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Burdette, Jennifer a
From: Craig R. Wyant <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 4:38 PM
To: Higgins, Karen; Burdette, Jennifer a; Turlington, Chad; Hair, Sarah E SAW
Cc: 'Tony Johnson'; 'Scott, Christopher'; 'Tom Foley'
Subject: DWR#02-0408-v2 Vulcan Lands, Inc. - Mine Modification Permit
Attachments: 77-01 MOD 2015.pdf
Ms. Higgins et al.
Please find attached for your files, a copy of the recently issued Mine Modification Permit No. 77-01 from the NCDEQ
Division of Mineral and Land Resources Environmental Quality. This permit is for the Vulcan Materials Company
Rockingham Quarry Expansion. They have reviewed the plans and have approved the expansion as proposed.
Respectfully,
Craig
Craig R. Wyant RLA/SWS
A Fine Line Design
Post Office Box 163
High Shoals, NC 28077
704-240-0793
craig.wyant@chartennet

Energy, Mineral
and Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Mr. Tony Johnson
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
11020 David Taylor Drive, Suite #105
Charlotte, North Carolina 28252
RE: Permit No. 77-01
Rockingham Quarry
Richmond County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Johnson:
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
TRACY DAVIS
December 21, 2015 Director
Your recent request to have the above referenced mining permit modified has been
approved. The modification is to increase the affected acreage at this site to 526.6 acres as
indicated on the Operations Plan received by the Land Quality Section on November 10, 2015.
The modification includes a detailed plan for site improvements that utilize the east side of the
existing quarry property for overburden storage area with a three phase development plan. In
addition, the modification includes the installation and maintenance of all associated erosion
and sediment control measures. 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 particular attention
to the following conditions where minor additions or changes were made: Operating Condition
Nos. 3C and 4F.
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 1249.23 acres and the amount of
land you are approved to disturb is 526.6 acres.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center 1 512 N. Salisbury St. I Raleigh, NC 27699
919 707 9200 T

Mr. Johnston
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Please review the modified permit and contact Judy Wehner, Assistant Mining
Specialist, at [phone] should you have any questions concerning this matter.
JSB/jw
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Tim LaBounty, PE
Mr. William Gerringer-Mine
Sincerely,
CJ net S. Boyer, PE
tate Mining Specialist
and Quality Section
and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Rockingham Quarry
Richmond County - Permit No. 77-01
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.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: February 28, 2022

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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 expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Modifications
December 6, 1991: This permit has been modified to include the Steele Watts, Chalk, Maddry
No. 1, Maddry No. 2, Gales and Medlin tracts, bringing the total acreage permitted to 882
acres, and allow the construction of a berm along SR 1117 (Galestown Road), the expansion
of the overburden disposal area and the expansion of the pit. These modifications are
indicated on the Sediment and Erosion Control Map dated September 1991.
November 25, 1992: This permit has been modified to include and allow the modification of
the Overburden Disposal Area as per the Erosion and Sediment Control Map — Disposal Area
Modifications dated September 16, 1992 (sheets 1-3) and the supplemental information dated
September 1992.

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October 24, 1995: This permit has been modified to include the relocation of the processing
plant, entrance road and scales, include the extension of the railroad spur, allow pit expansion
to the north and south of the existing pit, add an overburden disposal area and delete 14.72
undisturbed acres from the permitted area.
June 14, 1996: This permit has been modified to allow treatment of petroleum contaminated
soils in a three acre area as indicated on the proposed Land Farm Area Map dated March
1996.
March 5, 1997: This permit has been modified to allow developmental drilling on .25 acres as
indicated on the mine map and supplemental information received by the Land Quality Section
on February 25, 1997 with stipulations.
March 23, 1998: This permit has been modified to allow the construction of two earthen
berms as indicated on the 8Y2X 11 inch mine map received by the Land Quality Section on
March 19, 1998 with stipulations.
January 1, 2000: This permit has been modified to change the corporate name from Vulcan
Materials Company to Vulcan Construction Materials, LP.
January 20, 2001: This permit has been modified to add the .67 acre Clark Tract to the
permitted area and to include the 7.9 acre western pit expansion as indicated on the Property
Map and Mine Map Revision both dated January 2001.
February 15, 2002: This permit has been renewed and modified to relocate the existing
access road, to increase the permitted acreage by 21.86 acres, and to increase the affected
acreage by 20.62 acres, as indicated on the Mine Map Revision dated September 2001 and
last revised December 2001 and as described in the application materials submitted to the
Department October 5, 2001.
December 28, 2002: This permit has been modified to increase the permitted acreage to
1,249.23 acres as indicated on the Mine Map, Sheet 2 of 6 last revised December 2001 and
Sheet 3 of 5 dated September 2001, both received by the Land Quality Section on September
13, 2002. The modification includes the addition of 299.37 acres (also known as Tract XIII) as
buffer land. As such, no mining related activities shall occur in this area until a detailed permit
modification request is submitted to and approved by the department.
January 28, 2003: This permit has been modified to increase the affected acreage to 322.52
acres at this site as indicated on the Mine Map last revised December 2002 and received by
the Land Quality Section on December 20, 2002. The modification includes an additional
disturbance of eight acres, including 6.5 acres of pit expansion to the north and the associated
erosion and sedimentation control measures.
July 16, 2004: This permit has been modified to increase the affected acreage to 346.52
acres at this site as indicated on the Overburden Storage Plan — Plan View revised June 2004.
The modification includes an additional disturbance of 24 acres to be used for overburden
storage, access to said area and the associated erosion and sedimentation control measures.

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October 7, 2015: This permit has been modified to change the corporate name from Vulcan
Construction Materials LP to Vulcan Construction Materials LLC.
December 21, 2015: This permit has been modified to increase the affected acreage at this
site to 526.6 acres as indicated on the Operations Plan received by the Land Quality Section
on November 10, 2015. The modification includes a detailed plan for site improvements that
utilize the east side of the existing quarry property for overburden storage area with a three
phase development plan. In addition, the modification includes the installation and
maintenance of all associated erosion and sediment control measures.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until February 28, 2022.
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:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
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 Division of Water Quality to secure any necessary storm water permits or
other approval documents.
2. Air Qualitv 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.
B. The permanent access (plant entrance) road shall be paved for a minimum of
1000 feet from its junction with SR 1117 (Galestown Road). During processing
operation, water trucks or other means that may be necessary shall be utilized to
prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.

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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 2011 Renewal Mine Map dated January 18, 2012
and the Operations Plan received by the Land Quality Section on November 10,
2015 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 drainage from the affected area around the mine excavation shall be diverted
internal to said excavation or into appropriate approved measures to prevent
offsite sedimentation.
C. No mining activities shall occur on the tract located southeast of the overburden
storage area (formerly known as the Chalk Tract) and the tract southwest of US
Highway 74 By -Pass (formerly known as the Tract XIII) as indicated on the 2011
Renewal Permit Map dated January 18, 2012, until detailed mining, erosion and
sedimentation control and reclamation plans have been submitted to and
approved by the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources.
D. Mining activities associated with the overburden expansion area, including the
installation and maintenance of all erosion and sedimentation control measures,
shall be conducted as indicated on the Overburden Storage Plan — Plan View
revised June 2004, Overburden Storage Plan — Details dated March 2004,
Overburden Storage Plan — Haul Road Profile dated March 2004 and the
supplemental information dated March 2004 and June 2, 2004.
E. All mining activities, including the installation and maintenance of all associated
erosion and sediment control measures, shall be conducted as indicated on the
2011 Renewal Mine Map dated January 18, 2012 and the supplemental
information received by the Land Quality Section on January 23, 2012.

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F. Mining activities associated with the overburden storage area located in the east
side of the existing quarry property, including the installation and maintenance of
all associated erosion and sediment control measures, shall be conducted as
indicated on the Request for permit Modification dated September 4, 2015 and
the corresponding mine plans, Sheets 1 through 5 of 9, Sheets 8 and 9 of 9
received by the Land Quality Section on November 10, 2015 and Sheets 6 and 7
of 9 received on December 8, 2015 and the supplemental information received
September 4, 2015, November 10, 2015 and December 8, 2015.
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 sedimentation, 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
October 24, 1995 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 twenty (20) foot wide horizontal safety bench shall be provided at the
top of the rock and at the toe of any overburden slope constructed after October
24, 1995.
7. Surface Drainage
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.

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8. 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. 8B 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:
A. Ground Vibration With Monitoring:
In all blasting operations, the maximum peak particle velocity of any component
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
house, church, school, or public, commercial or institutional building.
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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
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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:
A=P -35
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 Keeping_
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.

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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.
I. 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 Land Quality Section Regional Office prior to any blast during a
period for which notice is requested.
K. Traffic
Traffic on SR 1117 (Galestown Road) shall be stopped at a safe distance from
the quarry site during blasting activities.
L. Mucking
Unless it is impractical from a standpoint of safety, all shots shall be completely
mucked prior to the detonation of adjacent blasts to ensure that the actual
burden conditions can be determined for explosive loading conditions.
M. Laser Profiling
Vulcan Construction Materials, LP's blasting contractor shall perform laser
transit profiles of face conditions prior to shot design. This will ensure precise
overburden dimension data can be utilized for determining explosive distribution
in the blast design to minimize flyrock potential.

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N. Meetings
Formal meetings involving Vulcan Construction Materials, LP, its blasting
contractor, and blasting investigation consultant personnel shall be held on a
regular basis to review blasting operations at this quarry operation. Videotape of
blast events, seismograph data, shot design, and hole loading parameters shall
be reviewed to ensure that blasting operations remain consistent and controlled.
9. High Wall Barrier
A. 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 20 foot wide horizontal safety
bench shall be provided at the junction between the top of rock and the toe of
any overburden cut slope.
B. A permanent barricade shall be maintained between the excavation and SR
1117 (Galestown Road).
10. Visual Screeninq
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
2011 Renewal Mine Map dated January 18, 2012. 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
A. 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.
B. No mining activities shall occur on the tract located southeast of the overburden
storage area (formerly known as the Chalk Tract) and the tract southwest of US
Highway 74 By -Pass (formerly known as the Tract XIII) as indicated on the 2011
Renewal Permit Map dated January 18, 2012 until detailed mining, erosion and
sedimentation control and reclamation plans have been submitted to and
approved by the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources.

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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 Land Quality Section,
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.
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 Resourcesrip or 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
13. Annual Reclamation Report
An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department by February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and approved.

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14. Bonding
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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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
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. 12.A.
through D.
F. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
Disturbed areas shall be permanently revegetated according to the Revegetation Plan
prepared by Mr. James C. Abernathy dated April 16, 1991.
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.

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This permit, issued to Prime Constructors, Inc. January 4, 1982, transferred to Vulcan
Materials Company June 10, 1985, modified December 1, 1987, modified and renewed
December 6, 1991, modified November 25, 1992, October 24, 1995, June 14, 1996,
March 5, 1997, and March 23, 1998, transferred to Vulcan Construction Materials, LP
January 1, 2000, modified February 20, 2001, renewed and modified February 15,
2002, modified October 28, 2002, January 28, 2003 and July 16, 2004, renewed
February 28, 2012 and modified October 7, 2015, is hereby modified this 21st day of
December, 2015 pursuant to G.S. 74-52.
By: r
I Tracy E. Davis, Director
Division f nergy, Mineral and Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environmental Quality