Commissioners consider a short moratorium and neutral hydrogeologic study for mining permits
Following a contentious aquifer discussion, commissioners asked staff to coordinate with the Aquifer Protection District to identify a neutral hydrogeologist, seek funding and draft potential moratorium language for BOCC consideration while permitting and renewal rules are clarified.
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A majority of commissioners signaled support for pausing action on new conditional-use permits or renewals related to restricted surface mining until neutral hydrogeologic data are compiled. One commissioner proposed a one-year moratorium to give the county time to commission a study; staff agreed the moratorium concept is feasible but noted the BOCC would need to adopt it.
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