Ward Lake Pit Amendment

Document Description: Proposal to amend mining operations at the Ward Lake Pit (CA mine ID #91-18-0008). If approved, the amendment would allow for 24-hour mining operations six days per week (currently 6:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday), extend the life of the mine from 2020 to 2030, increase annual maximum site production from 100,000 tons to 200,000 tons, and increase the estimated number of truck trips from 10 per day and 55 per week to 150 per day and 900 per week. The surface mining operation currently occupies 160 acres on a 442-acre parcel, owned by TLT Enterprises LLC.

Contact Information: Nancy McAlliser
Lassen County
707 Nevada Street, Suite 5
Susanville, CA 96130
Phone : (530) 251-8269

Review Period Start: 2/26/2018
Review Period End: 3/16/2018
Local Action: Use Permit Other Action Other Action: Reclamation Plan
Project Issues: Aesthetic/Visual Agricultural Land Air Quality Archaeologic-Historic Biological Resources Coastal Zone Drainage/Absorption Economics/Jobs Fiscal Impacts Flood Plain/Flooding Forest Land/Fire Hazard Geologic/Seismic Minerals Noise Population/Housing Balance Public Services Recreation/Parks Schools/Universities Septic System Sewer Capacity Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading Solid Waste Toxic/Hazardous Traffic/Circulation Vegetation Water Quality Water Supply Wetland/Riparian Land Use Cumulative Effects
Reviewing Agencies: Air Resources Board, Major Industrial Projects Cal Fire California Department of Parks and Recreation California Highway Patrol Caltrans, District 2 Department of Conservation Department of Toxic Substances Control Department of Water Resources Native American Heritage Commission Office of Historic Preservation Regional Water Quality Control Bd., Region 6 (So Lake Tahoe) Resources Agency State Lands Commission State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Rights Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 1