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January 10,2019
MERIDIAN TERRACE LLC
PO BOX 26116
FEDERAL WAY,WA 98093
RE: TRANSFER OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION PERMIT#70-011833
Dear Permit Holder:
Enclosed is Reclamation Permit#70-011833 dated 1/10/2019 and Exhibit"A"(Additional Conditions of
the Permit), dated December 1, 1992,which confirms the permit transfer from Pyramid Materials Inc to
Meridian Terrace Llc and authorizing the continued surface mine reclamation within a portion of Section
30,Township 23 North,Range 01 West,W.M.,Mason County. Please refer to the permit number listed
above when submitting inquiries or reports.
RCW 78.44 requires that reclamation of each segment of the permitted area shall be completed within
two years of cessation of mining in that segment. We strongly recommend that reclamation of each
segment occurs concurrent with the removal of the minerals.
We hereby acknowledge receipt of Security Number 9822435 issued by Lexon Insurance Company in the
amount of$19,500.00.The security has been approved and accepted by the Department of Natural
Resources. A copy is enclosed for your files.
In view of the acceptance of the security listed above,be advised that as of this date,the Department of
Natural Resources relinquishes all interest and claim against the former Performance Security Number
2179122 issued by North American Specialty Insurance Company in the amount of$59,500.00.
We will prdvide an invoice for your permit fee with an Annual Reclamation Report(Form SM-7). You
will receive this form approximately one month prior to the due date.The form must be completed and
returned to the Department.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me by calling 360-902-1465.
Sinc ely,
Tara Salzer
Surface Mine Reclamation Program
Washington Geological Survey
Enclosures
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WASHINGTON STATE DEPT OF SURFACE MINING
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RESOURCES RECLAMATION
PERMIT
❑ new❑ expansion❑ revision❑ name change ❑■ transfer (Form SM-9)
Permit Holder: MERIDIAN TERRACE LLC
Mailing Address: PO BOX 26116
FEDERAL WAY.WA 98093
Pursuant to RCW 78.44,a Reclamation Permit hereby granted to the above-named permit holder to engage in surface mining
on the property described in the application and material on file under this permit. The total area to be disturbed by surface
mining, including the deposition of surface-mining refuse,shall be in accordance with the reclamation plan filed with and
approved the by the Department of Natural Resources under this permit, and in accordance with the conditions and
descriptions set forth in Exhibit"A"attached hereto and made a part hereof,and RCW 78.44.
TERM OF PERMIT
This permit shall be in effect from the date of issuance and shall remain in effect so long thereafter as the permit holder pays
the annual basic fee for each site,complies with the Surface Mining Act and the rules promulgated thereunder,complies with
the reclamation plan,and maintains a performance security as required by the Act.
CHANGE OR MODIFICATION OF RECLAMATION PLAN
The permit holder shall obtain written approval from the Department prior to any change or departure from the approved
reclamation plan.
PERFORMANCE SECURITY
A performance security shall be submitted to and approved by the Department prior to commencement of surface mining. The
permit holder may submit a cash deposit,assignment of a savings account or certificate of deposit,bank letter of credit,
negotiable securities,or a corporate surety bond in the amount specified. The amount of the performance security shall be
subject to adjustment according to RCW 78.44.
TRANSFER OF PERMIT
The transfer of this permit to another permit holder shall not be made unless approved in writing by the Department. A transfer
shall not be approved unless the successor permit holder assumes all duties of the former permit holder to complete the
reclamation of the land and the Department approves the successor permit holder's performance security.
PENALTIES
The Department may suspend surface mining or impose civil penalties if the permit holder conducts surface mining in any
manner not authorized by RCW 78.44,the rules adopted thereunder,the approved reclamation plan,or this permit.
Permitted issued on January 1, 1980 Permit revised on January 10,2019
SE 1/4,S 30 T 23 N,R 01 W WM
Signatur 1/4,S T N,R WM
Name Tara Salzer 1/4,S T N,R WM
Title Regulatory Specialist 1/4,S T N,R WM
Washington Geological Survey 1/4,S T N,R WM
TOTAL ACREAGE AND DEPTH OF PERMIT AREA
(Include all acreage to be disturbed by mining,setbacks,buffers,and associated activities during the life of the mine.See SM-8A)
Total permit acreage 115 DNR Surface Mining Reclamation
Maximum vertical depth below pre-mining topographic grade is 131 feet Permit No.
Maximum depth of excavated mine floor is N/A feet relative to mean sea level 70-0 1 1 833
Surface Mine Reclamation Permit(SM-9) Revised 2117
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Surface Mine Permit No. 70-011833
EXHIBIT "A'
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF THE PERMIT
(1) This Surface Mine Permit applies to the following property: A 35
acre portion in part of SE 1/4, Section 30, Township 23 North,
Range 1 west, W. M., Mason County, Washington.
(2) Natural screens are to be maintained within the setback. No stockpiling
will be allowed around the base of trees forming screens.
(3) In no event shall stagnant water be allowed to collect or remain on the
surface excavation area. Suitable drainage systems shall be constructed
or installed to avoid such conditions if natural drainage is not
possible.
(4) Reclamation activities shall , to the extent feasible, be conducted
simultaneously with the surface mining and in any case shall be
initiated at the earliest possible time after completion of mining.
(5) Permanent field reference markings of permitted area property lines, set
back, etc., are to be installed to enable operator, permittee, and the
Department of Natural Resources to monitor the progress of mining and reclamation.
(6) Compliance with this permit does not ensure compliance with the
Endangered Species Act, other federal , state or local laws.
(7) The reclamation plan by Byrne-Stevens and Associates dated June 1, 1978,
is approved for this permit. Backfilling has not been approved for
this site, therefore, the horizontal and vertical limits illustrated on
the reclamation plan are the limits to which the site may be mined. Any
modification or revision requires written approval from the Department
of Natural Resources.
W. MiAaeY Griggs Diate
Regional Manager
South Puget Sound Regional Office
EXHIBITA.FRM
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I(We),Pyramid Materials Inc the current permit holder(s), hereby consent to the
transfer of my(our)rights, privileges, and obligations under Reclamation Permit No. 70-011833 located in Section(s)
30 Township(s) 23 NORTH North, Range(s)01 WEST E/W,
of MASON County,Washington.
1. 1(We)acknowledge that I(we)will continue to be responsible for all reclamation responsibilites for Reclamation Permit
No, 70-011833 , and for all obligations under the Surface Mining Reclamation Act as permittee(s), until final approval
of this transfer by the Department of Natural Resources(DNR)as evidenced by the authorized signature below. I understand
that DNR may not accept the transfer of the Permit until the proposed transferee(s)submit(s)acceptable documents required by the Surface
Mine Reclamation Act and rules,especially WAC 332-18-150.The proposed transferee(s)may be required to submit the following documents,
in complete and acceptable form,prior to approval by DNR:(1)SM-8A;(2)revised reclamation plan;(3)written approval of all parties having a
possessory interest in the land;(4)revised SM-6;(5)SEPA checklist;and(6)adequate performance security. Prior to transfer,the permit must be in
good standing order.
NEW PERMIT HOLDER AND LANDOWNER/MINERAL RIGHTS HOLDER INFORMATION
New Permit Holder Landowner/Mineral Rights Holder(attach signed copies if more than one)
PYRAMID MATERIALS INC
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Address Y E a Address
Po aox 3337
UBI No.
City,State, Zip City,State, Zip
Wv-J W"7 RENTON, WA, 98056
Phone Phone
53-9)-7-& l l 425-254-1820
II. 1(We)agree to comply with all of the terms and conditions of the current approved Permit and plan, the Surface Mine
Reclamation Act,and rules as they relate to my obligations in my role as permit holder or landowner. I(We)acknowledge that I
(we)may be required to submit any or all of the documents listed in Section I above prior to approval of the transfer by DNR.
New Permit Holder Signature LandowneriMineral Rights Holder Signature
111. Wit this sig ature, I (we) hereby relinquish all interest in Surface Mining L "t No. 70-011833
subject to the approval of this transfer requested by the Department of Natura Resources.
Cu ent Permit Hold ignatu Date
IV. This transfer has been approved by the Department of Natural Resources.
DNR Surface Mining A pro ed Signature Date I Q
Request for Transfer of Surface Mine Reclamation Permit(SM-26)Revised 10/16