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With regard to this issue, in the interest of judicial economy, Ingersoll <br /> incorporates by reference the arguments regarding the legal right of entry and relief <br /> requested in the Answer Brief filed by Alderman Bernstein on behalf of Objector <br /> Cheryl L. Kimble. <br /> C. The Application failed to minimize the impact of the <br /> proposed Quarry on the hydrologic balance of the proposed <br /> affected land and the surrounding area to the satisfaction of <br /> the Board. <br /> The Board found that Transit Mix failed to demonstrate that the impact of <br /> the proposed Quarry on the prevailing hydrologic balance and the quality and <br /> quantity of groundwater systems would be minimized. R. at 4410. Transit Mix <br /> argues that (1) the Board applied the incorrect standard; and (2) the Board failed to <br /> provide findings of fact related to this issue in its Order. See Opening Brief, pp. <br /> 19-23. The record indicates the Board acted within its discretion to determine that <br /> the impact on the hydrologic balance and groundwater systems would not be <br /> adequately minimized and supported its conclusion with findings of fact. <br /> The Board applied the correct standard. The Act provides in relevant part: <br /> (4) Reclamation plans and their implementation are <br /> required on all affected lands and shall conform to the <br /> following requirements: <br /> (a) . . . <br /> (h) Disturbances to the prevailing hydrologic balance of the <br /> affected land and the surrounding area and to the quality and <br /> quantity of water in surface and groundwater systems, both during <br /> 12 <br />