Comments / Concerns submission deadline - January 30th!

https://epermweb.dhec.sc.gov/ncore/external/publicnotice/info/-2187658578529428367/comments

The Benfield Mine has submitted a request to the STATE (SC Department of Environmental Services) to : 

Change land use within the permit
Change terms and conditions within the permit
Add land to permitted acreage 
Change the reclamation plan & Change/update the reclamation schedule

The request, if approved, would  increase the size of the mine from 34 acres to 68 acres. The application and plan can be found in the documents tab at the below link.  At this time I could only clearly see the size increase request. I am not sure what additional "change in land use and change term and conditions of permit" would include. A FOIA request has been sent to the state regarding the current permit allowances, however requests can take "10 to 20 business days" and all comments or concerns must be submitted to the State by January 30th!

Keep in mind this property changed ownership 4/2023. Since that time, think of how you have seen the property and surrounding roads change. Think about the increase in population in the surrounding areas and potential for increased volume of dump trucks. If you have comments or concerns about the potential expansion, I urge you to please submit it to the state prior to Jan. 30th. 

I have shared our Facebook group that shows the site plan, application and pictures of the mine and how it has changed within the last several years. 

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BRhjXqPd6/

Please share with nearby neighbors or friends!