BLM seeks public input on proposed DW Ranch Road Aggregate Mining and Reclamation Project
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KINGMAN, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Kingman Field Office has completed a draft environmental assessment and is seeking public comment on the proposed DW Ranch Road Aggregate Mining and Reclamation Project.
Northern Improvement Company proposes to conduct surface mining and reclamation activities at the DW Ranch Road Pit in northwest Arizona approximately six miles east of Kingman south of Interstate 40. The project’s land ownership is “split estate” where Northern Improvement Company has title to the mineral estate, and the surface estate is public land administered by the BLM.
Under the proposed action, Northern Improvement Company is requesting a land use authorization from the BLM to resume and expand the existing aggregate mining, processing, and reclamation activities at their aggregate site. Existing surface mining disturbances (approximately 45 acres) consist of a stockpiling and processing plant area, two separate aggregate mining areas, and an existing access road network. If approved, the current mining area would be expanded by approximately 14.9 acres, bringing the total mining and reclamation boundary to approximately 59.9 acres. The environmental assessment is located on the BLM’s National NEPA Register project webpage.
The 30-day public comment period begins on July 18 and ends August 17, 2022. Electronic comments may be submitted via the link shown above. Written comments may be submitted to BLM Kingman Field Office, 2755 Mission Blvd, Kingman, AZ 86401. If you would like to receive a hard copy of the environmental assessment, contact the BLM Kingman Field Office at 928-718-3700. If you have any project related questions, please contact Lead Realty Specialist Maria Nicoletti, at mnicoletti@blm.gov or at a 928-718-3700.
For further information please contact the Kingman Field Office at 928-718-3700.
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.