What permits are required for sand and gravel mining?
In addition to the Floodplain Use Permit from the District, permits are required from the Maricopa County Air Quality Department for dust control and construction, and from Arizona Department of Environmental Quality for water quality. If the excavation disturbs the vegetation of a wildlife habitat or enters into an area designated as “waters of the United States” by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the operation must obtain a 404 permit as well. See links to other permits.
In addition to the Floodplain Use Permit from FCD, permits are required from Mohave County for dust control and construction, and from Arizona Department of Environmental Quality for water quality. If the excavation involves disturbance of vegetation that provides a wildlife habitat or enters into an area designated as a “Water of the US” by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the operation must obtain a 404 permit as well. See the links to other permits.
