Laserfiche WebLink
surrounding formations is the source of this circulating, non - potable water requirement. Past experience <br />indicates that the quarry generates excess water in the sumps during spring runoff periods. At these <br />times, some water needs to be discharged. Potable water is brought to the site as required. Sanitary waste <br />facilities are portables toilets and do not require water. <br />There has been no significant effect on the quantity and quality of ground water or surface water from <br />CYNIC or Sierra past operations and Colorado Stone has not noticed any from its operations. The <br />fracture zone from which the water is seeping is limited to a 50 to 80 feet zone close to surface (apex) <br />and even if Colorado Stone is forecasting four times more production than the previous operator, no <br />additional water is obtained because production benches are heading west in massive marble where no <br />water is encountered. Production increase requires more recycled water for machine uses and less <br />pumping outside. <br />A well permit was acquired by CYMC, from the Colorado Division of Water Resources, and transferred <br />to Sierra then to Colorado Stone (Permit # 034872 -F). The actual excavated portion of the quarry is <br />classified as a "well ". According to personnel at the Colorado Division of Water Resources, transfer of <br />the well permit does not require regulatory approval as the well permit goes with the owner or lessee of <br />the land. There has been no reported effect on existing water rights from past operators or Colorado <br />Stone, and none is expected in the future. <br />5. Soils <br />The soils in the affected area are thin to non - existent due to the solid bedrock and the steep slopes. See <br />picture below. Most of the soils were removed over 100 years ago. Salvage and stockpiling of topsoil is <br />considered impractical but some minor soil salvage is expected in the area of the new portals 6 and 7. <br />Also, only slight new disturbance was planned for the April 2010 Amendment. Salvaged soil will be <br />placed on benches created from stacking large marble blocks as shown on the Mine Plan Map. <br />Yule Quarry January 2014 12 <br />