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Exhibit G CMLRB 112 Permit Application <br />Agile Stone Systems. Inc. <br />• azea outwash and bedrock aquifers were conducted by Gilmer Geophysics 10/97 <br />and 11/97. Emphasis was placed on the immediate project area and those <br />neighboring areas''/z to 1 mile east and south of the project. <br />Monitoring wells were drilled by a private well contractor Golden Drillers, 11- <br />12/97 and Arkansas River springs mapped by Azurite, Inc. 11/97 within the <br />permit azea. <br />Water table levels were identified by Azurite, Inc., Gilmer Geophysics and <br />Golden Drillers, the contract well driller. Monitoring wells and spring flows were <br />identified for future monitoring of water levels and/or flows. <br />3) Water Quality <br />Concern was expressed about the operation's impact on water quality. Water was <br />sampled from over 10 locations, tested and evaluated by San Luis Valley <br />Analytical, Inc. and Gilmer Geophysics. 4 sources of water were hypothesized. <br />Attention was paid to heary metals, azsenic and hydrogen sulfide. Drilling and <br />water testing established likely subsurface water flows and their impacts on <br />individual wells and springs. <br />The permit and surround azeas were investigated in the field by Azurite, Inc. <br />(10/97) and through historical records for evidence of any past mining. Nothing <br />could be found to identify past mining in the azea other than a small disturbance <br />noted in the field located within the proposed sandstone quarry of which the entire <br />azea will be reclaimed. Therefore no previous mined azeas, other than that just <br />noted, can be re-disturbed. (Discussion in Exhibit D) <br />The azea was explored for sulphide or phosphorus bearing mineral deposits which <br />could drain from mine operations. No such deposits were found. (Azurite, Inc. <br />11/97) (Discussion in Exhibit D) <br />The previously mentioned wells and springs on or near the permit azea will be <br />used to obtain samples for quality testing. The mine only uses water for dust <br />control. Any storm water will only contact sand and rock across the project. The <br />only possible non sand-rock water contact would be unplanned and easily/rapidly <br />cleaned up fuel spills. See discussion Exhibit D. <br />4) Distant Wells <br />Neighbors within 1 '/x miles of the permit area expressed concern that the mining <br />operation could impact their well's ability to supply water. This supply could be <br />impacted from blasting or mine use of water. Blasting impact is discussed under <br />Exhibit D. The mine will not use any well water and only use river water which <br />will be more than replaced by already purchased water rights from Twin Lakes <br />Reservoir. The surface and ground hydrology studies done by Gilmer Geophysics <br />• also addressed possible distant well impacts. The applicant volunteered during <br />2 <br />