The BLM approves Slaughterhouse Canyon mineral sale proposal
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office has approved the Slaughterhouse Canyon proposal for the competitive sale of mineral materials on a 119-acre site of public subsurface estate about four miles north of Lakeside in San Diego County.
The mineral sale will be offered in response to a request from the surface estate owner, Hanson Aggregates Pacific Southwest LLC, who has operated an aggregate mining and processing facility on adjacent land to the site since the mid-1950s. The BLM analyzed the environmental effects of the proposed sale of mineral materials and determined the proposed actions and alternatives did not have a significant effect on the environment.
“The BLM decided to approve the mineral sale after completing an environmental analysis and 30-day public review of the analysis,” said Tim Gilloon, Palm Springs-South Coast field manager. “If the BLM issues a mineral materials contract, future mining and reclamation plans will be required and analyzed under the National Environmental Policy Act and California Environmental Quality Act.”
The BLM manages public lands for the benefit of current and future generations, supporting conservation in pursuit of its multiple-use mission. The Decision Record and supporting documents are available on ePlanning HERE. For more information, contact Regan Watt at rwatt@blm.gov
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.