The Request
The JDI Pit, owned and operated by JDI Enterprises, is seeking approval of a reclamation plan for the aggregate mine located just north of I-40, just east of DW Ranch Road. The mine has been in operation since 2000 and is intending to continue operations at this site.
This reclamation plan is required as part of Arizona State Law, and dictates how a mine site should be mitigated once it no longer feasible for mining. At this time, there is no end date identified for the mine.
Key Details
- The mine includes approximately 48.4 acres.
- Been in operation for over 20 years.
- Access to the mine is off of Minerva Lane approximately 1,000 feet east of the Loves truck Stop.
- The mine produces high quality aggregate, critical for the local businesses including construction, road work and landscaping.
- Operations include excavation, screening, crishing, stockpiling, ,loading and hauling.
- The site is a considerable distance from residential uses, the closest home being 1,800 feet to the north.
Pictures of the mine and surrounding area. The property has heaving industrial uses to the west (truck stops) and I-40 to the south. The closest residential properties are 1,800 feet to the north.
Reclamation Plan for Review
As part of the requirements for a reclamation plan in Arizona is the requirement to send the plan out for technical comments from the public. The plan, created by Himes Consulting, LLC. can be found at this link:
What to review
- Please take the time to review the plan in its entirety.
- Please provide any technical comments that you have on the plan to the address below.
Please send or questions or comment to:
or mail comments to:
W3 Planning and Research, LLC
15944 W. Cameron Drive
Surprise, AZ 85379
For general questions, please feel free to call 928-830-0217.
- Technical comments are due no later than November 30, 2024.
Next Steps
The Arizona State Mine Inspector will recieve the application for review of the reclamation plan and begin their process in accordance with Arizona State Law once the JDI Enterprises has mailed out notification cards.
Arizona State Mine Inspector Process
- ASMI will review the plan for technical accuracy and completenes.
- Plan will be sent to qualified engineers who are experts in the field of mine reclamation and they will perform a technical review on the plan.
- Once all comments are addressed as part of the technical review, a public meeting will be scheduled by ASMI, where technical comments will be taken from the public in consideration of the plan.
- If all requirements are met, the plan will be approved and the reclamation plan will become a requirement for the mine once it is no longer feasible for mining.
- The Arizona State Mine Inspector will provide public notice of the meeting in accordance with Arizona State Law.
Questions for the Arizona State Mine Inspectors Office? You may also request a copy of the plan directly from the Arizona State Mine Inspector at their contact information below.
Please call 602-542-5971 or email publicinfo@asmi.az.gov
Page Last updated on 10/30/2024
