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Williams County approves conditional use permit for Ramsey Hill frac‑sand facility after public health and dust concerns
Summary
The commission approved Ramsey Hill Exploration's conditional use permit to construct and operate a frac sand processing facility; residents raised groundwater contamination and silica dust concerns during public comment and company representatives described mitigation measures and bonding requirements.
Williams County commissioners voted to approve a conditional use permit allowing Ramsey Hill Exploration to construct and operate a frac sand (frac‑sand) processing facility and phased mining operation in Hoffman Township, subject to conditions and reclamation bonding.
Michelle Haugen, planning and zoning staff, described project LUD-0103-24: the subject property totals about 1,109 acres with approximately 593 acres expected to be used for mining in four phases; the applicant anticipates excavation to depths between 20 and 50 feet. Planning and zoning recommended approval on Feb. 20, 2025, by an 8–0 vote.
During the public comment period, local resident Jim Freeburg said his family owns a cabin near the proposed mine and asked the commission to deny the…
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