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Resident alleges Knox mine permit violations; county says it is monitoring and will pursue enforcement steps
Summary
A resident told the board Knox is flouting its agreement at the Peyton Ryan (Painted Rock) mine, leaving trucks uncovered and causing dust. Commissioners said the county is monitoring, will discuss enforcement at a future agenda item and is in contact with state agencies.
A Douglas County resident asked commissioners to enforce an agreement with Knox pertaining to the Peyton Ryan (Painted Rock) mine, saying the operator continues to violate terms by sending uncovered trucks onto county roads and not watering access roads.
Charles Heffernan of Johnson Lane told the board that last fall the county declined to stop the mine but entered an…
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