Wednesday December 16, 2020

In a firm statement approved last night, the Grand County Commission says Rally on the Rocks cannot hold their 2021 ATV event - period. After negotiations broke down over safety stipulations earlier this year, Rally on the Rocks organizers announced they would move their vendor show over the border to San Juan County but still run trails on public lands within Grand. But county attorney Christina Sloan says that’s not legal. Plus, the company that owns the White Mesa Mill in San Juan County just announced plans to roll out production of rare earth elements from radioactive material. The move raises questions about the state’s permitting process.

Show Notes:

Photo: Off-Highway Vehicle speed limits are posted around Moab City. The new speed limits were approved this fall along with a temporary moratorium on ATV-related special events and new rental businesses.

Grand County 12-15 Agenda Item Q (ROTR Denial Letter)
https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Grand-County-12-15-Agenda-Item-Q-ROTR-Denial-Letter.pdf

Energy Fuels’ 12/15 Presentation to San Juan County Commission
(Starts at 36:30)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7kRY1zA2dA&t=2314s

KUER: Plans To Process Radioactive Material In San Juan County Raise Questions About State Oversight
https://www.kuer.org/health-science-environment/2020-12-16/plans-to-process-radioactive-sand-in-san-juan-county-raise-questions-about-state-oversight