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Conlributon CMLRB 11Z PenNt Appbcarion <br />Agile Slone Sys[erru, Inc. <br />The depth to groundwater is discussed in exhibits D and G. Preliminary <br />drilling and ground hydrology investigations indicate that the ground water <br />is around 40' deep and could vary from dry, as Test Hole #2 near the <br />maintenance shed area indicated to 67' or more to the west of Phase IA <br />gravel area. <br />24. The Division received a comment letter from Susan Steers, in which she states <br />"Our own well source may be interrupted because of their (Agile Stone Systems) <br />activities." Determine the location of her well and demonstrate to the Division <br />that the pumping of your proposed well and/or blasting will not interfere with the <br />quantity or quality of water at her well location. Do the same for any other <br />residents that have shown concern for their wells. <br />The Steer's welVspring was located and tested by Azurite, Inc. and Gentec. <br />San Luis Valley Analytical, Inc. sampled water from the Steer's spring as <br />well as 9 other locations. Gilmer Geophysics evaluated both the water <br />quality test results as well as the geology of the permit area relative to the <br />Steer's well. Clyde Young and Associates reviewed the ezisting ranch water <br />rights and water uses as did Gilmer Geophysics. Their conclusions were that <br />the project will not decrease any water level or water quality reaching the <br />Steer's spring. On the contrary, the mining project could raise the water <br />level. The quality test results showed that the Steer's spring water is <br />probably coming from the Tallahassee Creek after it has been transported by <br />ditch to the hay/alfalfa field 1,000' northwest and upgradient from their <br />spring. Young concluded that any enforcement by the State Engineer's office <br />of ranch water rights would cause such irrigatiogto completely stop. Gilmer <br />concluded that if the State Engineer's office enforces these water rights, they <br />will probably lower the water table and/or water reaching the Steer's spring. <br />These test results and conclusions are thoroughly discussed in Ezhibit G. <br />25. During the August 15, 1997 pre-operation inspection, Bill Fehr and Mitch Albert <br />of Agile Stone Systems stated that a berm to screen the mining operation at gravel <br />extraction azea B would be constructed southwest of that azea. This berm must be <br />discussed in the mining plan. All dimensions of the berm must be provided. <br />Describe where construction materials will come from. Show the berm on the <br />Mining Plan Map and discuss reclamation of this disturbance in the appropriate <br />exhibit. <br />The berm southwest of gravel extraction area B is shown on the Mining Base <br />Map. The dimensions are shown on the map and in tables in Exhibit D. <br />Discussions are contained in Ezhibit D, E and L. Construction material will <br />come from gravel and granite plant material. Once a berm reaches its design <br />dimensions, it will be covered with topsoil from the temporary topsoil pile. <br />to <br />