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Pikeview Quarry -Decision Notice and FONSI 08/30/01 Under the regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) for implementation of the NEPA, an Enviromnental Assessment (EA) was prepared to determine whether the proposed action may cause significant environmental impacts (40 CFR 1500). The EA identified and evaluated three alternatives including the no action alternative as well as the proposed action and an enhanced reclamation alternative. This Decision Notice describes the Forest Service evaluation of these alternatives and responds to Castle Concrete's proposal. DECISION This decision regarding the layback of the Pikeview quarry is based upon review of the EA, supporting materials referenced in the EA, and additional information contained in this Decision Notice I hereby authorize Castle Concrete to layback the Pikeview quarry in accordance with the mining and reclamation plans and timeframe delineated in Alternative B. A Special Use Permit for the Pikeview quarry will be issued as a result of this decision and will include the mitigation and monitoring measures detailed under Chapter 2 and Chapter 5 of the EA. Implementation of Alternative B including the proposed mitigation and monitoring measures ~ be in accordance with the standards and guidelines contained in Chapter III of the Forest Plan. The following permit conditions must be considered and met by the applicant: 1 Any deviation from the mining and reclamation plan described in the EA is subject to review and approval by the Forest Service and the Division of Minerals and Geology (DMG). If necessary, the DMG will change the amount of the bond in accordance to changes to the reclamation plan. 2. The layback of the Pikeview Quarry must comply with the performance standards and molitoring plan described in the EA. 3. The applicant is responsible for addressing the potential impacts of the proposed layback on the drainage east of the quarry discussed in the EA. Castle Concrete is responsible for assuring that measures aze taken to prevent further impacts on this drainage. This decision is subject to approval by the Division of Minerals and Geology, State of Colorado, Department of Natural Resources, by the establishment of a reclamation bond sufficient to ensure that reclamation will take place, including the affected areas on Forest System lands. The most recent bond was dated November 1, 1994 in the amount of $604,244.00. This amount may need to be adjusted according to the layback plans.