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<br />revealed that the only wetland impact associated with the proposed operation <br />will be for a road crossing of the drainage and associated wetland. Since the <br />time of her investigation, the location of the crossing has changed due to the <br />location of the haul road. A new investigation needs to be scheduled. <br />Response: The purpose of the initial site visit was to familiarize the COE with the <br />site and the proposed conceptual site development plan which will have minor <br />wetland impacts. The COE, like most state and federal agencies does not have <br />the time and resources to make site visits to potential developments every time <br />a minor change is made to the potential site development plan. The mere fact <br />that the location of the haul road has shifted a few feet from what was originally <br />discussed during her site visit in now way alters the basic purpose and <br />conclusions from the initial visit or the amount of potential impacts. Even if the <br />COE was asked to revisit the site, given they have already visited it, is extremely <br />unlikely. During the 404 Permitting phase of this project, they have every right to <br />conduct another site visit if they deem it necessary. <br />EXHIBIT N, Source of Legal Right to Enter. <br />The deed attached is irrelevant to this operation. The deed on record does not <br />include ownership rights of minerals. <br />Response: A copy of the Sand and Gravel Deed to this property has been <br />attached to Revised Exhibit N. <br />RESPONSES TO COMMENTS CONTAINED IN THE BRADLEY LETTER. <br />Concern. It is my understanding that wildlife habitat is an issue the Colorado <br />Division of Minerals and Geology must review and discuss before granting a <br />mining permit. Although the Division of Wildlife employee Elizabeth Millerwas <br />consulted, her comments were based on information which is incorrect. Her <br />statements reflected an impact review based on crusher operation for 4 <br />weeks. The permit applied for allows for more than twice this period of <br />operation (10 weeks). The impact on wildlife habitat needs to be revaluated <br />with the accurate operating parameters before the permit can be issued. <br />Response: A detailed response to this issue is found in the Opponents letter <br />relative to Revised Exhibit H, Wildlife Information. <br />According to James Lieberman of Environmental Information Services, it is <br />certain that the noise from the rock crusher will exceed the state ordinance <br />for noise. <br />Response: The Applicant is aware of the state noise ordinance but submits that <br />the Routt County Noise Ordinance, which is administrated and monitored by the <br />18 <br />