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Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board <br /> Page 13 <br /> March 2, 2018 <br /> Area Plan for the proposed mine operation. Further,in accordance with Exhibit M of the application,the <br /> Applicant has indicated they are in the process of obtaining a County Zoning and Land Use permit. <br /> b. Concerns regarding traffic, traffic safety, noise pollution, aesthetic impact and quality of <br /> life. (19) <br /> The Act and Rules do not specifically address traffic, traffic safety and road impacts for roads located off- <br /> site of a mining operation. Such issues are under the jurisdiction of Larimer County and the Colorado <br /> Department of Transportation. These issues should be addressed through the permitting processes of <br /> Larimer County and Colorado Department of Transportation. <br /> The Act and Rules do not specifically address impacts to visually appealing landscapes, aesthetics,hours <br /> and/or days of operation,noise and sight pollution, and quality of life. Such issues are typically <br /> addressed at the local government level and not at the State government level. These issues should be <br /> addressed through the Larimer County permitting process. <br /> c. Concerns regarding adverse impacts to recreation and the negative impact to surrounding <br /> businesses. (10) <br /> The Act and Rules do not specifically address impacts to recreation and local businesses. Such issues are <br /> typically addressed at the local government level and not at the State government level. These issues <br /> should be addressed through the Larimer County permitting process. <br /> d. Concerns for devaluation of nearby property. (11) <br /> The Act and Rules do not specifically address issues regarding devaluation of nearby property. Such <br /> issues are typically addressed at the local government level and not at the State government level. These <br /> issues should be addressed through the Larimer County permitting process. <br /> e. Concerns regarding the concentration of mining operations and the cumulative impacts of <br /> multiple mine operations located in close proximity to one another. (14) <br /> The Act and Rules do not prohibit the concentration of mining operations and their cumulative impacts. <br /> Conversely, the Act and Rules anticipate mining operations will locate wherever mineable resources <br /> exist. The Act and Rules provide reclamation requirements to ensure affected lands are reclaimed to a <br /> beneficial use. The Act and Rules provide performance standards and environmental protection <br /> requirements,which apply throughout the life of mine. Pursuant to Rule 1.4.1(10),each application is <br /> reviewed, and ultimately approved or denied based on the Applicant's ability to demonstrate the <br /> application meets the requirements of the Act and Rules. <br /> f. Concerns regarding dust and air pollution. (12) <br />