB/shc
Enclosures
cc: Beth Studenberg/Land Quality Section
NC Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources

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STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
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P. 0. Box 471 ( 704 ) 872.4123
ND QUALITY 5EGT14N
Statesville, N. C. 28677
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October 25, 1991
Mr. Steve Lund
US Army Corps of Engineers
37 Battery Park Avenue
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Dear Steve,
Reference my phone call to you on October 8th concerning Statesville
Brick Company's mining renewal application and the need for a wetland
survey of the mine property. Enclosed are: a copy of the letter from
NCWRC on possible jurisdictional wetlands, a plat of the property which
totals approximately-380.acr.es�and"a'copy-of what we have:on''the'topo-
graphy from a USGS map. mike Foster got the surveyors to mark the
property lines with white paint.
The entrance to the mine area is the driveway of the small perlite
plant which is on Highway #52.
From the topography map it is obvious that there are low areas, marked
in red, near the south end adjacent to the Old Salisbury -Albemarle Road.
This seems to be almost entirely on neighboring property. Although the
letter indicates a similar area near High Rock Road on the north end, a
low area here is not indicated on the map since there is still a slope
to the north beyond the 710' line.
It would also be helpful if you could comment on the suggestion that
remaining reclamation ponds be very shallow to develop depression swamps.
Steve, the next five years of material removal is expected to proceed in
the present mining area, generally in an area in the center from 300'
to 1200' south of the stockpile and 300' to 700' wide. Dependent upon
approval of the renewal permit, an area across Highway #52 will be
opened up and mined after five years. This area is shown on the
enclosed plat.
Sincerely your:;,
4�
Brad Brown
Ceramic Engineer
BB/ shc
Enclosures
cc: Beth Studenberg/Land Quality Section
NC Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources

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512 N. Salisbury Screen, Raleigh, Noah Carolina 27604-!!S8, 9,9-73;-3391
Charles R, FLAIwood, ExCCIIfIVc Direcmr
MEMORiNDUM
TO: Seth Studenberg
Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
FROM: Dennis Stewart, Manager
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: September 25, 1991
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal Request, Statesville Brick
Company, Gold Hill Mine Permit #80-06,Rowan
County.
The subject document has been reviewed by professional
biologist on the wildlife Resources Commission staff and field
investigations were conducted on 21 and 28Augusc 1991. Our
comments are provided in accordance with certain provisions of
the Mining Act of 1971 (as amended, 1982) (G.S. 7 -46 through 74-
68 15 NCAC 5) .
The pit limits for which Statesville Brio_ Company proposes
clay mining contain. several examples of upland depression swamps
(UDS), which are jurisdictional wetlands. These are unique
wetlands which are of particular interest and concern among local
naturalists and the H.C. Natural Heritage Program. Most of the
UDS wetlands are found in the southern half of the property an
in a narrow strip extending to High Rock Roca (SR 2143) on the
northern side, The soils in this "Flatwoods Region"'perc very
slowly and as a result surface water collects and remains in
localized depressions. The sites are characterized by sparse
herbaceous understory vegetation with a canopy composed of i'?o,',
oak, post oak and red maple. The topographic map readily
identifies likely locations for the presence and/or development
of these UDS wetlands, i.e., flat terrain.
The Statesville Brick Co. representative, Mr. Michael Foster
was contacted by NCWRC and indicated that the material they wish
to mine is located in hilly areas, so our areas of concern may
mesh well with their plans. Still, NCWRC needs some assurance
that these wetlands will be avoided, so we recommend that a
complete wetlands survey and delineation of the area be perfo::,: a

Memo • Page 2 Seomber 25, 1991
through consultation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Following the wetlands survey, NCWRC requests that Statesville
Brick contact this Agency so that modification of proposed pit
limits can be discussed. In areas where mining is allowed, we
recommend that settling ponds which are left after mining be
constructed so that surface area is maximized and depth is
minimized. This will facilitate the development of shallow -water
wetlands with emergent vegetation.
There is also potential for the presence of Schweinitz's
sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii), a federally -listed
endangered species. Until very recently, there was a population
of this plant at the southeast corner of the intersection of Old
Beatty Ford Road (SR 2400) and US 52 and it is likely that a seed
source is still present in the area. There are a few other
historic sites and extant populations of the species in the area.
Most of the tract on the north side of US 52 does not appear to
provide suitable habitat, but there may be some on the south side
of the highway. We recommend that a survey of potential habitat
for this plant be required before issuance of a mining permit.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this
Mining Permit Renewal Request. NCWRC would like notification of
permit conditions on this project and looks forward to assisting
you in the future.
SAP/lp
cc: Ken Knight, District 6 wildlife Biologist
Steve Pozzanghera, Habitat Conservation Biologist

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
DMslon of Land Resources
James G. Martin, Go rnor September 27, 1991 Charles H. Gardner
VIJGam W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
Mr. Michael B. Foster
Statesville Brick Company
P.O. Box 471
Statesville, N.C. 28677
Re: Gold Hill Mine Renewal Request
Mining Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Foster:
The initial review has been completed on your renewal request
for the mining permit for the Gold Hill Mine in Rowan County. The
following additional information is needed to complete our review:
1) Since this renewal request is for 10 years, a
comprehensive Mine Map and Reclamation Map must be
submitted showing the expected ten year mine limits,
activities and corresponding reclamation. The
Reclamation Map must also show all permanent features
such as channels and ponds. Also, supporting design
calculations must be submitted to verify the stability of
any permanent drainage features. The Reclamation Plan
indicates that ponds will be left as a part of
reclamation. Based upon the information supplied in the
application form, it appears that the excavations will
not extend below the water table. How do you intend to
create ponds on this site? A minimum average water depth
of 4 feet must be established and maintained in any ponds
to be left as part of reclamation. Where will the pond
overflow structures be located? How will they be
stabilized? Cross -sectional .views must be provided for
the ponds, permanent channels and spillway structures.
2) More detail is needed for sediment and erosion control
evaluation at this site, Existing measures in the past
have been questionable. All on -site ditches, streams,
ponds, and culverts must be located on the Mine Plan.
All existing and proposed disturbed areas must be
indicated on the map and appropriate sediment and erosion
control measures provided. Verification is needed that
the existing measures have been appropriately sized. The
basins must be designed for the 25 year, 24 hour design
storm event and sized based upon 1800 cubic feet of
storage per disturbed acre with a 70% efficiency for the
P.O. Box 27687 a RalNSh. N.C. 27611-7687 • TeiepFmne [phone]
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40 micron particle. If these requirements lead to basins
that are .inappropriately large, some of the disturbed
areas can be reclaimed to reduce the basin size. The
application states that reclaiming inactive areas
adjacent to active areas can contaminate the quality of
the brick material. Therefore, it is recommended that
berms, diversion ditches or other such measures be
employed to direct runoff from inactive areas around
active areas in order for reclamation activities to
begin. These measures must be indicated on the mine
map.This Department requires timely reclamation of
inactive ares.
3) What type of visual barrier is proposed along Old
Salisbury -Albemarle Road? Please indicate the location
of such barrier on the Mine Map.
4) All buffers must be indicated on the Mine Map.
5) A highwall barricade is required along all highwalls.
Please indicate what type of barricade will be employed
at this site.
6) Construction details are required for all existing and
proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
7) During the course of our review, comments were solicited
from other agencies on this project. Attached is a copy
of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's
(NCWRC) comments. Based upon their comments, we
recommend that the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers be
contacted concerning jurisdictional wetlands on -site.
Copies of all correspondence with the Corps must be
submitted to this office for review. Furthermore, the
NCWRC has indicated that it is possible that a federally
endangered species may exist on this site, and they have
recommended that a survey of potential habitat for that
species be conducted. Please contact Mr. Steve
Pozzanghera with the NCWRC at [phone] for further
information concerning. the needed survey. This office
must be copied on all correspondence with the NCWRC.

September 27, 1991
Page 3
In order to complete the processing of your renewal
application, please forward two (2) copies of the requested
information to my attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
P. O. ,Box 27687
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
Please advise at (919) 733--4574 if you should have any
questions on the above.
,,,,,kncer�e ,tudenberg
Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
BUS/
Attachment: NCWRC's comments dated September 25, 1991
cc: Jerry Cook
Steve Pozzanghera

K2 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 9
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullarood, Executive Director
41aW414),1.X1WYJ)
TO: Beth Studenberg
Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
FROM: Dennis Stewart, Manager
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: September 25, 1991
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal Request, Statesville Brick
Company, Gold Hill Mine Permit ,f80-06,Rowan
County.
The subject document has been reviewed by professional
biologist on the Wildlife Resources Commission staff and field
investigations were conducted on 21 and 28 August 1991. Our
comments are provided in accordance with certain provisions of
the Mining Act of 1971 (as amended, 1982) (G.S. 74-46 through 74-
68 15 NCAC 5).
The pit limits for which Statesville Brick Company proposes
clay mining contain. several examples of upland depression swamps
(UDS), which are jurisdictional wetlands. These are unique
wetlands which are of particular interest and concern among local
naturalists and the N.C. Natural Heritage Program. Most of the
UDS wetlands are found in the southern half of the property and
in a narrow strip extending to High Rock Road (SR 2143) on the
northern side. The soils in this "Flatwoods Region" perc very
slowly and as a result surface water collects and remains in
localized depressions. The sites are characterized by sparse
herbaceous understory vegetation with a canopy composed of willow
oak, post oak and red maple. The topographic map readily
identifies likely locations for the presence and/or development
of these UDS wetlands, i.e., flat terrain.
The Statesville Brick Co. representative, Mr. Michael Foster
was contacted by NCWRC and indicated that the material they wish
to mine is located in hilly areas, so our areas of concern may
mesh well with their plans. Still, NCWRC needs some assurance
that these wetlands will be avoided, so we recommend that a
complete wetlands survey and delineation of the area be performed

Memo 0 Page 2 S*ember 25, 1991
through consultation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Following the wetlands survey, NCWRC requests that Statesville
Brick contact this Agency so that modification of proposed pit
limits can be discussed. In areas where mining is allowed, we
recommend that settling ponds which are left after mining be
constructed so that surface area is maximized and depth is
minimized. This will facilitate the development of shallow -water
wetlands with emergent vegetation.
There is also potential for the presence of Schweinitz's
sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii), a federally -listed
endangered species. Until very recently, there was a population
of this plant at the southeast corner of the intersection of Old
Beatty Ford Road (SR 2400) and US 52 and it is likely that a seed
source is still present in the area. There are a few other
historic sites and extant populations of the species in the area.
Most of the tract on the north side of US 52 does not appear to
provide suitable habitat, but there may be some on the south side
of the highway. We recommend that a survey of potential habitat
for this plant be required before issuance of a mining permit.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this
Mining Permit Renewal Request. NCWRC would like notification of
permit conditions on this project and looks forward to assisting
you in the future.
SAP/lp
cc: Ken Knight, District 6 Wildlife Biologist
Steve Pozzanghera, Habitat Conservation Biologist

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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James G. Martin, Governor Charles H. Gardner
Willam W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary August 7, 1991 Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Fred Harris
Chief, Division of Boating and Inland Fisheries
Wildlife Resources Commission
ATTENTION: Habitat Conserva 'on Program
FROM: Beth Studenberg A " 7
Assistant Mining Specialist ti
Land Quality Section AUG 1991
REM
RE: Mining Permit Renewal Request eland Fisherfeg '
Statesville Brick Company d�, WRC
Gold Hill Mine
Mining Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit
renewal request for the above referenced project. Statesville Brick Co.
is requesting renewal of approximately 380 acres near Salisbury.
Please review this information and advise -as to the probability of
the operation having unduly adverse effect on wildlife or freshwater
fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by August 30, 1991 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 and
modification requests, this office will carefully review all proposed
erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient
to restrain erosion and offsite sedimentation. However, any comments
your agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater
fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If you staff wishes to perform
a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact Mr. Michael B.
Foster at [phone] to set up a convenient date and time.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is
very much appreciated.
BUS/se
Attachments
cc: Jerry Cook
P.O. Box 27687 0 Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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MEMORANDUM TO: Beth Studenberg
FROM: Wes Webb
THROUGH: Jerry Cook
RECEIVED
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALJWIO 41TY SECTION
September 6, 1991
RE: Statesville Brick Company
Permit No. 80--00
Rowan County, N. C.
SUBJECT: Gold Hill Mine Permit Renewal
The following comments reflect our review of the site conditions and the
application forms:
1. The mine map is not adequate. Buffer zones along adjacent properties and
Old Salisbury Road should be shown. Contours were not provided. The map
does not indicated the ultimate limits of the pit or the sediment control
measures needed for an expansion.
2. Item C.6-b does not indicate the maximum cut slope angle.
3. Item C-8 does not indicate the vegetative buffer that is needed between
the mine and adjacent properties or Old Salisbury Road.
4. Item D-2 - A reclamation map was not provided. Contours or cross -sections
are needed for the proposed lake area and channels.
5. Item D-8 is not correct. Permanent drainage channels must be left on the
site.
6. A designed erosion and sediment control plan is required for the site's
future expansion area. In addition, a designed sediment basin is needed
for the existing site. The existing basin has turbid water discharging
even during dry periods. A channel has been excavated to drain the on
site ponds. The ponds are now draining into the sediment basin. This
water is runoff water, but may also be from groundwater (springs).
7. A new channel on the east side of the site converfes with a channel that
flows from an offsite pond. Water is flowing from this pond into the
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8. The channel below the ponds needs flatter side slopes and has been cut in
a very fractured shale material.
Enclosed is a copy of Water Quality's comments about the site.
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
August 13, 1991
MEMORANDUM TO: Wes Webb %1
FROM: D. Rex Gleason VV
SUBJECT: Statesville Brick -Gold Hill Mine, Rowan County
Isenhour Brick & Tile -Panther Creek Mine,
Rowan County
Isenhour Brick & Tile -East Spencer Mine, Rowan
County
Clay Mining Permit Applications
I have discussed the subject proposals with two of our
engineers in Raleigh (Ms. Roseanne Barona and Mr. Jule Shanklin)
regarding the need for a permit from the Division of
Environmental Management for such mining operations. They
advised that no permit would be required unless some type of
process water needed to be treated and/or discharged.
If you have questions regarding this matter, please advise.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Jaynes G. Martin, Governor Charles H. Gardner
William W. Coney, Jr„ Secretary August 7, 1991 Director
MFMfiRAN1111M
TO: Fred Harris
Chief, Division of Boating and Inland Fisheries
Wildlife Resources Commission
ATTENTION: Habitat Conservat'on Program
FROM: Beth Studenberg
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Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
RE: Mining Permit Renewal Request
Statesville Brick Company
Gold Hill Mine
Mining Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit
renewal request for the above referenced project. Statesville Brick Co.
is requesting renewal of approximately 380 acres near Salisbury.
Please review this information and advise -as to the probability of
the operation having unduly adverse effect on wildlife or freshwater
fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by August 30, 1991 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 and
modification requests, this office will carefully review all proposed
erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient
to restrain erosion and offsite sedimentation. However, any comments
your agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater
fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If you staff.wishes to perform
a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact Mr. Michael B.
Foster at [phone] to set up a convenient date and time.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is
very much appreciated.
BUS/se
Attachments
cc: Jerry Cook
P.O. Box 27687 • Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Afiirmadve Action Employer

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APPLICATION FOR
NORTH CAROLINA MINING
PERMIT
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources,
Land Quality Section
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611—
[phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONNENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES -\�®
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APPLICATION. FOR A MINING PERMIT,
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(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1.. Name of Mine GOLD HILL County ROWAN
7. Name of Applicant STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mall. P. O. BOX 471
STATESVILLE, N. C.. 28677
*Telephone [phone]
4. Mine Office Address. SAME
Telephone SAMe
S. Mine
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 fact ill be cause for permit revocation.
**Signature f Date
Print Name
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*The Land Quality Section should be notified of change in 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
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PER141T
A. GENERAL,CHARACTERISTICS I'ERISTICS OF MINE.
I.:Total acreage at site covered by this permit application:
Acres owned 3Z9.92 cres leased None Property owner if leased
2. Name of all materials mined: Shale
3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Underground Shovel. &
Truck Dragline & `truck Self -loading Scraper
other (explain) Scrapers and bulldozers
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine -(feet) 25 Reference elevation: 730
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 15�-
5. Has any area(s) at this'site been mined in the past? Yes X No— If no, pro-
ceed to Question 6.
a. Acreage of previously affected land(s) at present site that has not been
reclaimed: „43 acres acres (identify all areas on your mine map).
b. When and by whom was this activity conducted? =Mining was bege in 1951
by Stateav_ille Brick Company _
c. Acreage of previously affected land at present site that has been reclaimed:
None acres (identify all areas on your mine map).
d. When and by whom was this activity conducted?
NIA
e. Do you wish to exclude any areas noted in 5a or c from this permit application?
Yes No X If yes, how much? acres (identify all
areas on your mine map).
6. Present (premining) use of the -land (estimate -acreage for each):
Cropland ac Pasture ac For.estrY -_337 ac Fish/Wildlife ac
Recreation ac Other 42_91 ac active mining
7. Proposed land use after mining and reclamation has been completed
(estimate acreage for each):
Cropland ac Pasture ac Forestry 359_92 ac Fish/Wildlife ac
Recreation ac Other 20 ac ponds
B. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
1. Number of years for which permit is requested (10 years maximum). 10
2. Total affected acreage to be disturbed during initial year of operation:
a.
Area
used
for
talking ponds
0
acres
b.
Area
used
for
stockpiles
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acres
c.
Area
used
for
waste piles
0
acres
U..Area
used
for
processing plants and onsite haul roads
0
acres
a.
Area
of mine
excavation(s)
nacres
f.
TOTAL a=e
43
acres
3. Estimate the maximum amount of land to be disturbed and unreclaimed
at anv one tune during the life of the permit.' 150 acres
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4. Check acreage Lo be bonded": Total affected acreage figure from 132f OR B3 (page 2)
whichever is larger, equals acreage to be bonded. (See 15A NCAC 5B.0003 for bond
amounts.)
0 - 4.99 acres 1.0 - 24.99 acres
5 ... rl.G4 acres $ 2C, + acres
5. a. Will you file a blanket bond or other security covering all of your
mining operations In North Carolina? Yes_y No_
b. Dave you already filed a blanket bond or other security? Yeses No�
b. List any mining permits previously issued Lo the applicant.
Gold _Hill Mine — 1972 and 12Q2
C. PRO`PEC'TION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water,
or other waste water. handling? Yes No * If yes, br.Lefl.y
describe all. such processes including any chemicals to be used.
b. Will the opera'Cion involve dewatering the mine or discharging fresh or waste
water from the mine or plant. Yes too $ If yes, briefly
describe the nature of the discharge and locate all proposed discharge points
on your inine map.
c. It you ariswer.ed yes to either la or lb, provide evidence that you have applied
for or obtained a water quality permit from the Division of Environmental
Management, Water Quality Section.
N/A
*1n lieu of the surety bond required by this section, the operator may file with the
Department a cash deposit, negotiable securities, a mortgage of real property
acceptable to the Department, or an assignment of a savings account in a North
Carolina bank on an assignmenL form prescribed by the Department. The amount of
land disturbed and unreclaimed at any one time must not exceed the bonded amount.
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2. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
Yes No r If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied
for or have obtained an air quality permit issued by the Division of
Environmental Management, Air Quality Section or local governing body.
b. How will fugitive dust from stockpiles, haul. roads, etc. be controlled?
Stockpiles are sealed at the top with a packed clay cap
to prevent dusting. Haul roads will be vetted during
mining operations to keep dust dawn.
3. Describe in detail the chronological sequence of land disturbing activities and
reference the sequence to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
Mining and stockpiling will continue in the southwestern,
hash —marked area until all the useful shale has been mined.
A drilling analysis of adjacent property will then be made
to determine where the neat mining will occur.
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4. a. How wide a buffer will be maintained between any Enining activity
and any adjoining property or highway right-of-way? Show -all buffers on mine
map(s).
50 feet to the property line will be maintained except where
major roads are adjacent; 100 feet will be maintained in
these areas.
b. 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
mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation.
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N/A
c. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public
entry along any high wall area and when it will be implemented.
N/A
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S. Describe specific erosion and sediment control measures to be taken during
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (.include specific plans for erosion
control for mine excavat:ion(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas),
and give a detailed sequence of installation. Locate and label all erosion and
sediment control measures on the mine map. Engineering designs and calculations
shall be required when neieded to,justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
In areas to be freshly mined, settling ponds will be
constructed to prevent offsite sedimentation. This
will occur if drainage to the present pond is not
possible.
6 a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to
adjoining properties during mining.
N/A
b. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle
of all slopes .'including specifications for benching and sloping.
N/A
c. In hardrock-evacations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet.
N/A
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7. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes_ No_ If yes, list all such
minerals, their relative abundance and indicate their location(s) on the mine
#clap, glow will ac.i.d water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste
areas be controlled?
N/A
B. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening
the operation from public view such as maintaining or planting trees,.. bushes
or other vegetation, building berms or- other measures. Show the location of
all visual screening`on the mine map and provide cross -sections through all
proposed berms.
The mine cannot be seen from main highway, US 52. The highway
is low and the railroad right—of-way is also a barrier.
9. Will explosives be used? Yes_ Now. 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. Locate the nearest offsite
structure(s) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine map.
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10. a. What is the pre -mining depth (in feet) to the seasonal high and low ground
water tables? High 22 ft. Low 7R ft. What is the source(s) of this
information?
Steele Well Company
6120 Chenault Road
Salisbury, North Carolina
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b. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table?
Yes_ Now. 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? Locate all existing wells on the mine map that lie within 500 feet of
the proposed permit area_ Provide data to support any conclusions or
statements made.
It is not intended to hit the water table, but if this o#curs
no watering will be done. This low area will become a part
of the subsequent reclaimaation pond or ponds.
11. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site?
Yesg No If yes, describe these materials and how they will be stored
and show the location(s) of all storage -facilities on the mine map.
One 500 gallon above ground, diesel fuel tank is located
on the site. This furnishes fuel for a front end loader
which is kept there.
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D. RECLAMATION PLAN
1. Describe your intended plan for the reclamation.and subsequent use of all
affected lands and indicate -the general methods to be used in reclaiming this
land. This information must be illustrated on a reclamation map.
The deepest excavations will become ponds.
Wood mulch, when available from7.plant operations; will be
applied, and perennial grass and pine trees will be,7planted.
2. a. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to.be left as a part of the
reclamation? Yeses_ No -If.yes,. illustrate the location of the body(s)
of water' on the recl.azaatior) .map . arid- provide , a scaled cross-section(s)
through the proposed.body(s) of water. Will the body(s) of water be stocked
with fish?. Yes No_g,.. If yes, specify species.
b. Describe provisions for prevention of noxious, odious or foul water
collecting or remaining in mined areas. Provide -details on any permanent
water outlets.
The remaining'slopes-will direct drainage into the.ponds and
prevenk stagnant pools. Present drainage toward the settling
pond will remain after reclaimation-of land'and settling pond.
This will allow flow but �no stagnation.
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RECLAMTION PLAN
3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all
completed excavations in rock including what kind of permanent barricade
will be left. The location of the barricade must be shown on the reclamation
map...
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4. a. 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.
Little to no piles will remain after reclamation:- None of the
material in the mine is considered waste. All of the unused
material will be incorporated into landscaping for reclamation.
b. Are any.processing waste, overburden or other such mine wastes to be disposed
of off -site? Yes No.X_. If yes,'describe in detail what these
wastes are and how they will be disposed. Attach.a.separate site map(s) showing
the location(s) of.the disposal area(s). Include all specifications for erosion
and sediment control,
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RECLAMATION PLAN
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing -facilities, stockpile areas, and
unsite roadways.
No stockpile will remain.
Reclaimed dirt roads will be treated the same as areas described
in Section D-1.,
b. Will any onsite roadways be left as -part of, the reclamation? Yes_ Now.
If yes, identify these.on the reclamation map and provide details on
permanent ditch line stabilization.
b. State the method of reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment
control basins.
The dam will be removed and the settling pond will be filled
with dam shale and on=site shale. Only a drainage ditch will
remain.
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RECLAMATION PLAN
7. State 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 !lining Act of 1971). No off -site generated waste
shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval from the N.C.
Department. of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources,.Land Quality
Section and Solid Waste Management Branch or local governing body.
No junk will be left.
8. Indicate the method of restoration or establishment of any permanent drainage
channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution.
Give design details including typical cross -sections of any permanent channels
to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan. Show the location(s) of all
permanent channels on the reclamation map.
The shale sub surface is a mostly consolidated material which
will not erode easily. Grass will be planted to hold any
loose surface material and prevent erosion.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
RECLAMATION PLAN
9. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected
areas. This plan must include recommendations for time of seeding and the amount
and type of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre and general seeding
instructions for permanent revegetation and, if necessary, temporary revegetation.
Revegetation utilizing pine seedlings only is not acceptable. NOTE: Revegetation
Plan must be approved and signed by one of the following:
(a) Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation
District having jurisdiction over lands in question;
(b) Authorized representatives of the Office of Forest Resources, Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development;
(c) County Agricultural Extension chairmen or Research and Extension
personnel headquartered at North Carolina State University in the School of
Agriculture and Life Sciences;
(d) North Carolina licensed 'landscape architects;
(e) Private consulting foresters referred by the Office of Forest
Resources, Department of Natural Resources and Community Development;
(f) Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION:
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION:
SEED - TYPES(S) AND RATE OF APPLICATION INCLUDING SEEDING SCHEDULE:
See attached sheet
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION:
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS:
See attached sheet
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signature
Title
Agency
Date
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RECLAMATION PLAN
10. Providea schedule of reclamation that indicates the sequence of
reclamation and approximate time frame. If reclamation is to be
concurrently -with mining, then show on the site map segments that
mined and reclaimed during each year of the permit. Add drawings
sections or cross -sections and layout of proposed reclamation.
Reclamation will be postponed until all useful material has been
removed and the area can be completely isolated from the active
mining areas. This procedure is required because both lime and
fertilizer are contaminants to brick making raw materials.
E. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
accomplished
are to be
showing typical
1. The "NOTICE" form or a facsimile thereof attached to this application must be
sent certified or registered mail to all adjoining (contiguous) landowners
indicated on mine map unless another means of notice is approved in advance
by the-Director,.Division of Land Resources.
The completed -"Affidavit of.NotificatioO attached to this application must be
submitted before the application is considered complete.
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RECLAMATION PLAN
REVEGETATION PLAN
As areas of the site are completed such as berm, sediment basins and
waste piles, or areas no longer needed, they will be shaped and smoothed
for revegetation. The slopes will be leveled to 2i:1 or flatter to
permit seeding.
Revegetation will consist of applying lime and fertilizer according
to a soil test, preparing a 4 to 5 inch seed bed, smoothing and seeding
with Tall fescue grass and sericea lespedeza.
1.
In the absence of a soil test apply per acre: 2 tons of lime, 500 pounds
of superphosphate, and 1000 pounds of 5-10-10 fertilizer of equivalent.
Seeding rates per acre for fall seeding, August through November:
30 pounds of tall fescue grass, 40 pounds of unscarified sericea
lespedeza, and bushel of small grain.
Seeding rates per acre for spring seeding, February through May:
30 pounds of tall fescue grass, 40 pounds of scarified sericea
lespedeza, and 25 pounds of brown top millet.
Following seedoing, cover seed lightly and mulch with straw or suitable
material to 75% cover.
On the areas with soil suitable to support trees Virginia pine will be
planted of a 10 by 10 foot spacing.
Areas that has 80% or more cover from natural vegetation will not be
reseeded if the soil surface does not need to alteredfor reclamation.
The vegetation will be maintained by annual fertilization to maintain
the quality of vegetation for the intended purpose.
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Revegetation plan approved by
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Samuel E Correll, Chairma
Rowan Soil and Water Conservation District
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50 of The Mining Act of 1971, notice is hereby given
that
has applied on
(Company Name)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources,
(Date)
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, P.O. Box 27687,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 for a surface mining permit to commence mining of
on acres located of
(Mineral, ore) (Number) (Miles) (Direction) (Nearest Town)
near road in
(Road Number/Name) (Name of County)
In accordance with G.S. 74-50, the mine operator is required to make a reasonable
effort to notify all owners of record of land contiguous to the proposed site, and to
notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which the site is
located. The property owner may file written comment(s) to the Department at the above
address within ten (10) days following receipt of this notice or the filing of: the appli-
cation for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a
significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held
in accordance with the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources, Mining,
Mineral Resources Regulation Title 15A Subchapter 5B, .0011.
A copy of the permit application materials are on file and available for public
review during normal business hours at the above listed address. For further information
call [phone].
(Date Mailed to Addressee)
(Address of Applicant)
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AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
., , an applicant, or an agent, or
employee of: an applicant, for. a Mining Permit from the N.C.Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural. Resources, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the following
are known owners, both private and public, of the land adjoining the proposed mining site
and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or
registered mail, to said owners at their address shown below, such notice being given on a
Corm provided by the Department:
(Name) (Address)
(Attach additional list if necessary)
T do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of
the county or municipality in which the proposed mining site is located and that notice of
the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, to
said office at the following address:
(Name) (Address)
The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory
to the Department that a reasonable effort has been made to notify the owners of record of
the adjoining land and the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in
compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50 and 15A N.C.A.C. 5B .0004(d). I understand that it is the
responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing showing that the above
notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
Date
signature of Applicant
IC person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the
following information: (Name of applicant) ;tittle of
person executing Affidavit)
T, a Notary Public of the County of
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that
personally appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above
Affidavit was made by him.
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day
My Commission expires:
Notary
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F . MAPS
1. Two copies of the county highway maps and two copies of all mine maps shall be
submitted with each permit application.
County highway maps may be obtained from:
Location Department
State Highway Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
Clearly mark the location of your mining operation on the county highway maps.
2. Mine maps should be accurate drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged topographic
maps of the entire mine area and of a scale sufficient,(see minimum requirements
.listed below) to clearly illustrate the following:
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. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading.
c. outline of all pits/excavations.
d. outline of stockpile areas.
e. outline of temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
f. Location of processing plants (processing plants may be described as to
location and distance from mine if sufficiently far removed)
g. Location and name of streams and lakes.
h. Outline of settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
i. Location of planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads.
j. Location of planned and existing on -site buildings.
k. Location of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
1. 100 year f.loodp.lain limits.
m. games of owners of record, both public and private, of all adjoining land.
n . heap legend:
1. Name of applicant
2. Name of. mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
6. Date prepared
7. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales must, at a minimum, meet the following guidelines:
SITE SIZE (From Page 2, Al) MAP SCALE
0-29 Acres I inch=50 feet
30-499 Acres 1 inch=100 feet
500+ Acres 1 inch=200 feet
NOTE: THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE WITHOUT ITEMS 2a-n BEING
ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED.
17

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGRFJM14T
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 this Act.
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
whl.ch the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is
ordered pursuant to G.S. 79-59.
Signature*
Print Name: MICHAEL B. FOSTER '
Title: VICE-CEAIEMAN
Mine :
Company: STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application
for a permit.
**Two 2 copies of the completed application, two JL copies of all maps, and the
appropriate processinq fee (see next page for fee schedule) in the form of a check
or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resoucres must be sent to the Land Quality Section Central Office at the
address listed on the front page of this application form.
in

MINING
a A nonrefundable permit application
fee when filing for a new mining permit, a major permit modification or a
renewal permit as follows:
TYPE ACRES"
NEW PERMIT
MAJOR
RENEWAL
MODIFICATION
Clay I but less than 25
$500
$250
$250
25 but less than 50
1000
500
500
50 or more
1500
500
500
Sand & I but less than 5 150 100 100
Gravel,
Gemstone, 5 but less than 25 250 100 100
and Borrow
Pits 25 but less than 50 500 250 500
50 or more 1000 500 500
Quarry, 1 but less than 10 250 100 100
Industrial
Minerals, 10 but less than 25 1000 250 500
Dimension
Stone 25 but less than 50 1500 500 500
50 or more 2500 500 500
Peat & 1 or more 2500 500 500
Phosphate
Gold (Heap 1 or more 2500 500 500
Leach),
Titanium &
Others
• A mntdumdable $50.00 permit appticatian prxuiing fee is required for minor permit modifications. Minor permit toodirtradens include oroeiattip u mden,
name changes and bond subaittttiats. A mirror permit modification also inchedrs lands oddod to a potntiUM area, *mi& of the tninimmt pamit buffil none
mgttirmonts, where no plants for mining related disturbance of the added hods have been spproved. AU other changer ate aoasidemd maim modifications.
I Acres for new permits and renewal penrdu moan the total acreage at the ate. Acres for major modificuion of permits means that area Of land afrerted by the
modification within the permitted mint area. gr any additional land that is to be divurbed and added to an mating permitted area. a bah.. 10,90

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.STATESV7LLE BRICK COMPANY OTATESVILLE, N.C. 28677 CHECK 13984
NUMBER
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Mining Permit - Gold Hill Nine
7
/5287 $500.00 $500.00
8/2/91 $500.00 $500.00

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STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY ++ STATESVILLE, N.C. 28677 CI€CC
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$500.00 $500.00
STATESALLE BRIG( COMPANY Emm1=0= Bwwcn BMKa a TsUSI ; 13984
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P.O. BOX 471 STATESVILLE, N. G Suus . NC 28677 I J U
STATESVILLE, NC 28677 48-112
531
8/2/91 $500.00
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PAY
TO THE N. C. Department of Environment, Health
ORDER and Natural Reaourcee STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
OF Land Quality Section /7/I�/
Raleigh, N. C. 27611 /,`/I'
AtT

TO ^ /n OFF
SPEED FROM ® DATE R,,T�R•
t�®� DATE D
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SIGNED
YN•ER: DRACH AND RETAIN YELLOW COPY, SEND WHITE AND PINK COPIES

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RECEIVED
ivlA r J x i991
State of North Carolina LANO QUALITY SECTIOPI
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural RCSOUrces
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
William W Cobey, Jr., Secretary DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
Mzy '30, 1991
Mr. J. E. Rankin
Statesville Brick
Post Office Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28677
RE: Gold Hill Mine
Permit No. 80-05
Rowan County, N.C.
Dear Sir:
According to our records, your mining permit for the above
referenced mine expires on August 20, 1992.
G.S. 74--52.provides that the permit may be renewed at any time
during the two years prior to its expiration. The standards to be
applied in renewing a permit shall be the same as those for issuing
a permit.
To apply for permit renewal, you must complete items 1-4 on the
enclosed Renewal of Mining Permit Checklist (revised 07/90). 1 am
also enclosing two copies of the mining permit application form for
your use. Please be sure to indicate any changes in the mining
and/or reclamation plan. Two (2)copies of all requested
information must be forwarded to this office for review. All
permits for unreclaimed sites should be renewed.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
W, ( 4'
Jerry W. Cook
Regional Engineer
Enclos des: Renewal of Mining Permit Checklist
Two (2) Mining Permit Application Forms
cc: Tracy Davis, Mining Specialist
Jwc/bb
919 North Main Street. Mooresville, N.C. 28115 - `Mcphonc 704-663-1699 • FAX [phone],10
An Equal OpMrtunity Affirmative Action Employer

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State of North Carolina /n
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources SF�I/Oy
Mooresville Regional Officc
James G. Marun, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Mr. J. E. Rankin
Statesville Brick
Post Office Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina
RE: Gold Hill Mine
Permit No. 80-06
Rowan County, N.C.
Dear Sir:
Albert F, Hilton, Regional Manager
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
August 14, 1990
28677
According to . our records, your mining permit for the above
referenced mine expires on August 20, 1992.
G.S. 74-52 .provides that the permit may be renewed at any time
during the two years prior to its expiration.. The standards to be
applied in renewing a permit shall be the same as those for issuing
a permit.
To apply for permit renewal, you must complete items 1-4 on the
enclosed Renewal of Mining Permit Checklist (revised 07/90). I am
also enclosing two copies of the mining permit application form for
your use. Please be sure to indicate any changes in the mining
and/or reclamation plan. Two (2) copies of all requested
information must be forwarded to this office for review. All
permits for unreclaimed sites should be renewed.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sii''/
n{,ceerely,
e� rry w. Cook
Regional Engineer
Enclosures: Renewal of Mining Permit Checklist
Y Two (2) Mining Permit Application Forms
cc: Tracy Davis, Mining Specialist
JWC/bb
919 North M In Srmep Mionsvlilc, N C M15 • Telephone M4 M33i6W • PAX A4.G63- A O
An E9ual Opp unity AffrmniivcAcrim, Enrolo r

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RECEIVED
140V 2 2 1W
State of North Carolina LAND QUALITY SECTION
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Moor i))e Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary DMSION OF LAND RESOURCE'S
IAND QUU= SDMCi
November 210 1991
Statesville Brick
Attn: Mr. J. E. Rankin
Yost Office Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28677
RE: Gold Hill Mire, Permit 80-06
Rowan County, NC
Dear Mr. Rankin:
According to as records, your mining permit for the above referenced mine
expires ort August 20, 1992.
G.S. 74-52 provides that the permit may be renewed at any time during the two
years prior to its expiration. The standards to be applied in renewing a permit
shall be the same as those for issuing a permit.
To apply for permit renewal, you must omplete items 1-4 on the enclosed
Renewal of Mining Permit Checklist (revised 07/90). I am also enclosing two
copies of the mining permit application form for your use. Please be sure to
indicate any charges in the mining and/or reclamation plan. Two (22) copies of all
requested information mist be forwarded to this office for review. All permits
for unreclaimed sites should be renewed.
Sincerely,
q�
Jerry W. Cook
Regional Engineer
Enclosures: Renewal of Mining Permit Checklist
Two (2) Mining Permit Application Forms
co: Tracy Davis, Mining Specialist
JWC/kr PO. Bar 95U, 919 Nonh Main 5v t, Mwmsolk, N.C. 28I15-0 M • Telephone M4663-1899 • FAX ) 663�
An EgtW Owortuniw Affinimme Amon Ennplo r

North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
James 6. HUnt, Jr., Govert7or Joseph W- Gritnsley. Secretary
August 23, 1982
Mr. J. E. nankin
Statesville Brick Company
P. O. Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28677
RE: Gold Hill Mine
Rowan Count;
Permit #80-6
Dear Mr. Rankin:
DIVISION! OF
LAND RESOURCES
Stephen G. Conrad, Director
Your application for renewal of the above ,referenced mine has
been approved. A cope of the renewed permit is enclosed.
Telephone [phone]
The conditions in the permit renewal were based primarily upon
the initial application. Modifications were made as indicated by
the renewal request and as required to insure compliance with The
Mining Act of 1971.
Please review the renewed permit and advise this office should
you have any question concerning this matter.
7ncerely,
o
ames D. Simons, C.P.G.S., P.E.
JDS:pg �' Mining Specialist
%f LAID QUALTlY SECTION
cc: Jerry Cook
Geological Survey-733-2423; Geodetic Survey-733-3836: Land Quality-733-4s7.1, Earth Resources f lanning-733-3333:
Land Resources Intormatiem Service-733-2090 [lox 27687 Raleigh ,C 27611-7657

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural and Economic Resources
Office of Earth Resources
Mining Division
Application for a Mining Permit
Article 7 of Chapter 74 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, 'The
Mining Act of 1971" ..After,July 1, 1972, no operator shall engage in
mining without having first obtained from the Department an operating
permit which covers the affected land and which has not terminated, been
revoked, been suspended for the period in question, or otherwise become
1. Name of Mine Gold Bill County Rowan
2. Name of Company stateaville Brick Company
3. Home Office Address Statesville, North Carolina
4. Permanent address for receipt of official mail p_ o_ Bnx All -
Statesville, N. C. 28677 Telephone [phone]
5. Mine Office Address p. O. Box 471 — Bta teatille, North CaLnlina
6. Mine Manager
Telephone J7041 979-4173
We hereby certify that all details
contained in this Permit Applica-
tion are true and correct to the
best of our knowledge. We fully
understand that any willful mis-
representation of facts will be
cause for permit revocation.
*Signature
r
Title Vice —President
*Signature of company officer required.

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
A. General Characteristics of Mine.
1. Total acreage at site for which permit is requested:
Acres owned 400 Acres leased
2. Materials mined. Shale
3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge ❑ Underground
Shovel and Truck ❑ Dragline and Truck Q Self -loading Scraper
Other Scrapers and bulldozers ^
4. Present depth of mine 14t.
5. Expected maximum depth of mine ?7 f t.
b. Area of previous activity: (Identify these areas on your mine map.)
a. Area of previously affected land at present site that is inactive as
of July 1., 1972: 10 acres
b. Acres previously reclaimed at present site None
B. Determination of Affected Acreage and Bond,
1. Number of years for which permit is requested 1 0 y re(10 years maximum.).
2. Total affected acreage:
a. Area used for tailing ponds —0^ acres
b. Area used for stockpiles a acres
c, Area used for waste piles 3 acres
d. Area used for processing plants 0— acres
e. Area of active mine excavation as of July 1, 1972 2..�_ acres
f_ Estimate annual acreage of new land disturbed by
mining _ I
g. Estimate total land disturbed by mining that is
subject to reclamation by multiplying Item 2f by 3= 3 acres
TOTAL OF 2a through 2g 33__acres

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
C.
3. Check acreage to be bonded: Total affected acreage figure from B,
2 equals acreage to be bonded.
❑
0
- 4.99 acres
($ 2,500.bond)
❑
5
9.99 acres
($ 5,000
bond)
❑
10
- 24.99 acres
($12,500
bond)
RI
25+
acres
($25,000
bond)
4. Will your company file a blanket bond covering all of its mining opera-
tions in North Carolina? Yes :0 No ❑
Check the amount of blanket bond:
$2,500 ❑ $12,500 ❑
$5,000 ❑ $25,000 l]
1. What aspect of your mining operation may have significant effect on wild-
life, or freshwater, estuarine or marine fisheries?
None
2. Is there a waste water discharge from your plant or mine?
Yes ❑ No
If yes, indicate the approval document number issued by the Office of Water
and Air Resources, Department of Natural and Economic Resources.
Expiration Date
b. Is there an air contaminant emission from your mine or plant?
Yes ❑ No
If yes, indicate the approval document number issued by the Office of
Water and Air Resources, Department of Natural and Economic Resources,
_, ..._ Expiration Date.,.._ ...
3. If your mining excavation will come within 300 feet of any neighboring
2

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
dwelling house, school, church, hospital, commercial or industrial
building, public building or public roads describe methods to prevent
physical hazard to such features.
We plan to continue our present cut to a proximity
with a dirt road on the south side of our property
whebere we plan to leave a bank of un- mined shale as
4. Desccribe measures to be taken to insure against (I) substantial deposits
of sediment in stream beds or lakes, (2) landslides, (3) acid water
pollution.
Not applicable
C

Reclamation Plan
1. Describe your intended Plan for the reclamation and subsequent use of aLl
affected lands and indicate the general methods to be used in reclaiming
this land.
Plan to make lake of shale pit when we have taken a second
cut over all present area that has been mined.
This will take a considerable number of years as there will
be as much material in the second cut as there was in the
first (mine was opened in 1951). Still lack several years
in completion of first cut.

Reclamation Plan
2. Indicate what practices you will take to,protect adjacent surface resources.
This is no problem
3. State the method of prevention or elimination of conditions that will be
hazardous to animal or fish Life in or adjacent to the affected areas:
Problem does not exist
4. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all.
excavations in rock.
Not applicable
5. Describe plans, if any, for screening operations from public view.
Out of eight of main highway
6. State the method of rehabilitation of settling ponds if to be reclaimed
during the life of the permit.
Settling ponds not used
2

Reclamation Plan
7. State the method of control of contaminants and disposal of mining refuse:
No mining refuse
8. Indicate the method of restoration or establishment of stream channels and
stream beds to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution:
Not applicable
9. Describe provisions for prevention of noxious, odious or foul water collecting
or remaining in mined areas.
Drained by natural drainage -
ditches kept open.
10. Describe how the surface gradient in unconsolidated materials will be re-
stored to a condition suitable for the proposed subsequent use of the land
after reclamation is completed and proposed method of accomplishment:
This is slope type mine
3

Reclamation Plan
11. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the
affected areas. ]Vote requirement of Regulation Number 1.
material in sides around lake will be analyzed by agricultural
agency and planted as recommended.
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signature
Title
Agency
Da t e
4

Reclamation Plan
12. Provide a time schedule that meets the requirements of Section 8 of this Act.
Will be mined for at least ten years from the present time.
5

Land Entry Agreement
We .hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right
of entry and travel upon our lands or operation for the purpose of making necessary
field inspections or investigations as may be reasonably required in the adminis-
tration of this Act.
We further grant the right to make whatever entries on the land and to take
whatever actions may be necessary in order to carry out reclamation which the
operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant
to Section 14.
*Signed 1i'ct�✓{ii�-�•�
Title pica-Prani Rant
Mine
Company Stntasvillo Brick Company
* Signature should be the same as the officer who signed the application for a permit.

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources & Community Develon
t C V E
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
�g g
ANNUAL RECLAMATION REPORT QuALllySECT1O%
LAND
"The mine operator shall, by February 1 of each year during the life of the permitted operation,
and within 30 days of completion or termination of mining on an area under permit, file with
the Department a mining reclamation report on a form prescribed by the Department."
Regulation No. 5E.0010 The Mining Act of 1971
Name of Mine Gold Hill Mine Permit Number
County RoWan Telephone (71A] A72-4123 (Statesville)
Name of Company
Mailing Address P. �. Box 4Za - Statesville, N. C. 28677
1. If mine is now inactive, indicate date of termination of mining. Date
2. Indicate new acreage affected by mining in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings ponds _ - _0- Acres
(b) Stockpiles - -0- Acres
(c) Waste Piles -0- _ Acres
(d) Mine Excavation 2 Acres
TOTAL 2 Acres
3. Estimate the new acreage to be affected by mining in the next 12 months. -4-
4. Describe measures taken for erosion control:
5. Indicate amount of reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings Ponds 114 Acres (c) waste Piles See #6 a Acres
(b) Stockpiles 1 Acres (d) Mine
Excavation See #16 Acres
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)

6. Describe reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
We arr towering the floor of the mine and are using shale from previously mined area.
Signature of person responsible for reclamation
Title Vice -President, Manufacturing
Date January 30. 1986
Complete and return to:
Land Quality Section
Department of Natural Resources d Community Development
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

RECEIVED
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Reaoartea 6 Community Development' _
Division of Land Resources '
Land Quality Section LAND I.� D,)
A N N U A L R E C L A M A T I O N R E P O R T
"The mine operator shall, by February 1 of each year during the life of the permittedoperati
and within 30 days of completion or termination of mining on an area under permit, file with
the Department a mining reclamation report on a form prescribed by the Department."
Regulation No. 5B.0010 The Mining Act of 1971
Name of Mine Cold Hill Mine Permit Number 80-6
County Rowan Telephone
Name of Company STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
Mailing Address P.O. Box 471, Statesville. N.C. 28677
1. If mine is now inactive, indicate date of termination of mining. Date _
2. Indicate new acreage affected by mining in last 12 months.
(a). Tailings ponds none Acres
(b) Stockpiles none Acres
(c) Waste Piles none Acres
(d) Mine Excavation none Acres
TOTAL 0 Acres
3. Estimate the new acreage to he affected by mining in the next 12 months. _
14: Describe measures taken for erosion control:
Mining over this period has been done in the bottom of the pit over an area
that had been mined only to a partial depth of the shale depth. This hard material..
does not erode.
5. Indicate amount of reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings Ponds none used Acres (c) Waste Piles see R6 Act
(b) Stockpiles these are used Acres (d) Mine 'b
Excavation see 46 Act
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)

LM
6. Describe reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
Please refer to our plan. We are now lowerina the flnnr of the mine and
removing useable shale over an area that was previously mined. We will follow this
same procedure until all the useable shale has been recovered and we follow nur Wan
of making a fresh water lake of the area that has been mined.
Signature of person responsible for reclamation
Title Production -Manager
Date February 8, 1985
Complete and return to:
Land Quality Section
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development
P. O..Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

yntq�399
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources S Community Development
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
ANNUAL RECLAMATION REPORT
"The mine operator shall, by February 1 of each year during the life of
the permitted operation, and within 30 days of completion or termination
of mining on an area under permit, file with the Department a mining
reclamation report on a form prescribed by the Department."
Regulation No. 58.0010 The Mining Act of 1971
Name of Mine Gold Hill Mine Permit No. 80-6
County Rowan Telephone
Name of Company STATReyrr.i.R avrrw CCMPANY
Mailing Address P. O. Box 471, Statesville, N. C_ 2R677
1. If mine is now inactive, indicate date of termination of mining.
Date
2. Indicate new acreage affected by mining in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings ponds none Acres
(b) Stockpiles nnne Acres
(c) Waste Piles none Acres
(d) Mine Excavation none Acres
TOTAL 0 Acres
3. Estimate the new acreage to be affected by mining in the next 12
months. none
4. Describe measures taken for erosion control:
Mining over this period has been done in the bottom of the pit
over an area
that had been mined
r,"i.. .
j depth
of the shale
depth. Thais hard
ma+P,-;ai does
not erode.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)

5. Indicate amount of reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings Ponds none usedres (c) Waste Files see#6 Acres
(b) Stockpiles these are Acres (d) Mine CPP 46 Acres
used Excavation
6. Describe reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
Please refer to our plan. We are now lowering the floor
of the mine and removing useable shale over an area that was
previously mined. We will follow thissame procedure until all
the useable shale has been recovered and we follow our plan
of making a fresh water lake of the area that has been mined.
Signature of person responsible for
Date February 3. 1984
Complete and return to:
Land Quality Section
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

State of North Carolina 3 q y
Department of Natural Resources 6 Community Development
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
A N N U A L R E C L A M A T I O N R E P O R T - -
"The mine operator shall, by February-1 of each year during the life of the permitted operation,
and within 30 days of completion or termination of mining on an area under permit, file with
the Department a mining reclamation report on a form prescribed by the Department."
Regulation No. 5B.0010 The Mining Act of 1971
Name of Mine Gold Hill Permit Number 80-6
County Rowan Telephone
Name of Company Statesville Brick Company
Mailing Address P. O. Box 471 - Statesville, N C. 28677
1. If mine is now inactive, indicate date of termination of mining. Date
2. Indicate new acreage affected by mining in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings ponds -None- Acres
(b) Stockpiles -None- Acres
(c) Waste Piles -None- Acres
(d) Mine Excavation -None- Acres
TOTAL -Npne- Acres
3. Estimate the new acreage to be affected by mining in the next 12 months. -None-
4. Describe measures taken for erosion control:
Mining over this period has been done in the bottom of the pit over an
area that had been mined only to a partial depth of the shale depth.
5. Indicate amount of reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings Ponds -None Used- Acres (c) Waste Piles See #6 Acres
(b) Stockpiles -These axe used- _Acres (d) Mine
Excavation See #6 Acres
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SI➢E)

6. Describe reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
removin2 useabble shale over an area that was previousl mined. We will
follow this same procedure until all the useable shale has been
recovered and we follow our plan of making a fresh w t r
that has been mined.
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Signature of person responsible for reclamation _ ✓i-l_� ,-✓
Title _ExPcut-i x7p Vi r-tQ-PreSj den+ -
Date December 28, 1282
Complete and return to:
Land Quality Section
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
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State of North Carolina
JJJ777��� Department of Natural Resources & Community Development
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
ANNUAL RECLAMATION REPORT
"The mine operator shall, by February 1 of each year during the life of the permitted operation,
and within 30 days of completion or termination of mining on an area under permit, file with
the Department a mining reclamation report on a form prescribed by the Department." - E
Regulation No. 5H.0010 The Mining Act of 1971
Name of Mine Gold Hill Permit Number 80-6
County. Rowan Telephone
Name of Company Statesville Hrick Company
Mailing AddressP. 0. Box 471 - Statesville, N. C. 28677
1. If mine is now inactive, indicate date of termination of mining
2. Indicate new acreage affected by mining in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings ponds NONE I d Acres
(b) Stockpiles NONE Acres
(c) Waste Piles NONE Acres
(d) Mine Excavation NONE Acres
TOTAL I Acres
Date
3. Estimate the new acreage to be affected by mining in the next 12 months. None
4. Describe measures taken for erosion control: _
Erosion is no problem.
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5. Indicate amount of reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings Ponds Acres
(b) Stockpiles
(c) Waste Piles Acres
(d) Mine
Excavation Acres
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)

6. Describe reclamation carried ouc�in last 12 months.
When the usable shale has all been removed, this pit will be dammed
up and remain a fresh water pond as described in our original plan.
Signature of person responsible for reclamation
Title n,../li �✓
Exe ut ve Vice-president
.. Date March 1. 1982
Complete and return to: .,
Land Quality Section
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development
P. 0. Box 27687 -
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Developmen';,
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Rc&rional Manager
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
November 9, 1987
Mr. Michael B. Foster
Statesville Brick Company
P Y
Post Office Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28677
Dear Mr. Foster: U
Attached is a copy of our report documenting an inspection
recently conducted at a mine site for which our records show you
and/or your firm to be responsible. The inspection was performed
under the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 74-56 of
the Mining Act of 1971.
Please review the report carefully and note any problems or
deficiencies documented by the inspector. Furthetmore, please
note any recommendations and/or specific corrective actions
required to correct any deficiencies that may be listed.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the
terms and conditions of your mining permit and the Act lies with
your firm.
Please do not hesitate to contact this office if you have
any questions concerning the attached report.
Sincerely,
14. & `9""-
M. J. Namin
Assistant Regional. Engineer
Attachment
cc: om Carroll
Mining Specialist
919 North Main Street, P.O. Box 950, Mooresville, N.C. 28115-0950 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

MINE INSPECTION REPORT
.Land Quality Section
1. Operator: 6-PtTc S Ji kkE 00.(cl Co 2. Mine Name M•w�
3. County: Rou An( 4. Iss site permitted? Yea\/ No 5. Permit No. ?go -
6. Person(s) Contacted: A/p prl.�
7. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Yee Noz 8. Pictures? Yee_ No✓
9. Date Last Iuspected: ja/�10. Any mining since last inspection? Yes lN —
11. If mine is not under permit cite evidence of recent mining activity:
12. Are public safety provisions in compliance with the permit? Yea No_
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the parfait?
Yes No If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the permit?
Yes�No_ If no, explafu
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite sedimentation?
Yes No/ If yes, what measures are needed?
16. Is the Annual Reclamation Report and map accurate? Yee NoV If no,
explain: �ti, gnnv,J ROAQ, .a�.' 0.�P-•'i
H, V\ Oft&
17. Other recommendation and
18. Follow-up inspection needed? Yee No_ Proposed date: thf
19. Copy of report sent to operator? Yeelk/9 /_yam( No� No. of add'1 pages_
(date)
H/ /ypMiYi-
INSPECi'ED BYi "`:_! � : �� DATE:
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STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
Mr. Charles H. Gardner
-Chief, Land Quality Section
Box 27697
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
Dear Sir:
.gams acturers 0 /,ne ace bnck
P. O. Box 471 ✓/ [phone]
Statesville, N. C. 28677
July 29, 1982
RECEIVED
JUL :tu 02
Lw QUALITY 5"""
We are enclosing two copies of a current map of our
Gold Hill, Rowan County, shale mine. It has recently
been extended to the full extent bounded by the railroad,
old Albemarle-dirtroad on the other side and the extent
of desireable deposit on the west and east. The natural
drainage has been taken to the old Albemarle Road on the
south. The mine.will be worked deeper from now as long
as the material is good.
Mr. Simons advised the current maps were all that was
necessary in order to obtain a new permit.
JER,Sr.:spk
Enclosures
Sincerely,
STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
-ka_�
J. E. Rankin, Sr.
Executive Vice -President

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Department of Natural Resources & Community Development
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
A N N U A L R E C L A M A T I O N R E P O R T
"The mine operator shall., by February 1 of each year during the life of the permitted operation.
and within 30 days of completion or termination of mining on an area under permit, file with
the Department a mining reclamation report on a form prescribed by the Department."
Regulation No. 5B.0010 The Mining Act of 1971
Name of Mine Gold Hall Permit Number 80-6
County Rowan
Telephone (704 ) 872-4123
Name of Company Statesvil, e Bri li Cgmpany _
Mailing Address_ ____p _ O___ goX 4 21_-_es tates-uil-le, N- C _ 2867 2
1. If mine is now inactive, indicate date of termination of mining.
2. Indicate new acreage affected by mining in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings ponds Acres
(b) Stockpiles Acres
(c) Waste Piles Acres
(d) Mine Excavation Acres
TOTAL -None- Acres
Date
3. Estimate the new acreage to be affected by mining in the next 12 months. Non d
4. Describe measures taken for erosion control:
minin2 has been completed.
5. Indicate amount of reclamation carried out in last 12 months. None
(a) Tailings Ponds Acres (c) Waste Piles
Acres
(b) Stockpiles Acres (d) Mine
Excavation Acres
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)

6. Describe reclamation carried out in Last 12 months.
-None-
Signature of person responsible for reclamation f '.3,-Ij
„- -
Title Executive Vice -President
Date February 3, 1981
Complete and return to.
Land Quality Section
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

Stat!: of North Carolina
Department o:. Aatui:i.l ;iesour::a h Coamwnity Development
Divi:ar:'. ol: Land Aesources'
Land. Quality Section
A N N U A L R E C L A M A T I O N R E P O R T
The mine operator shall, by February 1 of each year during the life of the permitted operation
and within 10 days of completion or termination of mining on an area under permit, file with
the Department a mining reclamation report on a form prescribed by the Department." _
Regulation No. 5B.0010 The Mining Act of 1971
Name of MineGold Hill permit Numuer 80-6 _
count
Y ___$Owan Telephone
Name 01'
BRICK COMPANY
1. if nine is now inactive,indicate dace of termination of mining.
2. Indicate new acreage affected by mining in last 12 months.
(a) 'failings ponds X Acres
(b) Stockpiles None Acres
(o.) Waste Piles .None Acres
(d) Mine Excavation None Acres
TOTAL Acres
Date
3.
£aeimate
the new
acreage
to
he affected by mining
in
the next
12
months.
None
4.
Describe
measures
taken
for
erosion control:
There is no erosion at this mine (shale).
Indicate amount of reclamarl c.. curried out in last 12 months. none
(a) '1'a'I 1. inga Ponds Acres (c) Waste Piles Acres
(i•) Stockpiles Acres (d) Mine
Excavation Acres
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)

6. Describe reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
.zt
__ We plan to make this a lake when all useable material has been removaA
Signature of person responsible for reclamation i
Title Executive Vice —President
Date 1/21/80
Complete and return to:
Land quality Section
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
A N N U A L R E C L A M A T I O N R E P O R T
"The mine operator shall, by February 1 of each year during the life of the permitted operation,
and within 30 days of completion or termination of mining on an area under permit, file with
the Department a mining reclamation report on a form prescribed by the Department."
Regulation No. 5B.0010 The Mining Act of 1971
Name of Mine Gold Hill Permit Number 80-5
County Rowan Telephone
Name of Company Statesville Brick Company
Mailing Address P. O. Box 471 - Statesville, N. C. 28677
I. If mine is now inactive, indicate date of termination of mining. Date
2. Indicate new acreage affected by mining in last 12 months.
(a)
Tailings ponds
x
Acres
(b)
Stockpiles
None
Acres
(c)
Waste Piles
None ...
Acres
(d)
Mine Excavation
None
Acres
TOTAL
Non e
Acres
3. Estimate the new acreage to be affected by mining in the next 12 months.
4. Describe measures taken for erosion control:
There is no erosion at this mine (shale)
5. Indicate amount of reclamation carried out in last 12 months. None
(a) Tailings Ponds
(b) Stockpiles
Acres (c) Waste Piles
Acres
Acres (d) Mine
Excavation Acres
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)

6. Describe reclamation
carried out
in last 12
months.
Weplan to make
thisa lake
when all
useable material has been removed.
Signature of person responsible for reclamation
Title Executive Vice-P
Date January 21, 1980 _
Complete and return to:
Land,Quality Section
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
A N N U A L R E C L A M A T I O N R E P O R T
"The mine operator shall, by February 1 of each year during the life of the permitted operation,
and within 30 days of completion or termination of mining on an area under permit, file with
the Department a mining reclamation report on a form prescribed by the Department."
Regulation'No. 5B.0010 The Mining Act of 1971
Name of Mine Gold_Hzll __..__.. Permit Number 80-6
County Rowan Telephone ( 704 ) 87 2-4123
Name of Company tatesv' 11e Brick CompAny
Mailing Address p O Box 471 -. Statesville N. C. 28677
1. If mine is now inactive, indicate date of termination of mining. Date
2. Indicate new acreage affected by mining in last 12 months.
(a)
Tailings ponds
X
Acres
(b)
Stockpiles
None
Acres
(c)
Waste Piles
None
Acres
(d)
Mine Excavation
Norge
Acres
TOTAL Acres
3. Estimate the new acreage to be affected by mining in the next 12 months. None
4. Describe measures taken for erosion control:
Erosion is.. no Problem
5. Indicate amount of reclamation carried out in last 12 months. None
(a) Tailings Ponds
(b) Stockpiles
Acres (c) Waste Piles
Acres (d) Mine
Excavation
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
Acres
Acres

6, Describe reclamation carried out in last 12 months,
We plan to make this into a lake when we have taken the
useable material, which may be some 20 to 25 Years from now.
Signature of person responsible for
Title
Date February 1. 1979 1
Complete and return to:
Land Quality Section
Department of Natural Resources 6 Community Development
P. 0. Box 27687.
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
RECEIVED
FEB O a i9r
Div. 0� cam.,,;, ,gyp SJOP.CER
LO..vo QUALITY secno�,'

North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
Jaynes B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Howard N. Lee, Secretary
March 30, 1978
Mr. J. E. Rankin
Executive Vice President
Statesville Brick Company
P. 0. Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28677
Dear Mr. Rankin:
Enclosed are the forms necessary to apply for a mining permit.
Please return two completed copies of the application and the
required mine map and location map.
You may wish to note that Mr. Charles H. Gardner has replaced
Mr. J. Craig McKenzie as the State Mining Engineer and Chief of the
Land Quality Section.
Please advise if we may be of further assistance.
JDS:chl
Enclosures
Sincerely,
3ames D. Simons
Mining Specialist
P. O. Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27011
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

RECEIVED
MAR 2 9 '9._.,
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AFTH RESOURCES
STATESVILLE B R I C K Ltb*' `'KINY
RECEIVED
MAR 2 c.
OIV. OF EM I'H
LAND QUALITY SECTION
a/u"
rers o "' ace brick
P. O. Box 471 [phone]
Statesville, N. C. 28677
March 24, 1978
N. C. Department of Natural Resources
& Community Development
P . O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Attention: Mr_ J. Craig McKenzie
State Mining Engineer
Dear Mr. McKenzie:
Please forward the necessary forms to be completed in
applying for an operating permit for a new mine.
Yours truly,
r.t Rankin
Executive Vice -President
JER/f e

State of North Carolina ; " 'I Department of Natural Resources S Community Development
'Division of Land Resources RECEIVED
Land Quality Section
n'V A N N U A L R E C L A M A T I O N R E P O R T FEB 2 31978
DIV. OF c.r.uH II caJJliCfs
"un� I r SEC FION
The mine operator shall, by February 1 of each year during the life of the permitted operation,
and within 30 days of completion or termination of mining on an area under, permit, file with itI
the Department a mining reclamation report on a form prescribes by '[he `Departmenti."" }.I
Regulation No. 5R.0010 The Mining Act of 1971
Name of Mine Permit Number 80-6
County. Telephone Telephone [phone]
Name of Company_ .9tatPcvillc mrirk l'mmpnnv
Mailing Address p_ p_ Rox 471 - Stntasville. N_ C_ 7AA77
1. If mine is now inactive, indicate date of termination of mining. Date
2. Indicate new acreage affected by mining in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings ponds Acres
(b) Stockpiles Acres
(c) Waste Piles Acres
(d) Mine Excavation Acres
TOTAL Acres
3. Estimate the new acreage to be affected by mining in the next 12 months. None
4. Describe measures taken for erosion control:
Erosion is no problem
5. Indicate amount of reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings Ponds - Acres (c) Waste Piles _ Acres
(b) Stockpiles - Acres (d) Mine -
Excavation Acres
-
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)

6. Describe reclamationcarriedout in last 12 months.
Signature of person responsible for reclamation99?A��/
Title mxecu 'v Vice-Prpcident
Date Februaxv 22, 1978
Complete and return to:
Land quality Section
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development
P. 0. Box 27667
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural and Economic Resources
'Office of Earth Resources ;
Mining Division
A N N U A L R E C L A M A T I O N R E P O R T
"Within 30 days after completion or termination of mining on an -.area -under permit or within 30
days after each aniversary of the issuance of the oprating permit, whichever is earlier, or at
such later date as.may be provided by rules and regulations of the Department, and each year
thereafter until reclamation 'is completed and approved, the operator shall file a report of
activities completed during the preceding year on. a form prescribed by the..Department."
G.S. 74-55 "The Mining Act of 1971 "
Name of Mine GOLDNiLL -- -- ,-•,___-•- Permit Number
County _. Rowa n _ Telephone _ --_ p7 A_) a7 2-4123 - -
Name of Company Statesville Brick Company
Mailing
Address
P. 0. Box 471 -
Statesville, N. C.
28677
I.
If mine is now
inactive, indicate
date of termination of
mining. Date
2. Indicate new acreage affected by mining in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings ponds - Acres
(b) Stockpiles - Acres
(c) Waste Piles - Acres
(d) Mine Excavation Acres
TOTAL - Acres
3. Estimate the new acreage to be affected by mining in the next 12 months. 112 acre
4. Describe measures taken for erosion control.
Not applicable - this is hard material which weathers so slowly
that it is no problem
5. Indicate amount of reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings Ponds - Acres
(b) Stockpiles - Acres
(c) Waste Piles - Acres
(d) Mine Excavation - Acres
(Continued on reverse side)

6. Describe reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
None
Note: Plan to make alake of shale pit when we have taken a second cut
over all present U93m area that has been! mined. This will take a
considerable number of_years as there will be as much material
in the second cut as there was in the first (mine was opened in
-1951). Still Lack several years in com2leteion of first cut.
Signature of person responsible for reclamation ,
r
Title Exec. Vice -President
Date August 1, 1976
Complete and return to:
Mining Division
Department of Natural & Economic Resources
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

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October 81 1975
Mr. J. E. Rankin
Statesville Brick Company
P. 0. Box 471
Statesville, North Carolina 28677
Dear Mr. Rankini
On October,19 1975 an inspection of the Gold Hill nine in Rowan County
was made as required by G. S. 74-56 of "The Mining Act of 1971T'. All con-
servation activities and reclamation practices'earried out to date were
found to be most commendable and in compliance with the provisions of your
mining permit.
Your example of mining is a tribute to your company and helps to keep
mining as a "good neighbor" industry in North Carolina.
Very truly Yours,
Robert H. Livermong Jr.
Assistant State .Mining Engineer
RH% jrAch

1N5!'I•:CTBD iiY:_�QER1'_ Lry htTP, NU. _,�__
IN:iPECTION REPORT
CongrIny: STATES✓/LLE gnlce co Coun LY:f suA.v------ --- ..-
Mij •.o,_C�oL,H II L L -_ Permit Number'.:_
Date Inspected: Q(,rT. I9iS Date of last; inspection-. fJuG. /4/ 197�
Prods�t.: i.5/JgLE, GL.9Y _ Pee -son Contacted:_____
.I. Remarks - Measures Taken
A. Erosion Control.: E.v TiC6 ALA)E /S Bowl. 5if9PE.D senM'L D2H/N A¢�,,
jVVCAF' pF /7 HF 9 4/f ST�iJD OF N9Ty2RL ✓EGE %A'Y/o//.
U D. Waste Disposal. n/o w.var6a
C. Reclamation:
/✓ONE
AeOeM 9VCLA 7T
30r f
A?O 6R ES5 A).S-
! A!
LEA✓/NG
THE 5/7E
RS 9 L.9KE.
N/LL
QE M�W/w6
if- SEe�z>
c07._
II. Animal Reports - Adequacy of plan
ADEia e1.9TE
RECOMMENDATIONS & COMMENTS-. Pee VcG Ex <6LLEn 7- TnA Or SLo P/N/r
SAla O7"H/AlG !.U?N 7AN. C tCi .r6N7 oN /'0n77 _T-eA /AJ
6GT7E.B. _
Deficiency letter needed Letter Sent /O- 9- %S Reinspection Needed._

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural and Economic Resources
Office of Earth Resources
Mining Division
A N N U A L R E C L A M A T I O N R E P O R T
"Within 30 days after completion or termination of mining on an area under permit or within 30
days after each aniversary of the issuance of the oprating permit, whichever is earlier, or at
such later date as may be provided by rules and regulations of the Department, and each year
thereafter until reclamation -is completed and approved, the operator shall file a report of
activities completed during the preceding year on a form prescribed by the Department."
G.S. 74-55 "The Mining Act of 1971"
Name of Mine GOLD -HILL Permit Number 80-6
County - Rowan - Telephone [phone]
Name of Company
Mailing Address 2. Q. Box 471 - Statesville. N. C. 2B677
1. If mine is now inactive, indicate date of termination of mining. Date
2. Indicate new acreage affected by mining in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings ponds
(b) Stockpiles
( c ) Waste Piles
(d) Mine Excavation
TOTAL
- Acres
Acres
- Acres
Acres
- 0- Acres
3. Estimate the new acreage to be affected by mining in the next 12 months.
4. Describe measures taken for erosion control.
Not applicable -_this is hard material which weathers so slowly
that it is no problem.
5• Indicate amount of reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings Ponds
Acres (c) Waste Piles - Acres
(b) Stockpiles - Acres (d) Mine Excavation - Acres
(Continued on reverse side)

6. Describe reclamation carried out in lest 12 months.
Note, plan to make lake of shale Pit when we have taken a second cut
over all present areas that has been mined. This will take a
considerable number of years as there will be as much material
in the second cut as there was in the first (mine was opened in
1951). Still lack several Years in completion of first cut.
Signature of person responsible for reclamation
Title Exec. Vice -President
Date July 30, 1975
Complete and return to:
Mining Division
Department of Natural & Economic Resources
P. C. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

INSPE(�TED. •EY: _ � c-.t�/f L.9
NC.__ z
INSPECTION REPORT
Company: S 1�,97gFro,&Zd �.k;ci (.i,vP/�wY County:._�(21, .r/
Mine: _ n I,G O /1/LL Permit Number: Pe)
Date Inspected:_ Date of last inspection: gi--.22-2 'a
Product: S{i ,2 Person Contacted: �Z/,4tm-�5,- p&�L
I. Remarks - Measures Taken
A. Erosion Control: /yi.,, ,<,( /r YJ�:,�,C i.✓r rf/ S�fYP%�F Oeat:,477tl
MK r,1
D, Waste Disposal: Wn ,u,G
C. Reclamation:_ /%/iCLo&iZ/, fr7- FJF 1A1unc- ,Ge �' .P�f_S/.✓6 .g. 1'
e6U7"�&&PV /itl tC'/><Y�O�
II, Annual Reports - Adequacy of plan
Aarnr..9rF
RECOMMENDATIONS & COMMENTS: ,P(�i'cr= eG -c',S,
Deficiency letter needed Letter Sent Reinspection Needed!

August 161 1974
Mr, J. E. Rankin
Statesville Erick Co.
P. 0. Box 471 .
Statesvi'Llet North Carolina 28677
Dear Mr. Rankin:
4n August 14, 19749 I inspected the Gold Hill Pit in Roma County and
found the a servation and reclamation practices carried out to date to be
most commendable. I vmnt to compliment you cn the fine appearance of this
pit with regard to its gradual sloping and development into a lake.
Your continuation of mining In this manner Is a tribute to your
'company and shows how reclamation can proceed simultaneously with mining.
Yours very thy:
Gerald J. Kraynak
Assistant State dining Engineer
GJK=vat

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State of North Carolina JUL ; iL�.
Department of Natural and Economic Resources
Office of Earth Resources KICE or ai?TH RESOURCE
Mining Division ` 1.71t4I1jG DIVISION.
A N N U A L -R E C L A M A T 10 N R E P O R T
"Within 30 days after completion,or termination of mining on an area under permit or within 30
days after each aniversary of the issuance of the oprating permit, whichever is earlier, or at
such later date as may be provided by rules and regulations of the Department, and each year
thereafter until reclamation is completed and approved, the operator shall file a report of
activities completed during the preceding year -on a form prescribed by the Department."
' G.S. 74-55 "The Mining Act of 1971" 5
Name of Mane Gold Hill. Permit Number "89- 6
County Rowan Telephone [phone]
Name of Company sLatesville Brick Company
Mailing Address P. O. Box 471 Statesville, N. C. 28677
1. If mine is now inactive, indicate date of termination of mining. Date
2. Indicate new acreage affected by mining in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings ponds -0- Acres
(b) Stockpiles -0- Acres
(c) Waste Piles -0- Acres
(d) Mine Excavation -0- Acres
TOTAL -0- Acres
3. Estimate the new acreage to be affected by mining in the next 12 months. -0--
4. Describe measures taken for erosion control.
Not applicable - this -_is hard material which wpa_ther�s_somlowly
that it is not problem.
5. Indicate amount of reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings Ponds - - Acres (c) Waste Pales -0— Acres
(b) Stockpiles - 0- Acres (d) Mine Excavation -0- Acres
(Continued on reverse side)

6. Describe reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
None
Mntee plan to make lake of shale nit when we have taken a second cut
over all present area that has been mined. This will take a
as
considerable number of years as there will be/muchmaterials
in the second cut as there was in the first (mine was opened in
1951). Still lack several years in completion of first cut.
3
Signature of person responsible for reclamation
Title Executive Vice -President_
Date July 17, 1974
Complete and return to:
Mining Division
Department of Natural & Economic Resources
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleight North Carolina 27611

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural and Economic Resources
Office of Earth Resources
Mining Division
A N N U A L R E C LAM A T I 0 N R E P O R T
"Within 30 days after completion or termination of mining.on an area under permit or within 30
days after each aniversary of the issuance of the opratin g permit,,whichever is earlier, or at
such later date as maybe provided by rules and regulations of the Department, and each year
thereafter until. reclamation is completed and approved, the operator shall file a report of
activities completed during the preceding year on a form prescribed by the Department."
G.S. 74-55 "The Min ing'Act of 1971" q
Name of Mine _ Gold _Hill- Permit'Number 80=6
County Rowan Telephone . [phone]
Nave of Company Satesville Erir!k CQMpnay_ - --
Mailing Address —._Q-_Box- 471-tatQsville. N_ C_ 28677 -
I. If mine is now inactive, indicate date of termination of mining. Date
2. Indicate new acreage affected by mining in last 12 months.
(a)
Tailings ponds
-0-
Acres
(b)
Stockpiles
-0-
Acres
(c)
Waste Piles
-0-
Acres
(d)
Mine Excavation
Acres
TOTAL
1
Acres
3. Estimate the new acreage to be affected by mining in the next 12 months. I --
4. Describe measures taken for erosion control.
that it is not a problem.
5. Indicate amount of reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings Ponds -0- Acres
(c) Waste Piles _ n_ Acres
(b) Stockpiles Acres
(d) Mine Excavation -0- Acres
(Continued on reverse side)

6. Describe reclamation carried cut in last 12 months.
�T A- Plan to make lakp of shale pit when we have taken a second cut
over all present area that has been mined.. This will take a
considerable number of years as there will be as mubh material
in the second cut as these was in the first (mine was opened !!
in 1951). still lack several years in completion of first cut.
Signature of person responsible for reclamation
Title Fxpr_ v9rp-president
Date an9nsf- R. 1973
Complete and return to:
Mining Division
Department of Natural & Economic Resources
P. 0, Box 27687
Raleight North Carolina 27611

INSPRCTID BY•.�Arf f,/.✓F/n/�S
nn .QQ' INSPECTION REPORT
Company: .)TA TE./S/V/4Z eEJiP/l.lt CO/Y/lAnl✓� Couniy.
Mine:_ 17n t1J 'V)i l MAJZc Permit
Date Inspected: Q/NU/ST 29 /97.3 Date of last inspection: — —
Product; Person Contacteds_�____y^�____
I. Remarks - Measures Taken
A. Erosion Controls
—lI /LZM� c»��i�s : ✓ / yr snrn n� /�/ P -.sn n[L�
B. Waste ➢isposal:® A /s/AS 77F
Co Reclamation:. fn/77/7i'
II. Annual. Reports - Adequacy of plan
RECOMMI)ATIONS &
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Deficiency letter needed -,y- Letter Sent , Reinspeetion Needed

August 21, 1973
Mr. J.
E.
per,,,,k2n'
Statesville Brick Company
P. 0. Box 471
Statesv-LUe9 North Carolina 28677
Dear Mr. Rankin:
As per your request in your letter of August 9, 19739 I'M enclosiii..g
tho necessary form for your use upon completion or termination of mining,
on an area under permit.
If I can be of any further assistance, %ease advise.
Yours very truly,
Pete H. Evans
Assistant State Mining Engineer
Mining Division . ,
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STATESVILLE BRICK CoMF,,Nr
_qanu acturers o ine ace rick
P.O. Hox 471 Statesville, C. 28677
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August 9, 1973
N. C. Dept. of Natural & Economic Resources
Mining Division
Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Gentlemen:
Please forward additional copies of form for use upon
completion or termination of mining on an area under permit.
Thank you.
Very truly yours,
E. Rankin
Executive Vice -President
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July 19, 1972
Mx. J. E. rznkin
Statesville Brick Company
P. 0. Box 471 ? `
Statesville, North Carolina 28617
Dear Mr. Rankin:
In reply to our letter Qf July 14, 1972, we are supplying you
with namos of the' following agencies with whom you may find assistance in
securing a Bond.,
Insurance Company of North America
4425 Randolph Road
Charlotte, 13. C.
Maryland Casualty Company
Names J. Harris & Company)
1515:Ifachovia Building
Charlotte, N. C. 28202 I
National Grange Mutual Insurance Company '
Box H-a
Greensboro, No C. ,
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The Travelers Indemnity Company
129 WQst Trade St.
Charlotte, N. C. ,
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St. Paul Fire & Marine Insuranco Company
723 South Sharon Acuity Road,
Charlotte, N. C.
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
1307 Glenwood Avenue. '
Raleigh, No C.
The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company i
222 South Church Street ti
Charlotte, N. C.-

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Fidelity 6 Deposit Company of Maryland
1856 Pembroke Road
Greensboro, N. C. -
Seaboard Sarety Company, New York, New York
5821 Park Road
401. Park View Building
Charlotte, He C:
Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company
201 South Tryon St,
Charlotte, N. C.
Great American Insurance Company '
310 West Martin St,
Raleigh, N. C.
Royal Indemnity Company
1223 Harding Place
P. O. Box 4020
Charlotte, N. C. -
W, S. Fire Insurance Company -
P. O.,Rox 2447
West Durham Station
Durham, N. C. ..
If I can be of further, assistance Ito you, please let me know.
Yours very truly,
JCM:elm
J. Craig McKenzie
State Mining Engineer
Mining Division

STATESVILLE BRrCxCoMP,NY
—qanu aciurers o ine ace brick
P.O. Box 471 /Statesville, N.C. 28677
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July 14, 1972
Dept. of Natural & Economic Resources
Box 27687
Raleigh
North Carolina 27611
Attention: Mr. J. Craig McKenzie
Dear Mr. McKenzie:
We are in receipt of your letter of July 12 and would
appreciate it very much if you would be so kind as to
give us the names of some companies that issue surety
bonds.
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Yours very truly,
STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
J. Rankin
Executive Vice President
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July 12, 1972 •
Mr. J. B. Rankin'
Statesville Brick Company
P. Oa Box 471 "
Statesville, North Carolina 2e677
•Dear Mr. Rankine '
You applications for mining permits for the following mines have
been received and reviewedr
Gold Hill - Rowan County
. 7radell - Iredell County
Catawba County4%ckie Tract - 6abawba County
The Attorney General has ruled that brick plantb-and storage yards
are included in the definition of "affected acreage", 0. S. 74-49(1).
A condition of your Permit will be that in tho event of abandonment
of your -operations, yaw plant site will be left in a safe and orderly
condition.
Your applications, including the reclamation Plans, are hereby
approved by the Department subject to the above conditions. ,
I am enclosing a form for your use in•securing a Surety Bond in
the amount of twonty-five thousand ($25,000.00) dollars, as required by
So S. 74-54. Please return the completed Bond as executed by your Surety.
Upon receipt of the Bond you Mining Permit will be issued.
'SincQrely, _
J. Craig McKenzie
State Mining Engineer
.. Mining Division
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APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF MINING OPERATION
in the
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Name of Mine- No Name
At Gold Hill., N. C.
Company- Statesville Brick Company
Address- P • 0. Box 471.
Statesville, N. C. 28677
Date- February 9, 1970
Signature
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Title Vic President

A. Description of the Company
1. Ownership Corporation
a. Company name- Statesville Brick Company
b. Home office mailing address- P. O. Box 471
Statesville, N. C. 28677
c. Telephone- 70 4-- 872-4123.
d. Name and title of principal officers -
President H. B. Foster
Vice President J..E. Rankin
Secretary &
Treasurer Maie Stoner
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e. Name and title of person authorized to represent
the company relative to registration-
J. E. Rankin
Vice President
f. Local mine name- No name -at Gold Hill, N. C.
g. County in which mine is located- Rowan
h. Number of acres owned by operating company- Approx. 4CO acres
i. Number of acres leased by operating company- None
J.
Local
manager-
None
k.
Local
office mailing address-
None
1. Telephone-
2. Number of employees- 1 part time
3. Ores or materials being mined- S hale
.4. Mining activities -
a. Year mining originally began- 1951
b. Year mining began by present operating company- 1951
c. Estimated life of mine- no es timatt
d. Total acres mined to date- Approx. 20 acres
e. Number of additional acres to be mined annually- unknown
(3)

B. Conservation and Reclamation
1. Summary of past efforts to protect the environment, if any
a. Areas rehabilated for some use (include number of acres).
Examples include but are not limited to, land use for:
residential, commercial, & industrial sites; forest,
farming, pasture, wildlife, and recreation. Briefly
describe methods of rehabilation, such as grading, level-
ing, planting of vegetation, erosion prevention etc.
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2. Summary of present and proposed conservation and land
reclamation plans and procedures, if any-
(5)

C. Maps
1. County highway map with mine location indicated. County
highway maps may be obtained from: Location Department,
State Highway Commission, Raleigh, North Caroline. 27602.
Small maps of each county are available for $0.15 each
plus 3% sales tax. Make checks payable to North Carolina
State Highway Commission.
2. Map (accurate drawing, aerial photograph or enlarged topo-
graphic map) of mine area of a scale sufficient to clearly
show the following:
a. Property lines or affected area of mining operation
b. Outline of pits
c. Outline of stockpile areas
d. Outline of overburden disposal_ areas
e. Location of processing plants (processing plants may be
described as to location and distance from mine if
sufficiently far removed)
f. Location and name of streams and lakes
g. Outline of settling ponds
h. Location of access roads
i. Map legend
1. Name of company
2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
6. Date prepared
7. Name of person preparing map
1 Signature
G�a,J'K,LL.�_ -,Title Vice President
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STATESVILLE .BRICK CO-MPANNY
.J/IURl! Cr'S /StructvLral Clay Products
STAT E S V1 L LE1, N. C.
February 4, 1970
Mr. Creig McKenzie
N. C. State Mining Engineer
Department of Conservation and Development
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
Dear Mr. McKenzie:
If available we will appreciate a copy of
"A Proposed Program for the Regulation of Mining
in North Carolina" which we understand is dated
April, 1969.
Thanks.
HBF/sm
Cordially,
STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
H. B. Foster, President
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STATESVILL.NE .BRICK COMPANY
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P.O. Box 471 8mresvi e, I C aCO28677
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August 27, 1970
Mr. J. Craig McKenzie
State Mining Engineer
Department of Conservation and Development
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
Dear Mr. McKenzie:
we are enclosing application for registration of
a mine in Catawba County which will be known as the
Mackie Tract.
As we advised you on August 12, we are closing one
of our mines, the one in Catawba County which was
registered on March 24 ofthis year. (Closed B/19/70)
If additional information is required, please let
us know.
Very truly yours,
J. E. Rankin, Vice President
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August 17, 1970
Mr. J. E. Rankin, Vice President
Statesville Brick Company
P. 0. Boat 471
Statesville; North Carolina 29677
Dear Mr. Ranking '
.I am writing in acknowledgement of your letter of August 12, 1970
in which you.stated that Statesville Brick Company will be closing one
of its mines. '
Will you please send rolathe name of the mine and the date you
plan to close operations? Enclosed are the registration forms for the
mine you are opening. f r
Thank you.
Very truly yoga, .
J. Craig McKenzie, State Mining Engineer
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Enclosure

STATESVILLE JBR«x COMPANY
gams aciurers o ine ace brick
P.O. Box 471 /Statesville, N.C. 28677
August 12, 1970
Mr. J.-Craig McKenzie
State Mining Engineer
Department of Conservation & Development
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
Dear Mr. McKenzie:
We are planning to close one of our mines and
open a new one. Will you mail application forms
so that we may properly register the new mine?
Thank you.
Very truly yours,
ti-
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J..E. Rankin, Vice President
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STATESVILL,E Belch-Co.zPAN
.J/lanr(ac�irrrrsl Structural Clay Products
smkTFsvII.LI , N. C.
hpxil 7, 1970
Mr. J. Craig McKenzie
State Mining Engineer
Department of Conservation and Development
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
Dear Mr. McKenzie:
We are enclosing mine maps and related data which
we hope will be sufficient to complete your files
on our mining operation.
Thank you.
Cordially,
J. E. Rankin, Vice President
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Enclosure - 2 sets each
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STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY - GOLD HILL
The approximate size of the property at Gold
Hill. is 400 acres plus surrounding the area
where we mine shale.
Stock pile: This is shown on the sketch enclosed,
and the size of the stock pile varies.
We ship this material by rail to our plant at
St.tesville.
The topsoil that is stripped in this operation
has been used to fill in a low depression adjacent
to the pit.
The position of roads is indicated on the sketch,
and there are no streams anywhere near this mining
operation.

BRICK C O - PANT Y
land acluiei 5 0 E_,-truCtux'al Clay PrOdLxCtS
�k'r.LSVILILL, N. C.
March 9, 1970
Mr. J. Craig McKenzie
State Mining Engineer
Department of Conservation and Development
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
Dear Mr. McKenzie:
We need sufficient forms, "Application for Registration
of Mining Operation" for a mine we are getting ready
to reopen.
Thank you.
Very truly yours,
J. E. Rankin, Vice President
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. Mr.,J. E. Rankin
Statoaville Brick Company
Statesville, North Carolina
Dear ,Mr. Rankin s
I have received your Application for Registration of Mining'
Operation for your two minus, trait I - do not find maps of your
mine area which arc necessary for completion of your r®gistration.
Msy 1 'suggest that the required information be sketched
onto copies,of your property plat. If no plot is available,
a freehand sketch of the required information will'W.acceptable.
I will look forward to receiving your completed maps.
} Very truly yours,
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J. Craig McKenzie
State Mining Engineer, ,
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February 9, 1970
Mr. J. Craig McKenzie
State Mining Engineer
Department of Conservation and Development
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
Dear Mr. McKenzie:
We are enclosing "Application for Registration of
Mining Operation" according to your request of
December 15, 1969.
Youwill see that we have two mines in operation;
one in Rowan and the other in Iredell County.
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Enclosure
Cordially,
STATESVILLE BRICK COMPANY
J. E. Rankin, Vice President
' Build With Briok"