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to satisfy the Order (Appendix D). The Order finds Elam, as the responsible party, was in violation of the CWA and adversely impacted 0.78 acres of wetlands and stipulates that the wetland impacts shall be mitigated at ratio of no less than 3:1, for a minimum of 2.34 acres. After removing any inadvertently placed fill, Elam has ceased all operations in the violation area. Elam has retained WestWater Engineering, Inc. (WWE) to establish a mitigation plan and supervise all aspects work required to satisfy the Order. WWE evaluated the existing conditions and continuing operations at the Breeze Basin Pit along with several nearby potential mitigation sites owned by Elam. After careful consideration, WWE proposes that a higher quality functional wetland can be constructed on a portion of the Bunn Ranch Pit, approximately 3.25 miles downriver from the Breeze Basin Pit. The Bunn Ranch Pit is operating under a gravel mining permit (Permit No. M-1980-131) issued on December 15, 1980. The site is located on the western edge of the Bunn Ranch property and borders property owned by the City of Craig. Elam is willing to place a deed restriction on the property to ensure established wetlands will have a buffer and will be protected in the future (Figure 3). C. Responsible Parties Elam Construction, Inc., is the primary responsible party and will act on behalf of Scott R. and Sheila M. Brennise and 4B Land & Livestock, LLC. Elam is responsible for compliance with the Order and in the process of developing and implementing the mitigation. WWE was selected by Elam to prepare and implement the Mitigation Plan. Table 1 provides contact information for the responsible parties. Table 1. Contact Information for Responsible Parties Responsible Party Primary Contact Address Phone Number and E-mail address Elam Construction, Inc. Todd Bauer, President 556 Struthers Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501 970-242-5370 970-245-7716 (fax) Todd. bauer@elamconstruct ion.com Scott R. and Sheila M. Brennise Elam Construction (refer to information above) 5801 Highway 394 Craig, CO 81625 970-824-4767 sbrennisett)aol.com - Scott R. Brennise, Registered Agent, 4B Land & Livestock, LLC Elam Construction (refer to information above) 5801 Highway 394 Craig, CO 81625 970-824-4767 sbrenniser((raol.com -- WestWater Engineering, Inc. Mike Klish, Nicholas Jaramillo, 2516 Foresight Cir. Grand Junction, CO 81505 970-241-7076 970-241-7097 (fax) amw!i-t‘A,estwaterco.com The mitigation site is owned by Elam, who will be responsible for the implementation of the mitigation plan, and the long-term management and protection of the area. WWE will oversee the implementation of the mitigation plan, and conduct the required five (5) years of monitoring and reporting once construction is complete. WestWater Engineering Page 2 of 24 July 2012