19980623 Ver 3_Individual_20220509

Staff Review Form
NORTH CAROLINA
Ertrlmnmertlrtl Quality
Updated September 4, 2020
Staff Review
Does this application have all the attachments needed to accept it into the review process?*
Yes No
ID# *
19980623
Version* 3
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Reviewer List:*
Select Reviewing Office: *
Submittal Type:*
Yes
No
Sue Homewood:eads\slhomewood
Winston-Salem Regional Office - [phone]
Individual
Does this project require a request for payment to be sent?*
Yes
No
How much is owed?* $240.00
$570.00

Project Submittal Form
*
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mandatory questions are answered.
Project Type: *
For the Record Only (Courtesy Copy)
New Project
Modification/New Project with Existing ID
More Information Response
Other Agency Comments
Pre -Application Submittal
Re-Issuance\Renewal Request
Stream or Buffer Appeal
Pre -Filing Meeting Date Request was submitted on:
8/5/2021
Project Contact Information
Name:
Thomas Brown
Who is submitting the information?
Email Address: [e-mail]
Project Information
Project Name: Martin Marietta Hickory Quarry
Is this a public transportation project?
Yes
No
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
Yes No Unknown
County (ies)
Catawba
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Hickory Permit App Addendum 5-9-2022.docx.pdf 4.6MB
Hickory Quarry Permit Application.pdf 3.88MB
Hickory Prefiling Request.pdf 99.08KB
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Hickory Quarry Permit application and Addendum.
Sign and Submit
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By checking the box and signing box below, I certify that:

• I, the project proponent, hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
• I, the project proponent, hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401
certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time.
• I agree that submission of this online form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General
Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
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Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
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written signature; AND
• I intend to electronically sign and submit the online form.
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DWR Pre -Filing Meeting Request Form
Contact Name*
Contact Email Address*
Project Owner*
Project Name*
Project County*
Owner Address:
Is this a transportation project?*
Thomas Brown
[e-mail]
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1:
NORTH CAROLINA
Envlronm¢nec! Q�alily
Ron Kopplin, President, Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Hickory Quarry
Catawba
Street AddreF-
2235 Gateway Access Point
Address Line 2
STE 400
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27607
0Yes QQ No
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
Q Individual Permit
❑ Shoreline Stabilization
Does this project have an existing project ID#?*
Yes No
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Modification
Do you know the name of the staff member you would like to request a meeting with?
Please give a brief project description below and include location information.*
The project involves overburden storage associated with uncovering reserves within our currently permitted pit limits. An
intermittent stream would be impacted by the placement of this material. More information can be submitted by email.
By digitally signing below, I certify that I have read and understood that per the Federal Clean Water Act Section
401 Certification Rule the following statements:
• This form completes the requirement of the Pre -Filing Meeting Request in the Clean Water Act Section 401
Certification Rule.

I understand by signing this form that I cannot submit my application until 30 calendar days after this pre -filing
meeting request.
I also understand that DWR is not required to respond or grant the meeting request.
Your project's thirty -day clock started upon receipt of this application. You will receive notification regarding meeting
location and time if a meeting is necessary. You will receive notification when the thirty -day clock has expired, and you
can submit an application.
Signature*
Submittal Date 8/5/2021

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT OMB APPROVAL 0710-0003
EXPIRES:28 FEBRURUARY 2013
33 CFR 325.The proponent agency is CECW-CO-R.
Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to average 11 hours per response,including the time for reviewing instructions,searching
existing data sources,gathering and maintaining the data needed,and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding
this burden estimate or any other aspect of the collection of information,including suggestions for reducing this burden,to Department of Defense,
Washington Headquarters,Executive Services and Communications Directorate, Information Management Division and to the Office of Management and
Budget,Paperwork Reduction Project(0710-0003). Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be
subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. Please DO NOT
RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of
the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authorities:Rivers and Harbors Act,Section 10,33 USC 403;Clean Water Act,Section 404,33 USC 1344;Marine Protection,Research,and Sanctuaries
Act,Section 103,33 USC 1413; Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers; Final Rule 33 CFR 320-332. Principal Purpose:Information provided on
this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. Routine Uses:This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other
federal,state,and local government agencies,and the public and may be made available as part of a public notice as required by Federal law. Submission
of requested information is voluntary,however,if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit be issued. One set
of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application(see
sample drawings and/or instructions)and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. An application
that is not completed in full will be returned.
(ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1. APPLICATION NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 3. DATE RECEIVED 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETE
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANT)
5. APPLICANT'S NAME 8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE(agent is not required)
First-Ronald Middle-M Last-Kopplin First-Thomas Middle- Last-Brown
Company- Martin Marieta Company- Martin Marietta
E-mail [e-mail] E-mail [e-mail]
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS:
Address- 2235 Gateway Access Point Address- 235 Gateway Access Point
City- Raleigh State- NC Zip-27607 Country-USA City- Raleigh State- NC Zip- 27607 Country-USA
7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOs.w/AREA CODE 10. AGENTS PHONE NOs.w/AREA CODE
a. Residence b. Business c. Fax a. Residence b. Business c. Fax
919-510-4777 919-268-5297
STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
11. I hereby authorize, Thomas Brown to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish,upon request,
supplemental information in support of this permit applic1P.n.
/I / 5- 4-12.SIGNAT F APPLICANT DATE
NAME,LOCATION,AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE(see instructions)
Hickory Quarry Overburden Storage
13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN(if applicable) 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS(if applicable)
Clark Creek Address 1989 11th Ave SE,
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Latitude:oN 35.5463 Longitude:oW -81.0637 City- Hickory State- NC Zip- 28602
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN(see instructions)
State Tax Parcel ID 371215640891 Municipality Hickory,NC
Section- Township- Range-
ENG FORM 4345, OCT 2012 PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE. Page 1 of 3

17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
The project site is located on the north side of I40,north of 1 lth Ave SE,west of McDonald Parkway SE.
From I40,take exit 125 and travel north on Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE. Turn Right onto 11th Ave SE.
18. Nature of Activity(Description of project,include all features)
The project involves filling a valley between two existing overburden storage berms for the purposes of storing additional overburden.
Within that valley there exists a small intermittent stream. This stream flows down into an emergent wetland which is connected to the
main stream,Clark Creek,by a non jurisdictional ephemeral channel.
Please see attached Addendum for more information.
19. Project Purpose(Describe the reason or purpose of the project,see instructions)
The basic purpose of this project is to cost-effectively mine construction grade
Aggregate reserves at the existing Hickory Quarry facility.
The overall project purpose is to cost-effectively continue operation of the aggregate quany facility at Hickory by providing storage for
overburden to uncover valuable market needed aggregate reserves.
Hickory Quarry has currently exhausted all of its current overburden storage options. Without augmentation, it will be unable to uncover
reserves to serve market demand.
USE BLOCKS 20-23 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s)for Discharge
Hickory Quarry has currently exhausted all of its current overburden storage options. Without augmentation,it will be unable to uncover
reserves to serve market demand.
Please see attached Addendum for more information.
21. Type(s)of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards:
Type Type Type
Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cubic Yards
Fill Below OHWM -16 Cubic Yards Fill in Wetland—1000 Cubic Yards
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled(see instructions)
Acres 0.27(includes stream and wetland)
or
Linear Feet 430
23. Description of Avoidance, Minimization,and Compensation(see instructions)
Please see attached Addendum for more information.
ENG FORM 4345, OCT 2012 Page 2 of 3

24. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete?❑Yes QNo IF YES,DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
25. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners,Lessees,Etc.,Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody(if more than can be entered here,please attach a supplemental list).
a.Address- PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LIST
City- State- Zip-
b.Address-
City- State- Zip-
c.Address-
City- State- Zip-
d.Address-
City- State- Zip-
e.Address-
City- State- Zip-
26. List of Other Certificates or Approvals/Denials received from other Federal,State,or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL* IDENTIFICATION DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
NUMBER
NC DEQ DEMLR Mining Permit 18-01 2017-10-11
NC DEQ Air Quality Air Permit 04263R16 2020-2-24
NC DEQ DEMLR Stormwater NCG020085 2015-10-1
Would include but is not restricted to zoning,building,and flood plain permits
27. Application is hereby made for permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that this information in this application is
complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly authorized agent of the
applicant.
Lt,
5 -(, -2Z _ 5/6/2022
PE R OF APPLICANT DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The Application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity(applicant)or it may be signed by a duly
authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that:Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false,fictitious or
fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false,fictitious or
fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
ENG FORM 4345,OCT 2012 Page 3 of 3

Addendum to the Application for Department of the Army Permit
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., Hickory Quarry
May 9, 2022
Addendum Document
Project Purpose Page 2
Site information Page 2
Existing Site Conditions and History Page 2
Project Information Page 4
Development of Alternatives Page 5
Alternatives Analysis Page 5
Avoidance, Minimization and Compensation Page 7
Floodplain Page 8
Endangered Species Act Page 8
National Historic Preservation Act Page 8
Figures and Exhibits Table of Contents Page 9

Project Purpose
Basic: The basic purpose of this project is to cost-effectively mine construction grade
Aggregate reserves at the existing Hickory Quarry facility.
Overall: The overall project purpose is to cost-effectively continue operation of the aggregate
quarry facility at Hickory by providing storage for overburden to uncover valuable market
needed aggregate reserves.
Hickory Quarry has currently exhausted all of its current overburden storage options. Without
augmentation, it will be unable to uncover reserves to serve market demand.
Site Information
Total Site Acreage: 390.6 acres
County: Catawba
Nearest Waterway: Clark Creek
Nearest Town: Hickory
River Basin (HUC): Catawba (03050102)
Latitude and Longitude: 35.5463,-81.0637
Site Address: 1989 111" Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Existing Site Conditions and History
Facility Site
The 390-acre site, known as the Hickory Quarry, is located in the Catawba River Basin
(03050102), and includes an operating Granite Quarry Pit, Stockpile yard, plant and
infrastructure, current overburden storage areas and wooded area buffers as shown on the
attached maps. The main infrastructure for the Quarry has been constructed for the existing pit
operations and would be used to continue mining after the overburden is removed.
The Project area was timbered in 2012 and is dominated by thick shrub species and immature
trees. Soils within the project area consist of Clifford Sandy Loam soils on the hill tops with
Fairview Sandy loam and clay loam on the side slopes. Areas near Clark Creek are mapped as
Codorus loam.
404/401 Permit History
An individual Department of the Army Permit (permit number 199830934) was issued on March
1, 1999 for the relocation of 2400 linear feet of Clark Creek associated with a pit expansion. The
associated 401 Certification (project #980623) was issued on September 22, 1998.

A Nationwide Permit Number 33 (AID 20230908) was issued on June 17, 2004 for 100 linear foot
of impacts to Clarks Creek associated with a temporary crossing to supply material for a DOT
road project adjacent to the quarry. The associated 401 Certification (Project Number 02-0787)
was issued on May 31, 2002.
On October 31, 2013 an Individual Department of the Army Permit (SAW-2011-01934) was
issued for 90 linear feet of impacts to Clarks Creek associated with a crossing. The associated
401 Certification was issued on January 5, 2012.
State DEQ DEMLR Mining Permit
The current NC DEQ DEMLR permit (No. 18-01), (Exhibit A), issued on October 11, 2017, allows
for this area to be used for overburden storage.

Project Information
Overview of Preferred Alternative
The preferred alternative to the project involves filling a valley between two existing
overburden storage berms for the purposes of storing additional overburden. Within that valley
there exists a small perennial stream. This stream flows down into an emergent wetland which
is connected to the main stream, Clark Creek, by a non -jurisdictional ephemeral channel. As
shown on the attached map (Figure 4) the site has exhausted all open space available for
overburden storage. Any other storage options on site would require impacts to waters. In
order to avoid any further impacts to Clark Creek, MMM is proposing to impact Stream A as
shown on the attached maps and plans.
In order to continue mining operations at Hickory Quarry, an estimated 750,000 cubic yards of
overburden must be removed to uncover aggregate reserves. This project involves filling the
stream and valley with approximately 340,000 cubic yards of material which will bring the
project area grade up to the same level as the two existing adjacent overburden storage areas.
After the two existing storage areas have been connected and leveled across this existing valley,
another lift can be built on the entire area that will allow storage of the remaining 410,000 cubic
yards.
Impact summary
MMM is proposing to impact 430 linear feet of Stream A and 0.25 acre of Wetland A as shown in
the attached maps and plans. The impact would involve filling the channel and wetland with
overburden material as described in the preferred alternative.

Development of Alternatives
In order to develop potential alternatives, MMM considered factors such as technical and
logistical feasibility, economic and business planning requirements, and potential impacts to
jurisdictional waters and other environmental resources.
With respect to business planning and systematic and cost-effective quarry operations to serve
the relevant market area, MMM is seeking to mine existing economically viable aggregate
reserves at its Hickory Quarry to continue to supply the market demand.
Generally, transportation costs (and haul distances) are significant components of aggregate
product cost and price, which constrains the geographic market area a quarry may viably serve.
The Hickory Quarry available aggregate reserves within the existing pit are being depleted, and
expansion of the Hickory Quarry Pit to mine additional aggregate reserves requires the removal
and storage of overburden material in order for MMM to continue to cost-effectively serve the
market area.
Alternatives Analysis
Alternative 1: No Action Alternative
The No Action alternative would involve mining material that is currently uncovered and not
stripping additional reserves.
The local reserves currently available to supply the surrounding geographic market area fall
short of market demand. The no action alternative would not result in economically viable
continued service to the surrounding market area by local supply from the Hickory Quarry.
This alternative would not meet the basic or overall project purposes.
Alternative 2: Preferred Alternative, Filling Valley Between Existing Overburden Berms
As described above in the "Project Information" section of this document, MMM's preferred
alternative involves filling a valley between 2 existing overburden storage areas. Filling this
valley would impact Stream A and Wetland A. Storing overburden in this area will allow MMM
to uncover valuable reserves needed to serve the local market demand.
Alternative 2, as proposed, meets the applicant's purpose and need of continuing to mine
construction grade aggregate at the Hickory Quarry site and is also the least environmentally
damaging practicable alternative for the purpose and need.

Alternative 3: Hauling Material off Site.
MMM has explored the option of hauling the material off site. Presently, no local off site
location where the material could be hauled has been located. Cost estimates to move material
off site range from $12 to $15 per cubic yard. This would result in a cost of approximately
$9,000,000 to $11,250,000 and would require approximately 75,000 truck trips.
MMM estimates that hauling the material on site with off road articulating trucks would cost
between $3 to $4 per yard and require only 30,000 truck trips due to the much larger load
capacity.
As such, hauling material off site would not be a practicable alternative. Costs for this
alternative could be $6,750,000 to $8,250,000 more expensive and, due to smaller loads and
longer haul distances, could take up to a year or more, longer. This alternative also puts more
trucks on the local highways and would create more emissions when compared to the much
shorter haul distance, with larger loads, on site.

Avoidance, Minimization and Compensation
Avoidance
In order to avoid impacts, MMM conducted careful investigations of the property. The location
of available reserves has been established to the extent practicable. As discussed in the above
alternatives, MMM has avoided higher quality areas of Clarks Creek and its floodplain. Instead
MMM is only proposing to impact a small stream, Stream A and an emergent Wetland, Wetland
A. MMM is also avoiding impacts to adjacent floodplains.
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To minimize impacts to wetlands and other waters, MMM uses stormwater management and
erosion control techniques that preserve downstream water quality. MMM will use stripping
techniques that will not allow the loss of material downstream or into adjacent wetlands and
streams. As the overburden is removed or stripped from the site, all runoff will be directed to
the pit or other erosion control structure. As overburden is stored, all runoff will be directed
into appropriate erosion control structures and stabilized by planting vegetation as soon as
possible. A minimum 50ft wooded buffer will be maintained around all wetlands and waters not
directly impacted by this requested permit.
Compensation
MMM proposes to mitigate for impacts to 430 linear feet of stream and 0.25 acre of wetland by
In-Leu-Fee Payment to the North Carolina Department of Mitigation Services (DMS). An
acceptance letter from the DMS is attached as Exhibit B.
MMM is proposing a 1:1 ratio for stream impacts due to the medium quality of the stream. A
copy of an NCSAM form completed on site is attached. MMM is proposing to mitigate for
wetland impacts at a 2:1 ratio. A NC SAM assessment of the stream is attached as Exhibit E.

Floodplain
The proposed project is located adjacent to Clarks Creek which has an identified FEMA
floodplain. No fill material will be placed within the floodplain and therefore there will be no
floodplain impacts.
Endangered Species Act (ESA)
A query of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program database indicates an occurrence of
Hexastylis naniflora, no natural areas and no managed areas. This document is attached as
Exhibit C.
A search of the USFWS Environmental Conservation Online System lists 7 species for Catawba
County: tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus) (Under Review), monarch butterfly (Danaus
plexippus)(Candidate), bog turtle (Glyptems muhlenbergii)(Similarity of Appearance
(Threatened)) , Dwarf -flowered heartleaf(Hexastylis nanifloria)(Threatened), Schweinitz's
sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii)(Endangered), and Carolina hemlock(Tsuga
caroliniana)(Under Review).
A search of the project area and review of existing site conditions has revealed that no
endangered or threatened species are within the project area. Conditions on the site, being
recently timbered and overgrown with shrub species, is not indicative to habitat for Hexastylis
nanifloria. Furthermore, the site has been searched and no occurrences were found.
Within the project area, there exists a maintained powerline easement. This power line corridor
could be considered habitat for Helianthus schweinitzii. As such, the powerline corridor was
searched and a species similar to Helianthus schweinitzii was found. This species was identified
as Helianthus microcephalus (Small Woodland Sunflower). Photos of this specimen are attached
as Exhibit D. Helianthus schweinitzii was not found on site.
National Historic Preservation Act
Martin Marietta is not aware of any properties or structures that are listed or eligible for listing
with the National Register of Historic Properties within the immediate vicinity of the project
area, and will address any such circumstances that may come to its attention in the notice and
comment process. Due to the fact that this is not an expansion of the existing site boundaries,
no impacts would be expected.

Attached Figures and Exhibits
Figure 1: Stream and Wetland Map
Figure 2: Grading Exhibit
Figure 3: Grading Exhibit 2
Figure 4: Current Berms and Storage
Figure 5: USGS Map
Figure 6: Vicinity Map
Figure 7: Soil Map
Exhibit A: Current Mine Permit
Exhibit B: NC DMS Acceptance Letter
Exhibit C: NC Natural Heritage Report
Exhibit D: Site photos of Helianthus microcephalus
Exhibit E: NC SAM Assessment

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Exhibit A
ROY COOPER
carVrnor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
Energy,Mineral& TRACY DAVIS1
Land Resources October I i , 2017
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Mr. John J. Tiberi
Martin Marietta Aggregates
2710 Wycliff Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
RE: Permit No. 18-01
Hickory Quarry
Catawba County
Catawba River Basin
Dear Mr. Tiberi:
Your recent request to have the above referenced mining permit modified has been
approved. The modification is to reduce the affected acreage at this site to 263.9 acres as
indicated on the Mine Plan last revised August 22, 2017. The modification includes the
removal of Basin #5, redesign of previously approved Basin #4, addition of Basin #19, use of
rip rap baffles in lieu of coir fiber baffles with stipulations, and updates to the mining plan to
show the existing berm along the western property line. A copy of the modified permit is
enclosed.
The conditions in the modified permit were based primarily upon the initial application.
Modifications were made as indicated by the modification request and as required to insure
compliance with The Mining Act of 1971 . The expiration date, mine name and permit number
shall remain the same as before the modification. I would like to draw your attention to the
following conditions where minor additions or changes were made: 3C, 4E, 4F 1 OB and 13.
Please be advised that the NC Mining Act of 1971 was amended on October 4, 2017 by
Session Law 2017-209 which states that all existing mining permits and any newly issued
mining permits are to be issued for the life of site or lease term. Thus, there is no expiration
date for this mining permit. The mine name and permit number on the permit document, and
all existing operating and reclamation conditions contained therein, shall remain in full force
and effect. Furthermore, all provisions of GS 74-51 and GS 74-52 still apply for new,
transferred and modified mining permits.
In addition to the life of site or lease mining permit provision, Session Law 2017-209
also enacted a new annual mining permit operating fee of $400 per mining permit number. By
statute, the initial payment of this annual $400 fee must be submitted to this office by
December 31, 2017. Beginning in 2018, the $400 annual operating fee must be submitted by
July 1 of each year with the required Annual Reclamation Report as required by GS 74-55.
Failure to submit the fee by the required deadline will result in a $501month late fee and could
result in the denial of future permit actions and/or revocation of your mining permit.
State oUNnrllt Carolina i Environmental Quality l Energy.Mineral and Land Rrsourccs
512 N.Salisbury Street 11612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh.North Carolina 27ttn9.1612
n1i9 MT 0200

Mr. Tiberi
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Lastly, pursuant to GS 74-54, the cap on reclamation bonds has been raised from
$500,000 to $1 million. Any adjustments needed in existing bonds will be initiated by this
office or addressed during your next requested permit action unless you contact this office with
a written request to have your bond reevaluated.
The issuance of a mining permit and/or any modification to it does not supersede local
zoning regulations. The responsibility of compliance with any applicable zoning regulations
lies with you.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 390.6 acres and the amount of
land you are approved to disturb is 263.9 acres.
Please review the modified permit and contact Judy Wehner, Assistant Mining
Specialist, at [phone] should you have any questions concerning this matter.
incerely,
cy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Di -ctor DEMLR
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Enclosures
cc: Mr. Zahid Khan
Mr. William Gerringer-Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures

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DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Hickory Quarry
Catawba County - Permit No. 18-01
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environmental Quality hereinafter referred to as the Department, and in
conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of this
permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation
Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable
obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the Department, and may survive
the revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Modifications
December 30, 1993: This permit has been modified to allow pit expansion, allow the
construction of overburden disposal areas, allow the relocation of Clark's Creek and allow the
installation of the associated sediment and erosion control measures. These modifications
are indicated on the overall Mine Map revised July 16, 1993, Insert A map revised October
1993, the Detail Sheet revised July 15, 1993 and the Reclamation Map revised November 4,
1991 with stipulations.
November 9 1994: This permit has been modified to allow the berm construction and 10-year
pit limit to be shifted to the position indicated on the Mine Map, last revised August 5, 1994
and received on October 28, 1994.

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May 7. 1997: This permit has been modified to allow the installation of the temporary NCDOT
access roadway and the associated sediment and erosion control measures (totaling
approximately 6.0 acres), to remove approximately 10 acres of buffer land from the permitted
acreage slated for future NCDOT road construction, and to change the 100 foot undisturbed
buffer zone along the south and east permit boundary from undisturbed to unexcavated as a
result of the aforementioned changes. These modifications shall be constructed and
maintained as indicated on the mine map, including the supplemental information, last revised
March 20, 1997.
May 4.2001: This permit has been modified to expand the tailings berm disposal area by 2.5
acres, as indicated on the mine map last revised March 6, 2001.
June 7, 2004: This permit has been modified to update the affected acreage at the site to
206.8 acres in light of more accurate topographic information as indicated on the Mine Map
last revised November 7, 2003.
September 14, 2005: This permit has been modified to increase the affected acreage at this
site to 207.22 acres as indicated on the Mine Map last revised July 26, 2005. The modification
includes the addition of 0.42 acres of disturbance within the permit boundary; 0.34 acres is
associated with a proposed fresh water pond, and 0.08 acre to reconstruct an existing
driveway access used for overburden removal.
June 22, 2009: This permit has been modified to increase the permitted acreage to 378.95
acres and the affected acreage at this site to 236.34 acres as indicated on the Mine Map last
revised June 15, 2009. The modification includes the addition of 84.66 acres to the northwest
permit boundary, the addition of several screening berms along the newly added acreage and
the construction of a temporary road through the buffer on the western property line to haul fill
material to the WA Properties, LLC property. The modification also includes the construction
and maintenance of all associated erosion and sedimentation control measures.
June 12, 2012: This permit has been modified to increase the affected acreage at this site to
281.67 acres as indicated on the Mine Map last revised March 2, 2012. The modification
includes the approval to develop the site for a new plant/processing area, provide access
across Clarks Creek to utilize the previously approved disposal area/proposed berm and install
and maintain all associated erosion and sedimentation control measures. This approval is
contingent upon the permittee complying with any necessary permits/approvals issued by the
US Army Corps of Engineers and NC Division of Water Quality for the proposed access
across Clark Creek.
July 15, 2013: This permit has modified to change the corporate name from Martin Marietta
Aggregates to Martin Marietta Materials Inc.

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March 28, 2014: This permit has been modified to increase the permitted acreage to 390.6
acres and decrease the affected acreage at this site to 264.9 acres as indicated on the Mine
Plan last revised March 20, 2014. This modification includes updating the map with better
available data, filling the old settling pond in the southeastern corner of the property to expand
the current stockpile area, removing erosion control basins #6 and #9, revising erosion control
basin #15, eliminating basin #16 and #13 and revising the location of the proposed Clark
Creek Crossing to match the approved FEMA location.
October 11, 2017: This permit has been modified to reduce the affected acreage at this site to
263.9 acres as indicated on the Mine Plan last revised August 22, 2017. The modification
includes the removal of Basin #5, redesign of previously approved Basin #4, addition of Basin
#19, use of rip rap baffles in lieu of coir fiber baffles with stipulations, and updates to the
mining plan to show the existing berm along the western property line.
This permit is valid for the life of the site or life of lease, if applicable, as defined by Session
Law 2017-209 and has no expiration date. However, all provisions of GS 74-51 and GS 74-52
still apply for new, transferred and modified mining permits.
Conditions
This Permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and
to the following conditions and limitations:
• - - i •Noll •
1. Wastewater and Quarry Dewatering
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.
B. Any storm water runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact
the Stormwater Program to secure any necessary storm water permits or other
approval documents.
2. Air Quality and Dust Control
A. Any mining related process producing air contaminant emissions including
fugitive dust shall be subject to the requirements and rules promulgated by the
N.C. Environmental Management Commission and enforced by the Division of
Air Quality.

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B. The permanent access (plant entrance) road shall be sufficiently stabilized.
During processing operation, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. Buffer Zones
A. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands
shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and
enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management Commission.
B. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any affected land and any
adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of that waterway or
wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve the integrity of the
natural watercourse or wetland.
C. All buffer zones shown on the Mine Plan last revised August 22, 2017 shall be
maintained to protect adjoining property. These buffer zones, with the exception
of the installation of required sediment control measures and approved earthen
berms, shall remain undisturbed.
4. Erosion and Sediment Control
A. Adequate mechanical barriers including, but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent
sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland
or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All mining activities associated with the addition of 84.66 acres to the northwest
permit boundary, the addition of several screening berms along the newly added
acreage and the construction of a temporary road through the buffer on the
western property line to haul fill material to the WA Properties, LLC property,
including the construction and maintenance of all associated erosion and
sedimentation control measures, shall be conducted as indicated on the mine
map last revised June 15, 2009 and the supplemental information received on
November 10, 2008, January 21, 2009 and April 20, 2009.
C. All mining activities associated with the development of the new plant/processing
area and the access across Clarks Creek, including the installation and
maintenance of all associated erosion and sedimentation control measures, shall
be conducted as indicated on the Mine Map last revised April 26, 2012 and the
supplemental information received on January 24, 2012, March 3, 2012 and May
1, 2012. This approval is contingent upon the permittee complying with any
necessary permits/approvals issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers and NC
Division of Water Quality for the proposed access across Clark Creek.

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D. Mining activities, including the installation and maintenance of all associated
erosion and sediment control measures, shall be conducted as indicated on the
Mine Plan last revised March 20, 2014 and the supplemental information
received on February 21, 2014.
E. Mining activities associated with the removal of Basin #5, redesign of previously
approved Basin #4, addition of Basin #19, and updates to the mining plan to
show the existing berm along the western property line, including the installation
and maintenance of all associated erosion and sediment control measures, shall
be conducted as indicated on the Mine Plan last revised August 22, 2017 and
the supplemental information received June 21, 2017 and August 25, 2017.
F. Rip rap baffles may be used in lieu of coir fiber baffles with the stipulation that
said rip rap baffles shall be replaced every six months.
G. An erosion and sediment control plan(s) shall be submitted to the Department for
approval prior to any land disturbing activities not indicated on the revised
erosion control plan or mine maps submitted with the approved application for a
mining permit and any approved revisions to it. Such areas include, but are not
limited to, expansion outside of the approved pit area, creek crossings, or
expansion of overburden or waste disposal areas.
5. Groundwater Protection
Groundwater monitoring wells shall be installed and monitored as deemed appropriate
by the Department.
6. Graded Slopes and Fills
A. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle which
can be retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure,
structure, or device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels,
the erosion of which may cause off -site damage because of siltation, shall be
planted or otherwise provided with groundcover, devices or structures sufficient
to restrain such erosion.
B. Overburden cut slopes along the perimeter of any pit expansion conducted after
December 30, 1993 shall be graded to a minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or
flatter and shall be stabilized within 60 days of completion. Furthermore, a
minimum ten (10) foot wide horizontal safety bench shall be provided at the top
of the rock and at the toe of any overburden slope constructed after December
30, 1993.

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The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,
or likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits shall be constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
Blasting
The operator shall monitor each blast with a seismograph located at a distance
no farther than the closest off site regularly occupied structure not owned or
leased by the operator. A seismographic record including peak particle velocity, air
overpressure, and vibration frequency levels shall be kept for each blast (except as
provided under Operating Condition Nos. 813 and 8D of this permit). The following
blasting conditions shall be observed by the mine operator to prevent hazard to persons
and adjacent property from surface blasting:
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of ground motion shall not exceed Figure 1 (below) at the immediate location of
any regularly occupied building outside of the permitted area such as a dwelling
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(Source modified from figure B- t . Bureau of, Mines R i 8507)

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Ground Vibration Without Monitoring:
In the event of seismograph malfunction or other condition which prevents
monitoring, blasting shall be conducted in accordance with the following
formulas:
W = (D/DS)2 Ds = D
W1/2
V = 160(Ds)-1.6
W = Maximum charge weight of explosives per delay period of 8.0 milliseconds
or more (pounds).
D = Distance from the blast site to the nearest inhabited building not owned or
leased by the mine operator (feet).
Ds = Scaled distance factor.
V = Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second).
The peak particle velocity of any component shall not exceed 1.0 inch per
second, for the purposes of this Section.
Air blast With Monitoring:
Air blast overpressure resulting from surface blasting shall not exceed 129
decibels linear (dBL) as measured at the immediate location of any regularly
occupied building not owned or leased by the operator outside of the permitted
area such as a dwelling house, church, school, or public, commercial or
institutional building, unless an alternate level based on the sensitivity of the
seismograph microphone as specified below is being used:
Lower Frequency Limit of Max Level,
Measuring System, in Hz in dBL
0.1 Hz or lower -flat response
134 peak
2.0 Hz or lower -flat response
133 peak
6.0 Hz or lower -flat response
129 peak
Air blast Without Monitoring:
In the event of seismograph malfunction or other condition which prevents
monitoring, blasting shall be conducted in accordance with the following
formulas:
To convert U (psi) to P (dBL):
U = 82 (D/W0.33)-1.2

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P = 20 x log (U/2.9x10-9)
Confined Air blast/Overpressure (dBL)
for quarry situation:
U = Unconfined air overpressure (pounds per square inch).
W = Maximum charge weight of explosives per delay period of 8.0 milliseconds
or more (pounds).
D = Distance from the blast site to the nearest inhabited building not owned or
leased by the mine operator (feet).
P = Unconfined air overpressure (decibels).
A = Air blast or air overpressure for typical quarry situations (decibels).
The air blast/overpressure shall not exceed 129 decibels, for the purposes of this
Section.
E. Record Keening:
The operator shall maintain records on each individual blast describing: the total
number of holes; pattern of holes and delay of intervals; depth and size of holes;
type and total pounds of explosives; maximum pounds per delay interval; amount
of stemming and burden for each hole; blast location; distance from blast to
closest offsite regularly occupied structure; and weather conditions at the time of
the blast. Records shall be maintained at the permittee's mine office and copies
shall be provided to the Department upon request.
F. Excessive Ground Vibration/Air Blast Reporting_
If ground vibration or air blast limits are exceeded, the operator will immediately
report the event with causes and corrective actions to the Department. Use of
explosives at the blast site that produced the excessive reading shall cease until
corrective actions approved by the Department are taken. However, blasting
may occur in other approved areas within the permitted boundary. Authorization
to blast at the blast site may be granted at the time of the verbal reporting of the
high ground vibration or high air blast reading if the circumstances justify verbal
approval. Failure to report will constitute a permit violation.
G. Flyrock Prevention:
The operator shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that flyrock is not
thrown beyond areas where the access is temporarily or permanently guarded by
the operator. Failure to take corrective measures to prevent flyrock and
repeated instances of flyrock shall be considered a violation of the Mining Permit.

H. Flyrock Reporting:
Should flyrock occur beyond the permitted and guarded areas, the operator shall
immediately report the incident to the Department. Further use of explosives on
the mine site shall be suspended until the following actions have been taken:
1. A thorough investigation as to the cause(s) of the incident shall be conducted.
2. A report detailing the investigation shall be provided to the Department within
10 days of the incident. The report shall, at a minimum, document the
cause(s) of the incident along with technical and management actions that
will be taken to prevent further incidents. The report shall meet with the
approval of the Department before blasting may resume at the mine site.
Studies:
The operator shall provide to the Department a copy of the findings of any
seismic studies conducted at the mine site in response to an exceedence of a
level allowed by these blasting conditions. The operator shall make every
reasonable effort to incorporate the studies' recommendations into the
production blasting program.
J. Notice:
The operator shall, when requested by the Department, give 24-hour advance
notice to the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources Regional Office
prior to any blast during a period for which notice is requested.
K. Proper stemming procedures shall be utilized at all times to minimize the
occurrence of excessive airblast. Depth of measurements after explosive
loading and prior to the addition of stemming materials shall be taken of each
hole to ensure that the required stemming, and any additional precautionary
measures deemed necessary, can be provided.
L. Refresher training in the proper stemming of blast holes shall be given to all
Wasters at the site, with emphasis on taking particular caution during such
shallow hole blasting operations, prior to the resumption of shallow hole (toe
shot) blasting.
M. Proper burden shall be utilized at all times to reduce the potential for premature
gas escape.
N. Blasting personnel shall be trained to recognize conditions that may produce
high airblast and how to compensate for such accordingly.
O. A drill log shall be kept for each hole so that blasting personnel can consider any
unusual conditions that may exist that could contribute to high airblast.

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9. High Wall Barrier
A physical barrier consisting of large boulders placed end -to -end or fencing shall be
maintained at all times along the perimeter of any highwall to prevent inadvertent public
access. In addition, a minimum 10 foot wide horizontal safety bench shall be provided
at the junction between the top of rock and the toe of any overburden cut slope
constructed after December 30, 1993.
10. Visual Screening
A. Existing vegetation shall be maintained between the mine and public
thoroughfares to screen the operation from the public. Additional screening
methods, such as constructing earthen berms, shall be employed as deemed
appropriate by the Department.
B. Vegetated earthen berms shall be located and constructed as shown on the
Mine Plan last revised August 22, 2017. In addition to grasses, long leaf and/or
Virginia pines or other acceptable evergreen species shall be planted as deemed
appropriate by the Department to improve visual and noise buffering.
11. Plan Modification
The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete, modify or
otherwise change any part of the mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan
contained in the approved application for a mining permit and any approved revisions to
it. Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to
on -site implementation of the revisions.
12. Refuse Disposal
A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Division of Energy, Mineral and
Land Resources, Department of Environmental Quality. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971
generated on -site and directly associated with the mining activity may be
disposed of in a designated refuse area. All other waste products must be
disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their storage containers
or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of
within the permitted area.

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C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land
Resources considers the following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to
those specifically listed under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1. on -site generated land clearing debris
2. conveyor belts
3. wire cables
4. v-belts
5. steel reinforced air hoses
6. drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit
boundary, the following information must be provided to and approved by the
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources prior to commencement of such
disposal:
1. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the refuse;
4. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
seasonally high water table; and
5. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established
E. Used, clean concrete shall only be allowed on permitted quarry sites that have
obtained a valid air permit and are allowed to operate crushing operations for the
purposes of recycling and reuse provided that the following conditions are met:
1. Appropriate quality control measures shall be taken when the used
concrete arrives onsite to ensure that all such concrete processed onsite
is clean, inert material.
2. Used, clean concrete shall be temporarily stockpiled and processed within
existing approved affected areas draining to existing approved erosion
and sedimentation control measures.
3. No used, clean concrete material shall be permanently disposed of onsite.
4. Any foreign material that may be found within the used concrete must be
separated from the concrete and properly recycled or disposed off -site.
13. Annual Reclamation Report and Annual Operating Fee Submittal
An Annual Reclamation Report and Annual Operating Fee of $400.00 shall be
submitted to the Department by July 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and
approved for release by the Department.

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14. Bondinc
The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a
$500,000.00 blanket bond, is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the
approved application. This security must remain in force for this permit to be valid. The
total affected land shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
15. Archaeological Resources
Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be granted
access to the site to determine the presence of significant archaeological resources.

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The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition
on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a
separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G.S. 74-53
1. The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other unconsolidated
materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and be
consistent with the future use of the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
excavations in rock.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with
accepted conservation practices and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use
of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on.the mined area that are,
or are likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic and
reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to the time schedule
included in the plan, which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable
time after completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall be completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation Schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to allow the quarry excavation to fill with water, provide a permanent barricade
(fence) along the top of any high wall, and grade and revegetate any areas in
unconsolidated material.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:

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A. All areas of unconsolidated material such as overburden or waste piles shall be
graded to a 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter slope and terraced as necessary to
insure slope stability.
B. Any settling ponds and sediment control basins shall be backfilled, graded, and
stabilized or cleaned out and made into acceptable lake areas.
C. The processing, stockpile, and other disturbed areas neighboring the mine
excavation shall be leveled and smoothed.
D. Compacted surfaces shall be disced, subsoiled or otherwise prepared before
revegetation.
E. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Conditions Nos. 12A
through 12E.
F. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Reveaetation Plan:
Disturbed areas shall be permanently revegetated according to the following
specifications:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates
February 15- April 1
April 1- July 31
August 1- October 25
Species
Korean Lespedeza
Fescue
Redtop
Winter rye (grain)
Common Bermuda
Lespedeza (unscarified)
German millet
October 25- February 15 Rye (grain- temporary)
Soil Amendments
Rate. Lbs/Acre
10
40
1
15
50
30
40
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Lime- 2000 Ibs/acre or follow recommendations from a soil test.

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Fertilizer- 1000 lbs/acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow recommendations from a soil
test.
Mulch- All seeded areas shall be mulched using small grain straw at a rate of 2000
lbs/acre and anchored appropriately.
Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.
In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post-project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In
any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
This permit, issued July 20, 1972, renewed May 18, 1982, renewed and modified
December 30, 2003, modified November 9, 1994, May 7, 1997 and May 4, 2001,
renewed and modified June 7, 2004, modified September 14, 2005, June 22, 2009,
June 12, 2012 and July 15, 2013, and renewed and modified March 28, 2014, is hereby
modified this 11th day of October, 2017 pursuant to G.S.
By:
Tracy . avis, PE, CPM, Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environmental Quality

Exhibit B
ROY COOPER
Governor { r'f
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ELIZABETH S.BISER , ^ z.�,
Secretary ^°"-
MARC RECKTENWALD NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
May 4, 2022
Thomas Brown
Martin Marietta Materials
2235 Gateway Access Point, STE 400
Raleigh, NC 27607 Expiration of Acceptance: 11/4/2022
Project: Hickory Quarry County: Catawba
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the NCDEQ Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) is willing to
accept payment for compensatory mitigation for impacts associated with the above referenced project as
indicated in the table below. Please note that this decision does not assure that participation in the DMS in-
lieu fee mitigation program will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact permitting agencies to determine if payment to the DMS will
be approved. You must also comply with all other state, federal or local government permits, regulations or
authorizations associated with the proposed activity including G.S. § 143-214.11.
This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have not
received a copy of the issued 404 Permit/401 Certification within this time frame,this acceptance will
expire. It is the applicant's responsibility to send copies of the permits to DMS. Once DMS receives a copy
of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must
be made prior to conducting the authorized work. The amount of the in-lieu fee to be paid by an applicant is
calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed on the DMS website.
Based on the information supplied by you in your request to use the DMS,the impacts for which you are
requesting compensatory mitigation credit are summarized in the following table. The amount of mitigation
required and assigned to DMS for this impact is determined by permitting agencies and may exceed the
impact amounts shown below.
River Basin Impact Location Impact Type Impact Quantity
(8-digit HUC)
Catawba 03050102 Warm Stream 430
Catawba 03050102 Riparian Wetland 0.25
Upon receipt of payment, DMS will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. The
mitigation will be performed in accordance with the In-Lieu Fee Program instrument dated July 28, 2010.
Thank you for your interest in the DMS in-lieu fee mitigation program. If you have any questions or need
additional information, please contact
Sincerely,// ,,
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FOR James. B Stanfill
Asset Management Supervisor
North Carolfna Department of Environmental Qvaliry I Division of Mitigation Services
217 West Jones Street ! 1652 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1652
O<q]Iurtent emsromm,ri .,.re 919.707.897o

Exhibit C
Roy Cooper, Governor
9" 0 INC DEPARTMENT OF
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WMk.M 1 NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
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February 15, 2022
Thomas Brown
Martin Marietta
2235 Gateway Access Point
Raleigh, NC 27607
RE: Martin Marietta Hickory Quarry; 001
Dear Thomas Brown:
13. Reid Wilson, Secretary
Misty Buchanan
Deputy Director, Natural Heritage Program
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project
boundary. These results are presented in the attached `Documented Occurrences' tables and map.
The attached `Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally -listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one -mile
radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
httr)s://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional
correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Land and Water Fund
easement, or an occurrence of a Federally -listed species is documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at rod ney.butler�ncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
121 1N. JON S STREET, RALEIGI I_ NC 27603 - 16Sl MAOL SERVICE CENTER. PAL EIGH. rkc 276�0
OFC 919.707.9120 • FAK 919.707.9421

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Helianthus schweinitzii is tuberous roots.

Exhibit E
NC SAM FIELD ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
USACE AID #: NCDWR #:
INSTRUCTIONS: Attach a sketch of the assessment area and photographs. Attach a copy of the USGS 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle,
and circle the location of the stream reach under evaluation. If multiple stream reaches will be evaluated on the same property, identify and
number all reaches on the attached map, and include a separate form for each reach. See the NC SAM User Manual for detailed descriptions
and explanations of requested information. Record in the "Notes/Sketch" section if supplementary measurements were performed. See the
NC SAM User Manual for examples of additional measurements that may be relevant.
NOTE EVIDENCE OF STRESSORS AFFECTING THE ASSESSMENT AREA (do not need to be within the assessment area).
PROJECT/SITE INFORMATION:
1. Project name (if any): Hickory Quarry 2. Date of evaluation: 6/17/2021
3. Applicant/owner name: Martin Marietta 4. Assessor name/organization: Thomas Brown/MM
5. County: Catawba 6. Nearest named water body
7. River basin: Catawba on USGS 7.5-minute quad: Clark Creek
8. Site coordinates (decimal degrees, at lower end of assessment reach): 35.7203,-81.3085
STREAM INFORMATION: (depth and width can be approximations)
9. Site number (show on attached map): 1 10. Length of assessment reach evaluated (feet): 400
11. Channel depth from bed (in riffle, if present) to top of bank (feet): 3 ❑Unable to assess channel depth.
12. Channel width at top of bank (feet): 4 13. Is assessment reach a swamp steam? ❑Yes ❑No
14. Feature type: ®Perennial flow ❑Intermittent flow ❑Tidal Marsh Stream
STREAM CATEGORY INFORMATION:
15. NC SAM Zone: ❑ Mountains (M) ® Piedmont (P) ❑ Inner Coastal Plain (1) ❑ Outer Coastal Plain (0)
16. Estimated geomorphic ❑A� J ®B
valley shape (skip for
Tidal Marsh Stream): (more sinuous stream, flatter valley slope) (less sinuous stream, steeper valley slope)
17. Watershed size: (skip ®Size 1 (< 0.1 mi2) ❑Size 2 (0.1 to < 0.5 mil) ❑Size 3 (0.5 to < 5 mil) ❑Size 4 (>_ 5 mil)
for Tidal Marsh Stream)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
18. Were regulatory considerations evaluated? ®Yes ❑No If Yes, check all that apply to the assessment area.
❑Section 10 water ❑Classified Trout Waters ❑Water Supply Watershed (❑l ❑II ❑III ❑IV ❑V)
❑Essential Fish Habitat ❑Primary Nursery Area ❑ High Quality Waters/Outstanding Resource Waters
❑Publicly owned property ❑NCDWR Riparian buffer rule in effect ❑Nutrient Sensitive Waters
❑Anadromous fish ❑303(d) List ❑CAMA Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)
❑Documented presence of a federal and/or state listed protected species within the assessment area.
List species:
❑Designated Critical Habitat (list species)
19. Are additional stream information/supplementary measurements included in "Notes/Sketch" section or attached? ❑Yes ❑No
1. Channel Water - assessment reach metric (skip for Size 1 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
®A Water throughout assessment reach.
❑B No flow, water in pools only.
❑C No water in assessment reach.
2. Evidence of Flow Restriction - assessment reach metric
❑A At least 10% of assessment reach in -stream habitat or riffle -pool sequence is severely affected by a flow restriction or fill to the
point of obstructing flow or a channel choked with aquatic macrophytes or ponded water or impoundment on flood or ebb within
the assessment reach (examples: undersized or perched culverts, causeways that constrict the channel, tidal gates, debris jams,
beaver dams).
®B Not
3. Feature Pattern - assessment reach metric
❑A A majority of the assessment reach has altered pattern (examples: straightening, modification above or below culvert).
®B Not
4. Feature Longitudinal Profile - assessment reach metric
❑A Majority of assessment reach has a substantially altered stream profile (examples: channel down -cutting, existing damming, over
widening, active aggradation, dredging, and excavation where appropriate channel profile has not reformed from any of these
disturbances).
®B Not
5. Signs of Active Instability - assessment reach metric
Consider only current instability, not past events from which the stream has currently recovered. Examples of instability include
active bank failure, active channel down -cutting (head -cut), active widening, and artificial hardening (such as concrete, gabion, rip -rap).
❑A < 10% of channel unstable
❑B 10 to 25% of channel unstable
®C > 25% of channel unstable

Streamside Area Interaction — streamside area metric
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB).
LB RB
®A ®A Little or no evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction
❑B ❑B Moderate evidence of conditions (examples: berms, levees, down -cutting, aggradation, dredging) that adversely affect
reference interaction (examples: limited streamside area access, disruption of flood flows through streamside area, leaky
or intermittent bulkheads, causeways with floodplain constriction, minor ditching [including mosquito ditching])
❑C ❑C Extensive evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction (little to no floodplain/intertidal zone access
[examples: causeways with floodplain and channel constriction, bulkheads, retaining walls, fill, stream incision, disruption
of flood flows through streamside area] or too much floodplain/intertidal zone access [examples: impoundments, intensive
mosquito ditching]) or floodplain/intertidal zone unnaturally absent or assessment reach is a man-made feature on an
interstream divide
Water Quality Stressors — assessment reach/intertidal zone metric
Check all that apply.
❑A Discolored water in stream or intertidal zone (milky white, blue, unnatural water discoloration, oil sheen, stream foam)
❑B Excessive sedimentation (burying of stream features or intertidal zone)
❑C Noticeable evidence of pollutant discharges entering the assessment reach and causing a water quality problem
❑D Odor (not including natural sulfide odors)
❑E Current published or collected data indicating degraded water quality in the assessment reach. Cite source in "Notes/Sketch"
section.
❑F Livestock with access to stream or intertidal zone
❑G Excessive algae in stream or intertidal zone
❑H Degraded marsh vegetation in the intertidal zone (removal, burning, regular mowing, destruction, etc)
❑I Other: (explain in "Notes/Sketch" section)
®J Little to no stressors
8. Recent Weather — watershed metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
For Size 1 or 2 streams, D1 drought or higher is considered a drought; for Size 3 or 4 streams, D2 drought or higher is considered a drought.
❑A Drought conditions and no rainfall or rainfall not exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
❑B Drought conditions and rainfall exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
®C No drought conditions
9. Large or Dangerous Stream — assessment reach metric
❑Yes ®No Is stream is too large or dangerous to assess? If Yes, skip to Metric 13 (Streamside Area Ground Surface Condition).
10. Natural In -stream Habitat Types — assessment reach metric
10a. ❑Yes ®No Degraded in -stream habitat over majority of the assessment reach (examples of stressors include excessive
sedimentation, mining, excavation, in -stream hardening [for example, rip -rap], recent dredging, and snagging)
(evaluate for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams only, then skip to Metric 12)
10b. Check all that occur (occurs if > 5% coverage of assessment reach) (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams)
❑A Multiple aquatic macrophytes and aquatic mosses F, W ❑F 5% oysters or other natural hard bottoms
(include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats) 2 E ❑G Submerged aquatic vegetation
®B Multiple sticks and/or leaf packs and/or emergent o w ❑H Low -tide refugia (pools)
vegetation Y U)C ❑I Sand bottom
❑C Multiple snags and logs (including lap trees) r ❑J 5% vertical bank along the marsh
❑D 5% undercut banks and/or root mats and/or roots ❑K Little or no habitat
in banks extend to the normal wetted perimeter
❑E Little or no habitat
***************************** 'REMAINING QUESTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR TIDAL MARSH STREAMS****************************
11. Bedform and Substrate —assessment reach metric (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
11a. ❑Yes ®No Is assessment reach in a natural sand -bed stream? (skip for Coastal Plain streams)
11b. Bedform evaluated. Check the appropriate box(es).
®A Riffle -run section (evaluate 11c)
®B Pool -glide section (evaluate 11d)
❑C Natural bedform absent (skip to Metric 12, Aquatic Life)
11 c. In riffle sections, check all that occur below the normal wetted perimeter of the assessment reach — whether or not submerged. Check
at least one box in each row (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams). Not Present (NP) = absent, Rare
(R) = present but < 10%, Common (C) _ > 10-40%, Abundant (A) _ > 40-70%, Predominant (P) _ > 70%. Cumulative percentages
should not exceed 100% for each assessment reach.
NP R C A P
® ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Bedrock/saprolite
® ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Boulder (256 — 4096 mm)
❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Cobble (64 — 256 mm)
❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Gravel (2 — 64 mm)
❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ Sand (.062 — 2 mm)
❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ Silt/clay (< 0.062 mm)
❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Detritus
® ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Artificial (rip -rap, concrete, etc.)
11d. ❑Yes ®No Are pools filled with sediment? (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)

12. Aquatic Life — assessment reach metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
12a. ®Yes ❑No Was an in -stream aquatic life assessment performed as described in the User Manual?
If No, select one of the following reasons and skip to Metric 13. ❑No Water ❑Other:
12b. ®Yes ❑No Are aquatic organisms present in the assessment reach (look in riffles, pools, then snags)? If Yes, check all that
apply. If No, skip to Metric 13.
1 >1 Numbers over columns refer to "individuals" for Size 1 and 2 streams and "taxa" for Size 3 and 4 streams.
❑ ❑Adult frogs
❑ ❑Aquatic reptiles
❑ ❑Aquatic macrophytes and aquatic mosses (include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats)
❑ ❑Beetles
❑ ❑Caddisfly larvae (T)
❑ ❑Asian clam (Corbicula)
❑ ❑Crustacean (isopod/amphipod/crayfish/shrimp)
❑ ❑Damselfly and dragonfly larvae
❑ ❑Dipterans
❑ ❑Mayfly larvae (E)
❑ ❑Megaloptera (alderfly, fishfly, dobsonfly larvae)
❑ ®Midges/mosquito larvae
❑ ❑Mosquito fish (Gambusia) or mud minnows (Umbra pygmaea)
❑ ❑Mussels/Clams (not Corbicula)
❑ ❑Other fish
❑ ❑Salamanders/tadpoles
❑ ❑Snails
❑ ❑Stonefly larvae (P)
❑ ❑Tipulid larvae
❑ ❑Worms/leeches
13. Streamside Area Ground Surface Condition — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams and B valley types)
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB). Consider storage capacity with regard to both overbank flow and upland runoff.
LB RB
❑A ❑A Little or no alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area
®B ®B Moderate alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area
❑C ❑C Severe alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area (examples: ditches, fill, soil compaction,
livestock disturbance, buildings, man-made levees, drainage pipes)
14. Streamside Area Water Storage — streamside area metric (skip for Size 1 streams, Tidal Marsh Streams, and B valley types)
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB) of the streamside area.
LB RB
❑A ❑A Majority of streamside area with depressions able to pond water >_ 6 inches deep
❑B ❑B Majority of streamside area with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
®C ®C Majority of streamside area with depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
15. Wetland Presence — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB). Do not consider wetlands outside of the streamside area or within the normal
wetted perimeter of assessment reach.
LB RB
❑Y ❑Y Are wetlands present in the streamside area?
®N ®N
16. Baseflow Contributors — assessment reach metric (skip for Size 4 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all contributors within the assessment reach or within view of and draining to the assessment reach.
❑A Streams and/or springs (jurisdictional discharges)
❑B Ponds (include wet detention basins; do not include sediment basins or dry detention basins)
❑C Obstruction passing flow during low -flow periods within the assessment area (beaver dam, leaky dam, bottom -release dam, weir)
®D Evidence of bank seepage or sweating (iron in water indicates seepage)
®E Stream bed or bank soil reduced (dig through deposited sediment if present)
❑F None of the above
17. Baseflow Detractors — assessment area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all that apply.
❑A Evidence of substantial water withdrawals from the assessment reach (includes areas excavated for pump installation)
❑B Obstruction not passing flow during low -flow periods affecting the assessment reach (ex: watertight dam, sediment deposit)
❑C Urban stream (>_ 24% impervious surface for watershed)
®D Evidence that the streamside area has been modified resulting in accelerated drainage into the assessment reach
❑E Assessment reach relocated to valley edge
❑F None of the above
18. Shading — assessment reach metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider aspect. Consider "leaf -on" condition.
®A Stream shading is appropriate for stream category (may include gaps associated with natural processes)
❑B Degraded (example: scattered trees)
❑C Stream shading is gone or largely absent

19. Buffer Width — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider "vegetated buffer" and "wooded buffer" separately for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) starting at the top of bank out
to the first break.
Vegetated Wooded
LB RB LB
RB
®A ®A ❑A
❑A >_ 100 feet wide or extends to the edge of the watershed
❑B ❑B ®B
®B From 50 to < 100 feet wide
❑C ❑C ❑C
❑C From 30 to < 50 feet wide
❑D ❑D ❑D
❑D From 10 to < 30 feet wide
❑E ❑E ❑E
❑E < 10 feet wide or no trees
20. Buffer Structure — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) for Metric 19 ("Vegetated" Buffer Width).
LB RB
❑A ❑A
Mature forest
®B ®B
Non -mature woody vegetation or modified vegetation structure
❑C ❑C
Herbaceous vegetation with or without a strip of trees < 10 feet wide
❑D ❑D
Maintained shrubs
❑E ❑E
Little or no vegetation
21. Buffer Stressors — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all appropriate boxes for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB). Indicate if listed stressor abuts stream (Abuts), does not abut but is
within 30 feet of stream (< 30 feet), or is between 30 to 50 feet of stream (30-50 feet).
If none of the following stressors occurs on either bank, check here and skip to Metric 22:
Abuts < 30 feet 30-50 feet
LB RB LB RB LB RB
❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A Row crops
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B Maintained turf
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C Pasture (no livestock)/commercial horticulture
❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D ❑D Pasture (active livestock use)
22. Stem Density — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) for Metric 19 ("Wooded" Buffer Width).
LB RB
®A ®A Medium to high stem density
❑B ❑B Low stem density
❑C ❑C No wooded riparian buffer or predominantly herbaceous species or bare ground
23. Continuity of Vegetated Buffer — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider whether vegetated buffer is continuous along stream (parallel). Breaks are areas lacking vegetation > 10 feet wide.
LB RB
®A ®A The total length of buffer breaks is < 25 percent.
❑B ❑B The total length of buffer breaks is between 25 and 50 percent.
❑C ❑C The total length of buffer breaks is > 50 percent.
24. Vegetative Composition — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Evaluate the dominant vegetation within 100 feet of each bank or to the edge of the watershed (whichever comes first) as it contributes to
assessment reach habitat.
LB RB
❑A ❑A Vegetation is close to undisturbed in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of native species,
with non-native invasive species absent or sparse.
❑B ❑B Vegetation indicates disturbance in terms of species diversity or proportions, but is still largely composed of native
species. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clear -cutting or clearing or
communities with non-native invasive species present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata or
communities missing understory but retaining canopy trees.
®C ®C Vegetation is severely disturbed in terms of species diversity or proportions. Mature canopy is absent or communities
with non-native invasive species dominant over a large portion of expected strata or communities composed of planted
stands of non -characteristic species or communities inappropriately composed of a single species or no vegetation.
25. Conductivity— assessment reach metric (skip for all Coastal Plain streams)
25a. ❑Yes ®No Was conductivity measurement recorded?
If No, select one of the following reasons. ❑No Water ❑Other:
25b. Check the box corresponding to the conductivity measurement (units of microsiemens per centimeter).
❑A < 46 ❑B 46 to < 67 ❑C 67 to < 79 ❑D 79 to < 230 ❑E >_ 230
Notes/Sketch

Draft INC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Stream Site Name Hickory Quarry Date of Assessment 6/17/2021
Stream Category Pb1 Assessor Name/Organization Thomas Brown/MM
Notes of Field Assessment Form (Y/N)
NO
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
NO
Additional stream information/supplementary measurements included (Y/N)
NC SAM feature type (perennial, intermittent, Tidal Marsh Stream)
Perennial
USACE/ NCDWR
Function Class Rating Summary
All Streams Intermittent
(1) Hydrology
MEDIUM
(2) Baseflow
MEDIUM
(2) Flood Flow
MEDIUM
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
HIGH
(4) Floodplain Access
HIGH
(4) Wooded Riparian Buffer
HIGH
(4) Microtopography
NA
(3) Stream Stability
LOW
(4) Channel Stability
LOW
(4) Sediment Transport
LOW
(4) Stream Geomorphology
HIGH
(2) Stream/Intertidal Zone Interaction
NA
(2) Longitudinal Tidal Flow
NA
(2) Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
(1) Water Quality
MEDIUM
(2) Baseflow
MEDIUM
(2) Streamside Area Vegetation
HIGH
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
HIGH
(3) Thermoregulation
HIGH
(2) Indicators of Stressors
NO
(2) Aquatic Life Tolerance
LOW
(2) Intertidal Zone Filtration
NA
(1) Habitat
MEDIUM
(2) In -stream Habitat
LOW
(3) Baseflow
MEDIUM
(3) Substrate
LOW
(3) Stream Stability
LOW
(3) In -stream Habitat
LOW
(2) Stream -side Habitat
HIGH
(3) Stream -side Habitat
MEDIUM
(3) Thermoregulation
HIGH
(2) Tidal Marsh In -stream Habitat
NA
(3) Flow Restriction
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh In -stream Habitat
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone
NA
Overall
MEDIUM