2024-05-20_PERMIT FILE - M2024023

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down gradient of runoff from the Brown Quarry. The rock check dam will reduce water velocity thus allowing sediment to settle. Installation of the culvert cross drain is explained above. (j) Colorado Water Laws No water will be impounded in the Quarry. Water used for dust suppression will be purchased from a party that has the right to use the water. The operation will not cause injury to existing water rights. (k) Refuse or Toxic Producing Materials If refuse and acid or toxic producing materials are exposed during mining,the material will be left in the pit and covered with available subsoil and topsoil to control unsightliness and protect the drainage system from pollution (1) Disturbance to Hydrologic Balance The surface water controls explained is(i) above will help minimize disturbance to the hydrologic balance and prevent off-site damage. The proposed future land use is recreation and wildlife habitat. Reclaiming the Quarry to approximate original contour will create areas suitable for recreation and wildlife habitat. (m) On Site Processing The Limestone mined will have limited processing on site. (palletizing and sizing) (n) Commodities to be Mined The primary commodity mined will be dimensional limestone. The limestone used for flooring material, strip-stone, retaining walls, landscaping and other structure construction uses. No secondary or incidental commodities will be mined/extracted from the quarry. (o) Use of Incidental Products Not applicable, no incidental products will be mined/extracted from the quarry. (p) Explosives Explosives will occasionally be used in conjunction with the mining operation. Blasting will be conducted by a certified blasting contractor approximately once per week. The quarry is not visible from any structures. There are no structures of any type within 2,000' of the Quarry.