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infrastructure or public services be required to serve the project? __Yes _X_No. If yes, describe the new or additional infrastructure or services needed. (Note: any infrastructure that is a connected action with respect to the project must be assessed in the EAW; see EAW Guidelines for details.) 29. Cumulative impacts. Minnesota Rule part 4410.1700, subpart 7, item B requires that the RGU consider the "cumulative potential effects of related or anticipated future projects" when determining the need for an environmental impact statement. Identify any past, present or reasonably foreseeable future projects that may interact with the project described in this EAW in such a way as to cause cumulative impacts. Describe the nature of the cumulative impacts and summarize any other available information relevant to determining whether there is potential for significant environmental effects due to cumulative impacts (or discuss each cumulative impact under appropriate item(s) elsewhere on this form). The Environmental Impact Statement prepared for the Elk River Gravel Mining District which encompassed 2,865 acres immediately adjacent to the 36.6 acres of the proposed project, reviewed cumulative impacts for potential environmental effects of mineral extraction relative to noise, air quality, traffic, dust, surface and ground water quality, and disruption of native flora and fauna as well as cumulative impacts related to social and economic issues. The City, as the responsible governmental unit (RGU) for performing the review, concluded that any negative effects could be regulated within the framework of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) issued for each individual mining operation. The CUP for Tiller’s existing facility includes conditions which address and satisfactorily regulate potential environmental impacts associated with noise, dust, surface and groundwater protection, and site restoration. 30. Other potential environmental impacts. If the project may cause any adverse environmental impacts not addressed by items 1 to 28, identify and discuss them here, along with any proposed mitigation. No other environmental impacts are anticipated. 31. Summary of issues. Do not complete this section if the EAW is being done for EIS scoping; instead, address relevant issues in the draft Scoping Decision document, which must accompany the EAW. List any impacts and issues identified above that may require further investigation before the project is begun. Discuss any alternatives or mitigative measures that have been or may be considered for these impacts and issues, including those that have been or may be ordered as permit conditions. Ecologically sensitive resources: An Oak forest native community is located near the proposed site. Although the project will not directly impact this woodland community, indirect impacts from runoff and the introduction/spread of invasive species should be considered. Runoff from the proposed mining area will be controlled and contained on site through the implementation of Best Management Practices as outlined in the site’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Untreated stormwater contacting exposed soils will not be discharged off site. These practices include silt fence, stormwater diversion berms, establishment of vegetation, temporary sedimentation basins and infiltration areas and vegetation of reclaimed areas. The majority of the Oak forest native community is located with designated City park land and will be managed in accordance with the City’s management plan to minimize invasive species impacts. Noise: Noise is produced from the mining and processing equipment. The equipment is subject to setbacks from property boundaries and is situated at an elevation several feet below nearby receptors. A noise analysis was completed and concluded that the proposed operation can be conducted in compliance with state noise standards. As operations move toward nearby receptors, additional monitoring will be conducted to ensure compliance. Dust: Dust emissions are predominantly due to vehicular travel on internal unpaved haul roads. Conveyors will be used to transport the excavated material to the operations area for additional processing, minimizing truck travel in the mining operation. The main processing and stockpiling area is hard surfaced and a water truck is maintained on-site and used for frequent watering of internal haul