20111013 Ver 2_Public Notice Comments_20130312

Strickland, Bev
From: Karoly, Cyndi
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 8:13 AM
To: Strickland, Bev
Subject: Fwd: Comment for 3/14/2013 Hearing Martin Marietta Mine Application
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From: Arline Smith <[e-mail]>
Date: March 11, 2013, 6:49:22 PM EDT
To: <[e-mail]>
Subject: Comment for 3/14/2013 Hearing Martin Marietta Mine Application
To Cyndi Karoly;
I will be unable to attend the subject hearing but I would like to comment on the proposed action
for the record.
1) The 9M discharge into Blounts Creek will alter the existing ecosystem. It will change the PH,
temperature, and salinity of the creek and surrounding waterways. The explanation that the
changed PH will enhance certain species of fish without evaluating the impact on the existing
fish is incomplete and needs to be addressed. The cumulative long term effect of 9M per day
needs to be evaluated for the entire Tar Pamilco River basin.
2) The effect on the Castle Haynes aquifer is not adequately addressed. While the PH of the
groundwater is known the effect on drawing down the aquifer for a long period of time is not
evaluated. The effect on other wells presently utilizing the same aquifer is a concern.
I am opposed to this proposed action. Thank you for considering my comments
Bradley J Smith PE
129 Pamlico In
Chocowinity, NC 27817