LQS Comments

Parr, Adam
From: Graboski, Scott A
Sent: Wednesday,January 13, 2021 12:17 PM
To: Parr, Adam
Cc: Dumpor, Samir; Edwards, James
Subject: Ballance Tract Mine 27-55
Adam,
The only comments I have for the Balance Tract Mine (27-55) are:
1. They state that they will construct "6' high earthen berms with vegetation...to screen neighboring developed
properties."The detail for the berm shows that they will have "Plantings along the top of berms as required to
achieve a total screen height of 20 feet."Trees planted on the top of berms is not something that is typically
seen. Usually,grass is grown for stabilization, which does not offer a large enough screen to hide hauling
operations.
2. Is a permission letter needed to construct a railroad track crossing on the haul road?
Thank you,
Scott Graboski
Environmental Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
252.948.3860 Office
919.280.7601 Mobile
Scott.Graboski(kncdenr.gov
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington,NC 27889
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