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ENGINEERS
January 15,2025
Corey Clayton
Assistant State Mining Engineer
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
RE: Grit Pit—Mining Permit No.66-04
Response to Comments—Permit Transfer Request
Northampton County
Roanoke River Basin
Dear Corey:
On behalf of Rose Brothers Paving Company(RBP),Smith Gardner, Inc.(S+G) is responding to
comments dated January 4, 2024 (copy attached) for the permit transfer request for the Grit
Pit Mine located near Rich Square,NC. Please find each comment in italicsfollowed by current
response or progress in bold below.
1. A recent inspection report date December 19,2023,noted deficiencies regarding the E&SC
measures,boundary markers,and the need fora stormwaterpermit. These items are also
identified in the additional information request dated December 21, 2021. Please provide
proof that these deficiencies have been addressed.
The facility obtained stormwater coverage in March of 2021 with a certificate of
coverage (NCG020974) under the General Permit NCG020000 for mining activities. A
copy of the certificate of coverage is also provided herein. The current mine map has
been updated to show SCMs installed at the facility. Per a phone call with your office
on January 29, 2024, and the mine being inactive, boundary markers have been
installed along the eastern and southern buffers. Prior to mining activities resuming,
and any expansion of the affected acreage, additional boundary markers will be
installed to prevent breaches into the undisturbed buffer.
2. On the provided mine map, the total disturbed acreage is listed as 48.8 acres. Rose
Brothers Paving is currently bonded for 49.02 acres at this site. Please address the
proposed reduction in affected acreage.
The reduction in acreage is a result of improved and more accurate mapping abilities.
3. The mine map shows a haul road that breaches the undisturbed buffer on the south-east
section of the site. Please clarify why this was done and what is proposed to prevent it
from reoccurring.
See response above regarding installation of boundary markers.

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4. A 2023 reclamation report was not found which is a violation under reclamation
guidelines.
It is our understanding that the report was previously submitted in August 2023. A copy
is provided herein.
Please contact us with comments of questions at 919-828-0577 or by email below.
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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S.BISER
Secretary
WILLIAM E.TOBY VINSON,JR, NORTH CAROLINA
Interim Director Environmental Quality
January 4,2024
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7022 0410 0003 1066 5849 7022 0410 0003 1066 5856
Tim Rose Parker Brackin
Rose Brothers Paving Company Construction Partners, Inc.
P.O. Box 806 701 Corporate Center Drive,Suite 101
Ahoskie,NC 27910 Raleigh,NC 27607
RE: Grit Pit
Mining Permit No.66-04
Northampton County
Roanoke River Basin
Dear Mr. Rose:
We have reviewed the permit transfer request your company submitted for the referenced mine site. In order for
this office to complete its review of the referenced project in accordance with N.C.G.S. §74-50 and §74-51 of the
Mining Act of 1971, please provide the additional or revised information in accordance with the following
comments:
1. A recent inspection report dated December 19,2023,noted deficiencies regarding the E&SC measures,
boundary markers and the need for a stormwater permit.These items are also identified in the additional
information request dated December 21,2020. Please provide proof that these deficiencies have been
addressed. A copy of the referenced additional information request and inspection report have been
enclosed with this letter.
2. On the provided mine map,the total disturbed acreage is listed as 48.8 acres. Rose Brothers Paving is
currently bonded for 49.02 acres at this site.Please address the proposed reduction in affected acreage.
3. The mine map shows a haul road that breaches the undisturbed buffer on the south-east section of the
site.Please clarify why this was done and what is proposed to prevent it from reoccurring.
Please note, this office may request additional information, not included in this letter, as the mining application
review progresses. Be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed above have been
fully addressed.
�D�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy,Mineral and Land Resources
'GVI�� 512 North Salisbury Street 11612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh North Carolina 27699-1612
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In order to complete the processing of your application,please forward two(2)copies of the requested information
to my attention at the following address:
Division of Energy,Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-l 612
If hand delivering or delivering by shipping company(e.g.,FedEx,UPS),please deliver to our physical address:
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Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
512 N.Salisbury Street,5th Floor
Raleigh,NC 27604
As required by 15A NCAC 5B.0113,you are hereby advised that you have 180 days from the date of your receipt
of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are unable to meet this deadline and wish to request
additional time,you must submit information,in writing,to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline cannot
be met and request that an extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted,a decision will be
made to grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's files at the end
of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response,we encourage you to provide the
additional information requested by this letter as soon as possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete
processing your application sooner.
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Please contact me at(919)707-9220 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Co Cl n.
Corey Clayton
Assistant State Mining Engineer
Enclosures: Additional Information Request dated 12/21/2020
Inspection Report dated 12/19/2023
cc: Bill Denton

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ROY COOPI3R
MICI IAEL S.REGAN
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BRIAN WRENN NOR•1 I I CAROLINA
Uirecvor Envirumnewed Unnikv
December 21,2020
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7019 1120 0000 5072 4267
Jeffery C Rose
Rose Brothers Paving Company, Inc.
PO Box 906
Ahoskie,NC 27910
RE: Grit Pit
Mining Permit No.66-04
Northampton County
Roanoke River Basin
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Dear Mr. Rose:
We have reviewed the transfer request your company submitted for the referenced mine site. In order for this
office to complete its review of the referenced project in accordance with CIS 74-50 and 51 of the Mining Act of
1971,please provide the additional or revised information in accordance with the following comments:
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I. A recent inspection indicated erosion and sediment control measures out of compliance as required by
condition 3A. Please address erosion and sediment control measure to ensure no off-site sedimentation.
2. A recent inspection indicated mining permit boundaries were not marked as required by condition 5 of the
mine permit. Please mark affected area boundaries.
3. A recent inspection indicated refuse pile of asphalt on site,which is a violation of mining pennit
condition I OA. Please remove refuse or other solid waste generated from outside the permit.
4. Please obtain and provide proof of an NCG020000 stormwater permit.
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Please note,this office may request additional information,not included in this letter,as the mining application
review progresses. Be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed above have been
fully addressed.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality l Division of Energy.Mineral and land Retnurres
ODE 512 North Salisbury 5trem 11612 Mall Service Center i ltaleigh.Nonh Carnllna276991612
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Mr.Rose
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In order to complete the processing of your application,please forward two(2)copies of the requested
information to my attention at the following address:
Division of Energy,Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
As required by 15A NCAC 513.0113,you are hereby advised that you have 180 days from the date of your receipt
of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are unable to meet this deadline and wish to request
additional time,you must submit information,in writing,to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline
cannot be met and request that an extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted,a decision
will be made to grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's files at
the end of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response,we encourage you to provide the
! additional information requested by this letter as soon as possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete
processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at(919)707-9220 if you have any questions.
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Sincerely,
I Adam R.Parr
Assistant State Mining Engineer
� Enclosures
cc: Mr. Bill Denton,PE
Bailey Watkins
I:SC 11,LLC.
701 Corporate Center Drive,Suite 101
Raleigh,NC 27607
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' North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources,Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
©PERMITTED MINE SITE ❑UNPERMITTED MINE SITE
1. MINE NAME: Grit Pit 2.MINE LOCATION: Chapel Hill Church Rd.
3. COUNTY: Northhampton 4. RIVER BASIN: Roanoke 5. CASE:
6. OPERATOR: FSC I1,LLC dba Fred Smith Company
7. ADDRESS: 1367 Chapel Hill Church RD.Rich S uare NC 27607
8. MINING PERMIT#: 66-04 N/A 9. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: N/A ❑N/A
10. PERSON(S)CONTACTED AT SITE: Chad McCaskey
11. PICTURES? ®Yes [:]No TAKEN BY: Kimberly Summers
12. TYPE OF INSPECTION:
❑A. Initial Inspection(Unpermitted Mine Sites)
1. Size of affected land: ac. (attach sketch map)
2. How was this area measured? Measured by:
X❑B. Routine Inspection(Permitted Mine Sites)
C. Follow-up Inspection
13. Date of last inspection: 12-08-2020
14. Any mining since that date? Yes 91 No If yes,cite evidence of such mining activity:
15. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes ® No If yes,explain:
16. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? El Yes
❑X No ❑ NIA If no,explain: Mining permit boundaries were not marked as stated in condition 5.This mine
requires the NCG02000 stormwater permit(Condition B)that is required and turbid water does run off-site(condition 3A.)
17. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ® No ❑N/A If
no,explain: A 2023 reclamation report was not found which is a violation under reclamation guidelines.
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s 18. Is there any off-site damage? A.❑ Yes B.❑ No C.❑X None observed
If A,describe the type and severity of the damage:
If B or C,is there potential for offsite damage? ❑Yes N No Explain:
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19. Corrective measures needed and/or taken: Apply for NCGO2000 stormwater permit. Provide the 2023
reclamation plan report.Clearly mark the permit boundaries.
! 20. Other recommendations and comments: Provide an updated mine map with the proper sedimenent and erosion
control measures.Remove the proper equipment from the previous mining encounter.
21. Is the Annual Reclamation Report+/-map accurate? ❑Yes❑No(Explain) X Not Reviewed N/A
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22. Follow-up inspection needed? ® Yes ❑ No Proposed date
j 23. No.of additional pages of Inspection Report 24. Copy of Report sent to operator
INSPECTED BY: Jacari Daye,Kimberly Summers,Sharon Chawla DATE 12-19-23
Telephone No: (919)-791-4200
Copy to file Copy to operator Copy to Mining Specialist
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