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quality permits prior to discharging water from point source(s) on the proposed mine site. Therefore, the Applicant has complied with Rule 3.1.7. I8. Has the Applicant demonstrated compliance with Rule 6.4.19 Exhibit S -Permanent Man-Made Structures for all significant, valuable, and permanent man-made stmctures within 200 feet of the proposed affected land? DMG Response - The Applicant has demonstrated compliance with Rule 6.4.19 via a geotechnical engineering analysis prepared by Lyman Henn, Inc. that demonstrates that any permanent man-made structure within 200 feet of the affected land will no[ be damaged by activities occurring at the mining operation and a geological engineering report prepared by Dc John Abel , P.E. verifying that all quarry highwalls will be reclaimed to a stable configuration. 19. Has the Applicant demonstrated compliance with applicable groundwater performance standards, as required by Rule 3.1.7? DMG Response -The Applicant has committed to comply with Rule 3.1.7. The Applicant has provided a hydrologic analysis prepazed by Lyman Henn, Inc. which indicates that although groundwater will probably be exposed during excavation, an appreciable accumulation of groundwater is not anticipated and it should not be necessary to discharge (pump) groundwater from the quarry. The proposed operation is not expected to have negative off-site effects on groundwater. The Lyman Henn, Inc. groundwater study concludes that adverse water quality impacts will not be experienced at nearby, offsite groundwater wells. Atypical quarry blast is not likely to seriously disrnpt the general pattern of groundwater hydrology. Hypothetical "plugging" of groundwater pathways along interconnected fractures is unlikely to be extensive or to seriously impact transmissivity, and it is unlikely that such an effect would extend the radius of influence of groundwater drawdown to a point where neazby wells would be effected. The Lyman Henn, Inc. groundwater analysis also concludes that although there will be a localized effect on groundwater supply ,the effect does not extend far enough to physically affect other wells in the surrounding azea. Further, the Applicant has provided an adequate surface water quality monitoring program which ensures protection of surface water quality, and resulting groundwater quality from i~ltrafion into the fractured bedrock aquifer. 20. Has the Applicant provided Pre-Mining & Mining Plan Maps that accurately show the location of the quarry entrance and all permanent man-made stmctures within 200 feet of the quarry entrance (affected land)? DMG Response -The Applicant has provided revised Maps C-1, C-2A, C-2B, & C-2C which clearly and accurately show the location of the quarry entrance and the location of all permanent man-made structures within 200 feet of the quarry entrance. Issues Raised After the Close of the Initial Public Comment Period A. The application does not adequately identify potential metal, nutrient, and sediment impacts from the operation to North Cleaz Creek or offer a plan to mitigate these impacts. DMG Response -See response to comments 5, 9, & 15 above. B. Has the Applicant complied with Gilpin County requirements for a Special Use Permit? DMG Response -See response to comment 4 above.