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States, (e) the mining operation will adversely affect the stability of any significant, valuable, and permanent manmade structure within 200 feet of the affected land, (~ operating on specific lands identified under this article, and (g) the proposed reclamation plan does not conform to the requirements of section 3432.5-116. The conversion application submitted by King Mountain Sand & Gravel does not meet any of the criteria in the Act that would require the application to be denied. The Division cannot deny an application based on accusations and complaints [hat are not entirely within the jurisdiction of the Boazd or office. The 2005 annual fee and report were filed late; however, the late filing of an annual fee is not grounds for denying an application according to the Act. ISSUES RAISED DURING THE COMMENT PERIOD THAT THE DIVISION BELIEVES ARE NOT WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE DIVISION OR BOARD 10. Conservation and Property Values: "The proposed gravel operation expansion, together with significantly increased traffic and corresponding dust and other particulates, and the likely decrease in wildlife usage in the azea, will inevitably compromise existing conservation easements totaling more than 3,000 acres held by the Yampa Valley Land Trust, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Colorado Open Lands." (Hogan & Hanson; June 12, 2006 & James WM. Stovall, P.C.; June 12, 2006) 11. Transportation and Safety Concerns: "The project proposed by King Mountain also will involve a significant amount of haul traffic and a significant increase in buck traffic generally...In their current condition, the existing roads simply cannot support that increased level of traffic." (Hogan & Hanson; June 12, 2006 & James WM. Stovall, P.C.; June I2, 2006) 12. "Furthermore, the intersection of CR 3 and CR 5 poses a very serious safety concern..." (Hogan & Hanson; June 12, 2006 & James WM. Stovall, P.C.; June 12, 2006). 13. Cattle Movement: "...expansion of the King Mountain gravel operation could have a severe economic impact on the Ranch Owners' respective cattle ranching businesses." (Hogan & Hanson; June 12, 2006 & James WM. Stovall, P. C.; June I2, 2006) 14. Aesthetic and Recreaticnal Concerns: "...the expanded operation of the gravel pit will cause a substantial increase in noise. Likewise, the forecasted inaease in truck (and other vehiculaz) traffic will inevitably result in increased dust, which will reduce visibility and impair the ability to enjoy the azea." (Hogan & Hanson; June 12, 2006 &James WM. Stovall, P.C.; June /2, 2006)