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I Mulc Creek Gravel Pit - I)eCINIOn Notice and FONSI P 1«e , B 1 • alternative A is the no action alternative. Under the No Action alternative. the Forest Service would not authorize the implementation of the proposed action. and the Special Use Application submitted by PK Enterprises would be denied. The existing abandoned quarry located on both private land and National Forest System Land would remain in its current condition and no action would be taken to reclaim the site. The need for i-ravel in Teller COLlnty would be met through the development of new quarries or the expansion of existing quarries on state or private lands at other - locations. • Alternative B is the proposed action submitted by PK Enterprises. Under the proposed action, the applicant would develop and reclaim the site in three phases: I ) pre-production site preparation: 2) production: and 3) reclamation. Part of the reclamation phase would be implemented concurrently with production. Pre-production site preparation activities arc designed primarily to secure the site i boundaries, provide access for mining, storage and removal of gravel, and to implement drainage improvements. i The production phase of the proposed action consists of the activities necessary to remove gravel, prepare and stockpile the mined material, and then remove the material from the site. The quarry would operate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday I through Friday. It is anticipated that an average of two full-time employees would be required to operate the site, with one or two additional employees occasionally required for peak production periods associated with special projects. I The reclamation phase of the proposed action would follow the production phase cis mining progresses from north to south. Final reclamation will be completed one year after mining has been completed. The reclamation of the gravel pit will be done in accordance with applicable USDA- ( NRCS specifications,standards and guidelines. National Forest standards specific to the use of seeded species from locally native plants, fertilizers and mulch will also apply to the reclamation activities. Detailed descriptions of the different phases of the proposed action are included in the i EA. • Alternative C is the reduced mine size. This alternative would involve the same site preparation, gravel production and reclamation process as described above under Alternative B. Under Alternative C, the applicant would develop and reclaim the site in three phases: 1) pre-production site preparation; 2) production; and 3) reclamation. Part of the reclamation phase would be implemented concurrently with production. i i f f Hydrosphere Resource Consultants. 1002 Walnut Suite 200,Boulder.CO 80302 i i