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DEQ Mining Program to hold public hearing on proposed Craven County permit modification
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources will hold a public hearing on May 27, 2026, to hear public comments regarding R.J’s Bushhogging, Inc.’s 2026 modification application for mining permit 25-75.
R.J’s Bushhogging, Inc. is a sand and limestone mining operation off Winn Circle, in the town of Vanceboro, in Craven County.
The hearing will be held at 6 p.m. at Craven County Community College Auditorium at 800 College Court in New Bern. Those who wish to speak during the hearing can sign up to do so starting at 5:30 p.m.
Public Hearing information:
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When: 6 p.m., May 27, 2026
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Where: Craven County Community College Auditorium, 800 College Court, New Bern
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Sign up: Begins at 5:30 p.m.
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comments from the public related to the modification application for a mining permit for a sand and limestone mining operation located off Winn Circle, in Vanceboro, Craven County.
Public comments should be limited to the seven denial criteria listed under G.S. §74-51 of The Mining Act of 1971.
Comments may also be submitted in writing to:
Assistant State Mining Engineer
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
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For More Information
Contact: Kat Russell
Phone: 919-707-9237
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