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Reclamation Plan for Contracted Projects
Waste Site
Date: 4/7/2017
Contract Number: C203358 TIP No: R-2519B
Project No/VMS Element: 35609.3.S2 County: Yancy & Mitchell
Contractor: Wright Brothers Construction Co Inc Responsible Person: Tanya Ball
Contractor Address: 1365 US Hwy 19, Mars Hill, NC 28754
Property Owner: The Quartz Corp USA Phone Number: 828-765-5500 Ext 7891
Property Owner Address: PO Box 309, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Property Address: Pine Mountain Mine Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Total acreage of proposed site: See Permit No. 61-06, Mitchell Co.
Expected depth of waste: See Permit No. 61-06, Mitchell Co.
Present use of land: See Permit No. 61-06, Mitchell Co.
Proposed use after reclamation: See Permit Yancey County - Permit No. 00-29
Expected type of waste that will be placed in the site (examples: asphalt, concrete, soil, stone):
See Permit No. 61-06, Mitchell Co.
Proposed sequence of placing waste (include proposed slope rates):
See Permit No. 61-06, Mitchell Co.
Did the Environmental Evaluation indicate the presence of any wetlands or endangered species?(if
yes, briefly list findings and physical means by which area will be delineated):
See Permit No. 61-06, Mitchell Co.
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Is any portion of the pit within a watershed with riparian buffer zone regulations? (if yes indicate
physical means by which buffer will be delineated and how diffuse flow will be maintained):
See Permit No. 61-06, Mitchell Co.
Is the site adjacent to High Quality Waters as defined by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources? (if yes, note how the devices have been designed to meet DENR requirements):
See Permit No. 61-06, Mitchell Co.
Are there any conditions identified on the State Historic Preservation Office Review Form for waste
activities? Explain:
Describe the intended plan for the reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands, and indicate
the general methods to be used in reclaiming this land, including any stockpile areas, haul roads and
ditches. Describe the sequence for reclaiming the site. Attach a map illustrating this plan, showing
the location and design of all temporary and permanent erosion control devices. All features must
comply with the appropriate specifications, standards and reflect Best Management Practices (BMP).
The plan must indicate setbacks to adjacent properties, buffer zones and wetlands.
See Permit No. 61-06, Mitchell Co.
Describe the proposed schedule of permanent seeding and mulching. Detail the frequency of
permanent seeding and mulching. Note that a permanent stand of vegetation is required prior to a
final inspection:
See Permit No. 61-06, Mitchell Co.
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Property Owner's Statement:
I hereby certify that I am in agreement with this development, use, and
reclamation plan, and any exceptions noted when approved by the Engineer,
and that I understand that I will be responsible for the site upon completion of
its use in the construction of the project noted in the map legend. I understand
that this plan, when approved, will serve as a guide in controlling erosion and
sediment in accordance with the Mining Act and the Sediment and Pollution
Control Act and as enforced by the North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR), I understand that any work exceeding the
minimum necessary for compliance with DENR requirement-, Should be
negotiated between the Contractor and the Property Owner. My signature
below authorizes The Department of Transportation (DOT). the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) or its agents, to enter upon my
property for a period of one year from the date of final acceptance of the
project for which this site plan is executed. If necessary, the DOT will be
allowed to have the Contractor repair any areas that are not in compliance with
DENR requirements. After a one year inspection is held, I will be solely
responsible for assuring that the site is in compliance with DENR regulations. I
have the right to change the condition OfIbC site after the final inspection and
prior to the one vear f6flow-up inspection. However, irl make such changes, I
acknowledge that DOT is released from all obligations and conditions of this
agreement and I will become solely responsible for the condition of the site
beginning on the date that I change the final inspection condition.
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Resident Engineer:
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Exceptions
N/A
Concurrence with exceptions:
Property Owner:
(signature/date)
Attachments: Site map with details
Environmental Evaluation
Cc:
Contractor:
(signature/date)
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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:
The Quartz Corp, USA
Pine Mountain Mine
Mitchell County - Permit No. 61-06
for the operation of a
Feldspar, Quartz and Mica Mine
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: June 3 2026