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~, United Companies Interested Parties September 5, 1996 -Revised DMG Recommendation Page 2 Stipulation No. 3 The impervious soil containment of the asphalt batch plant diesel fuel and general use diesel fuel storage near the scale house will be consttvcted to the following specifications: 1. The impervious soil plastic index will be a minimum of 10. 2. No less than 35% of the soil panicles will pass through a No. 200 sieve. 3. The soil with optimum moisture of ±3% will be compacted to 95% of the maximum density. 4. The impervious soil layer will be no less than eight inches thick. Each containment facility or reconstructed facility will be tested for all of the above specifications by a certified soil testing technician. The test results will be submitted to the Division within 30 days of construction of the facility. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OVER OBJECTIONS: Several objections to approval of the application were received. None of the reasons for the objection would warrant denial of the application based on any potential grounds for denial listed in the Act under Section 34-32.5-115(4)(b) through (g). The Division will calculate an adequate reclamation bond for consideration at the hearing. The Division received several letters listing reasons (issues) for objecting to approval of United Companies' amendment application. The issues are listed below by categories under which they were considered to be adequately answered during the review process. OBJECTIONS NOT WTI'HIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE DIVISION OF MIlVERALS AND GEOLOGY: 1. The area is already heavily impacted by mining; 2. The application does not propose any specific mitigation of noise, dust, road safety impacts, hours of operation, decreased property values, and eyesores due to inadequate reclamation; 3. The gravel pit junk yard obstructs and mars the view of the beautiful Telluride Mountains; 4. Air pollution will be a serious contamination problem;