Utah DAQ issued a permit for a mine in Parley’s Canyon despite overwhelming opposition

Despite widespread public opposition, the Utah Division of Air Quality (DAQ) announced it has issued an air quality permit for a new proposed limestone quarry/gravel pit in the heart of Parley’s Canyon. The mine has been vigorously contested by the public for over 4 years, with an opposition petition protest gathering over 27,600 signatures. City and county officials and environmental and public health groups see this permit from DAQ as the consequence of terribly weak Utah mining laws, and an egregious example of our state legislature continuing to serve corporate special interests instead of the public interest. Construction of the mine remains suspended in court via Salt Lake County’s lawsuit over land use authority.