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North Carolina Department of Environmental Duality
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, 201S
Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
The Quartz Corp USA -
Pete Lawson Mine
COC NCG020716
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. During the 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:/Iportal.ncdenr.org/web/ir/
Mailing Address: 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919.707-9200 / FAX: [phone]
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NCG020716 Renewal COC
November 19, 2015
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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
Linda 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. NCGO20716
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. -
Pete Lawson Mine
Gouges Creek Rd
Spruce Pine
Mitchell County
to receiving waters designated as Gouges Creek, class WS-IV;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, 1I, 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.
upr. 1 i
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
C& Technical Bulletin for N.C. General NPDES Permit NCG020000 (Mining
Env"nnwnrur Activities) Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Quality
Technical Bulletin for NCGO2000D (Mining) Last Revised 10/812015
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).
NCG020000 ,coverage is NOT APPLICABLE to:
• Borrow Pits covered by the NC DOT statewide stormwater 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 1 st to DEG 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 DEG if facility fails to perform satisfactorily or creates nuisance conditions.
. Only DEG-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 DEG 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 W W monitoring after four
quarterly samples that comply with all 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 gnd 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 quality for re-
duced BMP inspections and may
be exempted from outfoll moni-
toring by the Regional Engineer.
Do I have to monitor all
outfalls?
Yes. However, you may request
Representative Outfall Status
(ROS). If 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. It
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. 10/8I15
North Carolina perform analysis in
accordance with those proce-
dures. While N.C. certification re-
quirements do not apply to testing
stormwater-onlydischarges, data
gathered under an NPDES permit
must still conform to federal re-
quirements. 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 I
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?,;,
Your questions about stormwater permit requirements ^�
can be addressed to the DEMLR Offices:
Asheville Office ........... [phone] Washington Office....... [phone]
Fayetteville Office....... (910) 433-330D Wilmington Office........ [phone]
Mooresville Office....... [phone] Winston-Salem Office... [phone]
Raleigh Office............ [phone] Central Office ............. [phone]
_Helniul link:
DEMLR Stormwater Permitting Program:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/ir/stormwater
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ANNUAL SUMMARY DISCHARGE MONITORING
REPORT (DMR) — STORMWATER
SUBMIT TO CENTRAL OFFICE*
General Permit No. NCG020000
Calendar Year
"Report ALL STORMWATER monitoring data on this form (include "No Flout/No Discharge" and Benchmark
Exceedances) from the previous calendar year to the DEQ by MARCH 1 of each year.
Certificate of Coverage No. N0002
Facility Name:
County:
Phone Number: (^
Certified Laboratory
Lab #.
Lab #
Total no. of SDOs monitored
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 ❑
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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 ❑
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Permit Date 10/112015 — 9/30/2020
Last Revised 10-2-2015

Certificate of Coverage No. NGG02 ❑❑❑❑
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 oonsecutive samples below benchmarks to decrease frequency ❑
Yes, received approval from DEMLR to reduce monitoring frequency ❑
No, turbidity benchmark exceedances did not require monthly monitoring ❑
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Permit Date 10/1/2015 — 9130/2020
Last Revised 10-2-2015

Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑0C1❑
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 Stormwater DMR to the NCDEQ Central, Officer
Note the address is correct - Central Files is housed in DWR (not DFMLR)
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Division of Water Resources
Attn: DWR Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Central Files Telephone [phone]
Questions? Contact DEMLR Stormwater Permitting Staff in the Central Office at:
[phone]
Permit Date 10/112015 — 9130/2020
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'/'No Discharge" and Limit Violations) from I
the previous calendar year to the DEQ by MARCH 1 of each year.
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02
Facility Name:
County:
Phone Number: (�
Certified Laboratory
Lab #
Lab #
Total no. of outfalls monitored
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,
7Q10 not available ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to Trout (Tr) -designated waters?.
Yes ❑
No ❑
Were there any limit violations in the calendar year?
Yes ❑
No ❑
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Permit Date 10/1/2015 — 9/30/2020
Last Revised 10-2-2015

Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑❑❑❑
Additional ©utfall Attachment (make copies as needed for additional outfalls)
Wastewater (WW) Discharge Outfall No.
Is this an industrial sans! mine (See 40 CFR W6 Subpart D)7 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 ❑
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Permit Date 10/112015 — 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 SS or PNA waters?
Yes ❑
No ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to HOW or ORW waters?
Yes ❑
No ❑
If so, what is the 7Q10 flow rate? or Tidally influenced waters,
7Q10 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 ❑
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Permit Date 1011I2015 -- 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 infonmation 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 (ndt 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

I
BENCHMARK EXCEEDANCE or TIER 2 DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT (DMR) - STORMWATER
7_ SUBMIT. 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 ❑ Calendar Year
County: For Monthly Monitoring: Month
Phone Number: (�� Person Collecting Samples:
Certified Laboratory: Lab #,
Lab•#
Has this.facitity had 4 or more benchmark .exceed ances for any.singie parameter, -at any one SW discharge outfail (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 oaae for outfalls with VMA)
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Date.Sample�.
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NIA
Water Quality
Standard applies
NIA
Water Quality
Standard applies
Permit Date 101112015 — 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.
Out1`ail
No.= *
DateiSample
Collected
_.
,Total
' "Rainfall : -
. s"Ais.sDO
in Tier 2?
:Total
;:Suspended:
'_.Solids (TSS),.
m 11 '
r Settleable
Solids;
mII1..
_ _Tu"rbidity, NTU„
y
�tJpstream'(U)
Turbidity;-;._
:NTU
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'Turbidity, _.
NTU:
+molddlyr
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NO�FLOW.
`
inches
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-
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0.1
-
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'�10 (=roshwater7rdesignated
streams lakes and reservoirs
N/A
Water Quality
Standard applies
NIA
Water Quality
Standard applies
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.
VMA
' :.VMA only ,.
VMA, only ° "
!f applicable .
Ifapplicable"'
If applicable
If licbble.
-- - �.
L f}
©ate Sample
Total,-,,
-
1TSS,,
4 Non polar
New Motor �'
SSA,
Turtiidity,
Upstream (U)
Doinrrisfrea"m (D)
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1 Collected
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-- -mg11.
: O&G, mg11'
Oil Use
mill:
NTU
Turbidity„
Turbidity,
L
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- NTU, _
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"- inches . '
100I50
15
55 .
0.1
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N/A
NIA
Permit Date-101112015 — 9/3012020 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 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 Benchmark Exceedance/Tier 2 DMR to Your DEMLR Regional Office Land Quality Section:
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
[phone]
RALEIGH,REGIONAL.OFFICE
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 7914200
WINST._ ON-SALEM-REGiONAL
OFFICE
450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
[phone]
Permit Date 10/1/2015 — 9/30/2020
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
~ 225 Green Street
Systel Building Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
[phone]
WASHINGTON'REGIONAL OFFICE
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
CENTRAL OFFICE
Questions for The Central Office
Stormwater Permitting Program?
[phone]
M_ OORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
610 East Center Avenue/Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone]
,�YILMINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-2845
[phone]
Last Revised 10-2-2015
Page 3 of 3

LIMIT VIOLATION DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT (DMR) — WASTEWATER
SUBMIT TO REGIONAL OFFICE*
Gerweral 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 the laboratory.
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 7010 flow rate?
or Tidal, 7Q10 not available ❑
Wastewater Monitorina Reauirements
74.-:�.:s.;.w+,�;i.F
Outsell F,
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.....-..w-.�-..-�:.:.
.+:;�'r=•.+••..�a:. � ��` . 7_
ikDate"SampledDailyFlow_.
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`a- --.�..--+.-.�., Yr
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-Turbidity, '
-. s
=NTU
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Downstream
.(Dy Turbidity,-.
_
NTU
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Feca!`
, 'Coliform,
co11100 ml'
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or 'NO FLOW°
HOW orORW
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7Q10
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freshwater
6.0-9.0
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25145 _
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NIA
Standard P
NIA
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NIA
Pennit Date 10/112015 — 9/30/2020 Last Revised 11-18-2015
Page 1 of 3

Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑QQ❑
wastewater
monitoring Kequirements,
cons.
Qutfall
Date'.Sample
Collected
Daily. Flow
-Rate cfs
Y pH;
SU
, .Suspended_
Solids (TSS),
_._
f. mgll f��
Settleable ;
G'.Solids;r
k'mlll;:�,�
'�llippflcebta
_ � Discharge-
Turbidity, NTU
-n
a
e _
:Upstream (U) _Downstream,
Twbidity, (D) Turbidity;
NTU NTU:
•h' _
• Fecal
Coliform, '
col/.100 m1.
molddLyr
Or "NO ROM
HQWorORW
S0% of
7, 1Q
•
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lke6N
freshwater
6.0-9,0
`°"Mate'
6.8-8.5
industrial Sand
_25/45: -
HQWorORW
20I3Q
HOW or ORW A6g Tr or PNA
10/15
maw, oRw,an se
PNA,o►anyTrout
0���0.2
No Limit
CIrcleWoterQualttyStandard
that eAPtlee:
50125I10
NIA NIA
Water Quality Water
Standard aPPlles standard aPPhae
-
NIA
Permit Date 10/112015 — 9/30/2020 Last Revised 11-18-2015
Page 2 of 3

Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑EQ❑
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
(828) 2964500
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
[phone]
WINSTON-SALEM REGIONAL
OFFICE
450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
[phone]
Permit Date 10/112016 — 9/30/2020
FAYETTEVILLE REGIUNAI,:OFFICE
225 Green Street
Systel Building Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
[phone]
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
Questions for The Central Office
Stormwater Permitting Program?
[phone]
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
610 East Center Avenue/Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone]
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-2845
[phone]
Last Revised 11-18-2015
Page 3 of 3

A+��
`' A
NCDENR
Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
Qualitative Monitoring Report
Forguidance on filling out this form, please visit: httl2b(IpQrtal.ncdenr.org/web/lr/ni2dts-stormmoter/
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 treasures 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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L:
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 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 fitting out this form, please visit. httR;//portal.ncdenr.orglweb/lrjnpdes-stormwater!
Permit No.: LI/�/ _/�/_/_/_ f /�/ 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.)
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
10. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution:
List and describe
No
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 11:02 AM
To: [e-mail]'
Cc. Bennett, Bradley; Pickle, Ken
Subject: NPDES General Permit NCG02 Renewal Update - Special Notification for NCG020716
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.
NCG020716 (Pete Lawson 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
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer
Stormwater Permitting Program, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Rcsources
N.C. Dcparlmctit of Environmental Quality
919 807 6372 office
belltany.gcor oulias a,nedenr.�,ov
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (mailing)
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (location)
Website: http://portal.ncdenr,org/web/Ir/stonnwater
MEC....
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.

; AF
NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P. E. John Skvada
Governor Director Secretary
February 13, 2013
Gregory Taveras
The Quartz Corp, USA
PO Box 309
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Subject: NPDES General Permit NCG020000
Certificate of Coverage NCG020716
Pete Lawson Mine
Mitchell County
- Dear Mr. Taveras:
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 Walcild, P.E.
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit
Wetlands and Stormwater Branch
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Localion: 512 N. Salisbury 5t. Raleigh, North Caroiina 27604
Phone. [phone] FAX: 91M07-64941 Customer Service: 1.877.623.6748
Internet: www,ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
One
NorthCarolina
;Vatmoally

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCGO20716
STORMWATER 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 from a facility located at
Pete Lawson Mine
Thomas Rd
Spruce Pine
Asheville County
to receiving waters designated as Gouges Creek, a class' WS-IV, TR, waters in the French Broad River
Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions sett forth
in Parts 1, 11, III, IV, V and VI of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall became effective February 13, 2013.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed This day February 13, 2013.
for
ORIGINAL SIGNED Bl
KEN PICKLE
Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NCDENR
��"u"°" PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
k_.:v r0»..rtx" are 4�tU-�- Ihri.w4e.0
FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
Date Received
Year
Month
Da
I. Please enter the permit number for which the change is requested.
NPDES Permit
(or) Certificate of Coverage
N 10 1 S 10 1 1 1
1 N C G 0 12 10 17 1 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 MI Last
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Title
P.O. BOX 309
Permit Holder Mailing Address
SPRUCE PINE NC 28777
City state Zip
[phone] [phone]
Phone Fax
c. Facility name (discharge):
PETE DAWSON MINE
d. Facility address:
GOUGES CREEK ROAD
Address
SPRUCE PINE NC 28777
City State Zip
e. Facility contact person:
765-8956 828 DORTCH
PEGGY { )
First I MI I 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:
FER G 35 2013 u
f
D NR - wAT niDUALITY]
wetlarad51 S,nwatg. Branch
d. Facility name (discharge):
e. Facility address:
f. Facility contact person:
THE QUARTZ CORP., USA
GREGORY TAVERAS
First MI 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
PETE LAWSON MINE
THOMAS ROAD
Address
SPRUCE PINE NC 28777
Cn Slate Zip
TODD WICKLEBOROUGH
First MI Last
[phone]
Phone t-mail Address
IZ
Revised 2012Apr23

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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 MI Last
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER
Title
P.O. BOX 309
Mailing Address
SPRUCE PINE NC 28777
City Slate Zip
(828 )765-8956 [e-mail]
Phone E-mail 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 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):
1, , 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 arenot
completed and that if all required supporting information is not included., this application package will be
returned as incomplete.
APPLICANTCER
1, GREGattest that
complete to the be t
completed and th•
returned as into c
Signature
FLCATION
Date
i' applica ' n for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and
�f�my kn edge.. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not
all requ rcd supporting information is not included, this application package will be
e.
t4�� Ibg(a
Siu ture 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

t
NORTH CAROLINA ' '
Department of The Secretary of State
To all whom these presents shall come, Greetings:
19 • VJi l \ F . 1• 1f 1A1ti711r1JJiJ I V V Vl V L[i1 Y VL V LGLLV V L "1V kJ L{
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: 121IR2012 4:45:00 PM
Effective: 12I31/2012
Elaine F. Marshall
North Carolina Secretary of State
C201234802199
ARTICLES OF MERGER
OF
THE QUARTZ CORD USA
(Parent Corporation)
WITH AND INTO
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
(Subsidiary Corporation)
rursuant to ,i"Wn 1-U5 or 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.
I. 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.
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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 13th day of
December , 2012.
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K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
By:
usan S. Radcliffe
-2.
— Americas and Secretary

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 Raieigh, this 13th day of December, 2012
Secretary of State
Document Id: C201234802198

C201234802198
SOSID: 0073741
` Date Filed: M13/2012 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.
1 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]
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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 _13Lh day of
December , 2012.
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
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Vice President, Deputy General Counsel
— Americas and Secretary

F \N A
0 9pG Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
r,1 Dce Freeman, Secretary
>_ North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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COICCn If. Sullins, Director
Division of Walcr Quality
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 G 0 0 N G G 0 2 Q 7 TTM
II. Permit status 1Lior to requested change.
a. Permit issued to (company name): The Feldspar Corporation
b. Person legally responsible for permit: Gregory Taveras
I-irst MI Last
Operations Manatrer
"Title
530 Altapass Road, P.O. Box 99
Permit I-Ioldcr Mailing Address
Spruce Pine NC 28777 _
City State Zip
[phone] [phone]
Phone Fax
c. Facility name (discharge): Pete Lawson Mine
d. Facility address: Gouges Creek Road
Address
Spruce Pine NC 28777
City State Zip
e. Facility contact person: Greg Taveras 828 765-9621
First / MI / Last Phone
Ill. Please provide the foilowing 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 Imerys USA, Inc to The Quartz Corp USA
b. Permit issued to (company name): The Feldspar Corporation
c. Person legally responsible for permit: Gregory Taveras
First M I Last
MAY 0 4 2011
POINT SOURCE BRANCH
US Operations Director
'title
530 Alta ass Road, P.O. Box 99
Permit Holder Mailing Address
Spruce Pine NC 28777
City State Zip
[phone] Greg.taveras crthequartzcorp.eom
Phone E-mail Address
d. Facility name (discharge): Pete Lawson Mine
e. Facility address: Gouges Creek Road
Address
Spruce Pine NC 28777
City State Zip
f. Facility contact person: Todd Mickieborough _
First Nil Last
[phone] Stodd.mickleborough crtliequartzcorp.coni
Phone I: -mail Address
Revised 812008

PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
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1V. Permit contact information (ii different from the person legally responsible for the permit)
Permit contact: Peggy A Dorich
First MI kasl
Environmental Manager
Tille
P.O. Box 309
Mailing Address
Spruce Pine NC 28777
City State Zip
[phone] Peggy.dortch cat
Phone F-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)
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.
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 arc 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):
1, Grego TavoAs, attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate
and complete o the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all. required parts of this application are not
completed al hat if 11 required supporting; information is not included, this application package will be
returned as on : .
Signature
?—,9—/
Date
APPDICANT CERTIFICATION
I, Gre wr y Taveras attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate
and complete to e/b/alre
ny knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not
completed and UiFquired supporting information is not included, this application package will be
returned as in mnlet
armature
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 QUARTZ'
CORP
Spruce Pine Operations
The Feldspar Corporation & K 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 sign 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 (I 5a 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
raining and production operations in and related to S rsece Pine NC.
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4.. 4 erator5iri'Res onsible.Cliar e'. ORC)�Adtlio6t
Greg Taveras — U.S, Operations Manager
Eddie Duncan — ORC for KT Feldspar
S. Todd Miekleborough —Mining Engineer, Spruce
Danny 'Thomas — Backup ORC for KT Feldspar
Pine Operations
Glenn Young — Feldspar Production Manager, K-T
Tim Calloway — ORC for The Feldspar Corporation
Fells ar
Jerry Prosser — Feldspar Production Manager. The
Joe Pittman —Backup ORC for The Feldspar
Fells xrr Car porotion
Corporation
Peggy Dor•tch — Environmental Manager, Spruce Pine
Operations
Jeff Stoll — Health & Sgpty Manager
RSO Authority for KT Feldspar and The Felchl"r
Car ratio
Witness
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STOCK PURCHASE AGRELM_ENT
THIS STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "A re_g ement") is dated as of March J i,
2011, by and between Imerys USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Seller"),, and The Quartz
Corp USA, a Delaware corporation ("Purchaser".).
WHEREAS, Seiler and Mircal S.A. ("Mircal") are related entities within the larger
Imerys group of companies;
WHEREAS, Seller owns 100% of the shares (the "Shares") of both The Feldspar
Corporation, a North Carolina corporation (' C"), and K-T Feldspar Corporation; a North
Carolina corporation ("K-T") (collectively, the "Purchased Entities"), both of which are a part of
the Imerys quartz business;
WHEREAS, Mircal has entered into that certain Master Agreement dated December 23,
2010 (the "Master Agreement") with Norsk Mineral A.S. ("Norsk"), pursuant to Which .(a)
MircaFs affiliate Imerys USA, Inc. has agreed to transfer the shares of the?urchased..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 contemplated thereby, Seller desire_ s 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' havelhe
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 othergood 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. Seiler agrees to sell, transfer, assign and deliver the
Shares to Purchaser on the Closing Date.
(b) Consideration. Upon the execution of this Agreement acid as the sole and
exclusive consideration for the We 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 an 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. On the Closing Date, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser, or shall
caused to be delivered to Purcbaser, the following:
W original stock certificates representing the Shares executed for
transfer or accompanied by executed stock powers;
(ii) 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 having
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 lmerys 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.Ifiierys Excluded
Quartz Assets and Liabilities.
3. R resentations 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 hasgdod and rnarketable� 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:
W 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 paradipating,
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. GoodFaith_Efforts. further Assurances,. Cooperation. Seller.and Purchaser shall
in good faith undertake to perform thew obligations.in this Agreeirtent 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.
5. 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 Agreement. Nothing contained in this Agreementshall 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) Assiamen. 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. Ibis 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 Counterparts. 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:
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PURCHASER:
The Quartz orp USA
By:
Name:
Title: V r
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CONTOUR 0404t NTAL, LLC SPu F��
Environmental and Natural Resource Consulting Services
REPORT OF WETLAND DELINEATION
PETE LAWSON MINE SITE
SOUTHEASTERN PORTION
West of Gouges Creek and Gouges Creek Road
Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina
Project Number: CE07FSC:01
Prepared For:
THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
530 Altapass Road (P.O. Box 99)
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
Submitted To:
UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Regulatory Branch, Wilmington District
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
Prepared By:
CONTOUR ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
1955 Vaughn Road, Suite 101
Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
August 15, 2007
1955 Vaughn Road, Suite 101 - Kennesaw, GA 30144 • Phone: [phone] — Fax: [phone]

Environmental and Natural Resource Consulting Services
August 15, 2007
Mr. Jerry Prosser
The Feldspar Corporation
530 Altapass Road
P.O. Box 99
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
RE: Report of Jurisdictional Wetland/Water Delineation
Pete Lawson Mine Site — Southeastern Portion
Gouges Creek Road
Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina
Project No: CE07FSC:01
Dear Mr. Prosser,
Contour Environmental, LLC has completed the authorized Jurisdictional
Wetland/Waters Delineation on the above referenced site. This report briefly
summarizes the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of this delineation.
GENERAL SITE DESCRIPTION:
The Pete Lawson Mine site property consists of approximately f/- 225 acres located
west of Gouges Creek and Gouges Creek Road. The area of focus for the delineation
was the southeastern portion of the site. The site property is located outside the city
limits of Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina. Latitude: N 350 56' 49"
Longitude: W 82' 3' 6". 2-- 9�{09 Q
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The area of focus currently consists of undeveloped, overgrown vegetated/wooded
land. Several unimproved roads traverse throughout the site property. It is evident that
the portions of site property has previously been timbered/logged. No buildings or
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Report of Jurisdictional wetlandlwater Delineation August 15, 2007
Pete Lawson Mine Site — Southeastern Portion Contour Proiect: CE07FSC:01
structures are located on the focus area. The site is overgrown and dominated by
mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia), tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulpifera), sweet gum
(Lliquidambar styraciflua), white pine (Pines strobus), Carolina hemlock (Tsuga
caroliniana), and black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) growth. Two (2) stream systems
originate in the south-central portion of the site and generally flow in an easterly
direction. These drainage features flow off -site and eventually form a confluence with
Gouges Creek. The drainage features potentially meet federal regulatory authority
under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), emphasis of this delineation was
placed in this area. A Site Location map, depicted on the United States Geological
Survey (USGS) "Spruce Pine, North Carolina" topographic quadrangle, is attached as
Figure 1.
AVAILABLE MAP REVIEW:
Based on review of a topographic survey provided by the client and the USGS "Spruce
Pine, North Carolina" topographic quadrangle map, the topographic highpoint is located
in the northwestern portion of overall mine site at approximately 3,712 feet above mean
sea level (amsl). Elevations range from approximately 3,712 feet in the northwestern
corner of the site to approximately 2,850 feet in the eastern portion of the site. Based
on surficial topography and site observations, groundwater in the area of focus is
inferred to generally flow in an easterly direction.
According to the USGS topographic map "Spruce Pine, North Carolina", no blue -line
streams are depicted within the property boundaries of the site property. Gouges Creek
is depicted as a blue -line stream located approximately 200 feet east of the overall
mine site.
According to the Department of Interior (DOI) National Wetland Inventory (NWI) Map
(Spruce Pine, North Carolina), no drainage features are depicted within the property
boundaries of the overall mine site. The NWI map is attached as Figure 4.
According to the FEMA Flood Zone Map (Panel Number: 130451 0375 C), the majority
of the site property is within Zone X. Zone X is defined as areas determined to be
outside the 500-year flood plain. The FEMA map is attached as Figure 5.
According to soils information the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource
Conservation Service (NRCS) website (http:/iwebsoilsurvey.nres.usda.gov/apt), soils
located at the site consists of Cashiers sandy loam (CaE and CaF); Chandler-Micavil Ie
complex (CeD, CeE, and CeF), Cullasaja cobbly fine sandy loam (CsD), Dillsboro clay
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Report of Jurisdictional WetlandMMter Delineation August 15, 2007
Pete Lawson Mine Site — Southeastern Portion Contour Pro'ect: CE07FSC:01
loam (DrC), Saunook-Thunder complex (SaB, ScC, SdD, TsC, TsD, and TsE),
Udorthents (Un), and Watauga sandy loam (WgC and WgD). These soils are described
as follows:
a The Cashiers series consists of very deep, well drained soils on cooler, north to
east facing or shaded ridges and side slopes in the Blue Ridge (MLRA 130).
They formed in residuum that is affected by soil creep in the upper part, and are
weathered from high-grade metamorphic rocks high in mica such as mica schist
and mica gneiss. Slope ranges from 8 to 95 percent. Near the type location,
mean annual precipitation is about 80 inches and mean annual air temperature
is about 55 degrees F. Taxonomic class: Fine -loamy, micaceous, mesic Typic
Dystrudepts.
u The Chandler series consists of very deep, somewhat excessively drained soils
on gently sloping to very steep ridges and side slopes in the Blue Ridge (MLRA
130). Slopes are 2 to 95 percent. They formed in residuum that is affected by soil
creep in the upper part, and weathered from high-grade metamorphic rocks high
in mica content such as mica gneiss, mica schist, and pegmatite . Near the type
location mean annual air temperature is about 56 degrees, and mean annual
precipitation is about 64 inches. Taxonomic class: Coarse -loamy, micaceous,
mesic Typic Dystrudepts.
u The Cullasaia series consists of very deep, well drained soils on benches, toe
slopes, foot slopes, drainageways, and fans in coves in the Blue Ridge (MLRA
130). They formed in colluvium derived from materials weathered from felsic to
mafic high-grade metamorphic and igneous rocks such as granite, mica gneiss,
hornblende gneiss, and schist. Near the type location, mean annual air
temperature is about 52 degrees F., and mean annual precipitation is about 70
inches. Slope ranges from 8 to 95 percent. Taxonomic class: Loamy -skeletal,
isotic, mesic Humic Dystrudepts.
u The Dillsboro series consists of very deep, well drained, moderately permeable
soils on high stream terraces and colluvial fans in the Blue Ridge (MLRA 130).
They formed from old alluvium and/or colluvium derived from materials
weathered from felsic to mafic, igneous and high-grade metamorphic rocks. Near
the type location, mean annual air temperature is about 56 degrees F., and
mean annual precipitation is about 49 inches. Slope ranges from 2 to 50 percent.
Taxonomic class: Fine, mixed, active, mesic Humic Hapiudults.
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Retort of Jurisdictional WetlandANater Delineation August 15. 2007
Pete Lawson Mine Site — Southeastern Portion Contour Project: CE07FSC701
❑ The Micaville series consists of deep, somewhat excessively drained soils with
moderately rapid permeability. They formed in residuum affected by soil creep in
the upper part, weathered from high-grade metamorphic rocks having a high
mica content such as mica gneiss, mica schist and pegmatite. These soils are on
ridges and side slopes in the Blue Ridge (MLRA 130). Slope ranges from 8 to 95
percent. Mean annual precipitation is about 57 inches and mean annual air
temperature is about 52 degrees F., near the type location. Taxonomic class:
Coarse -loamy, micaceous, mesic Typic Dystrudepts.
❑ The Saunook series consists of very deep, well drained, moderately permeable
soils on benches, fans, and toe slopes in coves in the Blue Ridge (MLRA 130).
They formed in colluvium derived from materials weathered from felsic to mafic,
igneous and high-grade metamorphic rocks. Slope ranges from 2 to 60 percent.
Near the type location, mean annual temperature is 53 degrees F., and mean
annual precipitation is 55 inches. Taxonomic class: Fine -loamy, mixed,
superactive, mesic Humic Hapludults.
❑ The Thunder series consists of very deep, well drained, moderately rapid
permeable soils on colluvial toe slopes, in drainageways and in coves. They
formed in rocky colluvium from granite, hornblende gneiss, amphibolite or
dioritein the central and southern Blue Ridge. Slopes range from 2 to 80 percent.
Mean annual air temperature is 55 degrees F. Mean annual precipitation is 49
inches. Taxonomic class: Loamy -skeletal, mixed, active, mesic Humic
Hapludults.
❑ The Watauga series consists of very deep, well drained soils on gently sloping to
very steep ridges and side slopes of the Blue Ridge (MLRA 130). Slope ranges
from 2 to 50 percent. They formed in residuum that is affected by soil creep in
the upper part, and is weathered from high-grade metamorphic rocks that are
high in mica content such as mica gneiss and mica schist. Mean annual air
temperature is about 52 degrees F., and mean annual precipitation is about 52
inches near the type location. Taxonomic class: Fine -loamy, paramicaceous,
mesic Typic Hapludults.
a No information regarding the Udorthents soils was available.
Of the soils series listed for the site property, the Dillsboro, Saunook, Thunder and
Udorthents series are units that have hydric inclusions. However, none of the soils are
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Report of Jurisdictional WetlandfWater Delineation August 15, 2007
Pete Lawson Mine Site — Southeastern Portion Contour_ Project: CE07FSC:01
depicted within the focus area of the site. The remaining soils are not listed as being
hydric on the Hydric Soils List for North Carolina. A Soils Map is attached as Figure 6_
FIELD DELINEATION PROCEDURES:
The purpose of this delineation was to identify on -site jurisdictional wetlands/waters of
the U.S. or State Waters, which are subject to federal permitting authority under Section
404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA).
Contour personnel, in order to assess the site property for potential wetlands and
waters of the U.S, as defined in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation
Manual, utilized the Routine Wetland Determination, Level 2 methodology, as well as
observing the North Carolina Wetland Assessment Method (NC WAM) and
Identifications Methods for the Origins of Intermittent and Perennial Streams used by
the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NC DWQ). The wetland delineation
fieldwork was conducted in mid August 2007. Copies of representative USACE data
point forms are attached as Appendix B. Copies of representative NC DWQ stream
identification forms are attached as Appendix C.
We should note that per request of The Feldspar Corporation, the northern, western,
central portions, and property located east of Gouges Creek Road (which includes
Gouges Creek) of the Pete Lawson Mine property were not delineated during this
assessment. The exclusive area of focus for the delineation was the southeastern
portion of the site.
FEDERAL REGULATORY INFORMATION OVERVIEW:
The objective of the Clean Water Act (CWA) is to restore and maintain the chemical,
physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters. Section 404 of the CWA
specifically prohibits the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the U.S.
(including wetlands, surface water bodies, and drainage channels) without USACE
authorization. The discharge of soil and other fill materials, riprap, backfill, dredged
material, or other such material into jurisdictional areas requires a permit pursuant to
Section 404 of the CWA.
An integral part of the USACE regulatory program is the concept of general permits for
minor activities within waters of the United States, including wetlands. General permits
are designed to relieve some of the administrative burden associated with permit
processing for both the applicant and regulatory agencies. These permits are based on
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site -specific activity and/or project location. Nationwide permits (NWPs) are a form of
general permits issued by the USACE and are commonly used throughout the United
States. If conditions that qualify an activity for authorization under one of the several
NWPs are met, the specified activity may be able to proceed without a complex
Individual Section 404 Permit (IP) or Regional Permit (RP).
For certain NWPs, Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) is required. The PCN process
requires the applicant to submit project information to the USACE, including a
delineation of jurisdictional boundaries for wetlands and other waters of the U.S.,
amount of jurisdictional area to be impacted, and background information. The PCN
process is designed to be a 45-day review and natural resource agency comment
solicitation period. After the review period, a response as to whether the permit is
granted or denied is issued by the USACE.
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
The following describes jurisdictional wetlands/waters of the U.S. that were identified
and delineated on the site by Contour and subsequently field -located using a Trimble
GPS GeoXH rover unit:
AREA 1: Consists of a stream complex located in the east -central portion of the focus
area. The main component of this system consists of perennial, relatively
permanent, non -navigable water. The perennial stream drains in an easterly
direction, moderately meandering off -site and eventually forming a
confluence with Gouges Creek. The width of the stream channel averages
approximately ten (10) to thirty (30) inches and the depth of the channel
from the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) averages approximately three
(3) to ten (10) inches. The stream channel substrate sorting is apparent
containing primarily sand and gravel with some moderate sandy point bar
development along small meander bends. The stream channel has
moderately incised channel banks. Portions of the stream channel in the
southern reaches have been compromised due to previous logging
activities. The upper limits of the perennial stream consists of five (5)
intermittent reaches. The five (5) intermittent streams originate on -site and
flows into the perennial stream complex within the focus area.
The following table describes each onsite area delineated by Contour in AREA 1:
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.. iairt1RE �
ACRESISQ6ilAE FEET '
_: 'LIINEAR"FEET
Perennial Stream
NIA
+!- 1,152
Intermittent Stream
N/A
+1- 2,11S
NIA + NOT APPLICABLE
AREA 2: Consists of a stream complex located in the southeastern portion of the
focus area. The main component of this system consists of perennial,
relatively permanent, non-navigabie water. The perennial stream drains in
an easterly direction, weakly meandering off -site and eventually forming a
confluence with Gouges Creek. The width of the stream channel averages
approximately ten (10) to twenty (20) inches and the depth of the channel
from the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) averages approximately three
(3) to six (6) inches. The stream channel substrate sorting is apparent
containing primarily sand and gravel with some moderate sandy point bar
development along small meander bends. The stream channel has weakly
incised channel banks. Portions of the stream channel in the upper reaches
have been compromised due to previous fogging activities. The upper limits
of the perennial stream consists of four (4) intermittent reaches. The four (4)
intermittent streams originate on -site and flows into the perennial stream
complex within the focus area.
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The following table describes each onsite area delineated by Contour in AREA 2:
FEATUREa ACRESISQUARE FEET,'.. LINEAR;FEET,,,,
Perennial Stream 1 NIA 1 +1- 766
Intermittent Stream I NIA 1 +1- 451
'MOTES:
WA - NOT APPLICABLE
AREA 3: Consists of a stream complex located south of the focus area. The majority
of the drainage system is offsite of the overall mine site and focus area. The
main component of this system consists of perennial, relatively permanent,
non -navigable water. The perennial stream drains in an easterly direction,
weakly meandering off -site and eventually forming a confluence with
Gouges Creek. The width of the stream channel averages approximately ten
(10) to twenty (20) inches and the depth of the channel from the ordinary
high water mark (OHWM) averages approximately three (3) to six (6) inches.
The stream channel substrate sorting is apparent containing primarily sand
and gravel with some moderate sandy point bar development along small
meander bends. The stream channel has moderately incised channel
banks. The upper limits of the perennial stream consists of two (2)
intermittent reaches and one (1) ephemeral channel. However, only the
ephemeral channel originates on -site within the focus area and flows off -site
and drains into the perennial stream complex off of the site property.
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Report of Jurisdictional WetlandlWater Delineation August 15, 2007
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The following table describes each onsite area delineated by Contour in AREA 3:
FEATURE ACRES/SQUARE.FEET LINEAkTEET
Ephemeral Channel I NIA 1 +1- 138
-NOTF,s:
NIA - NOT APPLICABLE
Please refer to the attached Wetland Boundary Map (Figure 2) for the approximate
location, dimension, and size of the drainage features delineated on the site by
Contour.
Waters indicated on this plan have been delineated and, for planning purposes,
mapped with a GPS unit (designed to have up to sub -meter accuracy). This accuracy of
field location of waters is sufficient to comply with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
requirements for regulatory verification. However, traditional field surveying may be
necessary for the final planning and engineering process.
The on -site drainage features constitute waters of the U.S. and therefore would be
subject federal permitting authority under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), if
altered/impacted. In addition, the stream channels could also require buffer set -backs
as regulated by the NC DWQ.
Please be advised that a state buffer variance, required for activities encroaching into
the vegetated buffer adjacent to streams within the state is not a Federal Section 404
permit, regulated by the USACE. The state buffer variance is an entirely separate
process from that with the USACE. Likewise, a Section 404 permit is not a permit to
encroach within the state -protected stream buffer, and receipt of a Section 404 permit
does not make a buffer variance easier to obtain. During the plan routing process
through the legal issuing authority, you may have been informed whether a stream
buffer variance would be required for your project. Local agency representatives are
typically the primary point of contact for final jurisdictional state waters determination as
indicated in any formal guidance they may provide you during their site inspection.
Therefore, we suggest submitting the enclosed materials in a request for jurisdictional
determination (JD) to the USACE in order to best safeguard that any future site
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development will have the benefit of a final appraisal of the extent of regulated features
present on the project property.
rim irski 1"1rem
We appreciate the opportunity to provide our Natural Resource Consulting services to
The Feldspar Corporation. If you have any questions regarding this report or if we may
be of further service to you, please call our office at [phone].
Sincerely,
CONTOUR ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
c�-
Chris C. Brookshire adam 4hite
Senior Ecologist Senior Biologist
Enclosure: Report of Jurisdictional Wetland/Water Delineation (Addressee Copies: 3)
Attachments:
Figure 1: Site Location Map
Figure 2: Wetland Boundary Map
Figure 3: Aerial Photograph
Figure 4. National Wetland inventory (NWI) Map
Figure 5: F.E.M.A. Flood Insurance Rate Map
Figure 6: Soils Information
Appendix A: Site Photographs
Appendix B: Data Point Forms
Appendix C: NC DWQ Stream Identification Forms
Appendix D: USACE Request Form
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Soil Map -Mitchell County, North Carolina
Map Unit Legend
Mitchell County, North Carolina (NC121)
Map Unit Symbol
Map Unit Name
Acres In AOI
Percent of A01
CaE
Cashiers sandy loam, 30 to 50
3.2
0.9%
percent slopes, stony
CaF
Cashiers sandy loam, 50 to 95
28.4
8A%
percent slopes, stony
CeD
Chandler-Micaville complex, 15
23.6
6.9%
to 30 percent slopes, stony
CeE
Chandler-Micaville complex, 30
52.4
15.4%
to 50 percent slopes. stony
CeF
Chandler-Micaville complex, 50
113.9
33.5%
to 95 percent slopes, stony
CsD
Cullasaja cobbty line sandy
0.4
0 1%'
loam, 8 to 30 percent slopes,
very bouldery
DrC
Dillsboro clay loam, 8 to 15
7.7
2.3%
percent slopes, stony
Sae
Saunook sill loam, 2 to 8
23.7
7.0%
percent slopes
ScC
Saunook silt loam, 8 to 15
1.3
0.4%
percent slopes, stony
SOD
Saunook-Thunder complex, 15
0.5
0.1%
to 30 percent slopes, stony
TsC
Thunder-Saunook complex, 8
2.9
0.9%
to 15 percent slopes, very
bouldery,
TsD
Thunder-Saunook complex, 15
47.2
13 9%
to 30 percent slopes, very
bouldery
TsE
Thunder-Saunook complex. 30
6.1
1.8%
to 50 percent slopes, very
bouldery
Un
Udorthents, loamy, stony
7.1
2.1%
WgC
Watauga sandy loam, 8 to 15
2.6
0.8%
percent slopes, stony
WgD
Watauga sandy loam, 15 to 30
18.6
5.5%
percent slopes, stony
Totals for Area of Interest (A01)
} 339,5 100.0%
USDA Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 2.0 7/30/2007
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Hydric Soils
Mitchell County, North Carolina
Map symbol and
Component
Percent
of map
Landform
Hydric
Hydric
map unit name
unit
rating
criteria
BdA:
Bandana sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent
Ela, undrained
5
Depressions, Flood
Yes
283
slopes, occasionally flooded
plains
B mA:
Biltmore sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes,
Toxaway, undrained
5
Depressions, Flood
Yes
283
frequently flooded
plains
Dek
Dellwood-Reddies complex, 0 to 3
Ela, undrained
5
Depressions, Flood
Yes
2B3
percent slopes, occasionally flooded
plains
Do13:
Dillsboro clay loam, 2 to 8 percent
Hemphill, undrained
5
Depressions, Stream
Yes
2133
slopes
terraces
Rok
Rosman fine sandy loam, 0 to 3
Toxaway, undrained
5
Depressions, Flood
Yes
283
percent slopes, occasionally flooded
plains
TSB:
Thunder-Saunook complex, 2 to 8
Ela, undrained
2
Depressions,
Yes
2B3
percent slopes, very bouldery
Drainageways
Un:
Udorthents, loamy, stony
Aquents
3
Depressions, Flood
Yes
283
plains
Explanation of hydric criteria codes:
1. All Histels except for Folistels, and Histosols except for Folists.
2. Soils in Aquic suborders, great groups, or subgroups, Albolls suborder, Historthels great group,
Histoturbels great group, Pachic subgroups, or Cumulic subgroups that:
A. are somewhat poorly drained and have a water table at the surface (0.0 feet)
during the growing season, or
B, are poorly drained or very poorly drained and have either:
1.) a water table at the surface (0.0 feet) during the growing season if textures are
coarse sand, sand, or fine sand in all layers within a depth of 20 inches, or
2.) a water table at a depth of 0.5 foot or less during the growing season if permeability
is equal to or greater than 6.0 inlhr in all layers within a depth of 20 inches, or
3.) a water table at a depth of 1.0 foot or less during the growing season if permeability
is less than 6.0 inlhr in any layer within a depth of 20 inches.
3. Soils that are frequently ponded for long or very long duration during the growing season.
4. Soils that are frequently flooded for long or very long duration during the growing season.
USDA Natural Resources
Tabular Data Version: 4
Conservation Service Tabular Data Version Date: 01/19/2007
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
VEGETATION
Dominant Ptanl Spices
Stratum
Indicator
Dominant Plant Species
Stratum
Indicator­
Kalmia laliifolia
T. SIS
FACU
a
­L
2
Liriodendron tut itera
T
FAC
9
3
Li uidambar at raciflua
T
FAC+
10
4
Pinus slobus
T
FACU
11
5
Tsu a Carolinians
T
FACU
12
6
rtnhinie pqcudoacacia
S!S
UPLAND
13
7
1
14
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAG {excluding FAC-y. 33%
Remarks: DPA does not satisfy the hydrophytic vegetation parameter.
HYDROLOGY
❑ Recorded Data (describe in Remarks)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
❑ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
❑ Aerial Photographs
Prima
❑
Indicators.
Inundated
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
❑ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12"
ElOther
ElSaturated
in Upper 12 inches
❑
Water -Stained Leaves
® No recorded data available
❑
Water Marks
Drift Lines
❑
❑
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water: NONE
(In.)
❑
Sediment Deposits
❑
Other (explain in remarks)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: NONE
Depth to Saturated Soil: NONE
(In.)
(In.)
❑
Drainage Pattems in Wetlands
Remarks: DP-1 does not satisfy the hydrology
parameter.
SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase):
Taxonomy (Subgroup):
Watauga
Typic Ha ludults
Drainage Class: WELL Circle
Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Descri Gon
Depth inches
Horizon
Matrix Color
Munsell Moist
Mettle Colors
Munsell Moist
Mottle Abundance!
Size/Contrast
TeKiure, Conereliens, Sln,clure, etc.
0-7
A
10YR 413
LOAM
7-12
AS
7,5YR 516
LOAM
H dric Soil Indicators:
❑ Histosci
❑ Histic Epipedon
❑ Sulfidic Odor
❑ Aquic Moisture Regime
❑ Reducing Conditions
❑ Gieyed or Law-Chroma Colors
❑ Concretions
❑ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
❑ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
❑ Listed on National Hydric Solis List
© Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
® Other (explain in remarks)
Remarks: Chroma change > 2. DP-1 satisfies the hydric soil parameter,
TERMIN
Hydrophylic Vegetation Present. ❑ Yes No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? = Yes [M No
Wetland Hydrology Present? ❑ Yes ® No
Hydric Soils Present? ® Yes ❑ No
Remarks: OP-1 is not a jurisdictional wetland. DPA is located in AREA 1, adjacent to the perennial stream.
Form Content Approved by HQUSACE 3192
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project Site: Pete Lawson Mine Site— SE Portion
Date:
8l3167
Applicant/Owner: The Feldspar Corporation
County:
Mitchell
Investigator: Chris Brookshire
State:
North Carolina
On Normal Circumstances exist on the site?
® Yes ❑ No
Community ID:
Upland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)?
Yes ❑ No
Is Area a Potential Problem Area? (if needed, explain on reverse)
❑ Yes ® No
Plot ID:
pP-2
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Spices
Stratum
Indicator
Dominant Plant Species
Stratum
Indicator
1
Kalmis laliifolia
T, SfS
FACU
8
2
Liriodendron tul itera
T
FAG
9
3
Li uidambar @l ractua
T
FAC+
10
4
Robinia prieudoacacia
T. SIS
UPLAND
11
5
Tsu a caroliniana
T
FACU
12
8
13
7
14
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-): 40%
Remarks: DP-2 does not satisfy the hydrophytic vegetation parameter.
HYDROLOGY
:orded Data (describe in Remarks)
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
recorded data available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water: NONE (In.)
Depth to Free Water In Pit: NONE (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: NONE (In.)
Remarks: DP-2 does not satisfy the hydrology parameter.
SOILS
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
EPnma Indicators:
Inundated
❑ Saturated in Upper 12 inches
❑ Water Marks
❑ Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
❑ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12"
❑ Water -Stained Leaves
❑ Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (explain In remarks)
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase):
Taxonomy (Subgroup):
Watauga
T io Ha luduhs
Drainage Class: WELL Circle
Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Prefk Descri lion:
Depth inches
Horizon
Matrix Color
Munsell Moist
Mottle Colors
Munsell Moist
Mottle Abundance!
SizelContrast
Texture, Concretions, Structure, etc.
0.4
A
10YR 414
LOAM
4.12
AB
10YR 413
LOAM
H dric Soil Indicators:
❑ Histpsol
❑ Histic Epipedon
❑ Sulfldic Odor
❑ Aquic Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Concretions
go Organic Streaking In Sandy Soils
El High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
El Listed on National Hydric Soils List
El Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
® Other (explain in remarks)
Remarks: DP-2 does not satisfy the hydre soil parameter.
Wt I LAND Dt t tKIYIIN
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present. ❑ YNo Is this Sampling Point Within a Weiland . = Yes EC No
Wetland Hydrology Present? ❑ Yeses AM No
Hydric Soils Present? ElYes No
Remarks. DP-2 is riot a jurisdictional wetland. DP-2 is located in AREA 2, adjacent to the perennial stream.
Form Content Approved by HOUSACE 3192
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: 3 Project: t••.�Soa M , �E Latitude: ',5 ' N 5 G ' y '
Evaluaton, 4 a%s 'BQoo k s A I rL i" Site; S5, Longitude; 8 7_*W 3' ( 1
4
Total Points: Other
Stream is at feast intermittent County: .`
if? 19or erennialifz30 7-7C� tTG HE�t t-0 e.q: Quad Name: Sp1Z
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 12
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
18, Continuous bed and bank
0
1
3
2. Sinuosity
0
1
3
3. In -channel structure, riffle -pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting
0
1
2
3
5. Activelrelic floodpiain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Braided channel
0
1
2
3
8. recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
9 8 Natural levees
0
2
3
10. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
11. Grade controls
0
0.5
1
1.
12. Natural valley or drainageway
0
0.5
1
.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
No = 0
Yes = 3
R Hvrirnlnnv ('Ruhtntal = r0 ]
14. Groundwater flow/discharge
0
1
2
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel - dry or growing season
0
1
2�
3
16. Leaflitter
1.5
1
0.5
0
17, Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines)
0
0.5
1
1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present?
o = 0
Yes = 1.5
C, Biololav (Subtotal = I }
20 , Fibrous roots in channel
2
1
0
21b . Rooted plants in channel
3
2
1
0
22. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Bivalves
0
1
2
3
24, Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
25, Amphibians
0
0.5 11
1.5
26, Macrobanthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
0.5
1
1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton
0
1
2
3
28, Iron oxidizing bacteriatfungus.
0
0.5
1
1.5
29 . Wetland plants in streambed
FAC = 0.5; FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 SAV = 2,0; Cher =
Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants, Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.)
Sketch: 1
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: s 2, o Project: Latitude: SS 90 54'
Evaluator: Site Longitude:
'
G+12� S t3ti❑t7�s t� [ ¢ar � s E 'P A LZ Tt o 4-N �
Total Points: Other
Stream is at (east intermittent County:
if t 19 or perennial if a 30 'L 3 l�r tiT� 4iE.l_t� 60 • e.g. Quad Name. Sj;1R v�C% P 10B t N
A. Geomor holo Subtotal = )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1'. Continuous bed and bank
0
0
2
3
2. Sinuosity M
0
2
3
3. In -channel structure: riffle -pool sequence
0
0
2
3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting
0
1
3
5. Activelrelic floodplain
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
1
2
3
7. Braided channel
0
02
3
8. Recent alluvial deposits
6D
1
2
3
9 a Natural levees
M
1
1 2
3
10, Headcuts
CO-)1
2
1 3
11. Grade controls
0
0.5
1
1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway
0
0.5
1
.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
Na = 0
Yes = 3
A Hvrtrninnv tfiuhtntA = S 1
14, Groundwater flowidischarge
0
1
3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel - dry or growing season
0
1
3
16. Leaflitter
1.5
0.5
0
17. Sediment on plants or debris
C
1 0.5
1
1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines)
0
0.5
1
1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present?
o =
Yes = 1.5
C. Bioioav (Subtotal = )
20 . Fibrous roots in channel
3
2
1
0
21 , Rooted plants in channel
2
1
0
22, Crayfish
0
1
1.5
23. Bivalves
0
1
2
3.
24. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
0.5
L=
1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton
0
1
2
3
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus.
0.5
1
11,5
29 , Wetland plants in streambed
FAC = 0.5; FACW = 0.75; QBL = 1.5 SAV = 2.0; then =
- Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants, Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants,
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.) Sketch:
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North Carolina Division of Water Duality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: Q Project: pjE�,-,F t_A_0 Sz�,j .1,&atitude: S 50,, 51-' q 9 "
Evaluator: C+i�tS � o►c5+ tt�iv Site: SE �aR'Tt0.3 Longitude: $Z�v� 3'
Total Plaints: Other
Stream is at least intermittent Z� Enty:
*A t
if k 19 or perennial if a 30 1 JC u- CO . e.g. Quad Name: rjfRUGE t�►Ei MC,
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = `S }
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REQUEST FOR USACE JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION WITHIN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
MAIL TO: U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
ATTENTION: REGULATORY BRANCH
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, ASHEVILLE FIELD OFFICE
151 PATTON AVENUE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801.5006 PHONE: [phone]
YOUR NAME Contour Environmental, LLC PHONE 77G-794-0266
Contact: Chris Brookshire
YOUR ADDRESS 1955 Vau hn Road, Suite 101 CITY Kennesaw STATE GA ZIP 30144
PROPERTY Pete Lawson Mine Site - Southeastern Portion
OWNER'S NAME The Feldspar Corporation T, PHONE [phone] (Local office)
OWNER'S ADDRESS 530 Altapass Road CITY Spruce Pine STATE NC ZIP 28777
LOCATION OF PROPERTY_ NEAREST CITY 5 ruce Pine COUNT' Mitchell
NEAREST WATERBODY Go es Creek LAND LOT(S)
DIRECTIONS FROM MAIN ROAD From Spruce Pine. travel Highway 19 East. Turn left onto Gouges Creek Road.
GO approximately 3 miles._ Turn left onto gravel road next to Gouges Creek Baptist Church. Site will be_past the church on left,
QUAD SHEET NAME Spruce Pine, North Carolina J ] YES [ I NO [ X ]?? [ ] YES [ ] NO [X ] ??
SIZE OF PROPERTY 225 ACRES ABOVE HEADWATERS USDA PROGRAM PARTICIPANT
[X j YES [ ] NO Has there been any previous land disturbing activity in jurisdictional areas on
this property? If yes, please provide the type of activity, dates of occurrence, individuals
involved, project names, and previous USACE file numbers. Evidence of logging activities on portions of the site property (date unknown).
[ ] YES [ X ] NO Has there been a previous delineation performed on this tract?
If yes, please provide the name of the individuals who performed the delineation, dated, previous
project name, and previous USACE file number_
PURPOSE FOR JURISDICTIONAL REQUEST (Check appropriate and expiain)
[ ] Recreational Pond/Lake
[ ] Residential Subivision
[ ] Single Family Residence
[ ] Commercial/Retail Development
[X I Other Proposed mine area, known as Pete Lawson Mine. _
THIS REQUEST MUST INCLUDE A VICINITY MAP AND A SITE MAP SHOWING THE PROJECT'S LOCATION AND
BOUNDARIES (portion of a Quadrangle sheet, County road map, or other map showing how to find the
site, its size, and boundaries).
I hereby request a jurisdictional determination on the above described properly; and 1 give the
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers permission to conduct an on -site inspection, and I certify that I
have the authority to make this request and give said permission.
SIGNED: DATE:

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Coleen H. Sullins Director
Division of Watcr Quality
August 10, 2007,
Mr. Jerry Prosser
Operations Manager .
Pete Lawson Mine
530 Altapass Rd.
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Subject: General Permit No. NCGO20000
Pete Lawson Mine
COC NCG020716
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Prosser:
In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on August 2, 2007, 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 May 9, 1994 (or as
subsequently amended).
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division of
Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the
certificate of coverage.
Please note that this permit does not include an allowance for mine dewatering wastewater. Any
discharge of wastewater (and any stormwater commingled with it) is subject to additional requirements not covered
by this permit.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) or permits required by the.Division of Land Resources (DLR), Coastal Area
Management Act or any other federal or local governmental permit that may be required. Please note that the DLR
permit issued for this facility expires on June 18, 2009. This date is prior to the expiration of the DWQ permit,
December 31, 2009. Part II Section A Number 4 of the DWQ general mining permit states that, "Compliance with
the [DLR] issued permit is considered a requirement of this [DWQ] general permit." Therefore, please ensure to
renew your DLR permit at the appropriate time.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Kelly Johnson at telephone number (919)
733-5083 ext. 376.
cerely,
for Coleen H. S llins
cc: Asheville Regional Office, Starr Silvis
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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, NCG020716
STORMWATER 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 discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Pete Lawson Mine
Gouges Creek Road: 35°56'59"/82°02'51"
Spruce Pine
Mitchell County
to receiving waters designated as Gouges Creek, a class WS-IV, Tr water in the French Broad
River Basin, in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, H, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG020716 as
attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 10, 2007.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this 10'h day of August 2007
for Coleen H. Sullins., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

LOCATION MAP:
Latitude:35TY06" N NCG020716 Facility_
Longitude: 82102'51" W
County: Mitchell Name The Feldspar Corp. Location '
Stream Class: WS-IV, Tr .
Receiving Stream: Gouges Creek /
Sub -basin: 04-03-06 (French Broad River Basiu) cffiOttlk Not to Scale

Re: Pete Lawson Mine
Subject: Re: Pete Lawson Mine
From: Starr Silvis <Starr. Silvi s@ncmai l.net>
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:42:48 -0400
To: Kelly Johnson <kelly.p [e-mail]>
CC: Laurie Moorhead <Laurie.Moorhead a ncmail.net>, Jim Adams <Jim.Adams cr ncmai1.net>
Thanks Kelly.
I'coriipletely support the issuance of the stormwater permit:, After visiting the site it was determined that
it is not in the critical area, and that no wastewater is proposed. I am available via e-mail for the next few
months. Thanks for all the hard work on this one. I gave the new contact your infonnation yesterday so
you will probably hear from him soon.
Starr
Kelly Johnson wrote:
All,
This is just an update on a situation we ran into a few months ago. Back in December/January, we
exchanged many emails about a mine in Mitchell County, the Dogwood Flatts Mine (which was
being renamed to the Pete Lawson Mine.). This mine requested a permit to discharge stormwater
and mine dewatering (wastewater) into a WS-IV, Tr water, [Gouges Creek (index number 7-7-27)] in
Mitchell County. Originally, we thought that the outfall would be within the critical area, but later
found during a site visit that that was not the case. We ended up returning the application because of
concerns about wastewater (turbidity) in the stream. The previous contact has since left the
company, and the new person is interested in applying for a stormwater-only permit (no mine
dewatering). The new contact is aware of the history of our interaction with the mine personnel, and
he also understands that the no -wastewater component is a very serious requirement. I support
issuance of a stormwater-only permit for this facility.
Also, FYI, this facility also has an active minim; permit from DLR. This permit expires 6/18/09.
The text of our general permit (Part Ill, Section A, Number 4) says, "Compliance with the issued
[DLR) permit is considered a requirement of this [DWQ] general permit." It goes on to also allow
amendments to the DLR permit, which I would interpret to include a re -issuance of the DLR permit.
So, when we issue the DWQ stormwater-only general permit, the permittee can only be in
compliance as long as they have a valid DLR permit. Our general permit expires 12/31/09. The
applicant will have to re -apply with DLR before ours expires.
So, Jim, I thought I would copy you so that you would know that the permit we are probably issuing
represents a completely different situation than we encountered six months ago. There is no longer a
wastewater component.
Starr, we talked yesterday about all of this. Starr/Laurie, this is sort of a unique situation because he
hasn't actually applied for the permit yet. So, I will be contacting you soon for your review/approval-
Kelly
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Re-PeteLmwmon Mine
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North Carolina Dept' of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional office
Division of Water Quality - Surface Water Protection Section
2890 DIS' 70 Highway
Swanuanoa, NC 28778
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Formerly returned (NCG 020698)
Pete Lawson Mine (formerly, Dogwood Flatts Mine)
rev. 3 August 2007
History: An application for this mine was submitted December 2006. It requested a wastewater discharge,
and after working with DEH and DWQ regional offices we believed it was inside the critical area. We later
determined it was not inside the critical area, but DEH still had concerns about this permit because of the
wastewater component so near the WS intake. DWQ Regional staff also had concerns about the wastewater
because the water in that area is so turbid. We returned the application, and requested that they re -apply as
an individual permit. Six months later, they had not applied. There is a new company contact, and he wants
to pursue a non -wastewater general permit.
18 December 2006: Discussed the location of this mine with the Planning Unit. There are two
Gouges Creeks. Verified that this is the WS-IV, Tr creek.
19 December 2006: Talked to applicant (Tom Freeman):
o Dewatering? Yes (but not right away.)
o Wash the stone? No
o Other mines in area: Zemex Industrial Minerals is a large company. Portions have been
bought/sold several times. Mines owned include Sullins Wise, Chalk Mountain, and Beaver
Creek Mine (others?). Zemex Industrial Minerals owns Feldspar Corporation, Cherokee,
Kings Mountain, and Zemex Mining. The company has saved money in bonding fees by
combining these companies into a single company (one bond for all). The company needs to
submit the proper paperwork for ownership changes for all of its mines. Applicant
understands.
2 January 2007: The existing ponds are designed to hold the 25-yr storm. These are intended for
stormwater treatment. The ponds for the future dewatering operations have not yet been designed.
3 January 2007:
o Jim Adams (DEH, Water Supply).
• Suggested:
• Contact county/city managers (determine history, frequency of problems, etc).
The local government (county?) has delegation. Jim does not think that the
local government implements its program well, and he has considered
contacting DWQ about enforcement (not just about this mine, but in general.)
• Needs solids/turbidity limits if discharging wastewater
• Inspection of mine is recommended.
DEH intake is on the Toe River, just inside Avery County
o Starr Silvis
■ If inside critical area, then additional treatment is within our authority. We can
require an individual permit with stricter requirements.
11 January 2007: Met with Ken, then Bradley to discuss options (general v/s individual). Decided to
return the permit and ask for an individual permit. (Note: Another option would have been to issue
the general permit as stormwater only, and require the applicant to re -apply for a new general permit
when dewatering operations were to begin. We decided against this route because dewatering was to
begin fairly soon.)
17 July 2007: No individual permit has been received. The company's contact (Tom Freeman) has
left. The new contact is interested in pursuing the stormwater-only general permit. He understands
that dewatering and other wastewater -generating activities are not covered under this permit.

1v Q020000 NIho a071 Lp
Formerly returned (NCG 020698)
Application review
a) The permit application has been signed and sufficiently completed. Yes
K.. Johnson
b) The SIC code accurately describes this facility's activities and is covered by this general permit.
SIC 1442 (Construction Sand and Gravel)._[Note -- wet pit overflows considered wastewater in
thiscategory, even if no pumping.]
c) Does the facility propose a new or expanding wastewater discharge to ORW waters (not allowed),
or waters upstream of ORW (special limits may apply)? No. Originally (Dec 06/Jan 07) they
were•gc�ing_to_have wastewater. Now. it will he stormwater only.
d) Does. this. facility have other permits? Yes, several other mines
e) Hazardous Waste Activities? No.
f) DLR Mining Permit status requested: Expires 6/ 18/09. Our permit (text below) requires the
permittee to comply with the issued DLR permit. If the DLR permit is expired, then they, are not
compli�Lnt with this permit.
Erosion and Sediinentation Control, The permittee shall implement the manao.enieut
practices and the erosion and sedinienration control nilasures that are included in the
mining permit or erosion and 5.dimentation control permit'issued by the Division of Land
Resources_ Compliance with the issued pennit is considered a requirement of this
general periiut. Any deviaiioa from the issued permit, or amendments the the issued
permit, that imacts water quality shall constitute a violation of the terins and conditions
of this general permit. A signed copy of the issued perniir including the approved erosion
and sedimentation control iiiea5twes and the reclamation plan shall be inaiutained oil the
site at all times. Once an area is released bN! Eliot Division of Land Resources ui
g) Regional Office input requested: 13 July 2007, (Regional contact: Starr Silvis/Laurie Moorhead).
RO Approval received: 13 July, 2007, Note: I talked with the applicant about this permit in
advance of his submitting it. Starr and I decided that if the permit application is in line with the
measures that we have discussed, then we will issue it when it arrives.
h) Is an ATC Required? No, this is a quarry but it has stormwater discharges only
i) DEH Approval Required? Not requircd because there is no longer a wastewater component. But,
I emailed Jim Adams (DEH) to let hiin know about the situation since he was so heavily involved
a few months ago.
j) Application approved? Yes
Phone logs
12 July 2007: Dennis Dysvanich (spelling?) called. Tom freeman is no longer with Zernex. He is
interested in pursuing a general permit without wastewater discharge. Starr Silvis also called. She did
a site inspection a while back. %Ve now know that this discharge location is not inside the critical area.

THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
PETE LAWSON MINE SITE — SOUTHEASTERN PORTION
SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
CONTOUR PROJECT CE07FSC:01
PHOTO #L View of entrance sign of the site property (facing west).
PHOTO #2. View across the east -central portion of the site property (facing northeast).

THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
PETE LAWSON MINE SITE — SOUTHEASTERN PORTION
SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
CONTOUR PROJECT CE07FSC:01
PHOTO #3. View across the east -central portion of the site property (facing northwest).
PHOTO #4. View across the east -central portion of the site property (facing southwest).

THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
PETE LAWSON MINE SITE— SOUTHEASTERN PORTION
SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
CONTOUR PROJECT CE07FSC:01
PHOTO #5. View of the intermittent creek (AREA 2) located in the southeastern portion of the site
property (facing west).
PHOTO #6. View of the perennial creek (AREA 1) located in the east -central portion of the site property
(facing south).

THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
PETE LAWSON MINE SITE — SOUTHEASTERN PORTION
SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
CONTOUR PROJECT CE07FSC:01
PHOTO #7. View of the perennial creek (AREA 3) located south of the site property (facing northwest).
PHOTO #8. View of the perennial creek (AREA 1) located in the east -central portion of the site property
(facing east).

THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
PETE LAWSON MINE SITE - SOUTHEASTERN PORTION
SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
CONTOUR PROJECT CE07FSC:01
PHOTO #9. View of the perennial creek (AREA 1) located in the east -central portion ol'the site
property (facing east).
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PHOTO #10. View of the perennial stream (AREA 2) located in the southeastern portion of the site
property at the culverted road crossing (facing east).

CONTOUR ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
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PROJECT
Report of Wetland/Water Delineation
Pete Lawson Aline Site — SE Portion
Gouges Creek Road
Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC
Project No: CE,07FSC:01

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SO Survey Area Mitchell County, North Carolina
Survey Area Data: Version 4, Jan 19, 2007
Date(s) aerial images were photographed: 41811994
The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were
compiled and digitized probably differs from the background
imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting
of map unit boundaries may be evident.
Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 2.0 7130/2007
Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 2 of 3

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FIGURE 2: PROJECT -
Weiland Boundary Map
Report of Wetland/WE tar Delineation
CONTOUR ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC Pete Lawson Mine Sets - Southeastern Portion
Scale: �" - 300' Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina
Project Number. CE07FSC:01