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t • as a result of comments from the Division of Wildlife for the use of public easements for hunting, fishing and other recreation. A copy of the agreement is enclosed far reference. 4. According to the Slurry Wall Alignment and Details Map, the slurry wall contains approximately 94 acres of the gravel pit and lies within the 100-year flood plain. It appears that there is a strong hydrologic connection between the Cache La Poudre River and the surrounding flood plain (riparian & wetlands). The applicant will need to explain the normal and essential hydrologic functions of recharge and discharge for this alluvial-ground water system and what short-term or lone-term impacts might be expected with the presence of the slurry wall. The applicant will also need to characterize and discuss any possible impacts to adjacent wells, homes and other man-made structures. If appropriate, 'the applicant will need to provide plans to mitigate such impacts. 5. The Division previously sent the operator a copy of the letter from Clem Mcnaney received on February 25, 2000. In summary, the concems raised in the letter aze impacts to the Mcnaney property due to the obstruction of the floodway and flooding of the property due to construction of the slurry wall. Please address the concems noted in the letter. 6. In addition to the Mcnaney letter, the Division received a letter from the West Greeley Soil Conservation District regarding the permit amendment. Under the Construction ;Material Rules and Regulations, if objections or concems of a 112 Application or Amendment are received, the Division is required to hold three public meetings. The three meetings are described below. • Informal Conference (Rule 1.4.6) The purpose of the informal conference is to identify all parties to the proceedings and formal Board Heazings, determine what issues have been resolved (if any), and if there aze additional issues, identify the issues that the Board, by statute, have jurisdiction to address, and explain the hearing process. This meeting will be scheduled after the public comment period. • Pre-hearing Conference (Rule 2.7) The Pre-Hearing Conference will be presided over by the Pre-Hearing Conference Officer. The Pre-hearing Conference Officer is appointed by the Mined Land Reclamation Board. The purpose of the Pre-Hearing Conference is to draft a hearing order that lists issues the full Board should consider, lists the witnesses and evidence to be presented by parties, lists the parties that will participate, determine the amount of time afforded each party, and to resolve .my other issues that the Pre-hearing Conference Officer determines is appropriate. • Formal Board Hearing (Rule 2.8) The Board will conduct the Hearing according to the provisions of the adopted hearing order, the Administrative Procedures Act, Section 24-4-105, Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.), and the Colorado Code of Regulations, 2 CCR 407-4, Section 2.8. The Formal Public Hearing will be held in Room 318 of 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado, beginning at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be considered. The Division will contact the applicant,. objectors and other interested persons regarding the meeting dates and time. 2