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Newman Limestone Formation
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Owned by Mountain Materials, L.L.C., the Carter City Quarry is actively mining and
process the Newman Limestone Formation. Overburden and topsoil are being redistributed
over mined-out areas and in a head of hollow fill as part of the on-going reclamation
plan. The quarry is well maintained and successfully dealing with environmental, safety
and community concerns. Mountain Materials has an excellent compliance record at all of
their Kentucky mining operations. They have never been cited for any violations of
Kenucky's Surface Mining Regulations. The Carter City Quarry was nominated for the 2001
Interstate Mining Compact Commission's reclamation award. |
