WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren signed and approved a Surplus Sand and Gravel Disposition Permit on May 12, 2026, between the Navajo Nation and the Navajo Engineering and Construction Authority to support improvements on the N5001 road project.
The permit allows NECA to remove and utilize excess sand and gravel material from the Toadlena/Two Grey Hills area for non-retail community use only. The use of available material will help reduce construction time and lower project costs while supporting needed road improvements for Navajo communities.
Under the agreement, NECA may remove up to 30,000 cubic yards of surplus sand and gravel within 90 days of approval. The Navajo Nation Minerals Department reviewed the request and issued no objection to the surplus permit.
“This is about making sure we use available Navajo Nation resources responsibly to move projects forward,” President Nygren said. “When we can reduce costs, save time, and improve roads for our people, that is a step in the right direction.”
The agreement includes requirements for site access, recordkeeping, final inspection, compliance with Navajo Nation laws, and protections for the Nation, land users, and occupants.
