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<br />6.4.7 EXHIBIT G -Water Information <br />9. The applicant states on page 16 that they are in the process of applying for a well permit and <br />temporary substitute supply plan to augment evaporative loss from the mining operation. In <br />conformance with Rule 3.1.6(1)(a) the Division requests that the operator commit to no exposure <br />of groundwater at the site until they have provided written evidence of approval of all necessary <br />plans and permits as required by the Office of the State Engineer. Attached are corrunents from <br />the Office of the State Engineer. <br />10. The applicant has specified on page 22 that the project water requirements are estimated to be <br />32-52 acre-feet / yeaz. As required by Rule 6.4.7(4), please indicate the projected amount from <br />each of the sources of water to supply the project water requirements for the mining operation <br />and reclamation. <br />11. The applicant states on page 22 that this operation is expected to directly affect surface water <br />systems and lists at least five (5) irrigation ditches that are within or near the permit azea. <br />Accordingly, please define whether any of these irrigation ditches are unlined, whether there is <br />any hydrologic communication between any of the ditches and the St. Vraln alluvial aquifer to be <br />excavated, whether any of the ditches are located upgradient of areas to be dewatered, and <br />whether any of the ditches will be impacted adversely during dewatering operations (Rule <br />6.4.7(2)(c)). A prediction of the cone(s) of depression to be expected during dewatering (for <br />each of the 6 areas to be dewatered and dry mined) will help to define whether there is likely to <br />be an impact and whether any mitigation measures may be needed. Please address. <br />12. Please provide a map or Exhibit which shows the location of any wells either on the <br />permitted azea or within 600 feet of the azea(s) to be excavated. In addition, please provide any <br />available information (as from the Office of the State Engineer) of the well ownership, total well <br />depth, depth to water, etc. <br />6.4.8 EXHBIT H -Wildlife Information <br />13. On March 13, 2001 the Division sent a notice to the Division of Wildlife (DOW) informing <br />them of the Fredstrom Resource Regular 112 Application. Tn conformance with Rule 6.4.8(2), <br />the Division is awaiting review comments from the DOW prior to the Soazd's consideration of <br />the application. To date, the Division has not received any comments from DOW. The Division <br />appreciates your cooperation in encouraging the DOW to respond in a timely manner, in order <br />that any DOW concerns may be considered and resolved prior to the June 11, 2001 decision date. <br />6.4.13 EXHIBIT M -Other Permits & Licenses <br />14. The applicant states on page 49 that Aggregate Industries, Inc. holds or will apply for a Corps <br />of Engineers -Dredge and Fill (404) Permit. Accordingly, the Division would appreciate a copy <br />of the 404 Permit upon approval from the Corps of Engineers. Also, we have attached comments <br />