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Cynthia Pazker/Sage Hill Farm Public Comment on CDMG 112 Permit Application M2001-046 Page 5 Agricultural and rangeland uses may also be incorporated in reclamation efforts." However, in question 8.A. of the Weld County Use by Special Review (Mining Operation) Application, the applicant lists the proposed reclamation land uses as: "Unlined, open water bodies; limited residential development. " The End Use given in the county application should match the End Use being approved by the state Reclamation Permit. I would ask that as a condition for granting any permit for this mining operation, the Division of Minerals and Geology require that the End Use be limited to open bodies of water, agriculture, and rangeland, and that the End Use not include limited residential development. C. Maximum Groundwater Impact. The applicant states on page six of the CDMG 112 Permit application that: "To minimize groundwater impacts on the adjoining properties, the Applicant will dewater the future basin areas throughout the course of the mining operations." Such a program will in fact maximize negative impacts by maintaining the dewatered state for the maximum period of time. D. Dewatering Method Inadequately Described. The dewatering method is inadequately described. Data regarding proposed dewatering should be provided, specifically anticipated pumping volumes, anticipated effects on groundwater resources of adjacent properties, and expected groundwater recovery time after termination of operations. Data should be substantiated by a hydrogeologic study with pump test data to support the hypotheses. In conclusion, if the Boazd approves this application, I will be exposed to potential loss and injury to my legitimate interests, including but not limited to business, economic, governmental, recreational, and conservational interests. Therefore, I ask to be made a fuii Parry to this matter before the Boazd. In addition, I ask that the Board consider the above mentioned concerns at the final hearing. Finally, in light ofthese issues, I believe the application is inadequate to meet the requirements of the Construction Materials Act, C.R.S. § 34-32.5-101. Therefore, I ask that this permit be denied until these concerns are fully addressed and real solutions are agreed upon and adopted. Sincerely, Cynthia Parker, Owner, Sage Hill Farm Enclosures: Letter from Tim Carney, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Letter from Mike Sherman, Colorado Division of Wildlife Letter from John Gerstle, Hydrosphere Letter from David Cooper, Ph.D. Party Status Form & Authorization to Represent a Party Form