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2.4.3.4.1 Power Supply
<br /> "There are two potential utility connections that can support the proposed site, both supplied from the Canon
<br /> Plant substation.This substation, located beside the old Canon power plant,distributes 13.2 kV, 69 kV,and 115
<br /> kV to the area. Black Hills Energy is the local distribution company in this area,who own the substation and the
<br /> transmission and distribution lines. One of the 13.2 kV circuits runs along Temple Canyon Road up to the old
<br /> scrap yard.This is designated by Black Hills as South Canon feeder 64021. Beyond this pole runs a single
<br /> phase that extends to the cell phone tower. Black Hills proposes that this line from the intersection of Temple
<br /> Canyon Rd and Mariposa Rd be re-conducted and extended to the site."
<br /> (DRMS regulations relative to Mining Permit applications state that the applicant must provide,"...a statement
<br /> identifying which of the following permits, licenses and approvals which are held or will be sought in order to
<br /> conduct the proposed mining and reclamation operations:effluent discharge permits,air quality emissions
<br /> permits, radioactive source materials licenses,disposal of dredge and fill material(404)permits, permit to
<br /> construct a dam,well permits,explosives permits, State Historic Preservation Office clearance, highway access
<br /> permits, U.S. Forest Service permits, Bureau of Land Management permits,county zoning and land use
<br /> permits,and city zoning and land use permits."
<br /> An easement from the BLM,as required by 43CFR2801.9,will be necessary for a transmission line to be
<br /> constructed across public lands.43CFR2801.9 states that,"You must have a grant under this part when you
<br /> plan to use public lands for systems or facilities over, under,on,or through public lands.These include, but are
<br /> not limited to... Systems for generating,transmitting,and distributing electricity."No such permit has been
<br /> identified).
<br /> 2.4.3.4.4 Communications
<br /> "Telephone and internet services will be provided to the site by a local supplier in Canon City.
<br /> A leaky feeder-type radio communication system is planned to be installed along with a wired phone system for
<br /> on-site communications."
<br /> (DRMS regulations relative to Mining Permit applications state that the applicant must provide,"...a statement
<br /> identifying which of the following permits, licenses and approvals which are held or will be sought in order to
<br /> conduct the proposed mining and reclamation operations:effluent discharge permits,air quality emissions
<br /> permits, radioactive source materials licenses,disposal of dredge and fill material(404)permits, permit to
<br /> construct a dam,well permits,explosives permits, State Historic Preservation Office clearance, highway access
<br /> permits, U.S. Forest Service permits, Bureau of Land Management permits,county zoning and land use
<br /> permits,and city zoning and land use permits."
<br /> An easement from the BLM,as required by 43 CFR 2801.9,for a wired telephone line will be necessary prior to
<br /> any such construction across public lands.43CFR2809.1 states that,"You must have a grant under this part
<br /> when you plan to use public lands for systems or facilities over, under,on or through public lands... these
<br /> include, but are not limited to...Systems for transmitting or receiving electronic signals and other means of
<br /> communication."No such permit has been identified).
<br /> 2.4.3.5. Haul and access roads
<br /> "Fugitive dust from roads will be controlled as necessary with water applied by a water truck equipped with
<br /> spray bars."
<br /> (Who and what will determine necessity?These are important questions to the nearby subdivisions.Will
<br /> complaints be necessary to control fugitive dust?To whom are the complaints to be directed?Who will resolve
<br /> complaints?)
<br /> "The interior haul road will commence at FCR 3,crossing two private properties(approximately 600 ft.)then
<br /> proceeding onto the Fremont Placer,owned by Zephyr.The haul road will be
<br /> approximately 40 ft.wide including three ft.drainage ditch on each side.The subsurface will be compacted
<br /> native soil and surfaced with nine to 12 inches of compacted aggregate or road base.The location of the haul
<br /> road at the mine facility may vary during the life of the mine but the haul road from FCR 3 to the mill will be
<br /> consistent throughout the life of the mine.The haul road will accommodate hauling and support two-way traffic."
<br /> (DRMS regulations relative to Mining Permit applications state that the applicant must provide,"...a statement
<br /> identifying which of the following permits, licenses and approvals which are held or will be sought in order to
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