2023.03.04 - Resubmittal Letter

RAFTING AND DESIGN
SERVICES,INC.
6728 Carbonton Road
Sanford, NC 27330
[phone]
May 15, 2023
Mr. Adam Parr
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Reference: Butler Mine-Mine Permit Plans Resubmittal
Dear Mr. Parr;
Please find attached the resubmittal for the above referenced project addressing comments
received on the May 8, 2023. Responses will be noted in Green. Please review the following
responses to comments:
Please clarify your response to question C.5.B where you indicate a 50 foot undisturbed buffer with a SO-
foot by 6-foot-high berm between mining activities and wetlands. The mine map shows a 30 foot
undisturbed buffer and a 20 foot by 2-foot-high vegetative berm. The application recommends a 50 foot
wide undisturbed buffer unless smaller buffers can be justified. If you are proposing a smaller than 50-
foot undisturbed buffer,please provide a justification. Please keep in mind that undisturbed is defined as
no mining activity, including excavation, roads,fill berms, etc.
The attached question/answer from the Mine Permit Application reflects the change in answer
to accurately show the justification of smaller buffers and methods to maintain the buffers and
wetlands surrounding the pit.
Sincerely,
Drafting and Design Services, Inc.
Michael Thomas Blakley