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Mr. Rob Helmick ~. ~ July 20, 1999 Page 7 c 6. Potential negative impacts. Connell Resources currently follows the laws and guidelines outlined by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) regazding noise and air pollution and is applying for the appropriate permits for this operation. A copy of the application materials to the Air Pollution Control Division is included (Attachment G). This project will not pose or create a greater impact than their cuttent operation as the production rate is expected to remain at historic levels. To minimize fugitive dust pollution, all roads and other exposed areas will be watered down as needed using water trucks. Dust generated by the processing equipment at the Wellington Downs Pit is reduced by the use of water spray bars at strategic points. This process will be continued at the Timnath Connell Pit. To date, there have been no complaints filed or citations issued to Connell by the CDPHE or the County Health Department for violations of fugitive dust emissions. Attactunent G-1 is a plan of action for responding to any complaints of noise or dust concerns. The visual impact to the Timnath Connell Pit site will be mitigated by the use of landscaping and the progression of mining from the west side of the permit boundary to the east. Landscaping is discussed in further detail below. The revised reservoir shape will also reduce the visual impact to the site once reclamation is complete. Proposed structures. This operation will not build any permanent structures on- site related to the mining operation. 8. Proposed wager and sewer systems. Sanitary facilities at the site will consist of port-o-let type toilets. Bottled water will be supplied to the employees. This is the same method used on their cuttent operation and was previously approved by the County. 9. Fire protection facility. Fire protection equipment will include fire extinguishers. This site falls under the jurisdiction of the Poudre Fire Authority and should be routinely inspected. 10. Drainage report. The site is located within the Cache La Poudre River 100-year floodplain. The floodplain definition is located on Exhibit C of the DMG permit application. The topography of the site is fairly flat due to land leveling activities in the 1940's to facilitate the agricultural activities. ~_ The mining operation is adjacent to the Box Elder Ditch as shown in the DMG Exhibit C. Connell owns four shares of the Box Elder Ditch. Currently, Connell is under negotiations regarding the ditch. The ditch will not be disturbed until an agreement has been reached.