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<br />Factors'indicatin'g that the proposed, proj ect can reasonably' be expected to benefit
<br />the people of the area in which the operation will be conducted or the leople of
<br />the State of. Colorado generally: This project seeks t.o study natilralan artificial
<br />cirrus clouds'~hich can ~ffect the radiation balance at the surface of,the earth. Such
<br />. clouds might reduce the severity of convective storms or reduce heat, damage to crons.
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<br />11. Factors indicating .that'the project is scientifically and,technically feasible
<br />(applicable only to cotnmereial proj ects): (this is a small scale, scientific research
<br />.' project) ,
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<br />Factors indicating that the project is designed for and offers promise of expanding
<br />the knowledge and technology o~ weather modification (app1icable,pnly to ~cientific
<br />or research projects): This nroJect seeks to extend earl~er~er~ments wh~ch were
<br />moderately successful at nuclsating ice clouds from c~ear air. The basic nroblem is
<br />to' produce widesnread clOUdiness cheanl,. It ma be imnossible.) We 'will be doin small,
<br />" sca e , es so' evise a scheme for dOing this.
<br />,Fao.tors'pertaining to the risk, 'if any, of substantial harm to land, people,
<br />. health, safety,' property and the environment: The effects of these exneriments will
<br />be very small 'comnared to .those "roduced by a single commercial jetflying across the,
<br />area ano ieav~ng a nersistent contra~l. 'there is no risk 01 substantial ha~m to anyone'
<br />'or anyr.n JJlg .
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<br />A description of, the safeguards employed by the applicant or'licenaee(s) :to prevent
<br />substantial, damage to land, water rights, people, health, safety and the environ-
<br />ment: ,The only risk of substantial harm will be due to a general aviation accident.,
<br />,We have ,made ~roper arrangements with the ~'AA and pronerly mainta~ned tne a~rcraft
<br />. to make sure ',that _'t,ri~s tyne 01 accident W~.LJ. not. occur.
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<br />A description of the other 'weather modification
<br />adv~rsely affected by the applicant's project:
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<br />~rojects. if any, which will be
<br />There are none.
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<br />16. Factors indicating that the project is designed to minimize risk and maximize
<br />scientific gains (in the, case of a scientific or research project) or economic
<br />., benefits (in the: case of a connnertial proj ect) to the residents of the area in
<br />", which the operation will be conducted or of the state: The small Quantitv of
<br />"eedinllm'lteri~l relM""d. tpe unique air.crafi llsed and the instrumentation on board
<br />, ~hould nrovide maximum scientific gain at min~um risk.
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<br />17," Financi.al Responsibility:
<br />,Attached are documents executed on behalf of insurance ot surety'companies licensed
<br />. to do business in the State of Colorado indicating that' liability insurance or
<br />surety bonds; cancelable only after 30 days notice to the Executive Director,
<br />evidencing proof of financial responsibility with respect to the proposed project
<br />as required by 151-1-12 (1) (d), CRS 1963, as amended. We can conceive of no
<br />circumstance excerit for a general aviation accident under ,which our nroject would
<br />cause any damage for which we would be held liable. I carry $1 million in aviatioh
<br />liability insurance. If this is not sufficient, the attached. statement indicates
<br />. a willingness on the ~art of my in.surer to extend the coverage as the State of Colorado
<br />", may. wish. ' . .' ' .
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