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P.O. Box 6478, High Point, NC 27262
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NG eological Corporation License#442
July 29, 2024
Ms. Ann Davis
418o Davis Hardy Road
Kinston, NC 28504
Via Electronic Mail: anndavisPdallas.ne+
Subject: Review of Mining Permit Application
Proposed Rouse Sand and Gravel Pit
Davis Hardy Road
Kinston, NC
Dear Ms. Davis:
Northwest Geoscience, PC (NWGS) has reviewed the application for a mining permit for
the proposed Rouse Sand and Gravel Pit adjacent to the Davis property on Davis Hardy
Road in Kinston, North Carolina with respect to compliance with the requirements with
the application. It is our understanding that a geologic assessment has not been
conducted and we have not done so either. Based on our review, we believe there are
numerous deficiencies with the application. These are discussed below along with the
applicable section of the permit.
1. Section B1. The portion of the USGS 7.5 minute quadrangle map was included in
the application does not show the site boundaries.
2. Section B3£ The acreage of the stockpile areas has not been stated on the maps.
3. Section B39. The acreage of overburden disposal areas has not been stated.
4. Section Ban. The location of Belch Branch has not been labelled,the too year
floodplain for the branch has not been shown on the mine map and numerous
blue line streams have not been identified.
5. Section B3q. The scale of the mine map is 1 inch = 200 feet which does not
comply with the 1 inch = 50 feet requirement for a permitted site under 49 acres.
6. Section C6A. Having steeper side slopes below the water table will likely result in
slumping of the side walls. The side slopes should be consistent. The 2:1 side
slope is not consistent with the rules.
7. Section C6B. There are no cross sections for the overburden disposal areas.

S. Section Di. There is no reclamation plan map showing the site after mining has
ended. No final cross sections are included.
9. Section Et. The temporary sedimentation and erosion control measures
calculations and subsequent costs are incorrect due to the omission of the cedar
tree buffer.
1o. Section E1. The existing sand pit is to be reclaimed therefore the reclamation
bond is incorrect due to the additional acreage.
11. During the initial removal of material prior to encountering the groundwater,
what will be the source of water for dust control?
12. The site map was not prepared by a North Carolina Engineer or Land Surveyor as
no metes and bounds are shown to delineate the property lines.
Based on these deficiencies, the permit should not be approved.
Your pulmonary condition is sufficient on its own merit to deny the permit as stated by
Dr. Dennis Darcey, MD, MSPH, FACOEM, Division Chief, Division of Occupational and
Environmental Medicine, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health,
Duke University School of Medicine.
Should you have any questions or desire additional information, please do not hesitate
to contact NWGS.
Sincerely,
Northwest Geoscience, PC
Alan Barry Nelson, LG
President and Chief Geologist
Northwest Geoscience,PC is a North Carolina Licensed Geological Corporation(G442).