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J 3 listed below: (1) the realignment of Bethel-Hickory Grove Church Road, (2) the relocation of the existing asphalt plant to the east of Bethel-Hickory Grove Church Road, (3) the realignment of a waterway, and (4) the expansion of the mining activity to the east. Mary Willis indicated that the EIS was distributed for comments through the North Carolina Clearinghouse. Comments received from the NC Department of Transportation and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission are included in the agenda abstract. In answer to a question from Mr. Danziger about the population figures used in the EIS, Ms. Willis stated that these figures were derived from using a combination of the 1990 census data and figures that are currently in the Land Use Plan which are based on the 1980 census. Nancy Horn, representing W.MA Group for Martin Marietta Aggregates, showed on a map the present quarry and the old pit which is the OWASA Reservoir and the asphalt plant. She explained the process they followed in doing the EIS. They first contacted the Orange County Planning Board and then proceeded with data collection which is contained in the document. Alan-Lineberry, Vice-President with Nello-Teen Company, explained that an asphalt plant takes crushed stone and mixes it together with other materials to make a material used in asphalt pavement. About 95% of asphalt paving material is crushed stone with only 4-6% asphalt. They receive four to six loads of asphalt a week and it is stored on site. This plant is a 2- 1/2 batch plant. The plan is to expand to a 4-1/2 batch plant. The reason for expansion is efficiency. They have had no problems with pollution. He explained that they put a concrete containment area around the storage tanks which hold up to 56,000 gallons. In answer to a question from Commissioner Halkiotis, Mr. Battan from Martin Marietta stated that they visited one of the properties in the immediate area which they felt had the most damage. Upon examining the well they found that there was a rupture in the bladder of the holding tank in the well. In another case, they hired a structural engineer who found that the structural damage was caused by the house being built partially on solid ground and partially on filldirt which caused the house to settle. THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR OPEN FOR CITIZEN COMMENTS. Erwin M. Danziger made reference to a letter dated October 10, 1993 sent to the County Commissioners in which he asked that the Board deny the request from Martin Marietta for an amendment to the JPA Land Use Plan. He then read a statement which is summarized below. Both the letter and statement is in the Permanent Agenda File in the Clerk's Office and shall be made a part of these minutes by reference. Mr. Danziger's comments primarily address the EIS prepared by Martin Marietta. He made five points. (1) The undated EIS document refers in several places to a four part agreement and to an agreement between OWASA and Nello Teer which allows the existing, hazardous and unsafe asphalt plant to operate on OWASA owned land. He asked that the Board get copies of these agreements. He feels that the information in the EIS is outdated.