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Energy, Mineral
and land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL OVALITY
November 16, 2016
CERTIFIED MAIL 7015 1520 0003 5462 9299
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Gregory Taveras
The Quartz Corp USA
P.O. Box 309
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
NOD Number: NOD-2016-PC-0574
Permit No. NCGO20256
Sullins -Wiseman Mine
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Taveras:
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
TRACY DAVIS
Director
A review of the submitted second quarter sample collection period Limit Violation Discharge Monitoring
Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the deficiency(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Deficiencv(s):
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Deficiency
5W #1 Total Suspended 6/22/16 10 mg/1 I l mg/l Effluent Limitation Exceeded
Solids (TSS)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance.
Please submit a written response to this Notice of Deficiency. Your response is to be received by the
regional office within 30 business days following receipt of this violation. Please include any additional
documentation about this incident(s) in the response. The submittal will be considered in determining
whether the Division will assess a civil penalty for the cited violations.
Please be aware that non-compliance with your permit could result in enforcement action by the Division
of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources for these and any additional violations of State law. The
Asheville Regional Office encourages you to take all necessary actions to bring your facility into
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compliance.
If you should need any assistance or would like to discuss this non-compliance situation, please contact
either Shawna Riddle or me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Stanley E. Aiken ZA
Regional Supervisor
Land Quality Section
ec: Bethany Georgoulias, Environmental Engineer, (Bethany [e-mail])
State of North Carolina l Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
2090 US 70 ffighway l Swannanoa, NC 287784211
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Georgoulias, Bethany
From: Georgoulias, Bethany
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2016 10:58 AM
To: 'S. Todd Mickleborough'; Bill Blackmore; Rolf Pippert
Cc: Bennett, Bradley; Wiggs, Linda; Riddle, Shawna;
[e-mail]; 'Hutson, Benne C.; Vinson, Toby
Subject: RE: Quartz Corp/Request for Modification of Stormwater Permitting Continuous Flow
Monitoring Requirements
Attachments: NCG020256_Flow-Measurement_Modification,pdf, NCG020257_Flow-
Measurement_Modification.pdf; NCG020274_Flow-Measurement_Modification.pdf,-
NCG020818_Flow-Measu rem ent-Modification. pdf; NCG02_SW-vs-WW_Guidance.pdf
Todd,
Please see the attached letters granting the request to relieve the continuous flow monitoring requirement for specified
outfalls at four mine sites. I have also copied Mr. Benne Hutson of McGuire Woods LLP, who submitted the request on
behalf of Quartz Corp, as well as our staff in the Asheville Regional Office who worked with you through the review
process. We will send out the hard copies to Mr. Taveras today since he is listed as the Owner Affiliation for these
permits, but I wanted you to receive your copies as soon as possible.
Best regards,
Bethany Georgoulias
Enviroil mentaI Engineer
Stormwater Program, Division of I nergy, Mineral, and Land Resources
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
919 807 6372 office
bethany.georgouliasOncdenr.y
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (mailing)
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (location)
Websitc: http://deg.nc.izov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/stormwater
'Nothing Compares,
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: S. Todd Mickleborough [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2016 1:33 PM
To: Georgoulias, Bethany<[e-mail]>; Bill Blackmore <[e-mail]>;
Rolf Pippert <[e-mail]>
Cc: Bennett, Bradley <[e-mail]>; Wiggs, Linda <[e-mail]>; Riddle, Shawna
<[e-mail]>; [e-mail]
Subject: RE: Quartz Corp/Request for Modification of Stormwater Permitting Continuous Flow Monitoring Requirements

Georgoulias, Bethany
From: Georgoulias, Bethany
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2016 12:55 PM
To: 'Tyler, Kip'
Cc: Jones, Erica; Bennett, Bradley
Subject: FW: Quartz Corp/Request for Modification of Stormwater Permitting Continuous Flow
Monitoring Requirements
Attachments: NCG020256_Flow-Measurement_ Modification.pdf; NCG020257_Flow-
Measurement_Modification.pdf; NCG020274_Flow-Measurement
NCG020818_Flow-Measurement_Modification.pdf; NCG02_SW-vs-WW_Guidance.pdf;
Quartz-Corp_Cont- Flow- Mod -Request_26JuI2016.pdf
Hi, Kip,
hope you are doing well. Attached are the letters we sent to Quartz Corp addressing their request for accommodation
of the continuous flow monitoring requirement for some wastewater discharge outfalls at four mine sites in NC where
appropriate. I've also attached the original request letter for your reference; it included additional questions about
wastewater at mines that we have discussed previously. We worked with staff in the Asheville Regional Office (Linda
Wiggs and Shawna Riddle) in reviewing and granting the request.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks so much,
Bethany
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental I7-ngineer
Stormwater Program, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources'
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
919 807 6372 office
bethany.geor oulias ncdenr.�;ov
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (mailing)
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (location)
Website: http://deq.nc.�,,ov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/storrnwater
'° ,• Nothing Compares_
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
!North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Georgoulias, Bethany
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2016 10:58 AM
To:'S. Todd Mickleborough'<[e-mail]>; Bill Blackmore

<[e-mail]>; Rolf Pippert<[e-mail]>
Cc: Bennett, Bradley <[e-mail]>; Wiggs, Linda <[e-mail]>; Riddle, Shawna
<[e-mail]>; [e-mail];'Hutson, Benne C.,
<[e-mail]>; Vinson, Toby <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Quartz Corp/Request for Modification of Stormwater Permitting Continuous Flow Monitoring Requirements
Todd,
Please see the attached letters granting the request to relieve the continuous flow monitoring requirement for specified
outfalls at four mine sites. I have also copied Mr. Benne Hutson of McGuire Woods LLP, who submitted the request on
behalf of Quartz Corp, as well as our staff in the Asheville Regional Office who worked with you through the review
process. We will send out the hard copies to Mr. Taveras today since he is listed as the Owner Affiliation for these
permits, but I wanted you to receive your copies as soon as possible.
Best regards,
Bethany Ceorgoulias
Environmental Engineer
Stormwater Program, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
919 807 6372 office
bethany_geor og ulias(a-),ncdenr. og_v
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (mailing)
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (location)
Website: http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/stormwater
�:' -;::�"othing Compares
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: S. Todd Mickleborough[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2016 1:33 PM
To: Georgoulias, Bethany<[e-mail]>; Bill Blackmore <[e-mail]>;
Rolf Pippert <[e-mail]>
Cc: Bennett, Bradley <bradley. [e-mail]>; Wiggs, Linda <[e-mail]>; Riddle, Shawna
<shawna.riddle @ncdenr.gov>; [e-mail]
Subject: RE: Quartz Corp/Request for Modification of Stormwater Permitting Continuous Flow Monitoring Requirements
Ms. Bethany
will contact Ms. Shawna next week and arrange for a meeting. Thank you for address this issue, I agree we should be
able to sort this out once we all get on the same page.
f%rr•J

From: "Georgoutias, Bethany"<bethany.georgoulias(cDncdenr.gov>
To: "stodd.mickleborough aatheguartzcorp.com" <stodd.mickleborough a)theguartzcorp.com>,
Cc: "Bennett, Bradley" <bradley.bennett@ncdenr_,gov>, "Riddle, Shawna" <shawna.riddie(@ncdenr.gov>, "Wiggs, Linda" <linda.wiags(@ncdenr.gov>
Date: 09/02/2016 01:26 PM
Subject: RE: Quartz CorplRequest for Modification of Stormwater Permitting Continuous Flow Monitoring Requirements
Hi, Todd,
We are working on a response to the permit modification request sent to us on your behalf by McGuireWoods,
LLP. After reviewing the letter and talking with the Asheville Regional Office, we don't have a definitive
understanding of what discharge points the request is referencing. For example, Pine Mountain names
discharge points "pm-pst-3, pmt-st 10, prat-12, west pit, intersect, shop, or warehouse." The Asheville Office is
not certain which outfalls these are, or that this nomenclature matches the outfall nomenclature used previously
or for reporting sampling results. Could you please provide clarification about which outfalls this letter
means? Or arrange to meet with the ARO staff to go over site plans and clear up the confusion? if you prefer,
you may contact Shawna Riddle at ARO directly to arrange this.
We are confident we can make an accommodation for continuous flow monitoring for outfalls where
appropriate at these operations. We just want to be sure to that we can reference the affected outfalls correctly
in our final documentation and response.
Thanks so much,
Bethany
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer
Stormwater Program, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
919 807 6372 office
bethany geor Toulias ,ncdenr.gou
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (mailing)

512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (location)
Website: littpa/portal.nedenr.org/web/Ir/stonnwater
[IMAGE]
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Georgoulias, Bethany
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 9:31 AM
To: 'Hutson, Benne C.' <BHutson @mcguirewoods.com>
Cc: Bennett, Bradley <bradley.bennett@ncdenr.g_ov>
Subject: RE: Quartz Corp/Request for Modification of Stormwater Permitting Continuous Flow Monitoring
Requirements
Mr. Hutson:
Thank you for your correspondence requesting modification to the referenced NCG02 Permit Certificates of
Coverage. Ken mentioned this request would likely be coming in after he left. I just returned to the office this
week after vacation last week, and I will discuss this request with Bradley and confer with the Regional Offices
involved as soon as I'm able to do so.
Best regards,
Bethany
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer

. Stormwater Program, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
N.C. Department of Environmental, Quality
919 807 6372 office
bethany_geor Job ulias a ncdenr.gov
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (mailing)
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (location)
Website: htt :1l ortal.ncdenr.or webllr/stormwatcr
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From: Hutson, Benne C.[maiIto: BHutsonPmcguirewoods.corn]
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 2:14 PM
To: Georgoulias, Bethany <betllanygeor Loulias a ncdenr.gov>
Cc: bill.blackmore a,thequartzcorp.com; todd.mickleborough(cthequartzcorp.com; Case, Charles D.
<CCase a,mcgYuirewoods.com>
Subject: Quartz Corp/Request for Modification of Stormwater Permitting Continuous Flow Monitoring
Requirements
Ms. Georgoulias:
We represent Quartz Corp regarding various environmental matters. I have attached a letter requesting
modification of our stormwater permits to remove continuous flow monitoring requirements at various
discharge points where there is no continuous flow. I spoke with Ken Pickle a couple of times about this before

his retirement and he instructed that this request should be sent to you.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of it. I look forward to discussing it with you after you have had a
chance to review it.
Benne
Benne C. Hutson
Partner
McGuireWoods LLP
201 North Tryon Street
Suite 3000
Charlotte, NC 28202-2146
T: [phone]
M: +l 704 965 6555
1~: [phone]
bhutson Rcmeguirewoods.com
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Energy, Mineral
and Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY
October 18, 2016
Gregory Taveras
The Quartz Corp USA
P.O. Box 309
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
PAT MCCRORY
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
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TRACY DAVIS
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Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
The Quartz Corp USA — Sullins -Wiseman
Mine
COC NCG020256
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Taveras:
We received a request to modify the continuous flow measurement requirement (Footnote 7 to
Table 7 in the General Permit) from Mr. Benne Hutson of McGuire Woods on behalf of The Quartz Corp
on July 26, 2016: The request asserted that wastewater discharge points SW-002 and SW-003 at this
operation do not have continuous flow. Consequently, The Quartz Corp is asking NC DEMLR to remove
the continuous flow monitoring requirements at these discharge points.
The DEMLR Stormwater Program hereby approves the modification request to allow an
instantaneous grab sample of flow or alternative estimate of a daily flow rate (for example, using rainfall
amount, percent impervious area, and/or runoff coefficient to calculate a daily flow rate in cfs from a
precipitation event) in lieu of a continuous flow measurement reading to fulfill the flow monitoring
requirement for the specified outfalls. Please maintain this letter for your records for the duration of
coverage under this General Permit. If circumstances of the outfalls at this site change in the future, you
must notify the Division.
In addition, Mr. Hutson's letter asked for clarification about why mining wastes are classified as
wastewater discharges, Any wastes (e.g., mine tailings) from the mining process that contacts stormwater
is considered wastewater. This determination is not U.S. EPA policy but rather is based on the definition
of "process wastewater" in federal regulations in 40 CFR 122.2: "any water which, during manufacturing
or processing, comes into direct contact with or results from the production or use of any raw material,
intermediate product, finished product, byproduct, or waste product."
Mr. Hutson's letter expresses concern about EPA's interpretation being based on data from
western U.S. mines "where mine face is more likely to be reactive and leach metals." Perhaps the
company's concern centers around mine face or mine excavation stormwater drainage instead of "mining
wastes." We know there has been confusion about what stormwater run-off at a mine is considered
wastewater, especially after renewal of the NCG020000 General Permit and EPA's intensified focus on
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industrial mineral mines. In particular, the question about whether mine excavation area rainfall drainage
should always be considered "mine dewatering" (and therefore wastewater) has come up.
In response, DEMLR's Stormwater Program developed a guidance document to assist regional
staff and NCG02 permittees in determining which discharges at a mine operation are stormwater and
which are wastewater (enclosed). This guidance is also available on our website. Note the Division
recognizes there is some ambiguity and debate about what qualifies as "mine dewatering" in the federal
regulations, and that there may be situations where mine excavation run-off does not clearly fit the
definition of mine dewatering in 40 CFR 436, which is specific to the type of mine.
The task is not always straightforward because there are different implementation possibilities
when considering the definition of "process wastewater" in 40 CFR 122.2, the definition of "stormwater
discharge associated with industrial activity" in 40 CFR 122.26 (b)(14), and "mine dewatering" definitions
in various sub -parts of 40 CFR 436. DEMLR must apply a determination that is consistent with federal
requirements and expects the permittee to sample discharges accordingly. We hope this guidance helps
clear up the questions you have and better understand NC's Stormwater Program's rationale. If you have
questions about specific discharge outfalls at your site, please contact the Asheville Regional Office
Stormwater Program staff to arrange a site visit.
This permit modification does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which
may be required by the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, or permits required by the
Division of Water Resources (DWR), Coastal Area Management Act, or any other federal or local
governmental permit that may be required. If these monitoring modifications are unacceptable to you, .
you may apply sooner for an individual NPDES discharge permit.
If you have.any questions concerning this modification, please contact Bradley Bennett at
telephone number [phone], or Bethany Georgoulias at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,1304 -
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for Tracy E. Davis, P.E., CPM
cc: Benne C. Hutson, McGuire Woods
Todd Mickleborough, The Quartz Corp
Toby Vinson, DEMLR Land Quality Section
Shawna Riddle, DEMLR Asheville Regional Office
Linda Wiggs, DWR Asheville Regional Office
Kip Tyler, EPA Region IV NPDES Permitting and Enforcement Branch
Stormwater.Program Files
DWR Central Files
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Notes:
• what is covered by NCG02? Stormwater and wastewater discharges from construction materials quarries, mineral mines, and stand-alone processing plants associated with them;
and clay mines. What is not covered by NCG02? Discharges from tourist gem mines; brick manufacturing w/o clay pits (NCG07); coal, peat, oil & gas; meta! mining; DOT borrow
areas (NCS000250), in -stream sand dredging (NCG52), mine operations already covered under an individual discharge permit.
• Wastewater commingled with stormwater is regulated as wastewater. Even if the discharge is rainfall driven.
• Whether regulated with a permit under the NPDES program or not, mining discharges may not cause or contribute to a violation of an in -stream water quality standard. Bring
DWR RO Supervisor into loop if observed site conditions suggest the potential for a WQS violation.
• Whether regulated with a permit under the NPDES program or not, mining discharges or operations may not: drain wetlands due to dewatering in the mine; blow out wetlands
due to the volume of discharges; or damage wetlands with pollutants from the mine property. Bring DWR RO Supervisor into the loop if observed site conditions suggest the
potential for wetlands damage whether intentional orincidental/accidental.
• The receiving water classification may determine the numerical value of the stormwater benchmarks or the wastewater limitations. See permit text.
• What if continuous flow measurement of wastewater is impractical or overly burdensome, and discharge isn't pumped (no pump curves)? EPA has advised (3/24/2016) that
continuous flow meter may not be necessary or practical in all situations, especially where flow discharge is infrequent; DEQ regions can make accommodations to allow permittees
to use an alternative method to estimate discharge flows when appropriate. Consider that discharges to HQWs are subject to flow limits in the permit (based on NC WQS). Permit
footnote language came from NPDES WW permit standard language and has remained in NCG02 for several permit cycles; DEQ will revisit at renewal.
Limitation of authority: This quidonce table is intended as an on -site aid for DEMLR inspectors and for permittees. it does not replace relevant NC law, federal and state rules,
NC602 permit conditions, DEMLR policy, or DEMLR implementation precedent.

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July 26, 2016
VIA EL EC TR ONIC A ND REGULAR MAIL
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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RECEIVED
A11r, 04 2016
DENIR-LAND QUALITY
STQRrIMWATER FEI;NIU NG,
Re: The Quartz Corp/Permits NCG 020256, 020257, 020274 and 020818 -- Request
to Modify Continuous Flow Monitoring Requirements
Dear Ms. Georgoulias:
We represent The Quartz_ Corp. As explained in greater detail in the remainder of this
letter, we are writing to request modifications to continuous flow. requirements at certain
discharge points in these permits. f spoke a couple of time with Ken Pickle regarding this issue
prior to his retirement and he instructed that our formal request for modification be directed to
you.
The permits require continuous flow monitoring at various discharge points. However, at
a number of these points, such monitoring cannot be done as there is no continuous flow. The
specific discharge points where this is the case are:
For permit NCG020256 covering the Sullins Wiseman operation,
there is no continuous flow at discharge points SW-002 and
SW-003. The locations of these discharge points as well as the
discharge point where there is a continuous flow are shown on
Figure 1.
For permit NCG020257 covering the Chalk operation, there is no
continuous flow at discharge points SW-002, SW-003 and SW-
004. The locations of these discharge points as well as the
discharge point where there is a continuous flow are shown on
Figure 2.
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For permit NCG020274 covering the Pine Mountain operation,
there is no continuous flow at discharge point pm-pst-3,
pmt-st 10, pmt-12, west pit, intersect, shop or warehouse. The
locations of these discharge points as well as the discharge points
where there is a continuous flow are shown on Figure 3.
As to the discharge points in these permits where there is no continuous flow, we ask that
these permits be modified to remove continuous flow monitoring requirements at these discharge
points.
With regard to permit NCG020818 for the Altapass operation, changes to the discharge
points have been made to eliminate the discharges for almost all measurable storm events.
(Photographs of the changes are enclosed.) Indeed, no discharge has been observed this year.
Quartz will continue to maintain the sediment basins under this permit and, if a discharge is
observed during a measurable storm event, sampling and reporting will be done as required.
However, since there is no continuous flow at any discharge point identified in this permit, we
would request that continuous flow monitoring be removed from this permit entirely.
Thank you for your consideration of this request for these modifications. If your staff
would like to visit any of the sites to see the conditions described in this letter, let us know and
we would be happy to set them up.
In addition to these matters, I also discussed with Ken the issue of why mining wastes are
being classified as wastewater discharges. He indicated that there is a U.S. EPA policy on this
issue and that the State has followed that approach for some time. However, it is our
understanding that the EPA interpretation was developed based on data from mines in the
western U.S, where the mine face is more likely to be reactive and leach metals. In contrast, the
mine faces at Quartz's operations have been shown by testing to be neutral and thus not disposed
to leach metals. In light of this difference, we would like to discuss with you and others further
this wastewater classification.
Thank you for your attention to these matters. We look forward to hearing from you
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Enclosures
CC" Bill Blackmore (w/encls.)
Todd Mickleborough (wlencls.)
Charles Case (w/encls.)

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Pat McCrory
Governor
Gregory Taveras
The Quartz Corp USA
P.O. Box 309
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Dear Mr. Taveras:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
November 19, 2015
Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
The Quartz Corp USA -
Sullins -Wiseman Mine
COC NCG020256
Mitchell County
In accordance with your request for renewal of a discharge permit received on June 30, 2014, 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 October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources. The Division may require modification or revocation and
reissuance of the certificate of coverage (COC).
Please be advised that EPA Region 4 staff who performed a Compliance Sampling Inspection (CSI) at
the end of March 2015 and follow-up sampling in June 2015 at other industrial mineral mines in North
Carolina raised concerns about metals levels in the discharges. The Stormwater Permitting Program
identified mines like this one that have similar activities. Duringthe term of this General Permit, this site may
be evaluated further for an alternative permitting action, such as applying to the Division of Water Resources
(DWR) for an individual NPDES discharge permit (or modification of its existing wastewater individual permit)
prior to the expiration of this General Permit in 2020.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, or permits required by the Division of Water Resources
(DWR), Coastal Area Management Act, or any other federal or local governmental permit that may be
required. If the conditions as stipulated in the COC are unacceptable to you, you may apply sooner for an
individual NPDES discharge permit.
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section • Geological Survey Section • Land Quality Section
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: http://portal.ncdenr,org/web/Irl
Mailing Address: 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - 919-707-92001 FAX: [phone]
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NCGG20256 Renewal COC
November 19, 2015
Page 2
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bradley Bennett at telephone number
[phone], or Bethany Georgoulias at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
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for Tracy E. Davis, P.E., CPM
cc: Toby Vinson, DEMLR Land Quality Section
Tom Belnick, DWR Water Quality Permitting Section
Stan Aiken, DEMLR Asheville Regional Office RE
Lind_ a Wiggs, DWR Asheville Regional Office
Kip Tyler, EPA Region iV NPDES Permitting and Enforcement Branch
Stormwater Permitting Program Files
DWR Central Files

Certificate of Coverage
Page I- of 1
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000 .
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020256
STORMWATER AND 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,
The Quartz Corp USA
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and/or wastewater, as provided in the original Certificate of
Coverage (COC), or subsequent COC modification, from a facility located at:
Sullins-Wisemsn Mine
Sullins Branch Rd
Spruce Pine
Mitchell County
to receiving waters designated as Sullins Branch, class C;Tr water(s) in the French Broad River Basin(s)
in accordance with the stormwater pollution management requirements, monitoring and reporting
requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No.
NCG020000 as attached.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective October 1, 2015.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain effective for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day October 1, 2015.
for Tracy E. Davis, P.E., CPM
Director, Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/Ir/2015-crenewal 11 / 19/2015

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Technical Bulletin for N.C. General NPDES Permit NCG020000 (Mining
Environmental Activities) Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Quality
Technical Bulletin for NCG020000 (Mining) Last Revised 10/8/2015
What activities are covered by this general permit?
NCG020000 coverage authorizes:
• Stormwater discharges associated with mining and quarrying of non-metallic minerals (except fuels),
mine excavation, processing, and vehicle maintenance activities (VMA) at mine sites.
• Wastewater discharges (dewatering, process wastewater, wastewater recycle system overflows).
• Operation of wastewater treatment systems (Authorization to Construct no longer required).
NCG020006 coverage is NOT APPLICABLE to:
• Borrow Pits covered by the NC DOT statewide stormw6ter permit.
• Peat mining; coal mining, metal mining, or oil & gas extraction operations.
• Wastewater not specifically identified by the general permit.
What are key stormwater requirements?
NCG020000 requires periodic discharge monitoring and a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP):
• Develop and implement an SPPP, and update it at least annually.
• Inspect Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) once every seven (7) calendar days.
• Semi-annual analytical monitoring and qualitative (visual) monitoring.
• Report stormwater monitoring data once a year by March Ist to DEQ Central Office.
• Report benchmark exceedances or Tier 2 monitoring to the DEMLR Regional Office within 30 days.
• Respond to benchmark exceedances according to Tier response requirements.
What are key wastewater_ requirements?
NCG020000 stipulates wastewater treatment facility operational requirements and periodic discharge
monitoring:
• Notify DEQ if facility fails to perform satisfactorily or creates nuisance conditions.
• Only DEQ-evaluated flocculants may be used, if administered according to maximum application doses.
• Quarterly analytical monitoring for first year, or until four consecutive samples comply with all limits (then
semi-annual monitoring allowed). Quarterly monitoring schedule resumes upon any limit violation.
• Settleable solids (SS) monitoring applies to discharges to HQW, ORW, SA, SB, PNA, or Tr designated waters.
• Total Suspended Solids (TSS) limits specific to industrial sand mines, and to any mine discharging to HQW.
• Report wastewater effluent monitoring data once a year (by March 1 st) to DEQ Central Office.
• Report effluent limitation violations to the DEMLR Regional Office within 30 days.
• Effluent turbidity levels above the water quality standard prompt upstream and downstream monitoring.
What has changed from the previous permit?
Some changes specific to Stormwater:
• Reduced BMP inspections (weekly) for active
mines: additional allowances for inactive mines
that qualify for "dormant status."
• Changes to SPPP Annual Update.
. "Measureable storm event" (any size that results in
a discharge) replaces "Representative" event.
• New benchmarks and Tiers specific to turbidity.
• Total Flow and event duration no longer required.
• pH removed from VMA monitoring.
Some changes specific to Wastewater:
• May drop to semi-annual WW monitoring after four
quarterly samples that comply with ail. limitations.
• Turbidity instream monitoring is required if effluent
levels above the water quality standard.
• SS monitoring for sensitive waters only (HQW, etc.)
• TSS limits apply to industrial sand mines and HQWs.
Changes from the fast permit are detailed in the
"Response to Comments and Summary of Changes"
Document for the 2015 NCG02 GP on our website.

PAGE TECHNICAL BULLETIN FOR N.C. GENERAL NPDES PERMIT NCG020000 (MINING ACTIVITIES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my mine is inactive?
The permit makes allowances for
Inactive mines that have sus-
pended all industrial activities
and that certify to DEMLR that
the site has been stabilized. If
approved for "dormant status,"
these operations qualify for re-
duced BMP inspections and may
be exempted from outfall moni-
toring by the Regional Engineer.
Do I have to monitor all
outfalls?
Yes. However, you may request
Representative Outfall Status
(ROS). It approved, ROS allows
monitoring at fewer outfalls. To
request ROS, submit an ROS: Re-
quest Form to the DEMLR Region-
al Office. The form is available
on our website (below).
Also, the Regional Office may
exempt mines with "dormant sta-
tus" from analytical and/or quali-
tative monitoring.
What if I sell my business, or
the name changes?
You are required to notify DEMLR
of those changes in writing, and
continuation of permit coverage
is subject to the Director's ap-
proval. Please submit the Name/
Ownership Change form located
on our Program website.
What do I do when my permit
expires?
Permitees are not required to sub-
mit an application for renewal un-
less directed by the. Division. The
permittee should continue to
abide by this general permit if it
expires and renewed coverage
has not yet been issued.
What is wastewater, and what
is stormwater at a mine site?
Any water contacting an actively
mined area, water used to pro-
cess mined materials, and mine
dewatering water are all consid-
ered "wastewater." For some
mines, "mine dewatering" also
means wet pit overflows, and not
just pumped -out water. Any
stormwater that commingles with
these waters is "wastewater."
"Stormwater" includes runoff from
areas related to mining, pro-
cessing, or raw material storage
areas, such as haul roads or pro-
cessing plant areas at the mine.
Sometimes the answer is not clear
because of how broad the defini-
tions are. For example, N.C. con-
siders runoff from areas that con-
tain overburden only (no mined
or processed material), and that
does not commingle with
wastewater (including runoff from
the mine), to be stormwater. If
you are unsure about discharges,
please contact the DEMLR Re-
gional Office for assistance.
Does a certified lab need to
analyze my samples?
Monitoring under NPDES permits
must be conducted in accord-
ance with test procedures ap-
proved in federal regulations in 40
CFR § 136. All labs certified by
LAST REV. 1018/I S
North Carolina perform analysis in
accordance with those proce-
dures. While N.C. certification re-
quirements do not apply to testing
stormwater-only discharges, data
gathered under an NPDES permit
must still conform to federal re-
guirements. Using a North Caroli-
na certified lab is one way to en-
sure compliance. A list of certified
labs is available from: http://
portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/
cert/
What if I pull samples for my
analytical monitoring, and I'm
unable to get a sample or valid
results for a parameter?
If this happens, please sample for
the missing parameter during the
next measureable storm event or
wastewater discharge.
If I sample my discharge, do 1
have to do visual monitoring at
the same time?
You may, but it is not necessary
under NCG02. Some other gen-
eral permits require it, however.
What if there is no flow for a
period between two samples
that exceed a benchmark? Are
those consecutive exceedances?
Yes. This scenario still puts you in
Tier 2. The new permit is more
clear about how the Tier 2 trigger
omits periods of no discharge.
Who can help me with questions? y
Your questions about stormwater permit requirements
can be addressed to the DEMLR Offices:
Asheville Office ........... [phone] Washington Office....... [phone]
Fayetteville Office....... (9)0) 433-3300 Wilmington Office........ [phone]
Mooresville Office....... [phone] Winston-Salem Office... [phone]
Raleigh Office............ [phone] Central Office ............. [phone]
Helpful link:
DEMLR Stormwater Permitting Program:
http,//portal.ncdenr.org/web/ir/stormwater
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ANNUAL SUMMARY DISCHARGE MONITORING
REPORT (DMR) --.STORMWATER .
jj SUBMIT TO CENTRAL OFFICE*
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Calendar Year
'Report ALL STORMWATER monitoring data on this form (include "No Flow"/"No Discharge" and Benchmark
Exceedances) from the' previous calendar vear to the DEQ by MARCH 1 of each vear.
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑❑❑❑
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Was this outfall ever in Tier 2 during the past year?- Yes:❑ No ❑
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Yes; enough consecutive samples below benchmarks to decrease frequency ❑
Yes, received approval from DEMLR to reduce monitoring frequency ❑
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Total - 'Turbidity,
TSS, SS,
Rainfall, i�tgll ; mlll' NTU;•
inches =
Upstream ?
(U} Turbid#y,
NTU
Downstream-_
(D} Turbidity,
NTU'
• , New
Non -polar Motor Oil''
08rG, iingll Usag+�
(VMA) allmo.
Stormwater
Benchmarks
�'"`I° CErc1B
lndkate NO Benchmark Benchmark
100150 �•1 5}125110'
applicable_a
NIA
twndardapple
NIA
Water
manapi
dples
�asgaumo
average r"ulrea
1_ TSS andNon -polar
06G monitoring
,Date -.Sample
Collecfed,MEMO
Permit Date 1011/2015 - 9/30/2020
Last Revised 10-2-2015

Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑❑❑❑
Additional Outfall Attachment (make copies as needed for additional outfalls)
Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO) No. 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 ❑
Upstream• Downstream
r_ Total, TSSr` '`SS ' Turbidity; {lJ) Turbidity, (D)-Turbidity,
Outfall No Rainfall f NTIJ
mgll , mlll . NTU �NTU
inches
New.1_
"Non -polar ,Motor Oil '
O&G 'm 11
r 9 Usage
(VMA) r' allmo
Stormwater wd"j. e o �hRa� BeCircle
ch mart ' NIA NIA
Benchmarks aF� kanro 100150 0.1 5012$110 Standard apwaterQuarlty Water plies • Standard aplity plies .
a average ro4 :as
`� T08G monitoring S5 and tar
-Date m Saple,
Collected;
X'molddl r Mimi=
=I
Permit Date 10I1t2015 — 9/30/2020
Last Revised 10-2-2015

Certificate of Coverage No. N0002 ❑❑❑❑
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 § 122.22]
Signature
Date
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 1011/2015 — 9/30/2020
Last Revised 10-2-2015

ANNUAL SUMMARY DISCHARGE MONITORING
REPORT,. DMR ,— WASTEWATER .
SUBMIT TO CENTRAL OFFICE*
General Permit No. NCG020000
Calendar Year
;Report ALL WASTEWATER monitoring data on this form (include "No.Flow"rNo Discharge" and -Limit Violations) from
the previous calendar year to the DEQ by MARCW1 of each year.
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑❑❑❑
Facility Name:
County:
Phone Number: () Total no. of outfalls monitored
Certified Laboratory Lab #
Lab #
Wastewater (WW) Discharge Outfall No.
Is this an -industrial sand mine (See 40 CFR §436 Subpart D)?
Yes ❑
No ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to SA waters?
Yes ❑
No ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to SI3 or PNA waters?
Yes ❑
No ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to HQW or ORW waters?
Yes ❑
No ❑
If so, what is the 7Q10 flow rate? or Tidally influenced waters,
7Q10 not ava[lable ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to Trout (Tr) designated waters?
Yes ❑
No ❑
Were there any limit violations in the calendar year?
Yes ❑
No ❑
�...: :u
Outfall No:
-..+la
IJaily Flow
Rate; cfs 4wSU
,w ,•
_� H'
TSS;
°� . m 11 '1,
9 ry
SS,
mlll .
1f a� Ilca6le
as
,�- ... -
a n .",,
•Discharge
Turbidity,
-
,;';NTU��
Y +p'
"Upstream s
t
(U) Turbidity,
NTtJ
,.Downstream_
:(D) Tu�bidrty,
�NTU'' ��b
Fecal
. Coliform, 3
_coi11001 1'
,..,SA i!
Effluent1
-'Limitations
r
Mo: Ave 7 Daily Ma:"
HOW at ORW _
50% of
7Q1 O f
_.
Andkafe NO FLOW
,!applicable -
freshwater
6.0-9.0
saltwater
6.878.5.
Industrial Sand
25/45 -
HOW or ORW
1 20/3O
HOW or ORW
Jn Tr of PNA
10115
-
HOW, ORW,
SA, ... PNA
or any -Trout
0. 1 /0.2
No. Limit
circle Watei
Quality Standard
that applies:
5OI25I1 O
-
NIA .
Water Quality
Standard applies '
-
NIA
Water Qoallty
Standard applies
-
NIA
'Date Sample:
.Co[leclec�;
:,'rnolddl r :k:
.
Permit Date 10t1t2015 — 9/30/2020
Last Revised 10-2-2015

Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑❑❑❑
Additional Outfall Attachment (make copies as needed for additional outfalls)
Wastewater (WW) Discharge Outfall No.
Is this an industrial sand mine (See 40 CFR §436 Subpart D)?
Yes ❑
No ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to SA waters?
Yes ❑
No ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to SB or PNA waters?
Yes ❑
No ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to HQW or ORW waters?
Yes ❑
No ❑
If so, what is the 7Q10 flow rate? or Tidally influenced waters,
7010 not available ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to Trout (Tr) designated waters?
Yes ❑
No ❑
Were there any limit violations in the calendar year reported?
Yes ❑
No ❑
Outfall No: ' Daily Flow
Rate, cfs
..
'pH, `' TSS; �, SS; ' 'Discharge Upstream
- SU ;.mgll . - mill , . Turbidity, „(U) .Turbidity;-
T, uaApr'tcebie NTU 'NTU
Fecal
Downstream Collform;`
(D) Turbidity, 6611100 mil
NTU SA
'-
' HQW or ORIN
Effluent 50% of
Limitations 7Q10•
r Mo. Ave I Daily Max- Indicate NO FLOW
Ifeppllcable
Industrial Sand _
freshwater 25145 - HGW, ORW..
6.0-9.0 HQW10RW SA, SR,PRA, No Limit NIA
saltwater 20/30 or any Trout ' Circleter l
6.3-3.5 0.110.2Qu Standard standard applies
. that applies:
Ma Tr or PHA 501251 i10
10115
.
-N1A-
Waddap' N/A
Standard
Date,Sample
:r Collected',..
3s:-- Mold dl 'r '.
Permit Date 10/1/2015 — 9/30/2020
Last Revised 10-2-2015

Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑❑❑❑
Additional Outfall Attachment (make copies as needed for additional outfalls)
Wastewater (WW) Discharge Outfall No.
Is this an industrial sand mine (See 40 CFR §436 Subpart D)? Yes ❑ No ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to SA waters? Yes ❑ No ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to SB or PNA waters? Yes ❑ No ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to HQW or ORW waters? Yes ❑ No ❑
If so, what is the 7Q10 flow rate? or Tidally influenced waters, 7010 not available ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to Trout (Tr) designated waters? Yes ❑ No ❑
Were there any limit violations in the calendar year reported? Yes ❑ No ❑
b. tfall No A.
r .
v. �•
Fecal ;.
Daily,Flow pH, TSS,'.` :SS,,; 'Discharge Upstream. Downstream Coliform,'
Rate; cfs SU ; w _: mgll;'_; m111 - Turbidity,.'_ .(U) Turbidity, (D) Tui bidity, coi11o04m1'°
rrappAcaole NTU NTU, � ° NTU(SA)!*,
Effluent
LIn?l6tl0lTS
Mo. Ave / Daily Max.
' Industrial Sand -
HOW orORW freshwater. 25145 NOW. ORW,
50% of 6.0-9:0 10W or ORW SA, SB, PHA, No Limit N/A, N/A
7Q10 csaltwater .20/30 or any trout Quality 8 endard Standard al plles StanWater Water Quality dard applies NIA
•r! 6. S-8..ri' HOW or ORW 0.1 /0.2 � that �afpplies:
Mdkele MO FLOW jMTr or PHA 5012511.0
n eppikahle 10115 -.
;`Date+Sam0Ie
_';,Collected;
moldtl! is
Permit Date 10/1/2015 — 9/30/2020
Last Revised 10-2-2015

Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑❑❑❑
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
Mail Annual Summary Wastewater 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 10/1/2015 = 9/3012020
Last Revised 10-2-2015

BENCHMARK EXCEEDANCE or TIER 2 DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT (DMR) — STORMWATER
SUBMI.T_TO._REGIONAL OFFICE .
General Permit No. NCG020000
Use this form if any stormwater samples have.EXCEEDED A BENCHMARK or if the facility is in TIER 2 MONITORING for any parameter
(including TIER 2 for Turbidity). - Send sample results to the DEMLR Regional Office within 30 days of receipt from the laboratory.
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑❑❑❑
Facility Name: Sample Collection Period: Period 1 ❑ Period 2 ❑
County: For Monthly Monitoring:
Phone Number: (_ Person Collecting Samples:
Certified Laboratory: Lab #
Lab #
Calendar Year
Month
Has this facility had 4 or more benchmark exceedances for any single parameter, at any one SW discharge outfall (SDO)? Yes ❑ No ❑
Have you contacted the Regional Office? Yes ❑ No ❑
Whom at'the'Region did you speak with?
Part A: Stormwater Monitorina Reauirements (no VMA. see next uaae for outfalls with VIIAAI
-.�.''.�,,
FOutfali'�
-No
�... " �.,� � ~4-
=Date Sample
Collected ,
- �;...�-�.,,. -
..Total::.Sslid§
Y'Rairifall -.
y � � � -a
iri Tier 27
:.;� •:3 Total : �,
''Suspend.ed- -,
(T,SS), ,4
;mgll .1 .
-„
.Settleable
Solids, �,
riilll '"'
v . +*1
- � �� � �....
-- � �
_;tTurEiidity; NTU
`t .-1.tl.l. t-.*.,
�- .� �.�w�.,.'_ _
Upstream (U)
__ ;Turbidity,..
NTU
r �._.: � ;r.- _w_ � .�..��`�
Dorernstream _(D):
-Turbidity,
NTU:
O
r m.,Olddlyr
or`"NO FLOW"
inches
- YIN =
100.
-50 (ORW.HOW,Tr,PNA)
0.1 _.-
__
26 (take., reaerwtm, tall waters)
10 (freshwate►Trdestpnated
Streams, lakes and reserwlrs
NIA.
Water Quality
Standard applies .
NIA
WaterQuallry
Standard applies
Permit Date 10/1/2015 — 9/30/2020 Last Revised 10-2-2015
Page 1 of 3

Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑❑❑❑
Part A: Stormwater'Monitoring Requirements (no VMA), Cont.
�- :-
Outfall- �,
No`:-=� -'
Date'Sampie
Collected
< r
.:
Total ,�w
Rainfallyf {°
.: a
1s this SDOSolids
•din Tier 2?-
:Total z
Suspended.
(TSS),'
.fir
Settleabie
. Solids,
r
= ,; x -
Turbidity, IVTU
U stream tJ
P ( }
'Turbidity,
Downstream D
{ )�
_ :Turbidity,
'
e molddlyrr k H
° inches •
YIN. _
. .
- .100
(ORW, HQW, Tr, PHA}
- 0.1
25 (lakes, reservoirs, salt waters)
�Q (ehater.Trdelynte
strew lakes and resemlra
N/A
Water Quality
Standard aPPlaa
NIA
Watsrquality50
Standard applies s•e
Part B: Stormwater Monitoring Requirements for SDOs with Vehicle Maintenance Activities (VMA) where facilities use > 55 gallons of new
motor oil a month if averaged over the calendar year. NOTE. Other parameters only for outfalls that include both mining activities and VMA.
�M'yti M.r 4
.:
OutfaA
_.yy LL` �... H'W T'•
-Date Sam le
P
Y.�,Collected .
:1...- 1��
°c Total t�
y
iRairifall
VMA
S _
TSS;= z
=myjl
VMA, only. , .
.'; �';'h".;.
Non -polar
OS1G, mg/l
WA only -
.i.4
New Motor'
; Oil Use,
(gallmo.j r
If applicable
it•
SS, T
mill
-:=:
. If applicable•
- _ -
Turbidity,
NTU
-'
If applicable
_
Upstream (!J);
{ 'Turbidity,
NTU-� =
If applicable
..
Downstream (D)
-Turbidity,'
NTU.
-
:u.
'moldtllyr
:or,,`?NOFLOW" 4
t inches .
100150
- - 15
55
0.1
50125I10
NIA
NIA
Permit Date 101112015 — 9/30/2020 Last Revised 10-2-2015 -
Page 2 of 3

Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑❑❑❑
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 property 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 §122.22]
Signature
Date
Mail Benchmark Exceedanceffier 2 DMR to Your DEMLR Regional Office Land Quality Section:
'ASHEVILLE REGIONAL O_FF_ICE
2090 US Highway 70�
Swannanoa, NC 28778
[phone]
RALEIGH REGIONAL,OFFICE
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
[phone]
W_ 1NSTOH SALEMEREGIONA_L'
OFFICE
450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
[phone]
Permit Date 10/1/2015 — 9/30/2020
225 Green Street
Systel Building Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
[phone]
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE_
610 East Center Avenue/Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone]
943 Washington Square Mall 127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Washington, NC 27889 Wilmington, NC 28405-2845
[phone] [phone]
_CENTRALOFFICE
Questions for The Central Office
Stormwater Permitting Program?
[phone]
IWLVU0
Last Revised 10-2-2015
Page 3 of 3

LIMIT VIOLATION DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT (DMR) —WASTEWATER
SUBMIT TO REGIONAL OFFICE*
General Permit -No. NCG020000
"Use this form,if any wastewater samples have'EXCEEDED A WASTEWATER LIMIT for any parameter.
Send sample results to the DEMLR Regional Office within 30-days of receipt from,the7aboratory.
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02
Facility Name: Sample Collection Period: Qtr 1 ❑ Qtr 2 ❑ Qtr 3 ❑ Qtr 4 ❑ Calendar Year
County: If Monthly Monitoring: Month
'Phone Number: { Person Collecting Samples:
Certified Laboratory: Lab #
Lab #
Is this an industrial sand mine?
Yes ❑
No ❑
Discharge to HQW or ORW waters? Yes ❑ No ❑
Discharge to SA waters?
Yes ❑
No ❑
Discharge to Tr (Trout) waters? Yes ❑ No ❑
Discharge to SB or PNA waters?
Yes ❑
No ❑
If HQW, what is the 7Q10 flow rate? or Tidal, 7Q10 not available ❑
Wastewater Monitorinq Requirements
'•-'•�J`•4S +n
outfall .-.
-*
IVo: 3 _
^-:-4.F=r•:
iaL .{��+++r:..�`I -.3
Date SampleDaily.i=lowy'
- :..Collected
F �Fz.. ,;
�7`'�,,,. t-. s.r
i. ..-e'_•T -
•'.Rate cfse �
r - t��
x _,
r—...-..�r ,i
!" rL•J'v `.
pH, ^,Suispende`c!
; SU a -
�.s. ..ems
r 7�
e-'�r .,,-r
F�. e. iP...
',.. 1Vtal- J
`
Solids (TSS),
..:..
mgll ' -�
Y-: '-
... -..� &n
N.. .L •it 5
Settleable
,._ Solids, �
ritUl _
?: Nappikable
3-
Discharge
- '.Turbidity, NTU _
r:
T , °,
-'r XJ- ^^w.
ay-.
Upstream(U)
-.Turbidity,
;NTU
f -�.`.l+e'
Downstream,
(D) Turbidity,
NTU
;; - .�
..-
Fecal
Coliform,•.
:co11100 ml'
�� .;.,...•
9/
}
s
molddl r�,
yam'• i�
For NOhFLOW
do
1 t t
HQW or ORW
5l)°/n'of"'"
- 7Q10 -
•. �.
Wksta NO FLOW if
fkebH
freshwater2514rJ'
6.0-9.0
sathrater
C
6.8-8.5
-
industrial Sand
HQworORW-,
20130
HOW orORW>�TrorPNA
} 1 OI1 rJ
HOW, ORW, SA SB
PNA or any Trout
0.110.2
�No Limit
Circle Water Quality Standard
that applies;
- 5l}125110
NIA
Water Quality
Standard applies
NIA '
water Ou&W
standard applies
NIA
Permit Date 10/1/2015 - 9/30/2020 Last Revised 11-18-2015
Page 1 of 3

Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑DOD
Wastewater Monitoring Requirements, cont.
- .G�'•- .i.Js '. -R _ �. '- -
�. ,'�`� �` 'C"•j a" "'l!� ,:.�;:.rs-,�cy� �
,Date�SampleY'
Outfall,`- ' :Collected
'No:: f ;��- ;^
4 -• t ". �, T
S.� 4 -A
ti
Daily FlowpH
J Rate;TMcfs
war" { ;�:,t.
" » Y F ,F .
Fx i«'. L
••ram
'SU:2
�_�;�
r u
•k"' .F
-'_ ..T�tai fY'J
Suspendedp,
c�Solids-(TSS),
t .mgll , - :
-- ..
"industrial
Y^-"jF4".,.' ..Fir st
� �-+;�
Settleable a Discharge
a Solids; . aTurt>idity, NTUt ,
i . mill
ntr x :� 'e + r' V
L
� ,.:w.. � i�_ _ -
Upstream (l1}r Downstrearii,
;:•Turbidity,: (D) Turbidity,
/' ' ;NTU, NTU'
J
...,.f - • ..,.t ,.•�w=
decal
ColiforM-9
6011100 ml x
--.•
SA
moldd1
or "NO FLOW"
HQW orORW
500/0-of
ZQ10
lndlcM NO FLOW 1I
lkabls
freshwater
6.0=9.0-
saltwater -
6.878.5.
-
... Sarni-
25145--
KQWorORW
20I30
HQW or oRw ing Tr or pm
— 10116
-NQW, ORW, M $8,
PNA, or any Trout' No Limit
Circle Water Quality Standard
0.110.2 that applies:
60/26/10
NIA- NIA
Water Quality warerQuallty
Standard applies Standard applies
'
NIA
Permit Date 10/1/2015 — 9/30/2020 Last Revised 11-18-2015
Page 2 of 3

Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑❑❑❑
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 §122.22)
Signature
Date
Mail Limit Violation DMR to Your DEMLR Regional Office Land Quality Section:
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
[phone]
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
[phone]
WINSTON-SA LM REGIONAL
�QFFICE
450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
[phone]
FAXITTEVILLE':REGIONAL OFF
225 Green Street
Systel Building Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
[phone]
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
(252)' 946-6481
ICEJM_ OORESVILLE REGIONAL: OFFICE
610 East Center Avenue/Suite 301
Questions for The Central Office
Stormwater Permitting Program?
[phone]
Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone]
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-2845
[phone]
Permit Date 10/1/2015 — 9/30/2020 Last Revised 11-18-2015
Page 3 of 3

NCDENR
Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
Qualitative Monitoring Report
For guidance on filling out thisform, please visit: jLpi//portal.ncdenr.orglweb/Ir/npdes-stormwater/
Permit No.:/�/_/_/_/_/`/_/�/ or Certificate of Coverage No.:
Facility Name:
County: Phone No.
Inspector:
Date of Inspection:
Time of Inspection:
Total Event Precipitation (inches):
Was this a "Representative Storm Event" or "Measureable Storm Event" as defined by the permit?
(See information below.)
❑ Yes ❑ No
Please verify whether Qualitative Monitoring must be performed during a "representative storm
event" or "measureable storm event" (requirements vary, depending on the permit).
Qualitative monitoring requirements vary. Most permits require qualitative monitoring to be
performed during a "representative storm event" or during a "measureable storm event." However,
some permits do not have this requirement. Please refer to these definitions, if applicable.
A "representative storm event" is a storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall
and that is preceded by at least 72 hours (3 days) in which no storm event measuring greater than
0.1 inches has occurred. A single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no
precipitation.
A "measurable storm event" is a storm event that results in an actual discharge from the
permitted site outfall. The previous measurable storm event must have been at least 72 hours
prior. The 72-hour storm interval does not apply if the permittee is able to document that a shorter
interval is representative for local storm events during the sampling period, and the permittee
obtains approval from the local DWQ Regional Office.
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:
(Signature of Permittee or Designee)
Page 1 of 2
SWU-242, Last modified 7/31/2013

1. Outfall Description:
Outfall No. Structure (pipe, ditch, etc.)
Receiving Stream:
Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area:
2. Color: Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors (red, brown, blue, etc.) and tint
(light, medium, dark) as descriptors:
3. Odor: Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have (i.e., smells strongly of oil,
weak chlorine odor, etc.): _
4. Clarity: Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge, where 1 is
clear and 5 is very cloudy:
1 2 3 4 5
5. Floating Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in
the stormwater discharge, where 1 is no solids and 5 is the surface covered with floating solids:
1 2 3 4 5
6. Suspended Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended
solids in the stormwater discharge, where 1 is no solids and 5 is extremely muddy:
1 2 3 4 5
7. Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
8. Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
9. Is there evidence of erosion or deposition at the outfall? Yes No
10. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution:
List and describe
Note: Low clarity, high solids, and/or the presence of foam, oil sheen, or erosion/deposition
may be indicative of pollutant exposure. These conditions warrant further investigation.
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NCDENR
Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
Qualitative Monitoring Report
Forguidance on filling out this form, please visit: bttp://Vo,.tal,ncdenr.oref web/lr/nodes-storruwater/
Permit No.: LV//�/_/,/_/_/_/_/ or Certificate of Coverage No.:
Facility Name:
County: _
Inspector:
Date of inspection:
Time of Inspection:
Total Event Precipitation (inches):
Phone No.
Was this a "Representative Storm Event" or "Measureable Storm Event" as defined by the permit?
(See information below.)
❑ Yes ❑ No
Please verify whether Qualitative Monitoring must be performed during a "representative storm
event" or "measureable storm event" (requirements vary, depending on the permit).
Qualitative monitoring requirements vary. Most permits require qualitative monitoring to be
performed during a "representative storm event" or during a "measureable storm event." However,
some permits do not have this requirement. Please refer to these definitions, if applicable.
A "representative storm event" is a storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall
and that is preceded by at least 72 hours (3 days) in which no storm event measuring greater than
0.1 inches has occurred. A single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no
precipitation.
A "measurable storm event" is a storm event that results in an actual discharge from the
permitted site outfall. The previous measurable storm event must have been at least 72 hours
prior. The 72-hour storm interval does not apply if the permittee is able to document that a shorter
interval is representative for local storm events during the sampling period, and the permittee
obtains approval from the local DWQ Regional Office.
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:
(Signature of Permittee or Designee)
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1. Outfall Description:
Outfall No. Structure (pipe, ditch, etc.)
Receivine Stream:
Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area:
2. Color: Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors (red, brown, blue, etc.) and tint
(light; medium, dark) as descriptors:
3. Odor: Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have (i.e., smells strongly of oil,
weak chlorine odor, etc.):
4. Clarity: Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge, where 1 is
clear and 5 is very cloudy:
1 2 3 4 S
S. Floating Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in
the stormwater discharge, where 1 is no solids and 5 is the surface covered with floating solids:
1 2 3 4 5
6. Suspended Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended
solids in the stormwater discharge, where 1 is no solids and 5 is extremely muddy:
1 2 3 4 5
7. Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
8. Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
9. Is there evidence of erosion or deposition at the outfall? Yes No
10. Other Obvious indicators of Stormwater Pollution:
List and describe
Note: Low clarity, high solids, and/or the presence of foam, oil sheen, or erosion/deposition
may be indicative of pollutant exposure. These conditions warrant further investigation.
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Georgoulias, Bethany
From: Georgoulias, Bethany
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2015 10:56 AM
To:'[e-mail]'
Cc: Bennett, Bradley; Pickle, Ken
Subject: NPDES General Permit NCG02 Renewal Update - Special Notification for NCG020256
Dear Mr. Mickleborough,
We are writing to notify you that your facility will receive a paper renewal package for this permit instead of an email
about renewing your Certificate of Coverage (COC) on-line for this mine site, covered under Certificate of Coverage No.
NCG020256 (Sullins-Wisemsn Mine). We realize that you requested the on-line renewal option and have been waiting
for those instructions and PIN to complete it. We wanted to get in touch about why you'll receive something different.
Inspections and sampling by U.S. EPA Region 4 staff earlier this year at three industrial mineral mines in western NC have
raised questions about whether this General Permit provides appropriate coverage for the discharges from similar types
of mining and processing operations. We will renew your facility's coverage under the General Permit, but we will
communicate special information with the renewal package. This site may need to apply for an individual NPDES permit
in the future.
Please be on the lookout for important correspondence from us in the coming weeks.
Regards,
The Stormwater Permitting Program
11011311y Gcorgoulias
Environmctitai Engineer
Slorinwaler Permitting; Program, Division of 1 nergy, Mineral, and I -and Resources
N.C. Department of IH-nvironmcntal Qualily
919 807 6372 off ice
bethany.�,eor o uliasnnedenr.gov
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (mailing)
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (location)
W ebsite: littp://portal.ncdenr.ort;/web/Ir/stormwater
14
Nothing Compares_-,
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

A-0;
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
Date Recolven
Year I Month 1 Oa
1. Please enter the permit number for which the change is requested.
NPI)ES Permit (or) Certificate of CoyerEtge
N C S d iv G G 0 2 0 2 5 6
It. Permit status ti<rior to requested change.
a. Permit issued to (company name): THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
h. Person legally responsible for permit: GREGORY TAVERAS
Fir -it N11 Last
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Title
P.O. BOX 309
Perinit Holder Mai€in¢ Address
SPRUCE PINE NC 28777
Cite State "Lill
[phone] [phone]
Phone Fax
c. Facility name (dischar-ge): FELDSPAR CORP-SULLINS WISE
d. Facility address: SULLINS BRANCH ROAD
AddreMS
SPRUCE PINE NC 28777
City Stan; Zip
e, facility contact person: PEGGY DORTCH ( $28) 765-8956
First / M I 1 Last Phcnte
Ill. Please provide the following for the requested change (revised permit).
a. Request for change is a result of: ❑ Change in ownership of the titcility
® Name change of the facility or owner
If other please explain:
b. Permit issued to (company name): THE QUARTZ CORP., USA
c. Person legally responsible for permit: GREGORY TAVERAS
First \11 T _ - 1_ast ~
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
P.O. BOX 309 Title
FEB 2 5 2013 Permit Holderttailing Address
SPRUCE PINE NC 28777
MR " A ITY Cite � state � Zip
terBrrt [phone] x7012
Phone F--mail Addrea
d. facility name (discharge): SULLINS-WISEMAN MINE
e. facility address: SULLINS BRANCH ROAD
Addresti
SPRUCE PINE NC 28777
City Slate Zip
f. Facility contact person: GLENN YOUNG
First A11 l.,nst
[phone] X7025
Phone E-mail Address
Revised 2012Apr23

NPDES PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
Page 2 of 2
IV. Permit contact information (if different front the person legally responsible for the permit)
Permit contact: PEGGY A DORTCH
First \tt Last
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER
Title
P.O. BOX 309
Moiling Address
SPRUCE PINE NC 28777
City State Zip
(828 )765-8956 neggy.dortclt®thecluartzcorn.com
Phone F-mail Address
V.
Will the permitted facility continue to conduct the same industrial activities conducted prior
to this ownership or name change"
Q Yes
❑ No (please explain)
VI. Required Items: THIS APPLICATION W[LL BE RETURNED UNPROCESSED IF ITE\4S
ARE INCOMPLETE OR N'11SSING:
❑ 'Chis completed application is required for both name change and/or wxnership change
requests.
❑ I_egal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as relevant pages of a contract deed.
or a bill of sale) is re uired for an ownership change request. Articles of incorporation are
not sufficient for an ownership change.
The certifications below must be completed and signed by both the permit holder prior to the change, and
the new applicant in the case of an ownership change request. For a name change request. the siened
Applicant's Certification is sufficient. Y
PERNIrr 1'EE CERTIFICATION (Permit holder prior to ownership change):
I, . attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and
complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not
completed and that if all required supporting information is not included, this application package will be
returned as incomplete.
APPLICANT CEI
1. GREG attest that
complete to thej
completed and returned as into
Signature
'Ik,ICATION
Date
is/'application fora name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and
f, my kno ledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not
all regt5ii supporting information is not included, this application package will be
gnature Date
PLEASE SEND THI? CON-11"LETE, APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
1617 Niail Servicc Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Revised 7i2008

NORTH'CAROLINA
Department of The Secretary of State
To all whom these presents shall come, Greetings:
hereby certify the following and hereto attached to be a true copy of
ARTICLES OF MERGER
OF
THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
INTO
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
the original of which was filed in this office on the 13th day of December, 2012.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my official seal at the
City of Raleigh, this 13th day of December, 2012
A('ez�'=A
Secretary of State
Document Id, C201234BD2198

C201234802198
% SOSID: 0073741
Date Filed: 12/13/2012 4:39:00 PM
Effective: 12/31 /2012
Elaine F. Marshall
North Carolina Secretary of State
C201234802198
ARTICLES OF MERGER
OF
THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
(a North Carolina corporation)
WITH AND INTO
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
(a North Carolina corporation)
Pursuant to Section 55-11-05 of the North Carolina Business Corporation Act,
K-T Feldspar Corporation, a North Carolina corporation, as the surviving corporation,
hereby submits the following Articles of Merger.
1. The name of the merging corporation is The Feldspar Corporation, a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina.
2. The name of the surviving corporation is K-T Feldspar Corporation, a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina,
3. An Agreement and Plan of Merger has been approved by each merging
corporation in the manner required by law.
4. These Articles of Merger and the merger contemplated hereby shall be effective at
11:58 p.m. local time on December 31, 2012.
[Signature on following page]
LEGAL02/334955170

C201234802198
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, K-T Feldspar Corporation has caused this Certificate
of . Merger to be executed by a duly authorized officer this 13th, day of
December , 2012,
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
By: 4"
Vice President, Deputy General Counsel
— Americas and Secretary
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LEG AL02l334955170

NORTH CAROLINA
Department of The Secretary of State
To all whom these presents shall come, Greetings:
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hereby certify the following and hereto attached to be a true copy of
ARTICLES OF MERGER
OF
THE QUARTZ CORP USA
INTO -
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
WHICH CHANGED ITS NAME TO
THE QUARTZ CORP USA .
the original of which was filed in this office on the 13th day of December, 2012.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my official seal at the
City of Raleigh, this i 3th day of December, 2012
Secretary of State
Document Id: C201234802199

SOSID: 0073741
Date Filed:12/13/2012 4:45:00 PM
Effective: 12/31/2012
Elaine F. Marshall
North Carolina Secretary of State
C201234802199
ARTICLES OF MERGER
OF
THE QUARTZ CORP USA
(Parent Corporation)
WITH AND INTO
K T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
(Subsidiary Corporation)
Fursuant to Section 55-11-05 of the North Carolina Business Corporation Act,
K-T Feldspar Corporation, a North Carolina corporation, as the surviving corporation,
hereby submits the following Articles of Merger.
l .
2.
3.
4.
5.
The name of the merging corporation is The Quartz Corp USA, a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of Delaware.
The name of the surviving corporation is K-T Feldspar Corporation, a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina.
An Agreement and Plan of Merger has been approved by each merging
corporation in the manner required by law.
The Agreement and Plan of Merger provides that the surviving corporation will
amend its Articles of Incorporation to change the name of the surviving
corporation to "The Quartz Corp USA."
These Articles of Merger and the merger contemplated hereby shall be effective at
11-59 p.m. local time on December 31, 2012.
(Signature on followingpage]
LEGAI 02133497308v3

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, K-T Feldspar Corporation has caused this Certificate
of Merger to be executed by a duly authorized officer this 13 day of
December ,2012.
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
By:
usan S. Radcliffe
— Americas and Secretary
-2-
LEGAU2l334473090

THE QUARTZIM
CORP
The Quartz Corp USA
North Carolina Operations
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
JANUARY 1. 2013
Signature Authorization for National Pollution Discharge Illimination System (NP1)1?S) Dischargc Monitoring Rcporis
(I)MRs), Permit Applications and related documents; for all Mine Permit applications and rcl;ned documents and all other
permits and lieciisei associated with the Spruce Plne Up(:ra6011S of •I'l1C OLlariz Corp USA.
Whereas our NPDES permits. Air Quality Permits. Radioactivc Materii lS LiCCIISCS and our Lartil Quality permit
1'e'C1t111-CrtlClttS hitVC• beCO111C I1101'e involved, and to better manage thcso rcqui1'e111CMS, 'IS Ot'the Signttlirre d;ltc he10W. the:
tiAlowing employees. nr e111p]0VCCs whit may Subsccltrently hold the same position, are '1k1th01-iXCd ;lgeW-S of the principle
CXMItivc ollicer to sign the NPIX'S and 1_wid Quafily mine permit renewal, stew and modiI mation applications and
related documents. i inployces registered as the Operator Responsible in Charge (ORC) pursuant to Mirth Carolina State
Regulations (I 5A NCAC 8g) are Specifically authorized by rule to sign NPi)1 S Discharge Monitoring Reports (UMRs).
This delegation of authority applies to The uarti Corn�S,k miniim anal nrocessii operations in and relatrrd to the
State of North Carolina.
Permit Authority ^
----------..—�_
_Operator Iles ponsihlc in Charge {011C) Authority _
l::cldic Dunc;ut
(;regoryTaVcrask---
1J..S Operations Directo).
ORClbi- Permit ii A'C(1000400
-
S, Todd Mickleborough
Craig Sparks
I,unds & Alinvs A• imager — �
Backup CJlif_' Ju, Purmit ti :VC 0000-1 fill
—
Peggy A. Dortch
Timodw Calloway
012( 1iw Pcawih # M,'Ofiw.3.y3 ------- ~-�
_Environmentul'Wanugcr
Gloms young - —_�--_
Joseph Pittman �--
1'f(I)N kfcrrrrrt,ec -- Pine IV -fill, U rcrutirll s
Backup OR( ur• 1'c•nnil ?i A`("000U3,),3
Jerry Prosser'
—. .._�---_--_—.-- ----'
Mam MancrKer•, Ahcr xrss O er wifins - -
- -- — ---�- ----- —_
Ryan Prcdsall
Plam 1 .tiipul-visor. Allapass Ulrct•rrlions
-
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Jo i W ke, , E\_e utive 011icer. Date
The ariz

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020256
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,
Feldspar Corporation
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
Feldspar Corp- Sullins Wise
Sullins Branch Rd
Spruce Pine
Mitchell County
to receiving waters designated as Sullins Branch, a class C;Tr stream in the French Broad River Basin in
accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II,
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

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division or Water Quality
February 7, 2005
Jerry Prosser
Feldspar Corporation
PO Box 99
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Feldspar Corp- Sullins Wise
COC Number NCG020256
Mitchell 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 Bethany Georgoulias of the Central Office Stormwater
Permitting Unit at [phone], ext.529.
Sincerely.
77�4—
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
One
NorthCarolma
Al atimatty
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] ' Customer Service
Internet: h2o.enrstate.nc.uslsulstormwater.html 512 N. Salisbury St. . Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]
An Equal OpportunitylAffirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper

NCDENR
N=.r*� C+tirA��u �E+i+rwswraF
LI:'u rGUMt]r 4iJ u��ll<.L I�,yp.wcl.0
Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
Oate Received
Year
I Month
Da
I. Please enter the permit number for which the change is requested.
NPI)ES Permit
(or) Certiivate of Coverage
N I C. I s 10
N C G 0 12 10 12 5 6
II. Permit status pLj2E to requested change.
tt. Permit issued to (company name):
THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
b. Person legally responsible for permit:
GREGORY TAVERAS
First M 1 Last
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Title
P.O. BOX 309
Permit Holder Mailing Address
SPRUCE PINE NC 28777
City Slate Zip
[phone] [phone]
Phone Fax
c. Facility name (discharge):
FELDSPAR CORP-SULLINS WISE
d. Facility address:
SULLINS BRANCH ROAD
Address
SPRUCE PINE NC 28777
City State Zip
e. Facility contact person:
PEGGY DORTCH ( 828 ) 765-8956
First 1 MI 1 Last Phone
III. Please provide the following for the requested change (revised permit).
a. Request for change is a result of:
❑ Change in ownership of the facility
® Name change of the facility or owner
If other please explain:
b. Permit issued to (company name):
c. Person legally responsible for permit:
d. Facility name (discharge):
e. Facility address:
lity contact person:
THE QUARTZ CORP., USA
GREGORY TAVERAS
First M1 Last
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Title
P.O. BOX 309
Permit Holder Mailing Address
SPRUCE PINE NC 28777
City State Zip
[phone] X7012
Phone E-mail Address
SULLINS-WISEMAN MINE
SULLiNS BRANCH ROAD
Address
SPRUCE PINE NC 28777
City S111te Zip
GLENN YOUNG
First M1 Last
(828 ) 765-9621 X7025
Phone li-mail Address
Revised 2012Apr23

NPDES PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
Page 2of2
IV. Permit contact information (if different from the person legally responsible for the permit)
Permit contact: PEGGY A DORTCH
First till Last
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER
Title
P.O. BOX 309
Mailing Address
SPRUCE PINE NC 28777
City State Zip
(828 )?65-8956 [e-mail]
Phone E-rnail Address
Will the permitted facility continue to conduct the same industrial activities conducted prior
V' to this ownership or name change?
x❑ Yes
❑ No (please explain)
V1. Required Items: THIS APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED UNPROCESSED IF ITEMS
ARE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING:
x❑ This completed application is required for both name change and/or ownership change
requests.
❑ Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as relevant pages of a contract (teed,
or a bill of sale) is required for an ownership change request. Articles of incorporation are
not sufficient for an ownership change.
The certifications below must be completed and signed by both the permit holder prior to the change, and
the new applicant in the case of an ownership change request. For a name change request, the signed
Applicant's Certification is sufficient.
PERMITTEE CERTIFICATION (Permit holder prior to ownership change):
I, , attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and
complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not
completed and that if all required supporting information is not included, this application package will be
returned as incomplete.
Signature
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
Date
1 GREG attest that is application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and
complete to the be my kno Icdge. 1 understand that if all required parts of this application are not
completed and th• t ' 7all req ' ed supporting information is not included, this application package will be
returned as into ete.
2 13
tune Date
PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Revised 712008

NORTH CAROLINA
Department of The Secretary of State
To all whom these presents shall come, Greetings:
hereby certify the following and hereto attached to be a true copy of
ARTICLES OF MERGER
OF
THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
INTO
a
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
the original of which was filed in this office on the 13th day of December, 20I2.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my official seal at the
City of Raleigh, this 13th day of December, 2012
Secretary of State
Document Id: C201234802198

10
C201234802198
SOSID: 0073741
` Date Filed: 12/13/2012 4:39:00 PM
Effective: 12/31/2012
Elaine F. Marshall
North Carolina Secretary of State
C201234802198
ARTICLES OF MERGER
OF
THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
(a North Carolina corporation)
WITH AND INTO
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
(a North Carolina corporation)
Pursuant to Section 55-11-05 of the North Carolina Business Corporation Act,
K-T Feldspar Corporation, a North Carolina corporation, as the surviving corporation,
hereby submits the following Articles of Merger.
1. The name of the merging corporation is The Feldspar Corporation, a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina.
2. The name of the surviving corporation is K-T Feldspar Corporation, a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina.
3. An Agreement and Plan of Merger has been approved by each merging
corporation in the manner required by law.
4. These Articles of Merger and the merger contemplated hereby shall be effective at
11:58 p.m. local time on December 31, 2012.
LEQAL09,F334955170
[Signature on following page]

C201234802198
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, K-T Feldspar Corporation has caused this Certificate
of Merger to be executed by a duly authorized officer this 13tb day of
December 2012.
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
By:
Vice President, Deputy General Counsel
-- Americas and Secretary
-2-
LEGAL02/33495517v3

NORTH CAROLINA
Department of The Secretary of State
To all whom these presents shall come, Greetings:
i, ZJ�,/a}i+• Z'• 1•aa }i�.�.Ja;<}��L, 4JWV�V4{41Y Vl V4K4V V� LA l}' VYu 4V
hereby certify the following and hereto attached to be a true copy of
ARTICLES OF MERGER
OF
THE QUARTZ CORP USA
INTO
K-T FELDSPAR. CORPORATION
WHICH CHANGED ITS NAME TO
THE QUARTZ CORP USA .
the original of which was filed in this office on the 13th day of December, 2012.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my official seal at the
City of Raleigh, this 13th day of December, 2012
Secretary of State
Document Id: C201234802199

SOSiD: 0073741
Date Filed: 12/13/2012 4:45:00 PM
Effective: 12/31/2012
Elaine F. Marshall
North Carolina Secretary of State
C20234802199
ARTICLES OF MERGER
OF
THE QUARTZ CORP USA
(Parent Corporation)
WITH AND INTO
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
(Subsidiary Corporation)
K-T Feldspar Corporation, a North Carolina corporation, as the surviving corporation,
hereby submits the following Articles of Merger.
1. The name of the merging corporation is The Quartz Corp USA, a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of Delaware.
2. The name of the surviving corporation is K-T Feldspar Corporation, a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina.
3: An Agreement and Plan of Merger has been approved by each merging
corporation in the manner required by law.
4. The Agreement and Plan of Merger provides that the surviving corporation will
amend its Articles of incorporation to change the name of the surviving
corporation to "The Quartz Corp USA."
5. These Articles of Merger and the merger contemplated hereby shall be effective at
11:59 p.m. local time on December 31, 2012.
[Signature on following page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, K-T Feldspar Corporation has caused this Certificate
of Merger to be executed by a duly authorized officer this 13tih day of
December , 2012.
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
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usan B. Radcliffe
— Americas and Secretary

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000 ,,2
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020 56
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,
The Quartz Corp., USA
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and to operate treatment systems and discharges associated
with mine dewatering and process wastewater from a facility located at
Sullins -Wiseman Mine
Sullins Branch Rd
Spruce Pine
Mitchell County
to receiving waters designated as Sullins Branch, a class,C; Tr, waters in the French Broad River Basin in
accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts
I, II, III, IV, V and VI of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective February 28, 2013.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day February 28, 2013.
ORIGINAL SIGNED Dl
KEN PICKLE
for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Gregory Taveras
The Quartz Corp., USA
PO Box 309
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Dear Mr. Taveras:
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P. E.
Director
February 28, 2013
John Skvarla
Secretary
Subject: NPDES General Permit NCG020000
Certificate of Coverage NCG020256
Sullins -Wiseman Mine
Mitchell County
Division personnel received your request to revise your stormwater permit Certificate of Coverage to
accurately reflect your new company and/or facility name.
Please find enclosed the revised Certificate of Coverage. The terms and conditions contained in the
General Permit remain unchanged and in full effect. This revised Certificate of Coverage is issued under
the requirements of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
If you have any questions, please contact the Stormwater Permitting Unit at 919-807-6300,
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED B)
KEN PICKLE
for Charles Wakild, P.E.
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit
Wetlands and Stormwater Branch
1617 Mai; Service Center, Raleigh, North Carotina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] l Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: wvvw.ncwaterquality.org
NorthCarolina
Awmallry
An Equal Oppodunity 4 Affirmative Action Employer

0F WA9pG Beverly Eaves Perdue. Governor
vj y Dee freeman, Secretary
> North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
O -C
Coleen 11. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
f SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION
PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
I. Please enter the permit number for which the change is requested.
NPDES Permit (or) Certificate of Coverage
N 1 C 10 10 N C G 0 1 2 1 0 I 2 5 6
11. Permit status prior to requested change.
a. Permit issued to (company name): The Feldspar Corporation
b. Person legally responsible for permit: Gregory Taveras
First M I Last
Operations Manager
Title
530 Altapass Road, P.O. Box 99
Permit Holder Mailing Address
Spruce Pine NC 28777
City State lip
[phone] [phone]
Phone Paz
c. Facility name (discharge):
Sullins-Wisernan Mine
d. Facility address:
Sullins Branch Road
Address
Spruce Pine NC 28777
- -
City State Zip
e. Facility contact person:
Greg Taveras [phone]
First / MI / Last Phone
Ill. Please provide the following for the requested
change (revised permit).
a. Request for change is a result oF.
X Change in ownership of the facility
❑ Name change of the facility or owner
If other please explain: Change Owner from hnerys USA, Ine to The Quartz Corp USA
b.• Permit issued to (company name):
The Feldspar Corporation
c. Person legally responsible for permit:
Gregory "Taveras
First Ml Last
D � { � D
US Operations Director
Nll\y 0 4 Z011
530 Altapass Road, P.O. Box 99
Permit Holder Mailing Address
DEIVR `HATER (QUALITY
Spruce Pine NC 28777
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
City St, Zip
[phone] Greg.taveras a thequartzcorp.com
Phone E-mail Address
d. Facility name (discharge):
Sullins -Wiseman Mine
e. Facility address:
Sullins Branch Road
Address
Spruce Pine NC 28777
City State Zip
f. Facility contact person:
Todd Mickleborough
First Ml Last
[phone] Stodd.mickleboroughnthequartzcorp.coin
Phone E-mail Address
Revised 812008

PERMIT NAMEIOWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
Page 2 of 2
IV. Permit contact information (if different from the person legally responsible for the permit)
Permit contact: Peggy A Dortch
First Ml bast
Environmental Manager
Title
P.O. Box 309
Meiling Address
Spruce Pine NC 28777
City Static Zip
[phone] Peggy.dortch a thequartzcorp.com
Phone E-mail Address
V. Will the permitted facility continue to conduct the same industrial activities conducted prior to
this ownership or name change?
X Yes
❑ No (please explain)
Vl Required Items: THIS APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED UNPROCESSED IF ITEMS
ARE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING:
X This completed application is required for both name change and/or ownership change requests.
X Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as relevant pages of a contract deed, or a
bill of sale) is required for an ownership change request. Articles of incorporation are not
sufficient for an ownership change.
The certifications below must be completed and signed by both the permit holder prior to the change, and the
new applicant in the case of an ownership change request. For a name change request, the signed Applicant's
Certification is sufficient.
PERMITTEE CERTIFICATION (Permit holder prior to ownership change):
I, Gregory Tave attest that this application for a namelownership change has been reviewed and is accurate
and complete t the bestof my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not
completed ankpImple
at if required supporting information is not included, this application package will be
returned as it ./
S ignature
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I, Gregory Taveras,
and complete to the
completed and tha
returned a: ittco A
Date
Est that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate
>t of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not
11 reRored supporting information is not included, this application package will be
gnature
C/-z1?-J
Date
PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Revised 712008

THE QUARTZTM
CORPN9
Spruce Pine Operations
The Feldspar Corporation & 1K-T Feldspar Corporation
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
April 1, 2011
Signature Authorization For National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Discharge
Monitoring Reports (DMR's), Permit Applications And Related Documents; For All Mine Permit
Applications and Related Documents, And All Other Permits and Licenses Associated With Spruce
Pine Feldspar Operations
Whereas our NPDES permits, Radioactive Materials Licenses and our Land Quality permit requirements have
become more involved, and to better manage these requirements, as of the signature date below, the following
employees, or employees who may subsequently hold the same positions, are authorized agents of the principle
executive officer to signs the NPDES and Land Quality mine permit renewal and modification applications and
related documents. Employees registered as the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) pursuant to North Carolina
State Regulations (15a NCAC 8g) are specifically authorized by rule to sign NPDES Discharge Monitoring Reports
(DMR's). This delegation of authority applies to The Feldspar Corporation and K-T Feldspar Corporation
ininin and production operations in and related to Spruce PNe,_NC.
'yPeriiiif'A'utlio`riti'w ;'9"� �' 4
='?; D erator,iri Re"s iuible:Char`e`.(ORC)-Authorit
Greg Taveras — U.S. Operations Manager
Eddie Duncan — ORC for KT Feldspar
S. Todd Mickleborough —Mining Engineer, Spruce
Danny Thomas -- Backup ORC for KT Feldspar
Pine Operations
Glenn Young — Feldspar Production Manager, K-T
Tim Calloway — ORCfor The Feldspar Corporation
Feldspar
Jerry Prosser — Feldspar Production Manager, The
Joe Pittman — Backup ORC fbr The Feldspar
Feldspar Cor oration
Corporation
Peggy Dorich — Environmental Manager, Spruce. Pine
O erations
Jeff Stoll — Health & Safety Manager
IZSO Authorityfar KT Feldspar and The Feldspar
Cor oralio
Jo kv,W r, ie rati g Officer Date
The Corn r�
Witness
Dat

STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "Ag eement') is,dated as of March 3 ,
2011, by and between Imerys USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Seller"), and The Quartz
Corp USA, a Delaware corporation ("Purchaser").
WHEREAS, Seller and Mircal S.A. ("Mircal") are related entities within the larger
lmerys group of companies;
WHEREAS, Seller owns 100% of the shares (the "Shares") of both The Feldspar
Corporation, a North Carolina corporation (' TFC"), and K-T Feldspar Corporation; a North
Carolina corporation ("K-T") (collectively, the "Purchased Entities'), both of which are a part of
the lmerys quartz business;
WHEREAS, Mireal has entered into that certain Master Agreement dated December 23,
2010 (the "Master Agreement") with Norsk Mineral A.S. ("Norsk"), pursuant to which .(a)
Mircal's affiliate Imerys USA, Inc. has agreed to transfer the shares of the,Purcliased. Entities to
The Quartz Corp USA, a company owned by The Quartz Corp. SAS and (b) Norsk has. agreed to
transfer the shares of certain subsidiaries to The Quartz Corp SAS;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Master Agreement and, in order to consummate- the
transactions conternplated thereby, Seller desires to sell to Purchaser, and Purchaser desires to
purchase from Seller, the Shares; and
WHEREAS, capitalized terms used herein but not otherwise defined herein shall have'the
meaning ascribed to such terms in the Master Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the Master Agreement and in consideration of the
purchase price, mutual agreements set forth below and other good and valuable consideration,
the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties�agree as follows:
1. Sale of Shares.
(a) Transfer of Shares. Seller agrees to sell, transfer, assign and deliver the
Shares to Purchaser on the Closing Date.
(b) Consideration. Upon the execution of this Agmennent acid as the sole and
exclusive consideration for the sale of the Shares, Purchaser agrees to pay, to Seller
$12,000,000.00 for the shares of K-T and $18;000,000.00 for the shares of TFC; for ab aggregate
purchase price of $30,000,000.00, by wire transfer of immediately available U.S. Dollars on the
Closing Date.
2. The Closing_
(a) Closing Date. The purchase and sale of the Shares shall take place on the
Closing Date.
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(b) Deliveries. 4n the Closing Date, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser, or shall
caused to be delivered to Purchaser, the following:
(i) original stock certificates representing the Shares executed for
transfer or accompanied by executed stock powers;
00 all company books, stock transfer records, corporate seals,
certificate of incorporation and other corporate and shareholder records (all of which shall be Up-
to-date) of both of the Purchased Entities;
(iii) unconditional resignation letters; effective on the Closing Date,
from all the directors of the Purchased Entities;
(iv) evidence with regard to the transactions contemplated by the
Master Agreement that, in accordance with applicable labor laws, all required consultation
procedures have been duly carried out at the local level;
(v) a list of all bank accounts and names of all persons leaving
signature authority over any such account and a list of the names of each person or entity holding
a proxy, general or special power of attorney, or other similar instrument.from. the Purchased
Entities; and
(vi) an assignment document assigning the Imetys Excluded :Quartz
Assets and Liabilities from the Purchased Entities to Seller.
(c) Excluded Assets and Liabilities. Pursuant to the Master Agreement, Seller
shall not sell and Purchaser shall not purchase or acquire and Purchaser shall not assume or
become liable for -any assets or liabilities, -as the case may be, contained in the Imerys Excluded
Quartz Assets and Liabilities.
I Representations and Warranties.
(a) By Seller. Seller hereby represents and warrants to Purchaser as follows:
(i) Seller is the record and beneficial owner of the Shares_ The Shares
represent 100% of the outstanding capital stock of the Purchased Entities,. and represent all of
Seller's right, title and interest in the Purchased Entities. Seller has-ood and marketable- title to
the Shares and the absolute right to transfer the Shares to Purchaser and such Shares; upon
transfer. to Purchaser, will be free and clear of all claims, liens, pledges, restrictions or
encumbrances of any nature whatsoever.
(ii) Seller has the power and authority to execute and deliver this
Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and this
Agreement is valid and binding upon and enforceable against Seller in accordance with its terms.
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(b) BY... Purchaser. Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to Seller as
follows:
(i) Purchaser has the power and authority to execute and deliver this
Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and this
Agreement is valid and binding upon and enforceable against Purchaser in accordance with its
terms.
(ii) Purchaser is acquiring the Shares for its own account, with the
intention of holding the Shares for investment and with no present intention of 'dividing or
allowing others to participate in this investment or of reselling or otherwise participating,
directly or indirectly, in a distribution of the Shares; and it will not make any sale, transfer or
other disposition of the Shares without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the "Securities Act"), and any state securities laws unless an exemption from
registration is available under the Securities Act and any state securities laws.
4. Good Faith Efforts: Further Assurances: Cooperation. Seller,and Purchaser shall
in bond faith undertake to perform thew obligations in this Agreement and:cause the transactions
contemplated in this Agreement to be carried out promptly in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement. Upon the execution of this Agreement -and thereafter,'each party shall promptly.
execute such documents and other instruments and take such further actions as may be
reasonably requested by the other party in order more effectively to consummate or to document
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
S. Miscellaneous.
(a) Effective Date. Notwithstanding the date first above written; Mircal and
Norsk have agreed, pursuant to Section .3.1 of the Master Agreement, that for accounting -and
Financial purposes, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be deemed to be
effective as of January 1, 2011.
(b) Master A;Feemen_t. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed
to supersede, diminish, enlarge on or modify any provision or any obligations, agreements,
covenants or representations and warranties of Mircal or Norsk contained in the Master
Agreement (all of which survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement as provided, and
subject to the limitations set forth, in the Master Agreement). if any conflict.exists between the
terms of this Agreement and the Master Agreement, then the terms of the Master Agreement
shall govern and control.
(c) Survival. All the covenants, provisions, agreements, representations and
warranties provided by this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of this
Agreement and all of the transactions contemplated hereby.
(d) Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned or delegated by any
party without the prior written consent of the other.
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(e) Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the
parties with respect to the matters set forth in this Agreement and supersedes any prior
understanding or agreement, oral or written, with respect to such matters-
(f) Binding* Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns.
(g) Execution in Counte arts. This Agreement may be executed in any
number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, and all such counterparts shall
constitute one and the same Agreement, binding on all the parties notwithstanding that all the
parties are not signatories to the same counterpart.
[Signatures on following page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Stock Purchase Agreement to be
executed as of the date first written above.
SELLER:
IMO
PURCHASER:
The Quartz_Corp USA
Name:
Title: Alto
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph. D, Acting Director
September 21, 2001
Mr. Barry Brogdon
The Feldspar Corporation
PO Box 99
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 2,S777
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: NPDES Permit Modification — Nanie Change
Permit NCG020256
Sullins -Wiseman Mine
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Brogdon:
In accordance with your request received July 27, 2001, the Division is forwarding the subject permit modification.
'Phis modification documents the change in name at the subject facility. All other terms and conditions in the original permit
remain unchanged and in full effect. This permit modification is issued under the requirements of North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
11'any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit modification are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) clays following
receipt of this letter. This request must he a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes, filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714.
Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
This permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of
Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local government
permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Valery Stephens at the
telephone number or address listed below.
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Sincerely,
1��:rliJ:
Wi;.1A�1
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph. D
919 733-5083, extension 520 �iax) 919 733-0719
VISIT US ONTHE INTERNET @ http:llh2o.enr.state.no.us/ [e-mail]

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020256
STORMWATER, MINI- DEWATERING, AND/OR 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,
The Feldspar Corporation, Sullins -Wiseman Mine
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and to operate or continue operation of treatment
systems and discharges associated with mine dewatering and process wastewater recycling overflow
from a facility located at
Sullins -Wiseman Mine
Sullins Branch Road
Spruce Pine
Mitchell County
to receiving waters designated as Sullins Branch, in the French Broad River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations,
monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, 11, II1, IV, V, VI and VI1 of General Permit No.
NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective September 21. 2001.
4•f•
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day September 21, 2001,
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph. D, Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

6tate of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
December 17, 1999
JOSEPH TURNER
THE FELDSPAR CORP. - SULLINS-WISEMAN MINE
PO BOX 99
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
Dear Permittee:
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROUNA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Reissue - NPDES Stormwater Permit
The Feldspar Corp. - Sullins -Wiseman Mine
COC Number NCG020256
Mitchell County
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG020OW, the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. 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 copy of general stormwater permit NCG020000
* Five copies of the Analytical Monitoring form and five copies of the Qualitative Monitoring form
* A copy of a Technical Bulletin on this permit which outlines permit components and
addresses frequently asked questions
* A Certificate of Coverage for your facility
* DWQ fee schedule
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.
Please note that in 1998 Senate Bill 1366 established changes to the permit fee structure for DWQ permits effective
January I, 1999. This change requires that you pay an annual fee to assure continued coverage under this permit.
You will be invoiced for this fee beginning next year. A copy of the current fee schedule is included with this letter.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Tony Evans of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 584
Sincerely,
for Kerr T. Stevens
Director, Division of Water Quality
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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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. NCG020256
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,
THE FELDSPAR CORP.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and to operate or continue operation of treatment systems and
discharges associated with mine dewatering and process wastewater from a facility located at
THE FELDSPAR CORP. - SULLINS-WISEMAN MINE
SULLINS BRANCH ROAD
SPRUCE PINT;
MITCHELL COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as Sullins Branch in the French Broad River Basin in accordance with the effluent
limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,1I, I1I, IV, V, and VI of General
Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective December 17. 1999.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day December 17, 1999.
for Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

state of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
August 12, 1994
Mr. John D. Lawson
P.O. Box 99
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
The Feldspar Corporation
COC NCG020256
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Lawson::
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on April 14, I994, 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 Environmental Management. The Division of Environmental Management 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 Environmental Management 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 Jeanette Briggs at telephone number 919/733-
5083.
Sincere W iginal Signed BY
Coieen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
cc: Asheville Regional Office
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PERMIT NO 2 00
ERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No 2 25
STORMWATER, MINE DEWATERING, AND/OR 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,
The Feldspar Corporation
is hereby authorized to operate or continue operation of sediment basins and discharge stormwater from a facility
located at
Sullins -Wiseman Mine
Altapass Road
Spruce Pine, NC
Mitchell County
to receiving waters designated as Sullins Branch in the French Broad River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, II, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCGO20000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 12 1994
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day August 12, 1994
Original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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