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Ghost River Gravel Pit Exhibit "C" (g) No new roads will be necessary and no improvements on existing roads are needed. All stormwater will be kept on-site by low earthen berms. Existing ranch roads are 16 to 20 feet in width. There are no new or improved roads to be included as part of the permitted acreage. There will be no associated drainage or runoff conveyance structures to be built with this operation. All drainage will be directed toward the face of the active pit. (h) The only water to be used will be that amount possibly necessary for dust control which can be supplied by the operator. No water for processing of material is required. Sanitary water will not be used or needed. Porta-John Toilets to be used. Drinking water will be bottled and imported to the site daily when people are working. (i) No groundwater will be encountered and/or surface water intercepted or disturbed. The only water involved will be that amount on the surface of the permit area and a Stormwater Discharge Permit will be acquired to deal with this small amount. All fuel storage containers will have containment structures. (j) The Stormwater Discharge Permit that will be acquired will deal with compliance with applicable Colorado water laws and regulations governing injury to existing water rights. The historical flows of stormwater will not be affected. (k) No refuse or acid and toxic producing materials will be exposed during mining so no plan is needed. If any refuse is encountered it will be disposed of off-site in an approved landfill. (1) The Stormwater Discharge Permit will be designed to minimize damage to the hydrologic balance and prevent off-site damage. This operation is designed to provide for a stable configuration of the reclaimed area to be used for grazing. A low earthen berm will be left for control of stormwater runoff to the Huerfano River Drainage.