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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
forthe
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
HI„a.,
Project Name Aurora Mine DEMLR Permit # 07-01
[e-mail]
PERMIT ACTION TYPE: Modification
YES
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date?
Latitude: 35.3596 Longitude:-76.8396
County: Beaufort Applicant's Email:
NO Date Commencing
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due by: 11/312017
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWR:
>1971_
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality? Yes
Comments: Section 2.1 Reclamation Guidelines and Specifications specifies that excavations will be backfilled
with overburden, dragline cast material, sand tailings, gypsum -clay blend, and capping material.
Closed -Loop recycle system permit WQ0001105 currently allows dredged gypsum solids from the cooling
ponds to be placed in the gypsum stack system and ultimately introduced into the gypsum/clay blend system
that is directed to the mine reclamation area. Management of gypsum solids continues to be a point of
discussion within DWR, DWM, and the EPA.
Groundwater assessment work conducted through EPA / DWM initiatives (for the gypsum stack system) has
identified groundwater quality exceedances in adjacent Reclamation areas. Such exceedances are attributed
to mine reclamation activities.
Based on current groundwater quality data generated through EPA / DWM initiatives, DWR recommends that
DEMLR:
Confirm that use of material sourced from the gypsum stacks is acceptable for use in the gypsum/clay
blend system (and doesn't conflict with solid waste and/or hazardous waste management
requirements).
Request additional information from PCS to document that the current reclamation process will not
result in groundwater quality violations at the facility. Such evaluation may take into consideration
chemical properties and characteristics of materials used for fill, emplacement practices, and
subsurface conditions that may have potential to result in groundwater quality concerns over time.
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Watershed/Stream Name &
DWR Compliance Status of Mine: _Open, Evidence exists of groundwater standards exceedances attributed
to reclamation activities.
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWR back fees to pay? No If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in BIMS? Yes
YES NO
401 Wetland Cert. required?
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401 Wetland Cert. existing?
Permit#2008-0868 V2
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Does DWR RO have enough information to
determine if a 401 certification is required?
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Is an O & M Plan needed? YES NO
Are wetlands disturbed at this site?
Permitted wetland
im acts.
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Does DWR RO suspect or know of nearby
wetlands to the site?
r Wetland ID in EIS.
r JD
Is a wetland delineation required prior to
i Consultant
r JD already performed as
DWR issuing the permit?
I Onsite?
part of EIS.
r Offsite?
r Stream determination
Stream Determination Needed?
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have been performed during
the permitted process.
Stream Determination Completed?
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Does DWR RO need a statement that no
wetlands/streams are disturbed
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for this project from applicant?
r Stream determination
Buffer Determination Needed?
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have been performed during
the oermitted rocess.
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Recycle system permit existing?
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WQ0005682 V3,
WQ0036777
r WQ0008570 Ver.
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New Recycle System permit required?'
Enough information to determine?
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Permit #WQ0001105V3.
WQ0005682V3 WQ0036777
WQ0008570 Ver.
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r Unknown.
Will wastewaters discharge to HQW waters
7Q10
Permittee
with a 7Q10=0?
Flow:
must
determine.
Has Violation
O&M Requirements
( HQW/7Q10 Concerns
Does DWR require DEMLR to hold the
r Pay back fees or renew
permit (e.g. so DWR can review it further or
DWR permit
because DWR requires more information)?
Other.
Please describe the reason to
hold the permit:
RO contact:
r Hold Until:
Mine must wait to dewater until an O&M plan is
r
approved?
O&M already approved.
Reviewed by:
DWR RO Surface Water: Anthony Scarbraugh Regional Office: Washington Date: 11/17/17
RO Aquifer Protection Section:
Regional Office: Date:
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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW -FORM
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCESfi, 9�
ECTION TO BE FILLED OUT BY DEMLR:
Project Name Aurora Mine DEMLR Permit # 07-01
[e-mail]
PERMIT ACTION TYPE: Modification
YES
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Have land disturbing activities
County: Beaufort Applicant's Email:
NO Date Commencing
started? Date? rv- I r- ( >1971
Latitude: 35.3596 Longitude:-76.8396
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner OCj
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Comments due by: 11/3/2017 t,
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWR:
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Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality?
Comments:
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:
DWR Compliance Status of Mine:
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWR back fees to pay? If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in BIMS?
Is an O & M Plan needed? YES NO
Are Ils site?
Does DWR RO suspect or know of nearby -
wetlands to the site?
Is a wetland delineation required prior to I Consultant
DWR issuing the permit?
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Stream Determination Needed?
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wetlands/streams are disturbed
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F Pay back fees or renew
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RO contact:
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DWR RO Surface Water: Regional Office: Date:
RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Office: Date:

PotashC®rpo
Helping Nature Provide
October 11, 2017
Federal Express
Ms. Judy Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
NC Dept. of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
RECEEIVED,
OCT 12 N17
1-AND 014ALIYY SIEXTIOt4
RE: Mine Permit 07-01 Modification - Revisions to Reclamation Plan
Dear Ms. Weimer:
PotashCorp -Aurora
During a meeting in your offices last year on December 6 with you and Janet Boyer, Rob Jenner and I
discussed the fact that we were embarking on a complete material balance and reclamation review and
analysis in 2017, with the goal of updating the timing and plans for final reclamation on each of our
reclamation areas. During that meeting we discussed the fact that when the updated plan was finalized,
PCS would come to you with a permit modification request that reflected the results of the review and
analysis.
The plan is now final, and enclosed is the original and five copies of an application to modify Mine
Permit 07-01 to incorporate the revised plans and final revegetation dates. Also enclosed is a check for
$1,000 for the permit application fee. If you have any questions, please call me at [phone], or e-
mail me at 'furness otashco .com.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey C. Furness
Senior Scientist
Enclosures
PC: Samir Dumpor- WaRO w/o encl.
23-04-001-95 w/encl.
R.Jenner w/encl.
1530 NC Hwy 306 South, Aurora, NC USA 27806 T [phone]
POlaillCOrY. I www.Dotashcom.cnm

NORTH CAROLINA
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
_ECEIVED
OCT 12 2017
LAND QUALITY SECTION
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
Revised: February 24, 2012

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
Name of Mine Aurora Phosphate Mine County Beaufort
River Basin Tar -Pamlico
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 35 deg 21' 21.45 N
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places) 76 deg. 50' 20.43 W
2. Name of Applicant* PCs Phosphate Company, Inc.
Permanent address for receipt of official mail** 1530 NC Highway 306 South, Aurora, NC 27806
Telephone [phone] Alternate No. [phone]
4. Mine Office Address 1530 NC Highway 306 South, Aurora, NC 27806
Telephone ( 252 )322-8201
Mine Manager Jeremy Pierce
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of
our knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revocation.
***
Title General Manager
Date 10110 + ZO 11
* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the
reclamation bond (security) that corresponds to this site.
** The Land Quality Section must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
* * * Signature of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of
receipt of a complete application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the
filing of any supplemental information required by the Department. All questions must be addressed and all
required maps provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as
needed.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered regarding your mining operation
for the intended life of the mine. All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding, detailed
mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
1. Answer all of the following that apply:
❑ If this is an application for a NEW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by
the permit (this is the acreage t iThe "new permit" fee will be based upon):
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned:
Acres leased: Property owner if leased:
If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number
and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.:
Total permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon):
® If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: 07-01 Total permitted acreage: 15,646.0
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ® No ❑. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the
acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon): 9. 771 acres. This is a
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ No E. If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: . (NOTE: you must complete all of Section F. of this application
form entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (i.e.:
disturbed, ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes ❑ No ❑ (If no, a
"minor modification" fee of $100.00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added).
If yes, indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit (the total
acreage to be added to the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based
upon): N/A
❑ If this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number
and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage:
SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO
BE PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE
NOTED ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined: Phosphate Rock, Sand, Clay and Limestone
3. Mining method:
eHydraulic Dredge e Front-end Loader & Truck Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper
Other (explain): Excavator & Truck and Dragline
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) -120
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet)
5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes K___1 No [:]
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? 1965-present Texasgulf and PCS Phosphate
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10 Years
1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six (6) comes of a 7.5-minute
quadrangle and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) comes of all mine maps
and reclamation maps, must be submitted with each permit application.
7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C. Geological Survey:
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
1612 Mail Service Center OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 5's Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
[phone]
httv://Aortal.ncdenr.org/web/ir/¢eoloeical home
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
North Carolina Department of Transportation — Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Mailing Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1587
Physical Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
3401 Carl Sandburg Court
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
[phone]
http://www.nedot.ore/it/gis/
2. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged
topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on
the maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. As a reminder, mining
permits can only be issued for up to 10 years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must only
denote those activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit.
All maps must be of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate
the following, at a minimum:
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located
including easements and rights -of -way.
b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
c. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading.
d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated).
e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations.
f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
g. Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden dispposal areas.
h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants may be described as to location
and distance from mine if sufficiently far removed).
i. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and lakes.
j. Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
k. Location and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads.
1. Location of planned and existing on -site buildings.
in. Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
n. Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries.
o. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the
mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by
the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are
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PotashCorp foster
Helping Nature Provide wheeler
AREA SPECIFIC RECLAMATION PLAN
PCS Phosphate Company, Inc. — Aurora, North Carolina
Project No.: 600440x3
To: Rob Jenner
PCS Phospl
Date October 201
From: Michael P. Kelley & Megan Wetherington
Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.
PROJECT NUMBER 000440x3

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foster
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AREA SPECIFIC RECLAMATION PLAN
PCS Phosphate Company, Inc. - Aurora, North Carolina
Prepared for:
PotashCorp
Helping Nature Provide
PCS Phosphate Company, Inc
Aurora, North Carolina
Prepared by
Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.
1101 Channelside Drive, Ste 200
Tampa, Florida 33602
Amec Foster Wheeler Project No. 600440x3

Table of Contents
1.0 RECLAMATION PLAN AND SCHEDULE....................................................................... 1
1.1
Introduction......................................................................................................... 1
1.2
Projected Reclamation Schedule........................................................................ 1
2.0 RECLAMATION
REQUIREMENTS................................................................................ 2
2.1
Reclamation Guidelines and Specifications......................................................... 2
2.2
Seeding Recommendations................................................................................3
2.3
Tree Planting Recommendations........................................................................ 3
2.4
Planting Recommendations................................................................................ 3
2.5
Post Reclamation Water Management................................................................ 3

PCS Phosphate Company. Inc. Amec Foster Wheeler Project No. 600440x3
Area Specific Reclamation Plan October 2017
Awo,a. North Carolina Pass 1
1.0 RECLAMATION PLAN AND SCHEDULE
1.1 Introduction
The PCS Phosphate Company, Inc. (PCS) facility is located near Aurora, North Carolina, in
Beaufort County. PCS currently operates a phosphate ore mine and nutrient production plant
located at the site between the Pamlico River to the north and NC Highway 33 to the south. A site
location map is shown as Figure 1 and pit location map is shown on Figure 2.
PCS recently updated their mine plan in conjunction with initiated mining operations along the
northwest side of the facility. The current permitted reclamation schedule was updated to account
for historical and projected mining and reclamation operations. The proposed updated
reclamation schedule and procedures are presented herein.
1.2 Projected Reclamation Schedule
Based on the mine planning models and observed field performance of areas (R2, R3 and R5)
that have been backfilled with gypsum -clay blend and capped with overburden, Amec Foster
Wheeler developed a reclamation schedule incorporating a 6-year cycle to be initiated once the
gypsum -clay blend filling is completed. The projected reclamation schedule includes the following
steps:
• 3-year rest period to allow near full consolidation of gypsum -clay blend and dewatering
of surface water.
• 2-year period for capping, surface grading and installation of drainage features.
• 2-year period of formal planting (staggered by 1 year with capping period).
The reclamation schedule also accounts for management of overburden materials, which are
stockpiled for use in final capping of other areas. The final reclamation revegetation dates of areas
R8 and R10 are extended beyond the normal mining and reclamation sequence as these areas
will be utilized as overburden storage for future reclamation capping during ongoing mining
operations. The projected reclamation schedule is summarized in Table 1.

PCS Phosphate Company. Inc. Amec Postei Wheeler Project No. 60044W
Area Specific Reclamation Plan Cclobet 2017
Aurora. North Carolina Page 2
2.0
2.1
Table 1: Projected Reclamation Schedule
Mining Area
Projected
Reclamation Area
(acres)
Year of
Final
Revegetation
R2
278
2018
R3
875
2018
R4
239
2022
135-East
385
2018
135-West
656
2021
R6
491
2021
R7
876
2026
R8
657
2035
R9
686
2025
R10
617
2031
R11
692
2026
R12
815
2026
R13
832
2028
R14
291
2030
R15
1157
2025
R16
380
2034
Bonnenon Hardwoods
44
2026
RECLAMATION REQUIREMENTS
Reclamation Guidelines and Specifications
The reclamation plan incorporates the following general guidelines and specifications as listed in
the existing reclamation plan within Mine Permit 07-01:
• Backfill the excavations to original elevation or higher with overburden, dragline cast
material, sand tailings, gypsum -clay blend, and capping material, except where approved
wetland mitigation projects or ponds are desired or required (the final elevations may be
below original surface elevations).
• Mined areas that are filled with gypsum -clay blend shall be capped with overburden
material. Minimal acceptable performance standards shall be: 70% of the total surface
area with a minimum of 3-foot thick cap; 25% of the total surface area with a minimum of
2-foot thick cap; and 5% of the total surface area unspecified.
• Stabilize all waste disposal areas and settling ponds.
• Regrade and revegetate any areas in unconsolidated material.
• Stockpiles of material adjacent to mined areas shall be graded to 4:1 slopes or shallower.
• Affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul water.
• Disturbed areas shall be permanently revegetated through seeding and tree planting.
Ground cover species initially planted can be taken over by herbaceous and shrub species
colonizing the site on their own.

PCS Phosphate Ccmpany, Inc. Amec Fostei 14rheeler Project No. 60044W
Area Specific Reclamation Plan October 2017
Aurora. North Carolina Face 3
A data sheet with conceptual final surface grading and planting zones for each reclamation area
are shown in Appendix A. The data sheets are generalized representations of the reclamation
requirements. The actual elevations, locations of ponded areas and planting acreages will be
determined closer to the actual reclamation construction period.
2.2 Seeding Recommendations
Recommendations for seeding on disturbed areas from the prior approved revegetation plan
based on terrain and season are summarized in Mine Permit 07-01. PCS is currently developing
seeding plans appropriate for soil types, terrains and seasonal conditions to be utilized based on
the characteristics of each reclamation area.
2.3 Tree Planting Recommendations
Bare -root or containerized tree seedlings should be planted by hand unless site conditions are
suitable for mechanized planting. Power augers are optional, but must be used where soil
compaction prevents planting to depths of greater than 12" penetration using a KBC bar.
Planting should adhere to the guidelines of the North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) Tree
Planting Pocket Guide, latest edition, or other available NCFS or appropriate guidance. As an
exception to the state guidance, any species assigned to deep wetlands planting zones may be
planted in standing water. However, under no circumstance should seedlings be planted where
water overtops their leaves. Recommended species lists, suitable for the area and for variations
in local hydrology and soil texture, are provided in Appendix B.
2.4 Planting Recommendations
PCS intends the replanted areas to resemble the diverse mixed pine -hardwood forests of eastern
North Carolina and to provide diverse habitat for wildlife. The species list in Appendix B will be
used as a guide with variations in actual planted species dependent on nursery availability, soil
types and testing, and any other factors relative to the specifics of the area being planted.
Phragmites control should be consistent with state and/or federal recommendations, typically
using a combination of mowing and spraying with glyphosate through ground or aerial application.
Dense wax myrtle stands may remain undisturbed to out -compete phragmites while still allowing
other species to colonize. Mowing these stands would potentially expose the cleared areas to
explosive phragmites growth; create a dense debris field that could be inhospitable to seedlings;
create a dense debris field with stumps that would make planting unsafe; and remove existing
wildlife habitat value. Planting densities in the open areas should be increased to meet or exceed
the approximately 300 trees per acre goal over the entire reclaimed area.
2.5 Post Reclamation Water Management
As reclamation is completed, storm water will be routed through existing internal ditches and
canals to the Pamlico River via permitted NPDES outfalls. As the areas are reclaimed and after
consideration of the greater hydrologic and hydraulic constraints of the existing conveyances,
PCS will discharge storm water run-off directly into feeder creeks of the Pamlico River and South
Creek. Figure 3 shows the projected direct storm water routing from each area after reclamation.

FIGURE 1 Site Location Map
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FIGURE 3 Post Reclamation Drainage Map

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Status Capping: 2011 Revegetation: 2018
R2 naturally colonized with wax myrtle, phragmites, saltbush, and typical
weedy species. It will be revegetated in winter -early spring of 2018. Its dikes
have been shaped and revegetated. Phragmites growth was suppressed by a
pond that covered half its interior since capping, but phragmites is present at
higher elevations. In June of 2017, the pond was drained to elevation 24 in
preparation for planting and breaching activities.
Site Information
Area: 278 acres
Perimeter: 15,300 ft
Mining was completed in the 1980s.
R2 is bounded on the northeast by a
pipeyard and on the west by a high -
voltage powerline. The acreage is
based on future mine corridor needs,
but areas intended for future utilities
will be planted in the meantime.
Elevation and Discharge
Minimum Elevation: 19 ft
Average Elevation: 33 ft
Maximum Elevation: 53 ft
Design Pool: 25 ft
After being breached by the end of
2017, R2 will drain west to R3. Final
drainage of R3 will be to Porter
Creek.
Planting
Zone
Acres
Plants/Ac
Uplands
135
350
Shallow Wtlnds
95
350
Deep Wtlnds
51
350
Shrubs
5
350
Pool/Ditch
13
--
Access
11
--
Total
310
323
Plantable:
286
350

R3
Status
R3 contains relic mine pit walls and areas of different material deposition
resullting in highly variable relief.The surface is marked with sand ridges,
shallow ponds, potholes, and shallow wet areas. After capping, R3
vegetated naturally by wax myrtle, phragmites, and typical weedy species.
Ditch
E«:7 Design Pool
Ponded
r Undisturbed
Longleaf
Mesic Uplands
Shallow Wetlands
L. Fringe Wetlands
Site Information
Elevation and Drainage
Minimum El:
15 ft
Average El:
28 ft
Maximum El:
65 ft
Design Pool:
17 ft
Final drainage of R3 will be to Porter
Creek.
Planting
Zone
Acres
Plants/Ac
Longleaf
71
600
Uplands
185
650
Shallow Wtlnds
76
575
Deep Wtlnds
218
330
Undisturbed
127
Access
61
--
Ditch/Pond
137
--
Total
875
318
Plantable:
550
506
Mow/Spray
325
Approximately 127 acres of dense wax myrtle and other woody species
will be left undisturbed to maintain existing habitat, reduce exposure to
phragmites, and encourage natural succession to more desirable tree
species. Planting densities will be increased in plantable areas to
maintain an overall density of at least 300 trees per acre. No additional
seeding of groundcover is proposed due to the establishment of weedy
herbaceous species throughout the area. Phragmites will be treated with
a combination of spraying and mowing. Existing naturally -vegetated
drainage features will also remain undisturbed to reduce the potential for
erosion.

R4
Status Capping: = 2005 Revegetation: 2020-2022
Mining was completed in the late 1980s or early 1990s on an ultimate footprint of
239 acres. Capping was undertaken in the early 2000s, however some additional
material was placed in the southwest corner in 2016. The southeastern portion
("Refuse Area") of the original pit is permitted for waste disposal through the life of
mine and is not included in the reclamation area. Final drainage of R4 will be to
Porter Creek.
Site Information
Area: 239 acres
Perimeter: 20,250 ft
Vegetation plans should be
reevaluated after final grading of the
fill in the southwestern comer. Like
R3, R4 has dense stands of wax
myrtle and volunteer trees that
should be left undisturbed.
Elevation and Drainage
Minimum Elevation: 9 ft J
Average Elevation: 21 ft PO�a
Maximum Elevation: 49 ft
Final drainage of R4 will be to Porter
Creek.
Eleg,t' 9,%AVD 1988 \'f
19
Low :
..�ftak-
R4 Bounun dary
i'
Planting
(Conceptual oendino final tnnnnranhvl
Zone
Acres
Plants/Ac
Uplands
81
750
Shallow Wtlnds
18
600
Deep Wtlnds
24
500
Undisturbed
70
—
Pool/Ditch
47
--
Mow/spray
tbd
Total:
239
300
Plantable:
122
587

R5 East
Status Capping: = 2013 Revegetation: 2018
Mining was complete by 2001. Filling was complete by 2011 and capping
was complete by 2013. R5 East revegetated naturally and in 2017 was
dominated by phragmites and herbaceous groundcover. The topography is
relatively flat with wide, shallow depressional areas that have higher
phragmites densities. R5 East will be planted with trees in early 2018 after
phragmites treatment in 2017.
Site Information
Perimeter: 16,900 It
Total area: 385 acres
An ore transport corridor will cross
the area, with construction tentatively
scheduled for 2019. The total
acreage includes the future corridor
but areas in the potential footprint will
be planted to accommodate any
changes in alignment.
Elevation and Drainage
Minimum Elevation: lift
Average Elevation: 46 it
Maximum Elevation: 60 ft
Final drainage for R5 will be to R6,
which will drain to Whitehurst Creek.
Planting
(Based on extent of new cap material)
Zone
Acres
Plants/Ac
Longleaf
39
350
Mesic
110
350
Shallow Wtlnds
Deep Wtlnds
206
0
350
0
Dike
30
--
Total:
385
323
Corridor
25
--
Plantable:
355
350
Seed
0
Mow/Spray
355
Jan 2017 Survey
..;19
/East: 2018 Planting

R5 West
Status Capping: - 2013 Revegetation: 2021
Mining was completed by 2001. Filling was complete by 2011, and initial Capping
was complete by 2013. R5 West began accepting the pit opening materials from
R15 in late 2016. Stockpiling is expected to be complete by December 2017
resulting in an exceptionally thick cap. R5 West is dominated by phragmites and
herbaceous groundcover where it is not covered in additional cap. Final grading
and revegetation is scheduled into 2021, while spillway construction and dike
decertification is planned for 2017-2018.
Site Information
Perimeter: 28,400 ft
Total area: 656 acres
An ore transport corridor will cross the
area, with construction tentatively
scheduled for 2019. The total acreage
includes the future corridor but planting
densities on areas outside the corridor
will be increased to maintain at least 300
plants per acre overall density.
Elevation and Drainage
Minimum Elevation: 14 ft
Average Elevation: 48 ft
Maximum Elevation: 85 ft
Final drainage for R5 will be to R6,
which will drain to Whitehurst Creek.
Planting
(Conceptual pending final topography)
Zone
Acres
Plants/Ac
Longleaf
124
400
Mesic
220
400
Shallow Wtlnds
129
350
Deep Wtlnds
49
350
Pond
86
Dike/Corridor,
48
Total
656
305
Seed
550
Mow/Spray
—
Jan 2017 Survey
West: 2019-
2021
Planting
Zones
Longleaf
Mesic Uplands
M Shallow Wetlands
Deep Wetlands
Pond
L� Boundary
5
East: 2018 I
Planting
� i�JI

R6
Status Capping: 2002-2005 Revegetation:2019-2021
Mining was completed in the mid-1990s, and the area was capped between 2002
and 2005. Tree planting densities will be increased to compensate for a potential 7-
8 acre ore transport corridor alignment across the northwest corridor of the area.
Site Information
Elevation and Drainage
t Po�aetl
Elevation NAVD 1Wa
High : 53
'—'- Low: 2
l� RB Boundary
Area: 491 acres Minimum El: 13 ft
Perimeter: 21,600 ft Average El: 20 ft
Maximum El: 49 ft
The northeastern portion of R6 is exceptionally well drained and
currently supports sparse weedy vegetation. Approximately 120
acres of dense wax myrtle and other woody species will be left
undisturbed to maintain existing habitat, reduce exposure to
phragmites, and encourage natural succession of more desirable
tree species. Planting densities will be increased in plantable areas
to maintain an overall density of at least 300 trees per acre. No
additional seeding of groundcover is proposed due to the
establishment of weedy herbaceous species throughout the area.
Phragmites will be treated with a combination of spraying and
mowing.
The ponds in the south-central area are highly reticulated and further
drainage should increase the plantable acres. Final drainage from R6
will be to Whitehurst Creek.
Planting
Zone
Acres
Plants/Ac
Uplands
120
650
Shallow Wtlnds
102
650
Deep Wtlnds
26
450
Undisturbed
131
—
Pond
105
—
Access
1 7
1 —
Mow/Spray
tbd
Total
491
317
Plantable:
248
629

R7
Status Capping: 2022-2024 Revegetation:2024-2026
Mining in R7 was completed by 1998. Blend was placed from 2006 to 2008.
Cap material will come from the pit opening of R17 across Highway 33.
Revegetation will occur upon completion of the pit opening.
Schedule
Unit Task Start End Duration n 00 m o + N m c n rn 00 a,
.-1 N N N N N N N N
Date Date (m05) N N N N f�V N N N N N N N N
R15
R7 CAP Jul-22 Jan-24 18
REVEGETATE Jan-24 Dec-26 36
Site Information Drainage Planting
Area: 876 acres Final drainage of R7 will Plant species selection will be based
Perimeter: 25,300 ft be to Whitehurst Creek. on final topography.

R8
Status Capping: 2032
Revegetation: 2032-2035
Mining was completed in 2000. Gypsum -clay blend was placed from 2005
to 2006. Prestrip from R16 veil be stockpiled in R8. The stockpile will serve
as both R8's cap material and the cap source for R16 after it is backfilled
with blend.
Schedule
IUnitl
Task
IStatl
Data
End I
Dab
Duration lry
(mea)
tiles
,v
n
ry rylry n
iv n
m
n ry
n gg
m m $ d $
n n ry ry ry n i
STOCKPILED
Ju1-19 Oct-32
1
IRS
CAP
REVEGETATE
Ott-31 Oct-32
Oct-32 Mar-35
12
29
RR
R6 tin b.aO.W to 2016-¢M6e
R16 holtl RIB cappinE melenal
Site Information
Area: 657 acres
Perimeter: 26,970 ft
Elevation and Drainage
Final discharge of R8 will be from its southwest
corner to Bailey Creek.
l a�
t�
to 6a\\eV Cteek
Planting
Plant species selection will be based
on final topography.
2016 Elevations
Elevation NAVD 1988

R9
Status Capping: 2021-2023 Revegetation:2023-2025
Mining was completed around 2006 to 2007. R9 was filled to grade
(elevation 10 to 12 feet) with blend between September 2011 and October
2013. Filling with blend resumed in November 2016 and was ongoing as of
summer 2017. The perimeter dike was built in 2017 using sand tailings to a
planned crest elevation of 62 feet. The maximum fill elevation of 57 feet is
projected to be reached in 2019. Dike shaping and slope vegetation is
complete. Capping material will be sourced from R10.
Schedule
Unit
Task
Start
Date
End
I Date
Duration
(TOf
,^_, m 00
rl 'I
N ry N
N o -iN N N
N N N
m v
N N
N II N
m rn N 00' m
N ry ry N N
O N N N N N
o
M
N
DIKE
Nov-17
11
R9
BLEND
May-19
29
16
.
LAP
May211 May-231
24
RID
{J
_
REVEGETATE
May 23 May-251
24
Site Information
Area: 686 acres
Perimeter: 21,890 ft
Planting
Plant species selection will be based
on final topography.
Elevation and Drainage
Final discharge of R9 will be to Jacks
Creek.
Decant Tower
Decant Tower
Armored Spillway
Vegeuled Ditch
RB Armored
Elevation 2017 NAVD
High 87
—Low :.124
0 0.125 02514.
I I
2017 LiDAR with June 2016 soundings and proposed flow direction
17

R10
Status Capping: 2028-2029 Revegetation:2029-2031
Mining was complete by 2009, with an ultimate footprint of 617 acres. The
area was filled to grade (at approximate elevation of 10 to 12 feet) with
blend between October 2013 and February 2015. Aerial imagery in 2009
confirms overburden was placed prior to the blend along the southeastern
boundary. Additional overburden was stockpiled after blend filling, planned
as the cap inventory for areas R9 through R14. Sand tailings not reserved
for dike building or road maintenance will be deposited in R10 up to
elevation 30 to maintain the facility's material balance.
Schedule
2017Awrlal
Unit
Tar
Sort
Datf
Ditf End
DurationRIOT
ti ro
N N N
o .+ N
N N N
m
N N
In ,o N
N N N
m
N
m
N
o N m
N N N N N
In
N
STOCKPILED
Feb-29
146
Feb-19
Nov-22
45
ell to El 90
R101 CAP
Feb-28
Feb-29
12
RIO
REVEGETATE
Feb-29
Feb-31
24
I
Site Information
Area: 617 acres
Perimeter: 22,720 ft
Elevation and Drainage
Final discharge of R10 will be to
Jacobs and Drinkwater creeks.
2017 VDAR and proposed Bow direction
Planting
Plant species selection will be based
on final topography.

R11
Status Capping: 2022-2024 Revegetation:2024-2026
Mining was complete around early 2011 on a footprint of 692 acres. Blend
was deposited from February 2015 to November 2016, when the
northeastern portion was filled to grade (approximate elevation of 10 feet)
over and adjacent to previously placed fill. Prestrip soils were placed along
the southwestern boundary and the stockpile reaches elevations of 40 feet.
A perimeter dike to elevation 30 for additional above -grade blend filling is
planned. Cap material will come from R10.
Schedule Unit Task Start End Duration
Date Date Imps) ��`+ N ry ry ry ry ry n ry n
DIKE 25%
Nov-17 Nov-18 12
R11 !iI BLEND
May-19 Apr-20 11
CAP
Apr-22 Apr-24 24
REVEGETATE
Apr-24 Apr-26 24
2017 aerial
Planting
Post -fill elevations will
determine plant species
and distribution, but
wetland establishment,
approximating the
nearby creekside
communities, should be
considered where below -
grade final topography is
likely.
Site Information
Area: 692 acres
Perimeter: 23,650 ft
R10
Elevation and Drainage
Final discharge of R11 will be to
Huddles Cut.
2017 LIDAR with proposed flow direction
Elevation 7988
- High 51 .13
'--- Low :-13
R11 Boundary
Proposed
Armored Spillway
To Huddles Cut
r

R12
Status Capping: 2022-2024 Revegetation:2023-2026
R12 was mined to completion in late 2014, It has a footprint of 815 acres,
with an average estimated pit bottom elevation of -34 feet. Prestripped soils
were deposited in limited areas along the western boundary. Blend filling is
currently planned up to existing grade with no perimeter dikes or post -fill
above -grade elevations. R12's cap source will be R10.
Schedule Unit Task Start End Duration ^ °D 0 N N ry ry n n n ry ry
Date Date (most C4 n ry n n n ry ry A 2 ry
DIKE
Nov-17
Sep-18
10
R12 BLEND
Apr-20
Dec-22
32
CAP
Oct-22
Dec-24
26
REVEGETATE
Oct-23
Mar-26
29
Site Information
Area: 815 acres
Perimeter: 34,740 ft
1 M
Planting
Post -fill elevations will determine
plant species and distribution, but
wetland establishment,
approximating the nearby creekside
communities, should be considered
where below -grade final topography
is likely.
Composite LiDAR with proposed outlet locations
R10
Elevation and Drainage
Final drainage of R12 will be to
Tooley Creek and unnamed
tributaries of South Creek and the
Pamlico River.
Elevation 2017 NAVD

R13
Status Capping: 2025-2027 Revegetation:2026-2028
R13 was mined to completion in 2016. It has a footprint of 832 acres.
Gypsum -clay blend will be placed up to existing grade, with no perimeter
dike or above -grade fill. R13's cap source will be R10.
Schedule
Unit
Task
Start
Date
End
Date
Duration
ITOiI
N. m ?'
N N
o .. n m v
ry N rv- ry
N N N N N
v, ,n n m m
ry N ry ry
N N N N N
o
m
N
DIKE
Sep-18
'Feb-19
5
R13
BLEND
Dec-22
Apr-25
28
lun-25
Jun-27
24
aio
REVEGETATE
Jun-26
Jun-28
24
Site Information
Area: 832 acres
Perimeter: 47,000 ft
2017 Aerial
Planting
Post -fill elevations will determine
plant species and distribution, but
wetland establishment,
approximating the nearby creekside
communities, should be considered
where below -grade final topography
is likely.
Elevation and Drainage
Final drainage of R13 will be to Jacobs and
Tooley creeks.

R14
Status Capping: 2027-2029 Revegetation:2028-2030
Mining of R14 is expected to be complete in 2017. It has a footprint of 291
acres, with an average estimated pit bottom elevation of -33 feet. Gypsum -
clay blend will be placed up to existing grade, with no perimeter dike or
above -grade fill. R14's cap source will be R10.
Schedule
Unit
Task
Start
Data
End
Data
Duration
IIYIOfi
f,, W ,�.,'
O O O
N N N
" ^' t"
N N N N N
O O O O O
N N N N N
N N N 00 N
O O O O O
N N N N N
-+
M T
O O
N N
DIKE
R14
BLEND Apr-25 Feb-26 10
■
CAP Feb-27 Feb-29 24
R10
REVEGETATE Aug-28 Aug-30 24
Site Information
Area: 291 acres
Perimeter: 17,700 ft
Elevation and Drainage
Final drainage of R14 will be to Jacks Creek.
Elevatlon NAVD 1988
� High : 69
Low:-111
R14 Boundary
2017 Aerial 2017 UDAR with proposed flow direction
Planting
Post -fill elevations will determine plant species and distribution, but wetland establishment,
approximating the nearby creekside communities, should be considered where below -grade final
topography is likely.

R15
Status Capping: NA
Revegetation: 2023-2025
Mining in R15 began in late 2016. It lays west of the original mine, between
Porter and Durham creeks with a footprint of 1157 acres. The average pre -
mined grade elevation is 15 feet. R15 will be backfilled to grade with
prestrip from within R15 and later from R16. An allowance for depositing
sand tailings has been included in the materials balance.
Schedule Unit Task Start End Duration
Date Date ImOS) N N N CN N� N N� N
PIT OPEN
Dec-17
18
7o aswl
Jun-19
30
R15 MINING Jan-17
Dec-19
36
Tails 25% Feb-19
Aug-21
30
71
REVEGETATE Jul-23
Jul-25
24
Site Information
Elevation and Drainage
Area: 1,157 acres
Final drainage of R15 will be to Porter Creek.
Perimeter: 29,220 ft
Planting
Plant species selection
will be based on final
topography.
2017 aerial

R16
Status Capping: 2028-2032 Revegetation:2029-2034
Mining on R16 is scheduled to begin in 2020. It is bounded by R15 on the
north and Porter Creek on the east, across from R8.The average pre -mined
grade elevation is 22 feet, ranging from over 50 feet on the southern
boundary to 6 feet on the west side. Prestrip will be exported to R8 and to
R15, with the balance after filling kept in R16. R16's cap source will be from
R8. Mining is expected to be completed by the end of 2022, with the final
reclamation date projected to include future R16 mining areas south of the
380-acre block.
IUnDl TJuk I = I End I=1.),I^ i
Dm Dab Imw) n n
Schedule
PITOPEN Jul-19 Jul-22 18
NI-19 Jul-22 37
MINING Jan-20 Jan-23 37
816 DIKE/Plug, Aug 21 Aug-25 48
BLEND Feb 26 Oct-29 44
1 , Feb 28 Oct-32 56
❑EVEGETATE Feb49 Mar-34 61
Site Information
Area: 380 acres
Perimeter: 18,200 ft
Elevation and Drainage
Final drainage of R16 will be to
Durham Creek to the west and
Bailey Creek to the southeast.
Planting
Plant species selection will be
based on final topography.
2017 aerial

Bonnerton Hardwoods
Status Capping: NA
Revegetation: 2025-2026
The 44-acre Bonnerton Hardwoods area between R15 and R16 will be planted no later
than 2026 under a special provision requiring revegetation within 10 years following
mining disturbance.
Site Information
Area: 44 acres
Perimeter: 5,670 ft
Elevation and Drainage
Drainage to Porter Creek will be
re-established.
Planting
Species selection will
approximate adjacent
communities.

Reclamation Trees - Species Normally Available from the NC Forest Service (or otherwise available)
Species
Name
Plantin
Zone
Soil
Soil pH
Comments
1
2
3
4
Texture
Acer rubrum
Red Maple -
Y
Y
G
G (4.4-7.5)
• NCFS currently only listing Piedmont var.
Coastal
Jan -May
• Pioneer and shade tolerant
• Horizontal root habit. 10" D.
• This is an excellent tree for mesic-wet transitions
and may benefit from tube shelters
• Pioneer and climax species
• URS Plots: high survivorship, browse an issue
• A&B Plots: highest field survivorship
Alnus serrulata
Tag Alder
Y
G
N (6.8-7.2)
• Not on NCFS List
• Good streamside shrub
• URS Plot: Almost 100% on neutral wetlands
Betula nigra
River Birch
Y
L, C
A, N (4.5-6.0)
• Loves moist clayey soil, but not prolonged flooding
• Streambank affinity
• Can tolerate acid mine soils (pH = 2)
• URS Plots: did well in neutral wetlands
• Pioneerspecies
Carpinus
American
Y
T
G
G (4.0-7.4)
• Best on upland/wetland and stream margins
caroliniana
hornbeam
(if not flood)
(L best)
• Shade adapted seedlings
• A&B Plots: 80% on BWS
Caryaglabra
Pignut
Y
G
G
• Slow growing
Hickory
• Can produce taproot through compact & rocky soils
• Sensitive to fire
• Climax species, establishes in shade
Carya
Mockernut
Y
Y
G
G
• Widely distributed, ridges to shallow bottomlands
tomentosa
Hickory
• Tap -rooting (12" to 36" in year 1)
• Requires deep (36") fertile soils
• Great re -sprouting ability as pioneering strategy vs
browse
• Sensitive to fire
• Shade intolerant, climax species
Celtis laevigata
Sugarberry
Y
Y
L, C
G
• Shallow floodplain soils, shallow rooted
(5.0-7.5)
• Sensitive to fire
• URS Plots: Did well in neutral wetland
Appendix B 1

Reclamation Trees — S soles Normall Available from the NC Forest Service or otherwise available
Species
Name
anting Zone
Soil
Soil pH
Comments
1
2
3
1 4
Texture
Cephalanthus
Buttonbush
Y
Y
G
A, N does not
• Sunloving
occidentalis
do B
• Needs to be established without competition (2'
radius
Chamaecyparis
Atlantic
Y
S, O
A (3.5-5.5)
• Does not grow in clay or over clay sublayer
thyoides
White Cedar
• Reproduces on organic hummocks, not on duff
• Grows with pond pine, baldcypress, blackgum, red
maple, loblolly bay, ericaceous
• Sunloving
• Shallow rooted (12"-24")
• Sensitive to wind throw
• Sensitive to fire
• URS Plots: Not definitive one plot 10%
Cornus
Silky
Y
S, L
A, N
. Shade or sun
amomum
Dogwood
• Forms dense thickets
• Streambanks
Cornus tlorida
Flowering
Y
S, L
N
• Part shade
Dogwood
• Common with loblolly pine
• Very shallow roots, wilts easily
Diospyros
Persimmon
Y
Y
Y
G
A, N (4.4-7.0)
• Deep taproot, needs deep soil
virginiana
• Shade adapted
• Starts well on cleared lands
• Good candidate for seeding
Fraxinus
Green Ash -
Y
Y Jan- May
T
G
G (3.6-8.0)
• Full sun
pennsylvanica
Coastal
• Good mesic-wet transition species
• Sensitive to deer & rabbit browse (tubes)
• Tolerates flooding once established
• Roots evenly in upper 3 feet
• URS Plots: Did very well in neutral wetlands
Juniperus
Eastern Red
T
Y
T
G
G (4.7-7.8)
• Can be shallow rooted (12")
virginiana
Cedar
• May be sowable, under no hardwood competition
• Pioneer species
• Sensitive to fire
• Southern red cedar may be better (Eastern not
naturally found within 30 miles of the coast or at
elevations <100 ft
Appendix B 2

Reclamation Trees - Species Nnrmaav Avauahio fr..m the ur c,..ee. ee.. 1—.-....,,e....i.... _.._„_�._,
Species
Name
Plantin
Zone
Soil
Soil pH
Comments
1
2
3
4
li Texture
• URS Plots: V. high survivorship on upland elk
Liquidambar
Sweelgum -
Y
Y
G
G (3.6-7.5)
• Taproot in deep soil, not in shallow
styraciflua
Coastal
Periodic
(clay
• Pioneer species, but grows slow 1•' 5 years
can be
• VAM and/or larger stock help establishment
bad)
• Good at upper edge sloped wetland
• Rodent grazing an issue (tubes)
• URS Plots: Some survival, not as good as expected
• A&B Plots: 35%on BWS
Nyssa aquatica
Water
Y
Y
G
A (3.6-5.6)
• Similar to baldcypress in hydrology
Tupelo
Jan- Jun
• Hydrochory
• Great wildlife food
• Sensitive to fire
Nyssa sylvatica
Blackgum
Y
Y
G
?
• Grows best on loams and clay loams in uplands
(see
• Best on light textured soils in wetlands
notes)
r URS Plots: Utter failure in neutral wetland yr 3 after
initial good survival
Nyssa sylvatica
Swamp
Y
S, C, O
A. N (4.6-7.0)
• Puts out a taproot
v. bi/lora
Blackgum
Jan -Jun
• Local gene pools are adapted to different habitats
(blackwater rivers, headwater swamps, ponds)
• Deer browsing an issue (tubes)
• A&B Plots: 50% on BW spoil
Pinus palustris
Longleaf
Y
Y
T
S
A, N (4.5-6.0)
• Pyrogenic
Pine`
• Taproot to 12 It, shallow rooting can occur (but wind
throws common, laterals <12" deep
• Rabbits can be a problem for new seedlings
• Can hybridize with Loblolly Pine
• URS Plots: 50% in 1 neutral upland
Pinus tasda
Loblolly
T
Y
Y <12" for
G
A, N (4.5-6.0)
• Taproot is adaptable (stubby in clay, 6 ft in sand)
Pine -
<2 wks
• Sand over clay (below root zone) is best
Coastal
• 6 inches of light texture is all they need
• Fire tolerant, but not as seedlings
• Wild turkeys do best where frequent openings occur
and prescribed burns occur (Stoddard 1963+many
others since)
• URS Plots: Highly variable recommended
Appendix B 3

Reclamatlon Trees - Snectes Normally Avauahrn fr..m .r.e ue e.. f ce.. 1— ..,. ,...__..,_- -------
Species
Name
Plantin Zone
Soil
Soil pH
Comments
1
2
3
4
Texture
• A&B Plots: 65% on BWS
Platanus
Sycamore -
Y
Y per Jan-
G (L
G (4.4-7.5)
• Pioneering - seedlings need lots of light but can
occidentalis
Coastal
Apr
best)
outcompete willow
• Short duration flooding only
• Good at edge of upland/wetland
• Roots adapt to shallow or deep soils
• Associates with black willow, green ash, red maple,
sugarberry
• URS Plots: did well in neutral upland
Prunus
Chickasaw
Y
Y
G
A, N
• May not be native to coastal Carolina or entire east
an ustifolia
Plum
coast although common on Gulf coast
Prunus serotina
Black
Y
L
A
Deer browse serious (tubes)
Cherry
Needs sun to establish
• Shallow rooted
Quercus alha
White Oak -
Y
G
G
• URS Plots: mod to por in acid uplands
Coastal
Not an Oak Flat sp
Full sun
• Grows best on north and east facing slopes
• Needs 20" fight soil
Quercus
Laurel Oak
T
Y per flood
G, S
A (3.6-5.6)
• Rapid growth
launfolia
best
. Shade tolerant seedlings
• Can establish on uplands with taproot, probably
shallow rooted elsewhere
• Sensitive to fire
• A&B Plots: 650/6 on BWS, low Cd uptake (best
performing oak flat oak
Quercus
Swamp
Y (Per Jan-
L
A (3.6-6.2)
• On higher end of wetlands
michauxii
Chestnut
Mar
• Full sun
Oak
• A&B Plots: 50% on BWS low Cd uptake
Quercus nigra
Water Oak
Y
Y
G, L
A (3.6-6.3)
• Sun pioneering, but slow growth
best
• Moist uplands to shallow wet flats
• Shallow rooted
• A&B Plots: 65% on BWS, high Cd uptake (best
ertormin oak flat oak
Appendix B 4

Reclamation Trees — Soeclas Normally Availahla from fha NC F^,..r s..,,u.. i......r.e...n.e a..eu.w�..�
Species
Name
Planting Zone
Soil
Soil pH
Comments
1
2
3
4
Texture
Quercus
Cherrybark
T
Y (Per Jan-
L
A (4.5-6.2)
• On lower end of uplands, or FPL ridgesthummocks
pagoda
Oak
Mar
(not routinely flooded)
• Full sun
• 2-30% acorn survival in field trials on good soil
• A&B Plots: 50%on BWS, very hi h Cd uptake
Quercus
Willow Oak
Y
Y Jan -May
L
A (3.6-6.3)
• Upper bohomland terrace
phellos
- Coastal
• Needs 2-4 it of non -compacted soil
• Does best on 6" topsoil over above layer
• Good streamside tree
• Often planted on margins of fluctuating reservoirs
(good wetland subsidence edge tree?
Quercus
Shumard
Y
Y
L
A, N (4.4-7.5)
• Full sun for seedlings
shumardii
Oak
• Fast grower
• Prefers rich soils (e.g. soft loam with topsoil)
• Streamside and mid-bottomlands
Quercus
Live Oak
Y
T
S
G
. Full sun
virginiana
• Aurora is barely in native range, may be expanding
north with climate change
• Coastal species, boa greatly resilient to wind storms
(probably deep rooted & tolerates saltspray
Rohinia
Black
Y
S, L
G (4.6-8.2), N
• Native to montaine Carolina
pseudoacacia
Locust
and limerock
. Rapid growth, short lived
best
• Legume (N-fixer)
• Adaptable roots (shallow or deep)
• Poorly drained compacted clays kill it
• Can be hydroseeded with a grass mix
• Often used as a reclamation nurse crop
• URS Plots: very robust in all uplands
Taxodium
Bald
Y
Y
G
A, N (4.6-7.5)
• Require protection from Nutria
distichum
Cypress
I.
URS Plots: close to 100% in neutral wetland
Taxedlum
Pond
Y
Y
G
A
May have more acid bias than bald
nutans
Cypress
Appendix B 5

Reclamation Trees —Species Normally Available from the NC Forest Service (or otherwise available)
`Longleaf pine to be planted with wiregrass, Indian grass, little bluestem, big blue stem, and longleaf savannah mix
Planting Zones:
1 — Xeric Upland, 2 — Mesic Upland, 3 — Hydric Shallow Wetland, 4 — Hydric Deep Wetland
Y = preferential, T = tolerant
Soil Texture:
S — sandy, L — Loam, C — Clay/Silt, O — Organic (muck/peat), G — General tolerance
Soil pH:
A — Acidophilic, B — Basophilic, N — Neutral, G — General tolerance
"URS test plots" or other references to URS refers to the final investigation of species tests presented in Pilot -Scale Revegetation Project:
Reclamation Areas R2 and R3 2015 Year -End Final Monitoring Report, Monitoring Year Three for PotashCorp by URS Corporation, 2016.
Appendix B 6

Reclamation Trees — Species Normally Available from the NC Forest Service (or
otherwise available)
REFERENCES
Andrews, RL and SW Broome. 2006. Oak flat restoration on phosphate -mine spoils. Restoration
Ecology 14(2): 210-219.
NCFS. 2015. Riparian and Wetland Tree Planting Pocket Guide for North Carolina. 3'' Ed.
NCDACS Forest Service.
NCFS. 2016. 2016-2017 Seedling Catalogue. NCDACS Forest Service.
NCFS. 2017. 2017-2018 Seedling Catalogue. NCDACS Forest Service.
URS. 2016. Pilot -Scale Revegetation Project Reclamation Areas R2 and R3. 2015 Year -End
Final Monitoring Report. Potash Corp Aurora. NC.
USFS. 1990. Silvics of North America. Agricultural Handbook 654. USDA Forest Service.
Appendix B 7

Reclamation Trees — Species Normally Available from the NC Forest Service (or
otherwise available)
Species List: Longleaf Community for Xeric Uplands
Species
Name
Plants per Acre
Pinus palustris
Longleaf pine
200
Andropogon gerardi
Big bluestem
8500
Aristida stricta
Wiregrass
8500
Sorghastrum nutans
Indian grass
8500
Schizachyrium scoparium
Little bluestem
8500
Mixed'
Longleaf savannah mix
8500
'wiregrass, little and big bluestem, chalky bluestem, pineywoods dropseed, savannah muhly,
deer tongue, etc.
Species List: Mesic Uplands
Species
Name
Plant Quantity, Assume
500 per Acre
Acer rubrum
Red maple
30
Celtis laevigata
Sugarberry
40
Juniperus virginiana
Eastern red cedar
40
Pinus taeda
Loblolly CMP Coastal
70
Platanus occidentalis
Sycamore
50
Quercus nigra
Water oak
40
Robinia pseudoacacia
Black locust
70
Carya glabra
Pignut hickory
0
Carya tomentosa
Mockernut hickory
20
Cornus florida
Flowering dogwood
10
Diospyros virginiana
Persimmon
10
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Green ash
20
Liquidambar styraciflua
Sweetgum
20
Nyssa sylvatica
Blackgum
10
Prunus angustifolia
Chiksaw plum
10
Appendix 8 8

Reclamation Trees — Species Normally Available from the NC Forest Service (or
otherwise available)
Prunus serotina
Black cherry
10
Quercus alba
White oak
10
Quercus laurifolia
Laurel oak
10
Quercus pagoda
Cherrybark oak
10
Quercus phellos
Willow oak
10
Quercus shumardii
Shumard oak
0
Quercus virginiana
Live oak
10
Species List: Shallow Wetlands
Species
Name
Plant Quantity, Assume 600 per
Acre
Acerrubrum
Red ma le
50
Betula ni ra
River birch
50
Car inus caroliniana
American hornbeam
0
Celtis laevi ata
Su arberr
20
Corpus amomum
Silky dogwood
30
Fraxinus pennsylvanlca
Green ash
70
N ssa s Ivatica var biflora
Swamp black um
50
Quercus laurifolia
Laurel oak
70
Quercus michauxii
Swamp chestnut oak
50
Taxodium distichum
Baldc ress
40
Li uidambarst raciflua
Sweet um
10
-Carya tomentosa
Mockernut hickory
30
Ce halanthus occidentalis
Buttonbush
10
-Chamaecyparis th oides
Atlantic white cedar
10
Dios ros vir iniana
Persimmon
10
Juni erus vir iniana
Eastern red cedar
10
N ssa a uatica
Water tupelo
10
N ssa s Ivatica
Black um
10
Pinus taeda
Loblolly pine
10
Platanus occidentalis
Sycamore
10
Quercus ni ra
Water oak
30
Quercus Daooda
Cherr bark oak
10
Quercus phellos
Willow oak
10
Total
600
Appendix B 9

Reclamation Trees — Species Normally Available from the NC Forest Service (or
otherwise available)
Species List: Deep Wetlands
-Species
Name
Piant Quantity, Assume 400 per
Acre
Cephalanthus
occidentalis
Buttonbush
50
Fraxinus penns vIvanica
Green ash
100
N ssa a uatica
Water tupelo
50
Taxodium distichum
Baldcypress
200
Total
F 400
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