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Response - City staff contacted Julie Jordan, Mineland Reclamation Specialist for the DNR, regarding this issue. Ms. Jordan indicated that a separate permit from the DNR is not required for peat mining projects of less than 40 acres. The total area proposed to be mined by J & B Mining is 39.42 acres, of which a good portion is gravel mining. Therefore, a permit from the DNR is not required for the mining of peat. However, the peat mining portion of this request is subject to regulation under the Wetland Conservation Act and requires a conditional use permit through the City of Elk River. Comment - The EAW references periodic washing of gravel associated with the project, but does not identify the source of the wash water or the treatment and disposal of wastewater. Response - Washing of gravel has been eliminated from the project since the EAW was prepared, therefore these comments are no longer relevant. Comment - Former Judicial Ditch #1 is referenced in the EAW but its location is not delineated. Response - Although Judicial Ditch # 1 has been formerly abandoned, it will be used as an outlet for run-off from the site. Abandoned Judicial Ditch # l's branches ultimately discharge to the Trott Brook. Because the elevations of the inlet and outlet of the ditch on the subject property will remain unchanged, post-restoration run-off rates are anticipated to be similar to predevelopment run-off rates. The outlet will be protected from erosion with rip rap, silt fence and a vegetative buffer to remove nutrients. The Technical Evaluation Panel for the City of Elk River to ensure consistency with the Wetland Conservation Act has looked at this issue in detail. Comment - Whether or not temporary or portable storage tanks will be used to store fuel. Response - There will be no temporary or portable storage tanks for the storage of fuels. The petitioner will be using refueling trucks at designated locations on the site for refueling vehicles. Comment - Would like to see the "Potential to Emit" calculations to see if the project will have the potential to significantly impact air quality. Response - City Staff has informed the petitioner that "Potential to Emit" calculations are required for the project. Ifa MPCA Air Quality Permit is required, the city will copied. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - letter from Kathleen Wallace, dated August 18, 2004. Comment - Waterfowl habitat and a fishing pond are problematic and shallower slopes will allow for better vegetation establishment, less erosion and better water quality.