The VTCA Aggregates Program has made the commitment to promote Virginia’s aggregate industry with the public, local governments, educators, and any other stakeholders that can impact our industry. With that in mind, VTCA recently completed our report, “The Economic Contribution of the Construction Aggregate & Industrial Mineral Mining in Virginia.” With our study complete, we are striving to distribute the report to as many stakeholders as possible.
As a follow-up to an article from the March 27 Blue Top on a potential increase in setback buffers for mining operations in Augusta County, the Augusta Board of Supervisors voted down the initiative. Mining operations setback will remain at 200 feet rather than increasing to 500 feet.
DEQ has released notifications for two Watershed Clean-Up Plans. While these appear to be focused on bacteria impairment, it is worth monitoring if you have operations in the listed watersheds.
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