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gallons per minute. The "overall average pumping rate," Mr. Thompson explained, "will be less <br />than 4 gallons per minute." Finally, Mr. Thompson explained that the well water will originate <br />from the alluvial aquifer of the Middle Fork of the South Platte River, and that Allen is obtaining <br />appropriate water rights pursuant to an approved augmentation plan. !d. In short, Allen has <br />provided information to the Division identifying the source of water it will use and the estimated <br />water requirements of the operation, including flow rates and annual volumes, in full compliance <br />with Rule 6.4.7. <br />4. Allen's Mine Plan Avoids The Exposure Of Groundwater. <br />In Exhibit G to its application, Allen stated that groundwater will not be exposed by the <br />proposed operations, and that its mining would thus have no impact on the prevailing hydrologic <br />balance in the area. To further support this component of its mine plan, Allen has drilled six <br />wells across its property to measure groundwater levels (Exhibits 82, 83). Groundwater levels <br />across the Allen property have been measured on an ongoing basis (Exhibit 83). As provided in <br />Allen's mining plan and Allen's April 14, 2006 adequacy response, "mining will occur to 10 feet <br />or within two feet of groundwater, whichever is shallower." The extensive groundwater level <br />data collected from the property will allow Allen to ensure that operations aze conducted in a <br />manner that does not expose groundwater. <br />Objectors also contend that "Rule 3.6.(1)(a)" requires Allen to state that any water <br />exposed by mining will not be used or stored without a substitute supply plan approved by the <br />Division of Water Resources. See Objectors' Motion at paragraph 4(d). The referenced Rule <br />does not exist. Appazently, Objectors incorrectly cite and incorrectly read Rule 3.1.6(1)(a). That <br />Rule does not require any statement in a permit application, but simply reinforces Allen's <br />already mandatory requirement to adhere to Colorado water laws. As discussed above, Allen's <br />