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Environmental Stewardship

In the early days of stone mining and hot-mix asphalt production, it was easy to be a good neighbor because most mines and plants were located in rural areas. Today, urban areas have grown around many of our quarries, hot-mix asphalt plants and liquid terminals. To be good neighbors, PII spends time looking in the mirror and examining our operations from our neighbor's perspective.

We believe we are stewards of our properties. During the use of properties, which in some cases exceeds 50 years, PII adheres to rules of the numerous governmental bodies charged with protecting our natural resources, such as:

  • New York Sate Dept. of Environmental Conservation (permits cover the following: air emissions, mining, storm water discharge, wetlands, and petroleum storage)

  • United States Environmental Protection Agency (response plans for petroleum storage facilities, spill prevention control and countermeasure plans)

  • United States Coast Guard (operation plans & spill response plans for petroleum storage facilities)

  • Federal Highway Administration & State Dept. of Transportation (regulations governing PII drivers and trucks)

Our Commitment

While we must adhere to these governmental regulations, we are committed as a company to go beyond the regulations to insure we protect our natural resources and meet the concerns of our neighbors

PII has implemented state-of-the-art technology and equipment in order to make our operations as unobtrusive as possible. While achieving an excellent record among regulators, PII has balanced the dual roles of being both a profitable business and a good neighbor.

Quarry Reclamation

In New York, mining is viewed as a temporary land use to be followed by another land use that is compatible with the surrounding landscape - such as agricultural and forestry uses, wildlife habitat, or recreation, residential and urban building sites. Today, the public expects that mining areas will be reclaimed for an appropriate end use.

When a mining company such as PII proposes a new operation, they must prepare both mining and reclamation plans that describe in detail its mining assessment, methods, the staging of operations and proposed reclamation. The proposed reclamation plan describes a concept for the final end use of the site. With the "final use" of the land in mind, mining activities such as clearing, stripping, stockpiling and blasting are directed towards the final reclamation. The goal of reclamation is to leave the site in a condition that has future land value.

PII is proud to be part of the development cycle, which will ultimately enhance the quality of life in the communities where our properties are located.