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Commissioners renew access letter allowing Snapshot Mining & Milling to use closed county road to reach mine
Summary
Lincoln County commissioners approved a renewal of a previously granted access authorization that permits Snapshot Mining & Milling (owner Mr. Verett) to use a closed portion of Granite Creek Road to reach his mine; the letter mirrors a 2021 authorization and will be forwarded to the governor for appointment/approval steps where required.
On June 18, the commission considered a request from the owner of Snapshot Mining and Milling (identified in the record as Mr. Verett) for a new county letter authorizing access to his mining claim via a closed portion of Granite Creek Road. The commission previously authorized similar access in March 2021 on a five-year authorization; staff presented the draft letter with updated dates and an updated commissioner signature.
Commissioners discussed Forest Service interactions and the need for the authorization for the owner to avoid Forest Service issues if he does not have access. After confirming the letter and packet materials, a commissioner moved and the board approved sending the signed authorization to the governor.
What happens next: staff will sign and forward the county letter to the governor's office as the required step for continued access authorization.
