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Stormwater Permitting Program OCT 0 9 dill
1617 Mail Service Center
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RE: Vulcan Materials Company - Boone Quarry
COC No. NCG020251
Stormwater Outfall 0031 DMR
To Whom It May Concern:
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OCT 0 6 2017"
D A ER R OURCES
In accordance with General Permit NO. NCG020000 Vulcan Materials Company, LLC
(Vulcan) is submitting notification within the 30 days as outlined in Part V Section E. On
September 15, 2017 Vulcan received the results regarding the stormwater sample
collected from Outfall 003. Turbidity results from Semi -Annual Period 2 Stormwater
sample was slightly above the benchmark value of 10 NTU's. A copy of the discharge
monitoring report for the above referenced facility is attached.
Vulcan had determined that pipe failure uphill of Outfall 003 had occurred which may
have impacted our results in a turbidity value of 11.6 NTU. The piping is being repaired
at this time, also Vulcan plans to make improvements to our 003 Outfall structure in the
near future.
If you have any questions about the above information, please contact James Bear,
Plant Supervisor at 828-963-7100 or myself at 704-547-7076.
Sincerely,
Tony Johnson
Environmental Engineer
cc: Matt Gantt, DEQ WRO
James Bear
CHARLOTTE REGIONAL OFFICE — VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, L.L.C.
11020 David Taylor Drive, SUITE 105, CHARLOTTE, NC 28262, TELEPHONE [phone], FAX [phone]

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Job No.
Stormwater - Land Disturbance Discharge
Street Address
3869 Hwy 105 S
Project
2858 Boone
City, Stale, Zip
Boone N.C, 28607
Sampler Name (Please Print)
Michael Hagaman
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James Bear
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Michael Hagaman
Date I Time
9/12/17 12:55PM
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Remarks:
Storm Duration (hh:mm): 08:00
Storm Rainfall (inches): 1.50"
Date of last .1" or more storm; 916/17
Amount of discharge estimated (MG): 0.250 (see Appendix J)
PH Must be perfomied on site wilhin 15 rninules a(lercollecting sample.
PH: 6.3 Reading Date: 9112/17 Reading Time: 8:40AM
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September 15, 2017
Vulcan Materials Company/Boone Quarry
PO Box 2995
Boone, NC 28607
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Chemical Analysis for Selected Sampling Locations Identified as Vulcan Quarry - Boone
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Benchmark
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Date
Parameter
Results
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Limit
Analyzed
Analyst
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Turbidity
11.6
NTU
10
09/13/17
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pH
6.3
Std. Units
6.0-9.0
Per COC
Per COC
RAL Sample #
39836-01
Date Collected
09/12/17
Time Collected
0830
Outfall Number
003
mg/L = milligrams per Liter = parts per million (ppm)
SU = Standard Units
m1/1, = milliliters per Liter
NIA = Not Applicable NTU = Nepthatometric Turbidity Units

ANNUAL SUMMARY DISCHARGE MONITORING
REPORT (DMR) — STORMWATER
I � SUBMIT TO CENTRAL OFFICE*
11
General Permit No. NCG020000
Calendar Year 2017
'Report ALL STORMWATER monitoring data on this form (include "No Flow'T'No Discharge" and Benchmark
Exceedances) from the previous calendar year to the DEQ by MARCH 1 of each year.
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG020251
Facility Name: Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC 1 Boone Quarry
County: Watauga
Phone Number: [phone] Total no. of SDOs monitored
Certified Laboratory Research & Analytical_ Laboratories, Inc. Lab # 34
Lab #
Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO) No. 003 VMA Outfall? Yes ❑ No
Is this outfall currently in Tier 2 for any parameter? Yes ❑ No
Was this outfall ever in Tier 2 during the past year? Yes ❑ No
If this outfall was in Tier 2 last year, was monthly monitoring discontinued?
Yes, enough consecutive samples below benchmarks to decrease frequency ❑
Yes, received approval from DEMLR to reduce monitoring frequency ❑
No, turbidity benchmark exceedances did not require monthly monitoring ❑
Other ❑
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Total
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Date Sample
Collected,
Y
01/01/17 —
06/30/17
No Flow
09/12/17
1.50
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<0.1
11.6
NIA
NIA
NIA
NIA
Permit Date 10/112015 — 9/30/2020
Last Revised 10-2-2015

Certificate of Coverage No. NCG020251
CERTIFICATION
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
[Required by 40 CFR §122.221
Signature
Date October 5, 2017
Mail Annual Summary Stormwater DMR to the NCDEQ Central Office:
Note the address is correct — Central Files is housed in DWR (not DEMLR)
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Division of Water Resources
Attn: DWR Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Central Files Telephone [phone]
Questions? Contact DEMLR Stormwater Permitting Staff in the Central Office at:
.[phone]
Permit Date 10/112015 — 9/3012020

Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
August 31, 2017
Johnathan Mann, V.P.
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC — Boone Quarry
4401 N. Patterson Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27115
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
TRACY DAVIS
Dircaor
Subject: Outfall #2: Removal From Permit & Monitoring Requirement
Permit No. NCG 020251
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC — Boone Quarry
Watauga County
Dear Mr. Mann
On August 1, 2017, Glen White of NCDEQ-DEMLR met with Tony Johnson (Environmental
Engineer) and James Bear (Plant Manager) to conduct a multimedia inspection to verify
compliance with the facilities Air, Stormwater, and Mining Permits. The facility is located at
3869 Highway 105 South in Boone, Qualitative and Analytical Monitoring has been provided at
both outfalls to this point. Co -mingled stormwater and process wastewater that had been
discharging at Outfall2, has now been re-routed and is pumped to a pit where sediment is settled
out and the water is used as process water aiding in dust suppression throughout the facility.
Outfall 2 no longer qualifies as an outfall since there is no stormwater or process water discharge
at this location. Outfall 2's_removal from the permit is approved. Monitoring at this location
is no longer required�������___,_
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Glen White at (336) 776-
9660.
Enclosures:
Inspection Report
Sincerely,
Matthew E. Gantt, P.E.
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
cc: Division of Mineral and Land Resources (WSRO)
State. of North Carolina I Environmental Quality 1 Energy, Mneral and Land Resources
Wins[On-Salmi Regional Office 1 450 Marie-, Mitt Road. Suitr 300 1 Winston-Satern. NC 27103
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG020251 Effective: 10/01/15 Expiration: 09/30/20 Owner : Vulcan Construction Materials LLC
SOC: Effective; Expiration: Facility: Vulcan Construction Materials -Boone Quarry
County. Watauga 3869 Hwy 105 S
Region: Winston-Salem
Boone NC 28607
Contact. Person: ' Tony Johnson Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representat€de(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/01/2017
Primary Inspector: Glen White
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Entry T€me: 10:20AM Exit Time: 12:15PM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for inspection: Routine Inspection Type:. Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: NCG020251 Owner - Facility: Vulcan Construction Materials LLC
Inspection Date: =0112017 inspection Type : Compiiance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary
On August-1, 2017 Glen white of NCDEQ met with Vulcan Materials, Tony Johnson (Environmental Engineer) ,& James Bear
(Plant Manager) to conduct an announced multimedia inspection that included review of the facilities records for air quality,
stormwater and mining permits.
Precipitation Log is recorded daily and is current.
The facility conducts weekly Outfall inspections and has added approximately 30 small sediment traps to aid in slowing
water and to help reduce sediment due to elevations and slopes of the mountain terrain.
Mr. Bear maintains records of basin clean -out and maintenance. He maintains Process Water Discharge Records. In dryer
months, water is pumped from the creek to the pit, instead process water being discharged, so that they will have process
water to use for dust suppression. Both event types are recorded in the discharge records. The last event was a one where
water was pumped from the stream into the pit. That was recorded on 07/27/i7.
Annual Site Evaluation & Outfall Evaluation, dated 3/17117
Latest Qualitative Monitoring performed 08/02/17
Last two Analytical Monitoring Samples Collected 01/30/17 & 05/02/17, Results are well with parameters. Testing By:
Research & Analytical Laboratories, Inc.
Mr. Johnson request removal of Outfall 2 from the stormwater permit. Co -mingled water from this location no longer
discharges. Stormwater has been re-routed and is pumped to the pit where sediment is settled out and water becomes
process water used in dust suppression throughout the facility. As there is no longer a discharge from Outfall 2. The outfall
no longer exist and can be removed from the permit.
No deficiencies observed. The facility was found to be compliant with requirements of NCG020251.
Page: 2.

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG020251 Effective: 10/01/15 Expiration: 09/30/20 Owner: Vulcan Construction Materials L.LC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Vulcan Construction Materials -Boone Quarry
County: Watauga 3869 Hwy 105 S
Region: Winston-Salem
Boone NC 28607
Contact.Person: Tony Johnson Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/01/2017
Primary Inspector: Glen White
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Entry Time: 10:20AM Exit Time: 12:15PM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: NCG020251 Owner - Facility: Vulcan Construction Materials LLC
Inspection date:. 08/01/2017 Inspection Typo: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfaif locations and drainage areas?
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
# Has the fadlity evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: SPPP current with annual certification and review. Sitepian recently updated. No deficiencies
noted.
Qualitative Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Comment: No deficiencies.
Analytical Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
Comment: This facility has conducted analytical monitoring twice annually as required. Results are well
Yes No NA NE
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within barameters. _ The last two samples were collected on 01/30/17 and 05102/17, respectively._
No deficiencies observed.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ N ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ ®❑ ❑
Comment: This faciiility has two outfalls currently listed and provides monitoring at both. Mr. Johnson made
request for removal'of Outfall 2 from the permit. Co -mingled water that went to Outfall 2 has
now been re-routed and is pumped to the pit where sediment is settled out and used as process
water. The request for removal of Outfali 2 will be approved. No deficiencies.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory
Governor
October 26, 2015
James Bear, Plant Manager
Vulcan Construction Materials LP
3869 Hwy 105 S
Boone, NC 28607
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG020O00
Certificate of Coverage NCGO2O251
Vulcan Construction Materials - Boone
Watauga County
Dear Mr. Bear:
Donald R, van der Vaart
Secretary
Glen White of the Winston-Salem Regional Office of the NC Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
(DEMLR) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection at the subject facility on October 22, 2015. You and
Mr. Michael Hagaman assisted with the inspection. Your cooperation and assistance were greatly
appreciated. An inspection checklist is attached for your records and the inspection findings are summarized
below.
I. Permit
This facility holds General Storrs water Permit No. NCO20251 to discharge Storm water from activities
associated with Stormwater Point source discharges associated with mining and quarrying of non-metallic
minerals, mine excavation, processing, and vehicle maintenance; under the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES). The permit became effective October 1, 2015 and expires September 30, 2020.
Your permit renewal package must be received in the Central Office in Raleigh no later than 180 days prior to
the expiration date of the permit.
2. Records/Reports
Part II, Section A of the permit requires the development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP).
The plan must include all nine (9) subsections of Part II, Section A of the permit. Qualitative monitoring is
required to be completed and documented twice yearly as defined in Part II, Section C of the permit. The
SPPP plan must be updated annually and qualitative and analytical monitoring must,be conducted and
properly documented semi-annually to retain compliance with the permit. The SP3 (Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan) and monitoring records were up to date and maintained in two 3-ring binders at the facility
lab.
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section • Geological Survey Section • Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 • 919-707-9200 / PAX: 919-715-8801
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/Ir/
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3. Facility Site Review
James Bear, Plant Manager and Michael Hagaman, Quality Control assisted the inspectors with review of the
SP3 documents, monitoring records and review of the site and outfalls. This facility is a rock quarry located
along the south side of Hwy 105. The site is well groomed, landscaped and the quarry is not easily noticed
from the road. The quarry goes well up the side of the mountain. There is a heavy duty wheel wash located
near the office to capture sediment from truck wheels and prevent it from entering the roadway. Outfalls
and basins were observed at the time of inspection. The facility has installed heavy duty permanent silt
fencing above the outlet to Laurel Creek to prevent damage offsite.
4. Effluent/Receiving Waters
Drainage outfalls into Laurel Fork Creek which is a part of the Watauga River Basin.
5. Self -Monitoring Program
Analytical Monitoring: This site is required to provide analytical monitoring under current operating
procedures. Monitoring records for 2015 were available for review. Results were within parameters.
6. Qualitative Monitoring: All qualitative records do not need to be submitted to DEMLR, however, the
records must be kept on file at the facility for a period of five years. This site is required to complete
qualitative monitoring twice annually. Records were current and available for review.
Thank you again for your assistance with the inspection and for working to keep your facility compliant with
permit requirements. If you have any questions concerning this letter or the attached inspection report,
please contact Glen White at [phone].
Sincerely,
Matthew E. Gantt, P.E.
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Attachments:
1. BIMS Inspection Checklist
CC: Division of Land Quality — WSRO

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG020251 Effective: 01/01/10 Expiration: 12/31/14 Owner : Vulcan Construction Materials LP
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Vulcan Construction Materials -Boone Quarry
County: Watauga 3869 Hwy 105 S
Region: Winston-Salem
Boone NC 28607
Contact Person: Tony Johnson Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 10/22/2015
Primary Inspector: Glen White
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Entry Time: 09:30AM Exit Time: 10A0AM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status. ® Compliant [a Not Compliant
Question Areas:
® Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: NCG020251 Owner - Facility: Vulcan Construction Materials LP
Inspection Date: 10122=15 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
See Attached Compliance Letter
Page: 2 I

Permit: NCG020251 Owner - Facility: Vulcan Construction Materials LP
Inspection Date: 1012212015 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
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# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
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# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
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# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
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# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
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# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
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# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
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# Does the Plan include a 8MP summary?
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# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
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# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
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# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
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# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
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# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
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# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
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Comment: SP3 plan complete and updated annually. Current.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Monitoring records complete and current.
Analytical Monitorinq Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Analytical monitoring performed per permit requirements. Results within parameters._ Current
and compliant.
Permit and Outfalls
Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ®❑ ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfatl status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ®❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
Comment: Site outfalls, sediment basins and additional measures installed were observed during
inspection.
Page: 3

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG020251 Effective: 10/01/15 Expiration: 09/30/20 Owner: Vulcan Construction Materials LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Vulcan Construction Materials -Boone Quarry
County: Watauga 3869 Hwy 105 S
Region: Winston-Salem
Boone NC 28607
Contact Person: Tony Johnson Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 07117/2017
Primary Inspector: Glen White
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
EntryTime: 11:30AM Exit Time: 12:OOPM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Technical Assistance
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: 0 Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
N Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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permit NCG020251 Owner - Facility: Vulcan Construction Materials LLC
Inspection date: 07/17/2017 Inspection Type : Technical Assistance Reason for VIsR: Routine
Inspection Summary: ell
On July 11, 2017, Glen White & Sue White of NCDEQ - DEMLR met with Tony Johnson and James Bear to follow-up on a
complaint related to a fish kill downstream of the facility. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Bear took inspectors throughout the facilities
to review outfalls and measures in place. No deficiencies were found. Earlier that morning, inspectors made unannounced
visits to other facilities in the area. The other facilities are a concrete batch plant and an asphalt batch plant. The concrete
batch plant had intentional illicit discharge.. No other facilities were deficient.
A full inspection, including records review was not conducted on this date. A multimedia inspection was scheduled with
Glen White, Tony Johnson and James Bear, to be conducted on August 1st.
This facility appears to be compliant with conditions and requirements of its industrial stormwater permit.
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permit: NCG020251 Owner- Facility: Vulcan Construction Materials LLC
Inspection Date: M1712017. Inspection Type: Technical Assistance Reason for Visit: Routine
Permit and Outfalls
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
# Were all outfalIs observed during the inspection?
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
Comment: All outfalls observed during investigation of complaint. No issues identified.
Yea No NA NE
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RECEIVE[,
Materials Company
N.C- Dear. Of ENR
MAR 0 1 2013
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Winston-Salem
Regionaloffice
February 15, 2013
Division of Water Quality
Attn: DWQ Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1617
RE: Vulcan Materials Company - Boone Quarry
COC No. NCG020251
Process Mine 1 Dewatering Wastewater DMR
To Whom It May Concern:
. This lettef accompanies the discharge monitoring report for the above referenced
facility. The Turbidity result from our second quarter process water sample was above the
action level of 10 NTU's.
We had determined that a sampling error had occurred which resulted in a
turbidity level of 15.84 NTU. A second sample was grabbed resulting in a much less than
the action level of 2.31 NTU, making the average below the required turbidity limit.
If you have any questions about the above information, please contact Will
Bulluck, Plant Supervisor at 828-963-7100 or myself at 704-547-7076.
Sincerely,
Tony J son
Environmental Engineer
cc: Will Bulluck
Corey Basinger, NCDENR DWQ WSRO
CHARLOTTE REGIONAL OFFICE - VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LP
11020 DAVID TAYLOR DRIVE #105 - CHARLOTTE, NC 28262 - TELEPHONE [phone] - FAX [phone]

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I ANNUAL SUMMARY DMR - WASTEWATER' I
RECEIVED
SEND TO CENTRAL OFFICE* N.C. Dept. of ENR
WAR 0 1 2013
PROCESS NHNE/DEWATERING WASTEWATER
Winston-Salem
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000 Reqional Office
* Report All Wastewater discharge monitoring data on this form (including No Flow and No Discharge and Permit .Limit Violations) by MARCH 1 of each year. If
you have limit violations, you must also have turned in a Limit Violation DMR to your local Regional Office within 30 days of receiving sample results from a lab.
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG020251
FACILITY NAME: Vulcan Construction Materials, I,P./Boone Quarry
PERSON COLLECTING SAMPLES: Ricky Osborne
CERTIFIED LABORATORY: Research & Analytical Labs Lab #34
Lab #
LIMIT VIOLATIONS? YES ❑ NO X
Part A: Wastewater Monitorine Requirements
SAMPLE COLLECTION YEAR: 2012
COUNTY: Watauga
PHONE NO. ($28) 963-7100
ADD TO LISTSERVE? YES ❑ Non EMAIL:
INDUSTRIAL SAND'? ❑ DISCHARGING TO SA WATERS"? ❑
Outfall No.
Date Sample
Collected
Total Flow
Total Suspended
Solids
Turbidity,
Settleable Solids
pH
Fecal Coliforms
-
mm/dd/yr
MG
mg/l 1,2
NTU
m1/l
Standard 2
col/m1 '
001
01/18/12
0.816
1.5
6.27
<0A
8.01
NIA
001
02/27/12
0.612
<1.0
2.24
<0.1
7.5
NIA
001
04/10/12
0.799
4.5
5.62
<0.1
7.35
NIA
001
05/03/12
0.612
8.0
<1.0
<0.1
7.7
N/A
001
06/12/12
0.514
11.0
15.84
<0.1
8.25
N/A
001
06/25/12
0.514
4.0
2.31
<0.1
8.23
N/A
001
No flow 07/01/12 -
09/30/12
001
No flow 10/01/12 -
12/31/12
' All mines must monitor WW discharges for TSS. Only industrial sand mine discharges are subject to TSS limits.
2 If an effluent limit is exceeded, the permittee is required to institute monthly monitoring for that parameter for the remaining permit term.
, The discharge shall not cause an instantaneous measurement of the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed: 10 NTU for freshwater streams, lakes, and reservoirs
designated as trout waters; 25 NTU for all lakes and reservoirs, and all salt waters; 50 NTU for all other streams and surface waters. Turbidity may be monitored at the
Stormwater Discharge Outfall. Alternatively, the permittee may choose to monitor turbidity in the receiving water, directly upstream and downstream of the discharge.
4 Only facilities discharging to SA waters are required to monitor for Fecal coliforms.
Permit Date: I/l/2010-12/31/2014 Last Revised 02-02-11
Page 5 of 2

Part A Continued: Wastewater Monitoring Re uirements
Outfall No.
Date Sample
Collected
Total Flow
Total Suspended
Solids
Turbidity3
Settleable Solids
pH
Fecal Coliforms
-
mni/dd/yr
MG
mg/l
NTU
mill
Standard
col/ml
MAIL ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY OF THIS ANNUAL SUMMARY (INCLUDING ALL "NO FLOW". "NO DISCHARGE" & LIMIT
VIOLATIONS) BY MARCH I OF EACH YEAR TO:
Division of Water Quality
Attn: DWQ Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
[phone]
YOU MUST SIGN THIS CERTIFICATION FOR ANY INFORMATION REPORTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to
assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete.
I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
February 13, 2013
(Signature of Permittee) (Date)
Permit Date: 1/1/2010-12/31/2014
Last Revised 02-02-1 1
Page 6 of 2

I ANNUAL SUMMARY DMR - STOR.N WAT 1R I
SEND TO CENTRAL OFFICE �I RECEIVED
N.pC. Dept. of ENR
STORMWATER DISCHARGE OUTFALLS (SDO) Winston-Salem
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000 Regional CYice
*Report ALL STORMWAT ER Monitoring Data on this form (including No Flow and No Discharge and Permit Limit Violations) by MARCH 1 of each year.
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG020251 SAMPLE COLLECTION YEAR: 2012
FACILITY NAME: Vulcan Construction Materials, LPBoone Ouarry COUNTY Watauga
PERSON COLLECTING SAMPLES Ricky Osborne PHONE NO. (BL8) 963-7100
CERTIFIED LABORATORY:Research & Analytical Labs Lab #34 ADD TO LISTSERVE? YES ❑ NO ❑ EMAIL:
Lab #
Part A: Stormwater Monitoring Reauirements
Outfall
No.
Date Sample
Collected
(mo/dd/yr OR
NO FLOW)
In Tier 2
Monthly
Monitoring?
(yln)
# of Months in
Tier 2
Sam g2
Flow
Total (MGFl
Total Suspended
Solids
(Mgt])
Turbidit
(NTU} y
Settleable
Solids able
Total
Rainfall
(in)
Event
Duration
(minutes)
-
-
-
-
-
100 '
See Footnote '
0.1
002
05/08/12
0.037
4.5
4.52
<0.1
0.50
480
002
09/17/12
0.022
1.33
1.23
<0.1
0.30
240
003
No now 01/01/12
-12/31/12
' If "NO FLOW" or "NO DISCHARGE, Enter "NO FLOW'or or "NO DISCHARGE" for each outfall here and the Date Range.
Z Per NCG02: Tier 2 Monthly sampling shall be done until 3 consecutive samples are below the benchmark or within the benchmark range
31f a value is in excess of the benchmark, or outside the benchmark range (for pH), you must implement the Tier 1 or Tier 2 responses in the General Permit.
4 TSS benchmark values are 100 mg/l except in ORW, HWQ, trout, and PNA waters where they are 50 mg/l.
5The discharge shall not cause an instantaneous measurement of the turbidity of the receiving water to exceed: 10 NTU for freshwater streams, lakes, and reservoirs designated
as trout waters; 25 NTU for all lakes and reservoirs, and all salt waters; 50 NTU for all other streams and surface waters. Turbidity may be monitored at the SDO.
Alternatively, the permittee may choose to monitor turbidity in the receiving water, directly upstream and downstream of the SDO.
Permit Date: 1/l/2010-12/31/2014 Last Revised 02-02-1 1
Page 7 of 2

Part B: Vehicle Maintenance Activity Monitoring Requirements for facilities using > 55 gal of new motor oil/month on average
Outfall
No.
Date Sample
Collected
(mo/ddlyr OR
NO FLOW)
In Tier 2
Monthly
�
Monitoring.
(y/n)
# of Months
in Tier 2
Samplingz
New Motor
Oil Usage e
(al/month)
Total Flow
(MG)
TPH using method
1664A SGT-HEM
m
Total Suspended
Solids
m )
pH
(Standard
Units)
Total
Rainfall
(in)
Event
Duration
minutes)
-
_
15
100 .
6-9
HAS YOUR FACILITY HAD 4 OR MORE BENCHMARK EXCEEDENCES
AT ANY ONE OUTFALL (INCLUDING VEHICLE MAINTENANCE)?
HAVE YOU CONTACTED THE REGION?
WHO AT THE REGION HAVE YOU SPOKEN WITH?
YES [:]NO X
YES ❑ NO ❑
MAIL ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY OF THIS ANNUAL SUMMARY (INCLUDING ALL "NO FLOW". "NO DISCHARGE" & LIMIT
VIOLATIONS) BY MARCH 1 OF EACH YEAR TO:
Division of Water Quality
Attn: DWQ Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
[phone]
YOU MUST SIGN THIS CERTIFICATION FOR ANY INFORMATION REPORTED:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to
assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete.
I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
(Signature of Permittee)
February 13, 2013
(Date)
Permit Date: 1 / 1 /2010-12/31 /2014
Last Revised 02-02-1 1
Page 8 of 2

Discharge Totals
Hours discharged — 52
Gallons per minute — 550
550 X 60 = 33,000
33,000 X 52 = 1,716,000 gallons.
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Materials Company
E-mail Transmittal -
To:, Mr. Steve -Tedder'
NCDENR - Division of Water Quality
From: Tim Knopf
Date: February•27, 2008
Subject; Laurel Fork
watauga-County
Dear Mr. Tedder:
In reference -to Mr. Steve Loflin's telefax dated February 7, 2008 noting the -Laurel Fork coloration issue
between February 41h and:61h; I offer'thefollowing response:,
• No pit dewatering was performed during this period, so no discharge occiirred,from our facility.
• All erosion corntr6146atures on our property; ihcluding,the'concrete catch and pump:units, were
-inspected arid.vvorking-praperly,
• On February 4"' our rain.gau9e measured, 8/10ths of an.inch and the event was a wintry mix. On
February Vh1he rain gauge measured 3l10ths of -an inch.
• Upon viewing the highway storrh,drain, system and'itsassociated series of catch basins within
the'Hwy. 105 public right-of-way, significant erosion. of 'the -roadway shoulder and ditch lines
could be `observed. Those storm drains and'catch basins discharge under the.highway and
directly�into:l„aurel Fork.' (pictur_es attached to e-mail). Vulcan had -no runoff-contributingthe
highway drainage system nor�to,the. DOT pipe.. that, carries -the stornwater runoff from the
roadway, area into Laurel Fork..
• Another likely,contributing factor to'the reported issue is the amount of deicing materials (salt
and.sand treatment). that was sp.iead:on Hwy 105 during the wintry mix event.. During,melt,and
additional rain events.thesematerials will likely eriter Laurel Fork via the. Hwy. 10.5 storm drain
system which is directly in front of and across from our.facility.
You inay bealsointerested'to'.know that our site. constitutes roughly 3% of the 4800+.acres within the
Laurel.Fork watershed: Our NPDES p'erimitted fac'iiity'is one',of several located in'th'e immediate vicinity
of Laurel Fork, others include Chandler Concrete; Maymead Asphalt,Four Seasons Apartment.WWTP
and Willow Valley Resort WWTP. While we can not'peak for any of those facilities we can assure.you
that whatever'was observed and reported to you did not originate from our facility.
.Vulcanis comriiitted to operating our facilities'in full'complianee with applicable regulatory standards
,and -has .a history: of implernenting additional stormwater control measu(es.even though, such measures
were not. specifically required by'our approved site"pians-. This further`exemplifes our commitment to
being a proactive responsible -operator by providing the best possible environmental protections:
Should you have -any questions please contact me.

JJ +
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MIKE POPLIN
MANAGER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
MIDEAST DIVISION
January 16, 2008
Mr. Steve Tedder
Surface Water Protection Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
585 Waughtown Street
Winston Salem, NC 27107
Re: Boone Quarry
Watauga County
Dear Mr. Tedder:
RECEIVED
f N.C. Dept of EN
JAN 17 2008
Winston-Salem
Regional Office
P.O. BOX 4239
WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA 27115-4239
TELEPHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
E-MAIL. POPLINMCVMCMAIL.COM
In light of recent matters. I wanted to take this opportunity to review Vulcan's environmental
efforts and compliance record since we acquired the Boone site in 1988. 1 also sincerely
appreciate both your interest and guidance as we have worked to understand and address runoff
concerns near our quarry.
Since acquiring the Boone Quarry, our progress in transforming this operation from its previous
state to the modern, environmentally sound operation it is today has been nothing short of
miraculous. We believe this is apparent in all aspects of our operations there including highway
appearance, stone excavation, processing and shipment. These improvements are not only
apparent but are supported by the many unsolicited comments we receive from local citizens and
leaders including the awards the Boone Quarry has received from state environmental and
business groups.
Reviewing our environmental compliance records, I am not aware of a single local, state or
federal citation being issued regarding our environmental permits. Our excellent compliance
record is further demonstrated through the numerous inspections conducted by the various
agencies in all phases of our operations. During Vulcan's ownership, we have successfully
renewed our state mining permit twice which in itself is a very complex and detailed process. We
have also renewed our state water permit which involves a comprehensive evaluation of all our
water discharges including dewatering, material processing and storm water management.
Throughout the years, we have continually made dramatic and demonstrable improvements to all
systems that effect environmental compliance. Some of these include Best Management
Practices, erosion and sediment control measures, high-pressure dust control, installation of above
ground tanks with full containment and many others.
MIDEAST DIVISION, VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LP

Mr. Steve Tedder
January 16, 2008
Page Two
Specific to water quality improvements, we have over the years put in place a significant number
of additional controls and practices, some not required by permit or regulations, that were
described in our letter to you dated October 24, 2005 (copy enclosed). The latest control was the
installation of a fourth "pump basin," that captures onsite stormwater and pumps it to the quarry
sump for secondary treatment prior to any release. We are now able to capture and provide
additional retention and settling for essentially all site stormwater resulting from all but the most
severe storm events that would exceed any reasonable or required design capacities. The design
standards required under the state's mining program far exceed those required for any other type
of development. Furthermore, over the years we have provided a number of ponds and pump
stations in our site development that allow us to retain stormwater runoff rather than discharging
during these high rainfall events typical of the mountains.
It is also important to recognize that there have been many inspections of our Boone Quarry that
have verified our water discharge has not adversely impacted the receiving watercourses. This is
supported by independent studies conducted by your staff and others. Today, as in the past, we
can say with confidence that when we do have a discharge, we do so in complete conformity with
our permits. There has been reference to the "Vulcan pipe" in some of the correspondence
received by your office. While I know that you and your staff are aware of the facts, I do want to
make it clear that the DOT pipe under Hwy 105 across from our quarry receives stormwater
runoff from the roadway shoulders a considerable distance upgradient from our facility. For that
matter, the receiving watershed of over 4,800-acres - over 7-square miles - receives stormwater
runoff from hundreds of other sources which may not have as extensive controls in place as we
do at our facility.
In closing, I appreciate your observation that you shared with me regarding the rainfall of
December 30 and the absence of any Vulcan related discharges into Laurel Fork Creek are very
welcomed and confirming of our continued commitment to environmental protection. While we
are pleased with the latest report, please be assured we will remain vigilante regarding water
quality and permit compliance at our facility.
Should you have additional concerns or needs in the above matters, please contact me or any of
the Vulcan personnel who have come to respect and appreciate your expertise and guidance.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Mike Poplin
Manager Environmental Services
Enclosure
cc. Coleen Sullins, Director, Division of Water Quality
Elizabeth Self, Legislative Liaison; Division of Water Quality

Uul[an
Materials Company
October 24, 2005
Mr. Steve Tedder
Surface Water Protection Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Subject: Vulcan Materials Company
Boone Quarry
Watauga County
Dear Mr. Tedder:
In response to the meeting with NCDENR-DWQ (Steve Tedder, Sue White, George
Smith) and Vulcan (.tack Marsh, Tim Upchurch Kenny Greene, Tim Knopf) on October
14, 2005 at Boone Quarry I offer the following information.
First, I would like to provide a brief history of the efforts to control runoff at the Boone
facility.
■ Best Management Practices (BMP's) have been installed as per the Vulcan's
Mining Plan filed and approved with the June 22, 1994 Mine Permit
Renewal/Modification. BMP's approved in subsequent modifications dated
December 11, 1995, November 3, 1997, and July 17, 2000 are in also place.
In addition to the approved BMP's, Vulcan has voluntarily installed and maintained the
following additional Controls and measures that have further improved efficiency of run-
off Control.
The addition of skimmers to Pond "A" and Pond "Bp, which help increase the
ponds', settling efficiency.
2. Installed concrete catch basin with slurry tank/pump to capture Stone Washing
System run-off and pump it to the processing settling ponds.
3. Installed steel Catch basin with sump pump to capture entrance road and scale
area run-off, pumping it the slurry tank and on to the processing settling ponds.
4. Installed Storm Surge Sump Pump System to capture overflow at the Stone
Washing System concrete catch basin (Item 2) and pump it directly to process
settling ponds.
MIDEAST DIVISION, VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LP
P.O. BOX 4239 - WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA 27115-4239 - TELEPHONE [phone]

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5. An additional drainpipe installation to convey run-off from the area near TST #2
to TST "C". This provides additional settling efficiency before entry into drainage
discharge system.
6. A pump in Pond "B" to transfer storm surge to process settling ponds, further
improving the treatment of storm water runoff before. discharge.
7. Installed a wheel wash system to control track -out and capture and pump runoff
from the access road above office area.
The gray water discharge observed by Mr. Smith (DWQ) near the northwest corner of
the site was the result of a failed pump at the concrete capture and pump basin" near
the Wash Tower. To prevent the reoccurrence of this situation Vulcan will inventory a
portable generator and spare pump for periods of power or pump failure. Vulcan will also
reroute the emergency overflow via pipe and overland flow to the 30'x50' sediment basin
northeast of the base stockpile area.
The gray water discharge observed by Mr. Smith (DWQ from the storm drain system
northeast of the quart' entrance was due to the heavy rain event measuring between 2
and 3 inches. As shown during our meeting addition check dams and sediment basins
have been installed along the haul road up gradient of the drain pipe. Due to the
mountain terrain and quantity of fines produced from this stone deposit; basins with
enough horizontal distance to allow settling are a challenge. Vulcan has been
developing the quarry toward the inlet of the drain pipe system. By the end of 2006 the
quarry will be developed as to allow storm flow to be diverted into the quarry sump near
the inlet of the drain pipe system. This will allow the capture and treatment of storm
runoff up gradient of the inlet of the drain pipe system. This should resolve the runoff
issue in all but the most extreme condition, i.e.: tropical depression systems, etc.
I will forward the updated site map when completed. I thank you and your staff for
allowing Vulcan to illustrate its efforts the address this issue. As stated, it is Vulcan intent
to continue working toward a solution acceptable to all parties involved.
Should you have any questions or require addition information please contact me.
Sincerely,
Tim Knopf
Environmental Engineer, Southern Region
C: Jack Marsh
Tim Upchurch
Mike Poplin