20210823_S-Bryant

From:
S Bryant
To:
Kastrinskv, Josh
Cc:
Parr, Adam
Subject:
RE: [External] Hood Creek Soils Mining Permit
Date:
Monday, August 23, 2021 3:58:53 PM
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Thank you for your email. I do need clarification on something please. I asked if a violation had been issued
for mining without a permit. Mr. Parr stated that there was a violation issued and that the letter to the
applicant was posted in the materials emailed to me. I did find an email exchange between Mr. Parr and Mr.
Hoffman about the activity on the site and that there was to be no activity as a permit was being
considered. I did not find a letter of violation in the materials. Was there a notice of violation mailed to the
applicant or did the emails suffice for this?
Also, I know there was a question about an existing storm water permit issued by the Asheville office and
that Mr. Hoffman's application earlier this year had been denied or not yet approved. I would like to know
what happened with these permits. Mr. Mike Smith send Mr. Hoffman an email requesting that he call him
right after I had left the Asheville office to look at the permits. I asked about the previous borrow pit on the
property. ( The permit issued in 2018 is included in the materials received.) When I asked about getting
copies of the permit application from Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Smith told me they did not make copies in the
office. If I wanted copies, I would have to make another appointment and meet a staff member at a place
that makes copies to pay for them. I asked about emailing the information to me and he said I would have
to bring a thumb drive and make an appointment to transfer the files. I understand about not being able to
copy large maps at the office. I did not understand why they would not make copies of the letters or let me
make the copies. My daughter tried to photo the pages but the pictures were not clear. I was not told to
contact anyone else for this information. I need some clarification on these permits.
In summary I am requesting the following:
■ A copy of the violation letter issued for mining without a permit
■ A copy of Hood Creek Soils storm water application and documents concerning the application
■ A copy of email concerning the 2018 storm water permit
■ A copy of any emails between DEQ and Ray Hoffman/Hood Creek Soils
I would like to have a copy of the violation letter as soon as possible. I realize that gathering the email
exchanges make take a little time. Thank you for your time and help with this matter.
Sharon Bryant
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From: Kastrinsky, Josh
Sent: Monday, August 23, 2021 11:02 AM
To: S Br n
Cc: Parr. Adam

Subject: RE: [External] Hood Creek Soils Mining Permit
Ms. Bryant,
I'm checking back to see if the link Adam mentions has the information you're looking for, or whether you'd
like us to initiate a broader communications search.
Thanks,
From: Parr, Adam
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 20219:49 AM
To: S Bryant <[e-mail]>
Cc: Kastrinsky, Josh <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Hood Creek Soils Mining Permit
Ms. Bryant,
There was a Notice of Violation issued for mining with out a permit. This letter to the applicant has also
been posted in the link in the previous email.
Adam Parr, PE
Assistant State Mining Engineer
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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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:
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From: S Bryant <teach8bPyahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 5:44 PM
To: Parr, Adam <[e-mail]>
Cc: Kastrinsky, Josh <josh.kastrinsky(@ncdenr.gov>
Subject: Re: [External] Hood Creek Soils Mining Permit
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Thank you for your prompt reply. I was just curious if any violations have been issued for
mining without a permit.
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, 03:09:02 PM EDT, Parr, Adam <adam.parre_ncdenr.gov> wrote:
Ms. Bryant,
Please see the link below for all departmental/program related documents.
https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/EnergyMineralLandResources/Browse.aspx?dbid=0&startid=3249
I have copied our Public Information Officer, Josh Kastrinsky, who can better assist you with the communication
records request.
Thanks,
Adam Parr, PE
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.parrancdenr.gov
Physical Address: 512 N Salisbury Street
Mailing Address: 1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Mining Program Website:
https://deq.nc.gov/mining-program
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From: S Bryant <teach8b a&yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 12:54 PM
To: Parr, Adam <adam.parr(2ncdenr.gov>
Subject: [External] Hood Creek Soils Mining Permit
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Mr. Parr,
A while back you sent me a copy of the permit application for this company. I would also
like to request any other public information concerning this particular permit including
emails. Thank you for your time.

Sharon Bryant