The proposed mine is located in lands defined by local, state and federal agencies as "ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE." 

Is the mine INCONSISTENT with Levy County's Comprehensive Plan?

This following excerpts are copied directly from the Levy County Comprehensive Plan:  http://levycounty.org/html/Planning/GOPs_05_Conservation.pdf

 

Policy 3.6 Areas identified as containing commercially valuable mineral resources suitable for extraction will be conserved and protected from the encroachment of incompatible land uses and development. Land Development Regulations and Future Land Use plans will be used to enhance compatibility among existing uses and future development in the area.

Policy 3.7 A buffer shall be required to physically separate mining operations and adjacent land uses to protect the public health, safety and welfare and to preserve the character of the area. The buffer shall be provided to minimize the impact of dust, noise, traffic and other undesirable impacts associated with mining activities.

Policy 3.8 Environmentally Sensitive Lands including, but not limited to, coastal resources and designated areas of critical state concern, will be protected from mining operations.