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transporting it across the permit area. There are no permanent structures to be located on <br /> the site, nor are any chemicals to be used. <br /> (1)(n) Rock, and only rock, has been or are anticipated to be removed. Depending on the <br /> requirements of the user, the rock can be crushed and sized. Historically, any crushing <br /> or screening has been done on an as-needed basis and has incorporated the use of <br /> portable equipment. The same is to occur in the future. <br /> (1)(o) Explosives have been used as needed in the past, and are anticipated to be used on an as <br /> needed basis in the future. Explosives have been used historically in Teller County for <br /> mining for over a century with no reported adverse effects. Mining is regularly <br /> conducted using explosives at the large open pit mine located east of Cripple Creek and <br /> North of Victor. This operation regularly sets off blasts consisting of several tons of <br /> explosives with no negative effects on these adjacent properties or nearby towns. The <br /> towns of both Victor and Cripple Creek are located within one-half mile from these <br /> regular occurring blasts. <br /> U.S. Bureau of Mines set the established safe zone acceleration of 2.0 inches per second <br /> per second, as the level of vibration below which damage to a residential structure in a <br /> reasonable state of repair is unlikely to occur. Any work at the site would make sure that <br /> it adheres to these standards and would be conducted and monitored as necessary by <br /> competent trained individuals. <br /> (2) Neither milling nor tailings are part of the process, thus no discussion is necessary. <br />