NEPA Number: DOI-BLM-ORWA-N020-2025-0008-CX
Project Name: Mineral Disposal from the White House Community Rock Pit

Project Information 

  • NEPA Number
    DOI-BLM-ORWA-N020-2025-0008-CX
  • Project Name
    Mineral Disposal from the White House Community Rock Pit
  • Project Type
    CE
  • NEPA Status
    Completed - Completed
  • Lead Office
    Marys Peak Field Office
  • Last Updated


Project Description

What's New

The BLM has made a decision to dispose of mineral materials (i.e., gravel) from the White House community rock pit (quarry). The quarry, established in 1972, is located approximately eight miles southwest of Monroe, Oregon. This decision authorizes the removal of up to 50,000 cubic yards and less than 5 acres of disturbance.

For additional information concerning this categorical exclusion review, please contact Dale Bleakney, Roads and Right-of-Way Specialist, Marys Peak Field Office, 1717 Fabry Rd SE, Salem, Oregon, 97306, (503) 589-6851 or [email protected].

The 30-day appeal period for this decision begins on Thursday, 8/21/25. The notice of this decision will be posted on the the BLM website at: Public Input & Actions | Bureau of Land Management

Project Location

City State/Territory Zip Code County(ies)
Monroe Oregon 97456 Benton County

Application Information

  • Program
    Mining
  • Sub-Program
    Mineral Materials (Limestone, Sand and Gravel, etc.)


Project Dates

  • Start Date
    7/8/2025


Project Office Information

  • Lead Office
    Marys Peak Field Office
  • Offices
    Marys Peak FO,  Northwest Oregon DO


Contacts

  • Contact 1 Name
    Stefanie Winfree
  • Contact 1 Email
    [email protected]
  • Contact 1 Phone
    (503) 375-5601