BLM seeks public comment on environmental assessment of American Gypsum's expansion proposal
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SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on its environmental assessment of American Gypsum Company’s proposal to expand its Eagle-Gypsum Mine in Eagle County. The Eagle-Gypsum Mine currently has a surface disturbance of about 191 acres, which would increase by about 100 acres under the proposal.
“Responsible mineral development is part of BLM’s multiple-use mission,” said BLM Colorado River Valley Field Manager Larry Sandoval. “The current mine has been in operation since 1984 and is an important contributor to the local economy.”
American Gypsum operates the Eagle-Gypsum Mine about two miles north of the Town of Gypsum.
It is Colorado’s largest gypsum mine. The mine and associated wallboard plant produce about 600 million square feet of dry wall annually and employ nearly 100 people. American Gypsum is proposing the expansion to maintain their current level of production in the coming years.
The environmental assessment, maps, and information about how to comment are available at https://go.usa.gov/xpJaU. The most effective comments are specific to the proposal and analysis. Comments need to be received by May 17, 2020.
Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
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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.