20210714_DMF_16-85

From: Harrison, James A
To: Parr, Adam
Cc: Deaton, Anne; Dunn, Maria T.; Harding, Kimberlee k; Snider, Hollev
Subject: RE: 16-85 - NLR Mine - Carteret County - NEW
Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 3:54:02 PM
Attachments: Outlook-4nuov02n.Dna
Good afternoon Adam,
NCDMF has reviewed the mining permit application for the NLR Mine and has minimal
resource concerns with the proposed mining operation. As was noted in the response from
NCWRC, though, there is concern regarding the lack of specifications in the application
documents. For example, the section that is intended to include a description of the
development and operation of the mine does not provide any description of mining operations.
There is no clear indication regarding what will be done with the mined material once it is
removed (i.e. placed in a stockpile area, immediately loaded onto trucks and removed from the
site, etc.). Without details of this nature, DMF is unable to provide an accurate, detailed
response. However, as noted above, there is minimal concerned based on the what was
provided, and because there is not sensitive habitat within close proximity to the mine site.
There is Primary Nursery Area (PNA) designated within the Newport River; however, the
boundary for this designation is far enough from the project site to not be affected by the
mining operations. If there are any follow-up questions/comments/concerns, feel free to reach
out. Thanks Adam!
Jimmy
Jimmy Harrison
Habitat and rnkancement `section
NC Division of Marine risheries
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