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Residents complain about Knox operations, Sunrise Pass access and air‑quality permits during public comment
Summary
Multiple residents raised concerns during public comment about Knox Mining operations, alleged unauthorized hauling on Sunrise Pass Road, dust and possible hot‑mix asphalt or concrete plant activity under an NDEP class‑2 air permit, and asked county staff to enforce conditions in the Knox agreement.
Residents used the public‑comment period to press county leaders about quarry operations associated with Knox (Painted Rock mine), alleging unauthorized use of Sunrise Pass Road, heavy hauling near private property, fugitive dust and questions about a Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) Class‑2 air permit that commenters said allows on‑site hot‑mix asphalt and concrete operations not described in prior environmental analyses.
Main public concerns: Stacy Clark (Protect Johnson Lane) told the…
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