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Section 20 Rationale <br /> February 9,2023 <br /> Page 6 of 7 <br /> adequately detect impacts to the hydrologic balance. Red Tierra shall be required to comply with <br /> all applicable federal and state water quality laws in accordance with Rule 3.1.6. The Division finds <br /> the Applicant provided the information required to address the potential groundwater quality and <br /> quantity impacts at the site in accordance with Rules 6.4.4, 6.4.7 and C.R.S. 34-32.5-116(4)(h). <br /> Non-Jurisdictional Items <br /> 2. Noise and dust pollution from the mining heavy equipment,conveyors,crushers,and <br /> trucks(Item#3). <br /> The Act and Rules do not specifically address noise and dust pollution from the mining heavy <br /> equipment, conveyors, crushers and trucks. The issue of air quality is under the jurisdiction of Weld <br /> County,the Town of Gilcrest and the Air Pollution Control Division (APCD)of the Colorado <br /> Department of Public Health and Environment(CDPHE). The Applicant committed to obtain an Air <br /> Pollution Emissions Notice (APEN)and Construction Air Permit from the CDPHE. <br /> The issues of noise levels are typically addressed at the local government level, not at the State <br /> government level. These issues should be addressed through the Weld County and Town of Gilcrest <br /> permitting process. <br /> 3. Road and bridge damage from the heavy truck traffic(Item#4). <br /> The Act and Rules do not specifically address road and bridge damage from heavy truck traffic for <br /> roads located outside of a permitted mining operation. These issues are under the jurisdiction of <br /> Weld County,the Town of Gilcrest and the Colorado Department of Transportation. These issues <br /> should be addressed through the permitting processes of Weld County,the Town of Gilcrest and <br /> the Colorado Department of Transportation. <br /> 4. Safety of residents' running,walking and biking on the adjacent roads from the truck <br /> traffic(Item#5). <br /> The Act and Rules do not specifically address safety of residents' running, walking and biking on the <br /> adjacent roads from the truck traffic outside of a permitted mining operation. These issues are <br /> under the jurisdiction of Weld County,the Town of Gilcrest and the Colorado Department of <br /> Transportation. These issues should be addressed through the permitting processes of Weld <br /> County,the Town of Gilcrest and the Colorado Department of Transportation. <br /> S. Devaluation of Mr.Shimon's property because of the mining operations, road damage <br /> and truck traffic(Item#6). <br /> The Act and Rules do not specifically address the devaluation of property values, road damage and <br /> truck traffic outside of a permitted mining operation. These issues are under the jurisdiction of <br /> Weld County,the Town of Gilcrest and the Colorado Department of Transportation. These issues <br />