NCG020842_Email re operator_20210602

McCoy, Suzanne
From: scott cayton <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 11:26 AM
To: McCoy, Suzanne
Subject: [External] Re: FW: NCG020842_Bridgeton Soil
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Hello
I am the operator of a small sandmine in Bridgeton NC and I have CCed in our consultant who helps me
get permits. I am writing this letter to make a record of a small clerical issue we are having that I can not seem
to get to the bottom of. I spoke with a member of your staff yesterday. If I do not hear back from you I will
assume this is settled. I will try to be as brief as possible.
In 2019 I made a deal with PAUL BELANGIA to lease "BRIDGETON SOIL" mine from him. Location is 440
n phillips avenue bridgeton. BELANGIA had secured a stormwater permit before I leased said
mine. BELANGIA has some health problems and will probably not be able to operate the mine again but he
still owns the land and he secured the original permit independently of me around 2014. He intends to develop
the mine site after reclamation.
When I leased the mine, I filed paperwork with DEMLR to change the official name from "bridgeton soil" to
"BRIDGETON SANDMINE"
this is where it gets very complicated.
Approximately 1 year ago, PAUL BELANGIA (who still owns the land) attempted to pay his yearly bill for his
stormwater permit. The charge was, I believe, $100. BELANGIA sent in $200, attempting to pre -pay this
permit by 1 year so that it would not lapse if he somehow forgot in the future.
The staff returned the check, and BELANGIA mailed it to me. I called the staff (this was in 2020) and they
basically said "he is current and we cant accept prepays" so I destroyed the check.
This week BELANGIA contacted me again and said that your department has sent him a notice of violation,
with the threat of a very large fine attached if he does not pay, saying he is not current. Given that he attempted
to prepay for 2021 and was rejected, he was understandably very unhappy at this notice.
I called your department and they said that he WAS current and that the notice was somehow in error.
The NOVs make the landowner believe that I am not following my lease terms with the state by keeping
current permits. I am having a hard time explaining to him that we are not in violation.
If I do in fact owe you permit fees please call me immediately at 252 6713172 and I will pay you by credit
card immediately over the phone OR I will mail you a check within 1 business day.
I am not sure what the truth is so I am writing you this letter. My response to the NOV is this:

1. I have leased BRIDGETON SOIL from Paul Belangia and changed its name.
2. We are being sent conflicting info from your department and we are not sure what the truth is or how to get
to the bottom of it.
3. We will gladly pay the $100 yearly fee for the permit. We are willing to pay you one year in advance for the
permit just to be safe.
4. I have used all methods available to me to settle this issue. If I get any more NOVs about nonpayment, I will
be showing this email as proof.
Thank you very much;
Scott Cayton
Mine Manager
252 671 3172
On Wed, Jun 2, 2021 at 11:25 AM McCoy, Suzanne <[e-mail]> wrote:
Suzanne McCoy
Stormwater Program Administrative Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Physical: 512 N. Salisbury Street, Office 640K, Raleigh, NC 27604
Mailing: 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Email: Suzanne. mccoy(a-) ncden r.gov
Phone: [phone]
Website: http://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/stormwater
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From: McCoy, Suzanne
Sent: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:10 PM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: Lucas, Annette <[e-mail]>
Subject: NCG020842_Bridgeton Soil
Good afternoon Scott,
Attached please find a Stormwater permit Summary Report for the mine located at 520 Old Vanceboro Road in
New Bern.
It is my suggestion that you complete the following form to change "Ownership" of the mine from Mr.
Belangia to the Company name it is operated under and is registered with the NC Secretary of State.
This will keep correspondence from being sent to him.
Facility name or ownership, complete the Name/Ownership Change.
If you do not wish to change the "Ownership, please email your phone number and mailing address to be
entered in as the Billing Contact. This will ensure all future invoices will be sent to your attention.
Please note that the billing month for this certificate of coverage is March.
There are no outstanding permit fees.
Thank you for your patience.

Suzanne McCoy
Stormwater Program Administrative Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Physical: 512 N. Salisbury Street, Office 640K, Raleigh, NC 27604
Mailing: 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Email: Suzanne. mccoy(a-) ncden r.gov
Phone: [phone]
Website: http://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/stormwater
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has adjusted operations to protect the health and safety of the staff and public. Many employees are working
remotely or are on staggered shifts. To accommodate these staffing changes, all DEQ office locations are
limiting public access to appointments only. Please check with the appropriate staff before visiting our offices,
as we may be able to handle your requests by phone or email. We appreciate your patience as we continue to
serve the public during this challenging time.