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(h) There will be no water used in conjunction with the mining operation <br /> (i) The pit will not intercept any groundwater due to its slope and water runoff. Ponds of <br /> water may occur for a short period of time after a significant rainfall. No detrimental <br /> effects of quality are anticipated. The County will stay within two feet above the seasonal <br /> high groundwater elevation. Applicant will monitor ground water maps and data provided <br /> locally by the East Cheyenne Ground Water Management District to determine seasonal <br /> ground water elevation to ensure that a minimum of 2 feet will be maintained between <br /> the bottom of the excavation and the seasonal high ground water elevation. <br /> (j) Applicable water laws should not be affected. Cheyenne County, as a political <br /> subdivision of the State of Colorado, will always adhere to Colorado Water laws <br /> regarding injury to existing water rights. <br /> (k) Any exposed refuse encountered will be disposed of properly in the Cheyenne County <br /> Landfill if warranted. Acid of toxic materials will be carefully analyzed and disposed of <br /> according to all local, state, and federal rules and regulations. If acid or toxic materials <br /> are found, Cheyenne County will initially contact the Division of Reclamation, Mining <br /> and Safety as well as the local and state health departments for their expertise in dealing <br /> with situations such as this. <br /> (1) The operator will continually evaluate mining slopes to prevent erosion from possible <br /> excessive rainfalls and will be conscious of permit boundaries to prevent off-site damage <br /> or hydrologic balance. Reclamation will be consistent with the future land use of native <br /> pasture ground. As Operator, does not intend to interrupt any of the groundwater sources. <br /> Operator intends to maintain the proposed excavation depth of no more than 15 feet. If <br /> water accumulates in the pit for any reason, two possible actions will be taken. 1) The <br /> operator will create a natural flow out of the pit in accordance with the natural direction <br /> of the water or 2) If the collected water does not flow out of the pit naturally, the <br /> operator intends to manually pump the water out of the pit. Excavation depth will not <br /> intersect seasonally high ground water elevation levels. Attached (Exhibit C, Attachment <br /> A) is a Northern High Plains data report for a water well on this particular land section as <br /> well as a neighboring well report. Current data shows that the depth to water level ranges <br /> from 149-164 feet. The change in water level has not changed very much at all in the 10 <br /> year report. <br /> (in)Sand and gravel deposits may be stockpiled on the site for use on county roads. There <br /> will be no on-site screening, crushing, asphalt, mulching, leaching or mixing. <br /> (n) Primary commodity to be mined is sand and gravel for use on county roads. No <br /> secondary commodities will be mined. <br /> (o) No incidental products will be mined. <br /> (p) There will not be any explosives used in conjunction with the mining or reclamation. <br />