Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) plans to hold a public hearing on the Scott Farm Road Mine application. The Mine application for Mining Permit No. 52-16 (Pending) is for a sand mining operation in Jones County.
Given the guidance on preventing the spread of COVID-19, DEMLR is evaluating the most appropriate options to safely allow public participation and will hold a virtual public hearing. In accordance with The Mining Act of 1971 § 74-51(c), the public hearing must be held by April 5, 2021.
The public is invited to participate online or listen by phone. Speakers will be asked to register in advance.
If you wish to speak at the public meeting, you must register by 12:00 p.m. on March 29, 2021. To register, please visit: https://bit.ly/3b51LI7 or call (919) 707-3645.
Internet access is not required to participate in the meeting. To comment by phone, when your name is called, press *3 so the moderator can identify and open your line. Once you have made your comment, please press *3 to end your comment.
The comment period is open through April 9, 2021. Comments can be submitted via email to ncminingprogram@ncdenr.gov with the subject line “Scott Farm Road Mine”. Or by leaving a voicemail at (919) 707-3645 or by mail to:
DEQ will consider all public comments and other available information about the permit application before deciding whether to issue the final permit, deny the permit or issue it with amended conditions.
The application, public notice, and proposed mine maps can be found here.
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