NC0089168_NCSU_CALS_Coop_Ext_Aquaculture_Comments_20240909

9/10/24,3:33 PM Mail-Denard, Derek-Outlook
RE: [External] Martin Marietta mine at Bounts Creek
May, David <[e-mail]>
Tue 9/10/2024 2:26 PM
To:Steven Gabel <[e-mail]>
Cc:Tankard, Robert <[e-mail]>;Denard, Derek <[e-mail]>;Paxson,Jill
<[e-mail]>
Steve,
For awareness, the NPDES permit for the Martin Marietta Vanceboro Quarry is up for renewal
and out for Public Notice - https://www.deq.nc.gov/news/events/notice-intent-issue-npdes-
wastewater-permit-nc0089168-vanceboro-q uarry
The permit renewal process, along with our understanding that Martin Marietta may be looking
at initiating operations at the site in the not too distant future, is generating an increased level of
interest and inquiries related to the mining operation.
Our office is looped in on public interest for a Public Hearing to be held. By way of this e-mail,
Derek Denard with DWR's central office permitting program is looped in on your message.
We're referring folks calling and inquiring about matters to the Permit Public Notice page
(referenced above) which provides direction for the process to provide comments.
So far, from those that I have spoken with, including a caller this morning, a common point of
contention revolves around salinity concerns (fresh water discharging to perceived brackish
waters).
If interested, you'll find the electronic permit folder at the link below for Permit No. NC0089168.
Public Laserfiche Portal link: https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/WaterResources/Browse.aspx?
id=537214&d bid=0&repo=WaterResources
Feel free to call if you'd like to discuss the Martin Marietta Vanceboro Quary operation.
Thanks
David May, L.G.
Supervisor, Water Quality Regional Operations Section, Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources I North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Office: [phone] 1 Cell: [phone]
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9/10/24,3:33 PM Mail-Denard, Derek-Outlook
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From:Tankard, Robert<[e-mail]>
Sent:Tuesday, September 10, 2024 6:57 AM
To: May, David <d [e-mail]>
Cc: Steven Gabel <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: [External] Martin Marietta mine at Bounts Creek
Forgot to copy David!
Robert Tankard
Assistant Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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From:Tankard, Robert
Sent:Tuesday, September 10, 2024 6:57 AM
To: Steven Gabel <steve [e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Martin Marietta mine at Bounts Creek
Steve, I have not kept up with this permit. I am copying my supervisor who knows more about the
permit. He should be able to tell you more.
Thanks! Hope you are doing well!
Robert Tankard
Assistant Regional Supervisor
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9/10/24,3:33 PM Mail-Denard, Derek-Outlook
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From: Steven Gabel <steve [e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2024 4:24 PM
To:Tankard, Robert<[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] Martin Marietta mine at Bounts Creek
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Robert,
I just got a call from a residence at Blounts Creek upset that Martin Marietta is planning on
building/excavating a mine at Blounts Creek. They (residents and Sound Keepers) are
concerned about the 10 mgd discharge from the proposed mine and that DEQ has approved
the plan. My understanding is that they are requesting a public hearing.
I also got a copy of salinity levels collected in 2012. 14,000 feet downstream from Herring Run
the salinity was 6.8 at 8 feet deep and they are saying the predicted salinity at that depth,
considering the dilution, would be 5.09. 1 am assuming they are measuring the salinity as PPT.
From the tone of the resident I got the phone call from, the feeling is that this would be an
ecological disaster.
Steve
Steve Gabel
Area Specialized Agent - Aquaculture
NCSU GALS, NC Coop. Ext. , Chowan County Center
730 N. Granville Street, Suite A
Edenton, NC 27932
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9/10/24,3:33 PM Mail-Denard, Derek-Outlook
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9/10/24,3:43 PM Mail-Denard, Derek-Outlook
Re: Martin Marietta Mining Vanceboro Quarry - Beaufort County
Dowden, Doug <[e-mail]>
Tue 9/10/2024 2:42 PM
To:May, David <[e-mail]>;Oleniacz, Laura <[e-mail]>
Cc:Kastrinsky,Josh <[e-mail]>;Denard, Derek <[e-mail]>;Montebello, Michael J
<[e-mail]>;Tankard, Robert <[e-mail]>;Hennessy,John
<[e-mail]>;Paxson,Jill <[e-mail]>
David,
Thanks,
Sincerely,
Douglas Dowden
Environmental Program Supervisor II
Division of Water Resources / Permitting
Department of Environmental Quality
Office: Archdale Building, 9th Floor (925Q)
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
Mailing Address: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Office: 919-707-3605
[e-mail] (formerly doug.dowden@ncdenngov)
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From: May, David <[e-mail]>
Sent:Tuesday, September 10, 2024 2:40 PM
To: Oleniacz, Laura <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Martin Marietta Mining Vanceboro Quarry- Beaufort County
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9/10/24,3:43 PM Mail-Denard, Derek-Outlook
Hi Laura,
For awareness, Martin Marietta's NPDES permit for its Vanceboro Quarry is up for renewal.
DEQ Public Notice: https://www.deq.nc.gov/news/events/notice-intent-issue-npdes-wastewater-permit-
nc0089168-vanceboro-quarry_
The renewal seems to be generating an increased level of inquiries, at least being directed to the
regional office. We're also receiving requests for a Public Hearing.
I'm also hearing from callers that Sound Rivers has renewed interest in the mining project, in particular
with regards to salinity levels for receiving waters.
Sound Rivers coverage: https://soundrivers.org/large-crowd-turns-out-for-blounts-creek-meeting/
With that said and with expectation that permit renewal interests will continue to generate inquiries, we
might anticipate some level of upcoming media attention/inquiries.
All is just an FYI for now. We'll let you know if we hear anything from our local media friends.
Please let me know if there are any questions.
Thanks
David May, L.G.
Supervisor, Water Quality Regional Operations Section, Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources I North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Office: [phone] 1 Cell: [phone]
[e-mail]
Department of Environrnental Quality
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