The PSICC is considering a proposal from Mule Creek Gravel, LLC to expand their current pit from 10.3 acres to 21.8 acres (increase of 11.5 acres) over the next ten years. Operations began in 2000 and Mule Creek has operated the pit since 2019.
Location
The Mule Creek Pit is located 4 miles south of Divide, Colorado in Teller County. The pit is directly east of Mueller State Park and is partially on NFS lands and partially on privately owned land.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/13/2023
2
Comment Period
05/23/2024
3
Objection Period Start
08/30/2024
4
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Mule Creek Gravel Pit expansion | Decision Signed Date: 12/09/2024 |
| Forests | Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands |
| Districts | Pikes Peak Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | 6th P.M., T13S, R69W, Section 30 |