20210627_M-Parsons

From: Mark Parsons
To: Parr, Adam
Subject: Re: [External] Re: Hoods Creek Soils Mine
Date: Sunday, June 27, 2021 10:43:12 AM
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Good morning Adam,
Just following up on the email I sent you and wanted to provide an update. Ray Hoffman sent
me a text yesterday stating he was pulling back the mining permit and applying for a 5 acre
open pit permit with no blasting. I have attached a screenshot of his message. If he gets the 5
acre permit, can he blast or is it easier to get a mining permit then? There's always a loophole
once you get your foot in the door, just wanted to understand the difference and risk.
Thanks Mark Parsons
Good morning Mr.
Parsons. I'm trying to
pull the mining permit
back from DEQ and
would like to permit as
an under 5 acre borrow
permit. No blasting
allowed. Would this be
an acceptable route?
We've moved the
entrance off of Bryant
Road.

On Thu, Jun 24, 2021 at 6:56 PM Mark Parsons <obeonel970 cWgmail.com> wrote:
Hello Adam,
There is a lot of work going on at the potential mining site with heavy equipment. Is that
allowed? If not, what can we do? I have attached a photo below of some of the mud and
debris in the road. I have had to call the owner twice to come and clean the dirt out of the
road. I appreciate your assistance in this matter.
Regards,
Mark Parsons
On Tue, Jun 8, 2021 at 5:17 PM Parr, Adam <adam.parrnncdenr.=> wrote:
Mark,
Thank you for sending these comments. I will be sure to add them to the record.
Adam Parr

Assistant State Mining Engineer
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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Physical Address: 512 N Salisbury Street
Mailing Address: 1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Mining Program Website:
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From: Mark Parsons <obeonel970&gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 12:27 PM
To: Parr, Adam <adam.parr c&ncdenr.gov>
Subject: [External] Re: Hoods Creek Soils Mine
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Thanks Adam,
While I realize the state is mine friendly. Please also consider this is a very diverse,
economically disadvantaged community with a significant portion of our community
being African American. The optics of an approval could be viewed as targeting an area
that's already down on their luck, so what does it matter. Also, we have a landfill 2 miles
away that has been open for 25 years. The landfill alone is enough for the local residents
to deal with. We have adopted the local roads in an effort to reduce trash spilled out from
trucks and cars. This attempt for a mine could be deemed as inconsiderate at this point in
time. I think the landfill is enough for the community to deal with. While I realize the state
may not consider these issues, just wanted to make you aware. Thanks Mark
On Tue, Jun 8, 2021 at 12:05 PM Parr, Adam <adam.parr e.ncdenr.gov> wrote:
Mark,
A thorough review of the application includes routing the application to other State
agencies as stated in G.S. §74-50 (b3), so that they may provide comments as necessary.
The Department has a 60-day review clock to review the application and any comments
provided. Should the Department request additional information from the applicant,
the applicant would have 180 days to respond to the letter requesting additional
information. The Department's 60-day clock would start over upon the Department's
receipt of all of the requested information. Such a process would continue until all of
the Department's questions have been answered and a decision is made on the
application.
I have copied Jenna Spencer, another member of the Mining Program, who will be
reviewing this applicant as well as the comments provided by the other State agencies.
Any questions related directly to the details in the application can be directed to her.
Thanks,

Adam Parr
Assistant State Mining Engineer
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Office: [phone]
Cell: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: adam.parr&ncdenr.gov
Physical Address: 512 N Salisbury Street
Mailing Address: 1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Mining Program Website:
https://ded.nc. gov/mining-12rogram
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From: Mark Parsons <obeonel970(c gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 11:41 AM
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Good morning Adam,
When do you anticipate the state will make a decision on the application?
Thank you,
Mark Parsons
On Mon, Jun 7, 2021 at 1:52 PM Parr, Adam <adam.parr&ncdenr.gov> wrote:
Mark,
Please see the link below for the application of the Hood Creek Soils mine.
https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/EnergyMineralLandResources/Browse.aspx?
dbid0&startid3250
Thanks,
Adam Parr
Assistant State Mining Engineer

Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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Cell: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: adam.parrnncdenr.gov
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Mailing Address: 1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Mining Program Website:
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From: Mark Parsons <obeone1970&gmai1.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 9:41 AM
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Thanks Adam, I appreciate it. Mark Parsons
On Wed, Jun 2, 2021 at 9:23 AM Parr, Adam <adam.parr&ncdenr.gov> wrote:
Mark,
Thanks for the time on the phone today. As we discussed I do not currently have
an application in for a mining permit in Caldwell County. I will keep my eyes
open and try to remember to let you know if I see one.
I will also reach our to the Regional Office, where our field inspectors are located
to see if they've heard anything.
Thanks,
Adam Parr
Assistant State Mining Engineer
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Office: [phone]
Cell: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: adam.parr&ncdenr.gov
Physical Address: 512 N Salisbury Street
Mailing Address: 1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Mining Program Website:
ht s://decl.nc.gov/mining-12rogram
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Hello Adam,

How can I find out if Hoods Creek Soil Company has filed a request / application
to mine near my property? This would be very recent, most likely in the last week.
This is located in Caldwell County, Lenoir, NC 28645. Mining would occur on
Hoods Creek Road.
Regards,
Mark Parsons
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