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Denver Brick Company <br />Stevens Lease Clay Mine <br />Douglas County, Colorado <br />4.4.9 Impacts <br />Positive impacts include: <br />AEE Project E95-7084 <br />January 8, 1998 <br />Pape (101 <br />• taking advantage of the availability of the red clay resource on the property as <br />a contributor to the local economic base; <br />• taking advantage of the location from dense residential development and natural <br />topographic buffering with respect to other land uses (adequate separation); <br />1 <br />1 <br />11 <br />1 <br />1 <br />3' <br />1 <br />a~ <br />l <br />1 <br />• clay mining is vital for the employment of over 90 people at the Denver Brick <br />Company. <br />L~epative Impacts <br />Environmental impacts will be minimized and mitigated. The only potential negative impact <br />may be to Crowfoot Vallay Road by increased truck traffic during the life of the mine. The <br />traffic impact analysis and transportation plan for the mining operation are submitted under <br />separate cover. <br />4.5 Compliance with Agencies and Permits <br />The applicant will obtain all necessary permits, including State mining and reclamation and air <br />quality permits, drainage and sediment and erosion control permit, and comply with all terms <br />and conditions of those permits. <br />4.6 Water Availabiliri <br />No on-site water sources will be utilized for the mining activity. Small amounts of any water <br />for dust suppression, portable sanitation, and potable water will be imported. Water will also <br />be imported as needed for revegetation during reclamation and as required for fire protection. <br />4.7 Wastewater Treatment <br />No wastewater will be discharged at the site. Portable, self-contained toilets will be provided. <br />4.8 Fire Protection <br />The applicant will comply with requirements of the local fire district. <br />4.9 Impacts on Existing Flora and Fauna <br />Existing vegetation is described in Section 6.0 of this application. There are no rare plants <br />or rare plant communities known on the site. Revegetation to predominantly native grassland <br />will be undertaken to stabilize the site and provide wildlife habitat. Interruption of ground <br />J ®AGRA <br />Earth & Environmental <br />