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Public Meeting • May 25, 1983 Paye Three 1. The road would be in a trench, minimizing noise transmission. 2. Berms. 3. Noise barriers - walls made of masonry or wood. The noise barriers would be constructed at specified locations on both sides of the road. • CWI proposed to operate the haul road 16 hours per day, utilizing multiple unit trucks. There would also be a turn-out constructed for repair of trucks. Kathy emphasized that there would be some affect to visual resources. She also stated that there would be an affect on noise in resi- dences located between 200 ft, and 500 ft, away. She emphasized the safety features of the trucks by dun ping their loads to slow them down, retarders, and fake brakes. Although there would be some wildlife habitat loss, the affect is minimal, CWI answered specific questions about the alternatives. Matt presented information on the economics of various systems. He empha- sized that the comparison would be between the private haul road and the road and short conveyor. Neither one of the alternatives would make us money. It in fact, makes us less competitive. There would be a point in which the road and short conveyor would cost less than the private haul road. Matt reported that the cost of a private haul road is 2.1 to 3.2 million dollars. The capital cost for the road and conveyor is 3.5 to 4.5 million dollars. The variance in costs was dependent on specific requirements and contingencies. He stated that we would try to construct the lowest cost conveyor possible. Based on that, he determined that at 1.8 million tons a year and at current truckiny costs and anticipated construction costs, the two alternative cost would be equal. The decision to construct will also be dependent on the number of reserves within the long-term lease. Questions were answered on the economics of the alternatives. After these questions, Chris summarized the presentation by CWI. He emphasized the fol- lowiny, We would rather yo down Colorado 133 in the existing transportation corridor. If Colorado 133 could not be used, we would prefer the private haul road. If enough tonnages and reserves were justified (1 .8 million tons a year for 25 years), we would feel comfortable in constructing the road and short conveyor, He asked the public to leasiny, He also asked another portal need be support us in obtaining the lease and in our future the public to support us in future marketiny and if constructed. •