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From:
Riddle, Shawna
To:
Parr, Adam
Subject:
Fwd: [External] RE: Hood Creek Soils Co.
Date:
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 4:14:35 PM
FYI -
Shawna Riddle
Environmental Senior Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
828-296-4500 (office) 828-299-7043 (fax)
[e-mail]
From: Raymond Hoffman <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 2:55 PM
To: Smith, Mike M
Cc: Riddle, Shawna
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Hood Creek Soils Co.
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Good afternoon. In regards to the correspondence below, I have submitted a mining application for
this property, which I believe is being reviewed.
In the mining regulations, it says that mining does not include the following:
1. a single off -site construction project;
2. does not exceed 5 acres;
3. excavation completed within 1-year;
4. does not involve blasting;
5. does not violate a local ordinance;
6. An E&S plan has been approved.
My original application was for 25 acres and therefore required the mining application. If I were to
back this down to 5 acres, could I resubmit for an E&S permit or does the entirety of the site,
including the previous borrow permit, prevent this option?
This may be what the County Planning Board was trying to direct me towards before with my
original submittal. I've got upset neighbors due to the mining aspect.
Please call when you have a few minutes to discuss. 704-464-6800.
Thank you.
-----Original Message -----
From: Smith, Mike M <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, April 8, 2021 12:50 PM

To: Raymond Hoffinan <[e-mail]>
Cc: Riddle, Shawna <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Hood Creek Soils Co.
I recommend not updating the E&S Plans for resubmission to this Regional Office (as a borrow pit).
Depending on your client's timeline, I would wait until after checking with the Mining Office in
Raleigh for direction (as soon as you can). However, I would immediately begin the process of
assembling the Mining Permit Application. The E&S plans you have already completed will be part
of the mining permit submittal to the Mining Office in Raleigh. If this site is determined to be a
mine, then the permitting will be handled through Raleigh.
If this site is determined to be a mine, I think you can simply request to withdraw the original E&S
submittal here at the Regional Office. If this site is not a mine then the E&S plans would be
resubmitted to this office for review and permitting.
I hope I have given you accurate guidance.
Thank you,
Michael Smith
Assistant Regional Engineer
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality
828 296-4500 main
828 296-4621 office
[e-mail]
2090 US70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211
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-----Original Message -----
From: Raymond Hoffman <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2021 12:32 PM
To: Smith, Mike M <[e-mail]>
Cc: Riddle, Shawna <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Hood Creek Soils Co.
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Thank you Mike for the quick response. Do I need to update my E&S plans and respond to the
denial letter, or just go through the mining application process now?
-----Original Message -----
From: Smith, Mike M <[e-mail]>

Sent: Thursday, April 8, 2021 12:29 PM
To: Raymond Hoffinan <[e-mail]>
Cc: Riddle, Shawna <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Hood Creek Soils Co.
Mr. Hoffinan,
I think your original assumption was correct, the site should be permitted as a mine.
Here is a copy/paste of the wording from our erosion control plan design checklist
"If the affected area associated with excavation, processing, stockpiles and transport of such
materials will comprise 1 or more acres, and materials will be leaving the development tract, a
mining permit will be required."
The Regional Office does not permit mines. Before submitting the plans, and for further information
or clarification, please contact the State Mining Engineer, Mr. David Miller, P.E. at 877-623-6748.
For additional information please check the NCDEQ Mining Website at the address below.
https://deq.nc. gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/energy-mineral-land-
permits/mining-12rogram
Thank you for checking.
Michael Smith
Assistant Regional Engineer
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality
828 296-4500 main
828 296-4621 office
[e-mail]
2090 US70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211
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and may be disclosed to third parties
-----Original Message -----
From: Raymond Hoffman <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2021 12:09 PM
To: Stamey, Linda J. <[e-mail]>
Cc: Smith, Mike M <[e-mail]>; Aiken, Stan E <[e-mail]>;
Granger, T. Mack <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] RE: Hood Creek Soils Co.
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Thank you for this review letter. I'm currently updating the plans, calculations and report along with
preparing a response letter to identify the changes.
Comment #12, suggests the need for applying for a mining permit if more than 1 acre is to be
disturbed and soils or materials are transported offsite. This is our intention. Should I only be
applying for the mining permit or will the E&S permit also be required, or is one part of the other?
My original request to the County Planning Board was to apply for a mining permit and their
recommendation was to apply for the E&S permit as a borrow permit. Can you provide
clarification?
-----Original Message -----
From: Stamey, Linda J. <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 11:51 AM
To: Raymond Hoffinan <[e-mail]>
Cc: Smith, Mike M <[e-mail]>; Aiken, Stan E <[e-mail]>;
Granger, T. Mack <[e-mail]>
Subject: Hood Creek Soils Co.
Mr. Hoffman,
Attached is an Letter of Disapproval for CALDW-2021-014 from Mike Smith.
Thanks,
Linda
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Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 9:28 AM
To: Stamey, Linda J. <[e-mail]>
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