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Residents and Goshen mayor urge Utah County to scrutinize Maverick Rock expansion
Summary
At an April 10 public hearing, Goshen officials and residents opposed a proposed expansion of Maverick Rock’s vested mining right, citing road damage, dust, and potential impacts to the town’s water source; the commission continued the item pending geological evidence from the applicant.
The Utah County Commission on April 10 heard forceful public opposition from Goshen town leaders and residents to a proposed expansion by Maverick Rock of a vested mining right.
County Attorney Dale explained that state law requires the commission to approve an expansion of a vested mining right if the applicant proves the new area is contiguous, on the same mineral trend, or a geologic offshoot of the existing mine — unless clear and convincing evidence shows imminent danger to public health, safety or welfare. Maverick Rock asked to continue the item and indicated it would add…
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