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~~ <br />Daniel Gravelle August 10, 1998 <br />Danika Gravelle August 10, 1998 <br />Annette Hermetz August 10, 1998 <br />Sheila Lamb August 10, 1998 <br />John C. Bachman August ]0, 1998 <br />ISSUES RAISED BY OBJECTORS <br /> <br />August 24, 1998 <br />August 24, 1998 <br />August 24, 1998 <br />August 24, 1998 <br />August 24, 1998 <br />Issues raised by objectors are listed below. Issues which come under the jurisdiction of the Board, as <br />determined at the Pre-hearing Conference, are listed first. The Division's response to objection issues <br />follow each issue. Issues that are not under the jurisdiction of the Board, as determined at the Pre- <br />hearing Conference, are listed second. <br />ISSUES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE DIVISION AND BOARD <br />1. The objectors complain that a copy of the amendment application was not filed with the County Clerk <br />and Recorder as required. <br />Response -The operator provided proof that a copy of the amendment was fled with the Clerk and <br />Recorder. Apparently, the Clerk and Recorder misplaced the application. <br />2. The objectors state that [he operator is not in compliance with reclamation requirements. <br />Response -The operator is in compliance with most reclamation requirements and will be in total <br />compliance upon approval of the amendment application <br />3. The objectors state that heavy erosion exists on the mine site that may impact local wildlife habitat and <br />natural drainage. <br />Response -The only noticeable erosion problem was observed in the pre-law disturbance areas which <br />are not included in the affected land area. The erosion was minor and the land owner has rentediated the <br />problem. <br />4. Is there any assurance that expanding mining will not impact adjacent domestic wells. <br />Response - Tite mined pit will not encounter groundwater. The depth of [he pit is restricted to 100 <br />feet. The majority of the nearby domestic wells are either upgradient of the pit or they are deeper than <br />the maximum depth of the pit. In addition, there are no domestic wells within 3,000 feet of the pit. <br />5. Mine-induced erosion within the disturbed area, including ambient dust also impacts water quality and <br />vegetative growth. <br />