Notice of Deficiency - 6/6/2014

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
june 6, 2014
Pat McCrory, Governor John E. Skvarla, III, Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL 70111570 00018545 7350
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Mr. Danny Cecile
Radford Quarries of Boone, Inc.
P.O. Box 2071
Boone, NC 28607
RE: Mining Permit No. 95-03
Bamboo Road Quarry
Watauga County
New River Basin
Dear Mr. Cecile:
On May 29, 2014, an inspection of the subject mine was performed by a representative of
this office. As discussed with your mine operator on the site, several deficiencies were observed
that require your prompt attention.
- The deficiencies discovered and the necessary corrective actions are as follows:
1. All buffer zones shown on the Mining Permit Map last revised March 28, 2004 and
I received by the Land Quality Section on May 20, 2004 shall be maintained to
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone]

Mr. Danny Cecile
Notice of Deficiency
June 6, 2014
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protect adjoining property. These buffer zones, with the exception of the
installation 6f required sediment control measures and approved earthen benns,
shall remain undisturbed. The buffer zone requirement is addressed in Condition
3C of the Mining Permit. The 100 foot buffer zone adjacent to the homes along
Sunny Knoll Acres must be re-established as discussed during the May 29, 2014,
site meeting.
2. All disturbed buffer zones along the southern boundary of the quarry where fill
material has been placed must be re -vegetated to prevent any off-site
sedimentation onto adjoining property. This requirement is outlined in Condition
3D of the Mining Permit.
3. All affected acreage boundaries along the southern side of the southern fill area
must be clearly and permanently marked at 50 foot intervals. This is required in
Condition 3E of the Mining Permit.
4. Provide adequate mechanical barriers to prevent any off-site sedimentation from
the southern portion of the mine. Areas needing attention include: maintenance of
silt fence, installation of a rock dam in front of the NCDOT pipe under Bamboo
Road, installation of a skimmer device in the newly constructed sediment basin
and the installation of a diversion berm to direct runoff to the sediment trap below
the portion of the mining operation located on the west side of Bamboo Road.
This is required in Condition 4A of the Mining Permit.
5. All mining activities must be conducted according to the Mine Map dated March
29, 2004. The existing Mining Permit for this site expires on July 7, 2014. The
map submitted for the permit renewal must show all disturbed areas noted during
the May 29, 2014 inspection. This area includes all new disturbances on the
southern portion of the mine. This is required in Condition 4B of the Mining
Permit.
6. All surface runoff from disturbed areas located on the southern portion of the
mine and on the west side of Bamboo Road must be directed into appropriate
sediment and erosion control devices. This is required in Condition 4C of the
Mining Permit.
7. The sediment trap located on the west side of Bamboo Road must be cleared of all
sediment and vegetation to ensure the functionality of the measure. This is
required in Condition 4D of the Mining Pen -nit.
8. A sediment and erosion control plan must be submitted to this Department
addressing all newly disturbed areas on the southern portion of the Mine. These
activities were undertaken without prior approval from this Department. This
requirement is noted in Condition 4E of the Mining Permit.
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone]

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Mr. Danny Cecile
Notice of Deficiency
June 6, 2014
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9. A high wall barrier above the open pit must be included on the southern side of
the Mine. During the inspection conducted on May 29, 2014, the placement of
large boulders was discussed and deemed acceptable by this Department. This
barrier is required in Condition 9A of the Mining Permit.
10. Visual screening is required along Sunny Knoll Acres Road and the southern side
of the Mine. This visual screening is required in Conditions 1 OA and 1 OB of the
Mining Permit.
11. Permanent vegetation must be provided in the following areas on the south side of
the Mine: under the power line off of Bamboo Road, on the slopes of the
sediment basin on the south side of the Mine, and as needed within the 100 foot
buffer zone on the south side of the Mine
If the previously described deficiencies are not corrected within 30 days following your
receipt of this Notice, this matter may be referred to the Director, Division of Land Resources,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, for the issuance of an official Notice of
Violation in an effort to secure compliance at the site.
Do not hesitate to contact Tim Latham or me at [phone] regarding any questions
you may have about this matter.
Sincerely,
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Matthew E. Gantt, P.E.
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Attachment: Mine Inspection Report
cc: Ms. Janet Bo� er, PY- State Minincr Specialist
Mr. Toby Vinson, P.E., Land Quality Section Chief
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone]

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
X PERMITTED MINE SITE F1 UNPERMITTED ARNE SITE
1. MINE NAME: Bamboo Road Quarry_ 2. MINE LOCATION: Bamboo Road
3. COUNTY: Watauga 4. RIVER BASIN. New 5. CASE:
6. OPERATOR: Radford Quarries of Boone, Inc.
7. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 2071 - Boone, NC 28607
8. MINING PERMIT 0: 95-03 n N/A 9. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE. 7/7/20140 NIA
10. PERSON(S) CONTACTED AT SITE: D.J. Cecile, Randy Marsh, Derrik Goddard
11. PICTURES? X Yes n No TAKEN BY: Tim Lath.am
12. TYPE OF INSPECTION:
A. Initial Inspection (Unpermitte'd Mine Sites)
1. Size of affected land: ac. (attach sketch map)
2. How was this area measured? Measured by:
B. Routine Inspection (Permitted Mine Sites)
C. Follow-up Inspection
13. Date of last inspection: 5126/2011
14. Any mining since that date? 9 Yes E] No If yes, cite evidence of such mining activity:
15. Was mine operating at time of inspection? X Yes 0 No If yes, explain:
16. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? El Yes N No [I N/A
If no, explain:
(Please see attached page)
17. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? [] Yes El No K —N/A
If no, explain:
18. Is there any off-site damage? A. 19 Yes B. [I No C.E] None observed
If A, describe the type and severity of the damage: Slight off-site sedimentation noted into NCDOT ditchline
along Bamboo Road.
If B or C, is there potential for of[site damage? '9 Yes EJ No Explain:
Possible further sediment loss near access road on south side of mine into Bamboo Road.
19. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
(L?Iease see attached page)
20. Other recommendations and comments: Areas disturbed on south side of property without prior
approval from this Department. Buffer zone on south side of Mine needs to be re-established. High wall
barriers need to be installed. New Mine Map must address all disturbances on the south side of the mine.
Sediment trap on south side of Bamboo Road needs to be cleared of sediment and vegetation. Installation of
skimmer basin needs to be completed. All areas under power line need to be vegetated. Rock dam is needed
in front of NCDOT culvert pipe replacement on Bamboo Road. Mine permit expires on 7/7/14.
21. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? [I Yes El No (Explain) IM Not Reviewed [] N/A
22. Follow-up inspection needed? Yes Ej No Proposed date -7 1
23. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report Z 24. Copy of Report sent to operator
INSPECTED BY- Matthew Gantt, Tim Latham, Toby Yinson.
Telephone No: 336-771-5000
DATE 5/29/2014
Copy to file Copy to operator Copy to Mining Specialist

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS REQUIRED — BAMBOO ROAD QUARRY (95-03)
MAY 29,2014 -
1 All buffer zones shown on the Mining Permit Map last revised March 28, 2004
and received by the Land Quality Section on May 20, 2004 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. The buffer zone requirement is addressed in Condition
3C of the Mining Permit. The 100 foot buffer zone adjacent to the homes along
Sunny Knoli Acres must be re-established as discussed during the May 29, 2014,
site meeting.
2. All disturbed buffir zones along the southern boundary of the quarry where fill
material has been placed must be re -vegetated to prevent any off-site
sedimentation onto adjoining property. This requirement is outlined in Condition
3D of the Mining Permit.
3. All affected acreage boundaries along the southern side of the southern fin area
must be clearly and permanently marked at 50 foot intervals. This is required in
Condition 3E of the Mining Permit.
4. Provide adequate mechanical barriers to prevent any off-site sedimentation from
the southern portion of the mine. Areas needing attention include: maintenance of
silt fence, installation of a rock dam in front* of the NCDOT pipe under Bamboo
Road, installation of a skimmer device in the newly constructed sediment basin,
and the installation of a diversion berm to direct runoff to the sediment trap below
the portion of the mining operation located on the west side of Bamboo Road.
This is required in Condition 4A of the Mining Permit.
5. All mining activities must be conducted according to the Mine Map dated March
29, N04. The existing Mining Permit for this site expires on July 7, 2014. the
map submitted for the. permit renewal must show all disturbed areas noted during
the May 29, 2014 inspection. This area in�ludes all new disturbances on the
southern portion of the mine. This is required in Condition 4B of the Mining
Permit. -
6. All surface runoff from disturbed areas located on the southern portion of the
mine and on the west side of Bamboo Road must be directed into appropriate
sediment and erosion control devices. This is required in Condition 4C of the
Mining Permit.
7. The sediment trap located on the west side of Bamboo Road must be cleared of all
sediment and vegetation to ensure the functionality of the measure. This is
required in Condition 4D of the Mining Permit.
A sediment and erosion control plan must be submitted to Us Department
addressing all newly disturbed areas on the southern portion of the Mine. These

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activities were undertaken without prior approval from this Department. This
requirement is noted in Condition 4E of the Mining Permit.
9. A high wall barrier above the open pit must be included on the southern side of
the Mine. During the inspection conducted on May 29, 2014, the placement of
large boulders was discussed and deemed acceptable by this Department. This
barrier is required in Condition 9A of the Mining Permit.
10. Visual screening is required along Sunny Knoll Acres Road and the southern side
of the Mine. This visual screening is required in Conditions 1 OA and 1 OB of the
Mining Permit.
11, Permanent vegetation must be provided in the following areas on the south side of
the Mine: under the power fine off of Bamboo Road, on the slopes of the
sediment basin on the south side of the Mine, and as needed within the 100 foot
buffer zone on the south side of the Mine