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In addition, the Amendment I I application includes an Environmental Protection Plan, <br />which was developed in accordance with Exhibit U of Section 6 of the OMLR Hardrock <br />Rules, dated January, 2015. Lastly Newmont/CC&V operates pursuant to an <br />ISO 14001 -certified Environmental Management System and a third party -verified <br />International Cyanide Management Institute, cyanide purchasing, transport and overall <br />management program. <br />4. Community Need <br />It is difficult to demonstrate a community need associated with this Map Change request. <br />However, there is a demonstrated community need associated with ongoing <br />Newmont/CC&V operations. This Map Change is being requested to support ongoing <br />operations. An economic -effects analysis was performed for the overall mining operation <br />as well as the proposed Amendment 11 activities, which was completed in December <br />2015. A copy of this analysis along with an update with 2016 data will be included with <br />the Mine Development Plan Amendment application, which will be submitted separately. <br />5. Compatible with Surrounding Uses <br />The proposed CCMOD boundary is compatible with surrounding uses. Poverty Gulch <br />currently supports active mining at the Chicago Tunnel and the Providence Mine. In <br />addition, historic mining activities have occurred throughout this area since the late <br />1800s. The land to the south, west and east of this area is currently zoned CCMOD and <br />supports active mining operations at the Newmont/CC&V North Cresson mine area. <br />6. Development Patterns <br />The proposed Map Change is logical and would result in an efficient development pattern <br />because the land is entirely owned by Newmont/CC&V and is contiguous with its <br />existing mining operations. It also would combine two separate mine permits into one <br />reducing the administrative burden on the County, State and the Applicant. <br />7. Infrastructure <br />The proposed Map Change will not have an impact on the current infrastructure, public <br />improvements, or services in the area. <br />IV. Conclusion <br />The attached Map Change application satisfies the requirements of Section 2.11 of the <br />Teller County Land Use regulations. Newmont/CC&V is the owner of the surface and <br />minerals of the lands affected by the Map Change. Newmont/CC&V is proposing a Map <br />Cresson Project Amendment 11 <br />CCMOD Map Change Application <br />Page 7 <br />