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Michael F. Easley, Govemor
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Mr. Tommy Charles
Newsome Sand and Gravel
Newsome #2 Pit
P.O. Box 189
Winton, NC 27986
Dear Mr. Charles:
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
January 16, 2009
Coleen 11. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Qualily
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Subject: Stormwater Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Newsome #2 Pit Sand Mine
Permit No. NCG020476
Northampton County
On October 23, 2008 Myrl Nisely and Dave Parnell of the Raleigh Regional Office of the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) made a stormwater inspection of the mining site with the help of Laverne
Howell and James Broglin. A return visit was made November 10. Dave Parnell and I met with you,
Tim Newsome, Charles Harrell, Laverne Howell and James Broglin.
A summary of the permit situation:
1. The fresh water pond has a water supply from the swampy area on the north and a discharge
point via the culvert under the entrance road on the south, into an unnamed tributary of the
Meherrin River, a Class C NSW stream in the Chowan River Basin.
2. Water taken from that pond would appear to be dewatering the wetlands around it. However,
pumped water from the mine pit includes not only the recycle process water but groundwater
that perpetually surfaces in the mine pit. Therefore, it appears that the discharge to the
wetlands is of a greater volume of water than that removed. The wetland does not appear to
show a negative impact from dewatering.
3. This office has determined that the pertinent parts of the permit are the guidelines in Part II
Section B and monitoring per Part III, Sections A and C(4).
Details
The guidelines in Part II Section B apply (Part lI Page 2 of 2). The integrity of the recycle system is
to be maintained as described by that section. Item 8. in that list point to monitoring per Part III,
Section C. Note that Part III Section A also applies (Part III Page 1 and 2 of 9), requiring Best
Management Practices, including regular BMP Control inspections and maintenance. The daily
checklists currently used document good awareness of the BMPs. Per Part III(A)(3), there are to be
documented inspections after rain events. Since the system discharges constantly, this inspection is
expected for every rain of 0.5" or more. In our discussions it was agreed that a lock would be placed
on the drain valve of the fuel secondary containment structure. ou
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Newsome t�2 Pit Inspection, October and November 2008 Page 2 of 2
Analytical monitoring is required as set forth in Part III (C)(4)(Table 8.) on page 8 of 9 of Part 11.1.
Please note you also must conduct analytical monitoring as described in Table I of Part III Section B
on page 3 of 7lof Part [H. Samples are to be taken at the discharge end of the culvert under the road.
We ask for quarterly monitoring of all parameters in Table S for any storm equal to or greater than
one half inch.
Samples sent; to, contract lab must be properly preserved and have a chain of custody. The lab
results are to be mailed to the address found on the bottom of the monitoring report form, and also
archived so that future inspectors may review the data.
If you have questions or comments, please contact me at 919-791-4255 or by email at
m laiise! ,- ticmail.net.
Sincerely,
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Myr[ A. Nisely
Environmental Chemist
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG020476 Effective: 01/19/05 Expiration: 12/31/09 Owner: Newsome Sand And Gravel
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Newsome #2 Pit
County: Northampton Sr 1351
Region: Raleigh
Cofield NC 27922
Contact Person: Thomas Charles Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC. Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 11/10/2008 Entry Time: 10:33 AM Exit Time: 12:25 PM
Primary Inspector: Myrl Nisely Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Cheng Zhang Phone:
David R Parnell Phone:
Reason for Inspection: Follow-up Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant IN Not Compliant
Question Areas:
E Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG020476 Owner - Facility: Newsome Sand And Gravel
Inspection Date: 11/10/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up
Inspection Summary:
Meeting with Tim !Newsome, Charles Harrell, Tommy Charles, James Broglin and Laverne Howell, we made a thorough
walking inspection of the site. A major finding was the existence of a discharge pipe that runs under the entrance road.
This removes water from the fresh water pond virtually all the time. That pond was man-made. We did not explore to
confirm, but were told that the upper end of the pond is swampy. One gentleman offered the opinion that the pond may be
spring fed. Regardless, they all stated that groundwater constantly enters the main pit, making necessary the electrically
driven pump that pumps into the upper end of the fresh water pond. So it would appear that taking water from the pond to
wash sand is in effect dewatering a wetland, but at the same time, the pump in the pit is recharging that same body of
water, which has the constant release. That discharge was visually clear and clean. The permittees emphasized that the
Corp of Engineers granted approval for the mine nine years ago. They further stated that they have maintained all buffer
requirements, which meant 50 feet on the side of the pit nearest the freshwater pond, and 75 feet on the right side where
excavation is currently taking place.
There is a small flow of process water that escapes the sand washing operation and travels to the fresh water pond. This
and the exit end of the pit pump might be considered outFalls to a water of the State, or perhaps DWQ may consider only
the final discharge point as the one to be monitored. The first pond, for clay and silt removal, settles a vast majority of
sediment from the sand washing, and discharges into a second pond. Dredging of the silt pond is required typically
monthly. The second pond was reported to never require dredging. It discharges to the pit at a location which provides
travel through channels in the pit on its way to the pump. This allows for more settling.
There has never been stormwater monitoring during the life of this permit, which began 1/14/2000, The staff had only a
copy of the old permit that expired in 2005. A pdf version of the new text was emaiied to Tommy Charles after this
inspection. The present permit expires on 12/31/2009. The crew has a daily checklist that requires them to examine the
status of heavy equipment and the BMPs at the ponds. We reviewed a few of these records and found to them to be
complete and well organized. These satisfy Part I11(A)(3) of the permit that requires regular inspection of BMPs.
It is the judgement of these inspectors that no damaging draining of wetlands is observable, so Partlll(C)(4) (Overflow
From Other Process Recycle Wastewater Systems) is the appropriate section for the company to follow.
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February 7, 2005
R A Newsome, Jr
Newsome Sand And Gravel
PO Box 189
Winton, NC 27986
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Koss Jr„ Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P,E, Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Newsome #2 Pit
COC Number NCG020476
Northampton County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG020000 the Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. Please review the new permit to familiarize
yourself with the changes in the reissued permit. The general permit authorizes discharges of stormwater and some types of
wastewater. You must meet the provisions of the permit for the types of discharges present at your facility. This permit is
reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of General Stormwater Permit NCG020000
• A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the general permit
• Five copies of Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Forms - wastewater and stormwater
• Five copies of Qualitative Monitoring Report Form
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division may require modification
or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other
permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable
federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Ken Pickle of the Central Office Stormwater Permitting
Unit at [phone], ext.584.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Raleigh Regional Office
NorthCarolina
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL_ RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL_ PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020476
STORMWATER AND PROCESS WASTEWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Newsome Sand And Gravel
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and to operate treatment systems and discharges associated
with mine dewatering wastewater and process wastewater from a facility located at
Newsome #2 Pit
Sr 1351
Cofield
Northampton County
to receiving waters designated as UT Merrin River, a class C NSW stream in the Neuse River Basin in
accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, If,
III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective February 7, 2005.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day February 7, 2005
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment 4 •
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Division of Water Quality EL
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor NCDENR
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens Director /
January 14, 2000
Mr. R. A. Newsome, Jr.� % 7�I'
Newsome #2 Pit
Post Office Box 190
Cofield, North Carolina 27922'
Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
Newsome #2 Pit
COC NCG020476
Northampton County
Dear Mr. Newsome:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on February 5, 1999, we are
forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - NPDES general
permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit
application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division of
Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the
certificate of coverage.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Water. Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act
or,any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Tony Evans at telephone number
919/733-5083 ext. 584.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
WILLIAM C. MILLS
Kerr T. Stevens
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020476
STORMWATER, MINE DEWATERING, ANDIOR OVERFLOW FROM
PROCESS WATER RECYCLE SYSTEMS DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1. other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Newsome Sand & Gravel
is hereby authorized to discharge mine dewatering and stormwater from a facility located at
Newsome #2 Pit
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to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Merrin River, class C-NSW waters, in the Neuse River
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in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, 11, I11,
IV, V, VI and VII of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective January 14, 2000.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
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Topics to Discuss with Newsome Sand & Gravel
Subject: Topics to Discuss with Newsome Sand & Gravel
From: Myrl Nisely <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:15:48 -0500
To: [e-mail] j 0 j
Dear Tommy,
We have a few questions about the mine site and recycle system that Dave
and I did not adequately cover during our visit.
what is the location of the pipe that discharges from the pit pump?
Do you have drawings of the recycle system?
What are the flow patterns in the fresh water pond, i.e. does a stream
enter the pond to replenish water? If not, did its level drop during
the recent drought? Does the pond discharge or overflow following a significant
rain? act —A T-4 .. 1
Has CRMP evaluated whether mining activities would drain some of the
wetlands around the mine site?
what are the details concerning refueling the pump in the pit? 0�
we wish to see any water quality monitoring data you have, both, }A
Qualitative and Analytical test results from the past 4 or 5 years.
with the above questions answered as well as possible, we will discuss
Permit NCG020000 with you to clarify DWQ's expectations.
If you have further questions, please contact us again.
Myrl
Myrl A. Nisely
Environmental Chemist
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Raleigh Regional Office
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Permit: NCG020476 Owner - Facility: Newsome Sand And Gravel
Inspection Date: 11/10/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up
Inspection Summary:
Meeting with Tim Newsome, Charles Harrell, Tommy Charles, James Broglin and Laverne Howell, we made a thorough
walking inspection of the site. A major finding was the existence of a discharge pipe that runs under the entrance road.
This removes water from the fresh water pond virtually all the time. That pond was man-made. We did not explore to
confirm, but were told that the upper end of the pond is swampy. One gentleman offered the opinion that the pond may be
spring fed. Regardless, they all stated that groundwater constantly enters the main pit, making necessary the electrically
driven pump that pumps into the upper end of the fresh water pond. So it would appear that taking water from the pond to
wash sand is in effect dewatering a wetland, but at the same time, the pump in the pit is recharging that same body of
water, which has the constant release. That discharge was visually clear and clean. The permittees emphasized that the
Corp of Engineers granted approval for the mine nine years ago. They further stated that they have maintained all buffer
requirements, which meant 50 feet on the side of the pit nearest the freshwater pond, and 75 feet on the right side where
excavation is currently taking place.
There is a small flow of process water that escapes the sand washing operation and travels to the fresh water pond. This
and the exit end of the pit pump might be considered outfalls to a water of the State, or perhaps DWO may consider only
the final discharge paint as the one to be monitored. The first pond, for clay and silt removal, settles a vast majority of
sediment from the sand washing, and discharges into a second pond. Dredging of the silt pond is required typically
monthly. The second pond was reported to never require dredging. It discharges to the pit at a location which provides
travel through channels in the pit on its way to the pump. This allows for more settling.
There has never been stormwater monitoring during the life of this permit, which began 1/14/2000. The staff had only a
copy of the old permit that expired in 2005. A pdf version of the new text was emailed to Tommy Charles after this
inspection. The present permit expires on 12/31/2009. The crew has a daily checklist that requires them to examine the
status of heavy equipment and the BMPs at the ponds. We reviewed a few of these records and found to them to be
complete and well organized. These satisfy Part I]I(A)(3) of the permit that requires regular inspe tio�MPs.
It is the judgement of these inspectors that no damaging draining of wetlands car= r� n, so Partlll(C)(4) (Overflow
From Other Process Recycle Wastewater Systems) is the appropriate section for the company to follow.
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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:
R. A. Newsome, Jr. DBA Newsome Farms
Newsome Pit #2
Northampton County - Permit No. 66-09
for the operation of a
Sand 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,
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until February 18, 2009.
Cooditlons
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 CQQNDITIQNS:
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.

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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 (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, 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.
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. All drainage from the affected area around the mine excavation shall be diverted
internal to said excavation.
C. Silt fence shall be installed and maintainedalong the outside of the perimeter berms
until the berms have been stabilized with_ a permanent vegetative ground cover.
5. All mining permit boundaries (114.7 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 byvegetative 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. 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. A. Sufficient. buffer (minimum of 25 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent property.
B. A minimum 25 foot undisturbed buffer shall be maintained along each side of the
transmission line right of way as indicated on the mine map dated December 23,
1998.

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10. Refuae-lZspoai
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" (in addition to those specifically listed under
G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1) on -site generated land clearing debris
2) conveyor belts
3) wire cables
4) v-belts
5) steel reinforced air hoses
6) drill steel
D. if mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit boundary,
the following information must be provided to and approved by the Division of Land
Resources prior -to commencement of such disposal:
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.
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 or any approved revision 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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13. The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a $66,000.00
irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit 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.
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
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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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:
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 restore the mine excavation to a lake area and to grade and revegetate the adjacent
disturbed areas.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
A. The lake area shall be excavated to maintain a minimum water depth of four feet
measured from the low water table elevation.
B. The side slopes to the lake excavation shall be graded to a 3 horizontal to 1 vertical
or flatter to the water line and 1 % horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter below the water
line.
C. Any areas used for wastepiles, screening, stockpiling or other processing shall be
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D. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site, On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 10.A.
through D.
E. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul water.
R- vep.etation-Y an:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the following:
Permaaent-SSeedina Saecifications
Dates
February 15- April 1
April 1- July 31
August 1- October 25
October 25- February 15
Species
Kobe Lespedeza
Bahiagrass
Redtop
Winter rye (grain)
Common Bermuda
Lespedeza (unscarified)
German millet
Rye (grain- temporary)
Rate —Lbs/Acre
10
50
1
15
50
30
40
120
Lime- 2000 lbs/acre or follow recommendations from a soil test.
Fertilizer- 1000 Ibs/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 Ibs/acre and anchored appropriately.
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.
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.
Permit issued this 18th day of February, 1999.
By:6�n�e, /
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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