Mr. Southerly; members of NCOSA; Mr. Richardson, Commissioner of Indian Affairs; and honored recipients, On behalf of the citizens of Chatham County now under threat of the Enbridge Pipeline project, I am asking for transparency concerning the impact on our cultural resources. 1) What new permits have been filed? 2) What is the proposed route? 3) What registered sites of cultural importance are on this route? 4) What steps are state archaeologists taking to make sure these plans comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act? 5) Are any government funds or incentives being used in support of any aspect of this project? 6) Are any of these properties under local historical protections? 7) We ask that an independent archaeologist be allowed to review the findings of the archaeological survey contracted by Enbridge. It has come to our attention that clearing and digging by Enbridge subcontractors took place at NC registered site 31CH1572 on October 16 & 17, 2026. This appears to be a geotechnical foundation assessment in the flood plain adjacent to the river. What permitting was issued prior to this digging? Were they alerted that this is an archaeological site? This site has been shown to be a significant village of the Tuscarora circa 1715-1750 and we ask that tribal representatives and 7 Directions of Service be alerted and aware of any disturbance to this area and what steps are being taken to protect their sacred ground. We ask for full compliance with applicable federal and North Carolina archaeological laws; we also ask for full public transparency for the following: • Archaeological oversight and Cultural Heritage professional review for Site 31CH1572 and surrounding investigations; • Meaningful consultation with affected Tribal communities and cultural resource specialists; • Coordination be taken seriously among the Office of State Archaeology, SHPO, the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs, consulting archaeologists, and other reviewing agencies; and • Any additional measures that may be appropriate to ensure the protection of Indigenous archaeological resources before construction proceeds. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your County / Role]