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' 07/25/2001 17:53 9708824476 DOLORES STAP. PAGE 03 <br />~~ • • <br />Tim Hovezak and Marilyn Boynton, who has said she has done some research into the <br />geology of the river valley, both spoke about their concerns with flooding issues and the <br />gravel pit. Leslie Sister discussed reclamation issues. <br />According to CFAR, what they are dealing with is the future of the Dolores River Valley <br />- a very significant state and county resource -not only for its pristine status and <br />natural beauty, its riparian habitat, and its attraction for hunters, anglers, and rafters, <br />but for the water it supplies for families, ranchers, and farmers. <br />Commissioners set restrlctlons early <br />The Montezuma County Commissioner.,, Kent Lindsay, Kelly Wilson, and Gene Story, <br />listened to concerned neighbors of the Line Camp Gravel Pit during several public <br />hearings last fall. As a result, before the county high impact permit was issued, a <br />number of restrictions were placed on the pit. The permit was issued contingent on <br />several factors, including Four States Aggregates obtaining all other permits, from the <br />federal to the local level. <br />Restrictions include hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and days (Monday through Friday) of <br />operation, and months (late December into March) that a crusher may be used. The <br />company is responsible for building berms and landscaping them prior to and during <br />construction. The Commissioners restricted operation of the pit to five years, and <br />required a $10,000 bond for reclamation. <br />In addition, Four States Aggregates, Inc., the applicant, is responsible for conduct of <br />their truck drivers and equipment operators, and for making sure that noise and dust are <br />kept to a minimum during operating hours. The Commissioners have also reserved the <br />right to pull the high impact permit it conditions of the permit are not met. <br />The Commissioners also required that the concerned landowners form an advisory <br />committee, presenting them with names of those who were interested in being on the <br />committee. The Commissioners would then appoint the three-member advisory <br />committee, to consist of one of the' landowners, a resident of the Town of Dolores, and <br />a resident of the Dolores River Valley. The committee will be responsible for <br />overseeing operations of the gravel pit, and advising Four States Aggregates and the <br />Commissioners of any failure to follow the conditions of the permit. <br />According to Chairman Kent Lindsay, several letters of intent have been received, <br />However, the Commissioners extended the deadline for the letters and will consider <br />naming the committee at a later date. <br />Division of Mining and Geology's role in permitting process <br />According to Wally Erickson of the Durango office of the Division of Mining and Geology, <br />his office is part of the staff to the Mined Reclamation Board. They review a mining <br />application, and then let the operator(s) know what further information, if any, is <br />needed. Erickson and his staff let the applicant know what is adequate to fulfill the <br />requirements according to state statutes. When the applicant has completed the <br />requirements, the DMG then begins to verify the issues. <br />