Hearing Officer Memo

MEMORANDUM
TO: Dr. Kenneth Taylor, PG
State Geologist and Chief, Geological Survey
FROM: Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Director, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
DATE: October 10, 2012
SUBJECT: Public Hearing
Farnell Shingleton
Proposed Shingleton Farms Mine
Pender County
The Land Quality Section has received significant public interest relative to a mining permit
application filed by Farnell Shingleton. As my predecessor determined that a public hearing is
warranted, I am requesting your assistance in performing the duties as hearing officer. Ashley
Rodgers, Assistant State Mining Specialist, will be in touch with you to work out any questions
you may have.
Please find enclosed copies of the Public Notice concerning the hearing and the Public
Hearing Format. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
TED/ar
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Dan Sams, PE