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<br />wildlife habitat needs to be re-evaluated with the accurate operating parameters before the permit <br />can be issued." (David & Janet Bradley- September 22, 1998) <br />DIv1G Response: On October 28, 1998 the Division spoke with Elizabeth Miller of DOW regazdin~ <br />impacts of the proposed project to existing wildlife. In her letter dated December 9, 1997, she <br />stated that 4 weeks of the crusher in operation would minimize the amount of detrimental impact <br />the operation would have on the surrounding wildlife. On the telephone, Ms. Miller stated that the <br />50 days/year or ]0-weeks vs. 4 weeks would not change the recommendations stated in her letter or <br />require a new wildlife impact statement. The Division and DOW believe that there are no <br />significant environmental or wildlife impacts from the proposed gravel operation. <br />Exhibit N. Source of Leval Right to Enter <br />13. "The deed attached is ittelevant to this operation. The deed on record does not include ownership <br />rights of minerals." (Diane & Thane Anderson- September 21, 1998) <br />DMG Response: A copy of the Sand and Gravel Deed for the proposed mining operation is <br />included in Exhibit N of the permit application. <br />ISSUES RAISED DURING THE INFORMAL CONFERENCE HELD ON OCTOBER 2.0, 1998 AND <br />WITHIN 5 DAYS OF THE CONFERENCE <br />14. "We are extremely concerned about the QUALITY and QUANTITY of our well water during the <br />mining of gravel at the location adjacent to our property..... We aze concerned, that if and when <br />mining commences, or water quality and/or quantity will be affected. If they mine above the Ieve1 <br />of our well, it is possible for water from the mining operation to drain down into our well's water <br />supply creating a drastic negative affect on our water quality. If they mine below the level of our <br />well, it is possible that there will be a reduction in the quantity of water available for use. If they <br />mine above AND below the level of our well, the chances that there will be a negative impact on <br />our water quality and quantity are even greater....lt is stated that there will be well testing done <br />twice the first year and annually thereafter. This is not adequate to indicate if the water quality and <br />quantity has been effected. Testing should be done at least twice per year for the life of the mine. <br />Also, if test results do show that there has been an impact on our quality and quantity of water and it <br />is required that a new well be drilled, what does our family do in the meantime, without pure water <br />to drink and cook with and water to clean and nourish our surroundings with? There needs to be an <br />alternate source of water supplied to our home during this time. When the new well is drilled, the <br />quality and quantity of the new water supply must be at least as it is currently." (Diane & Thane <br />Anderson- October 23, 1998) <br />DMG Response: See response under item #11. <br />15. "...It is important that sufficient financial and legal means be in place to ensure the correct day to <br />day operations and long term recovery plans are carried out...The first component in a plan that will <br />achieve this requires a detailed plan for operation and recovery of the proposed mine. The second <br />component requires methods for measuring compliance with its various permits. The third <br />5 <br />