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<br /> <br />(k) Changes in dilution rates of mine waste, agricultural runoff and other <br />unregulated sources of pollutants. <br />6.04.01(16) The Project will not significantly degrade groundwater quality. The <br />determination of effects of the Project on groundwater quality may include but <br />is not limited to the following considerations: <br />(a) Changes in aquifer recharge rates, groundwater levels and aquifer <br />capacity including seepage losses through aquifer boundaries and at <br />aquifer-stream interfaces. <br />(b) Changes in capacity and function of wells within the impact area. <br />(c) Changes in quality of well water within the impact area. <br />6.04.01(17) The Project will not significantly degrade wetlands and riparian areas. <br />The determination of effects of the Project on wetlands and riparian areas may <br />include but is not limited to the following considerations: <br />(a) Changes in the structure and function of wetlands and riparian areas. <br />(b) Changes to the filtering and pollutant uptake capacities of wetlands and <br />riparian areas. <br />(c) Changes to aerial extent of wetlands and riparian areas. <br />(d) Changes in species' characteristics and diversity. <br />(e) Transition from wetland to upland species. <br />(f) Changes in function and aerial extent of floodplains. <br />6.04.01(18) The Project will not significantly degrade terrestrial or aquatic animal life <br />or its habitats. The determination of effects of the Project on terrestrial or <br />aquatic life may include but is not limited to the following considerations: <br />(a) Changes that result in loss of oxygen for aquatic life. <br />(b) Changes in flushing flows. <br />(c) Changes in species composition or density. <br />(d) Changes in number of threatened or endangered species. <br />• <br />• <br />40 <br />