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Tucker reported that the supplement EIS claims " the greatest proportion of homes with elevated levels of radon are in piedmont and mountain counties , and compared to the rest of Orange County there is a disproportionate number of homes within 1500 feet of the quarry with unsafe levels of radon gas " . Another issue that could be investigated is the air emissions from the site , including combustion and grinding and suppressions and whether it is meeting the state mining requirements . Tucker also noted that a small wetland will be completely displaced and there is no requirement for re - establishment . The CfE also heard concerns on the necessity of the quarry expansion and projected water use , water reclamation , stone usage and , benefits verses costs involved , quarry capacity calculation discrepancies , and road relocation implications . The CfE discussed the process for review of the EIS report and whether it might be prudent for ERCD staff or the CfE itself to review the document . The CfE decided to send a letter to the BOCC Chairman Carey , asking that the CfE to be allowed to comment on the quarry expansion proposal . The CfE requested copies of the Environment Impact Statement ( original dated 10 / 14/93 and Supplement dated March 2000 ) , a summary of the public hearing , materials from Mr . Erwin Danziger and Elliott Cramer about water usage , and Tucker 's letter for review and further discussion at the June meeting . IV . Formation of CfE Water Committee . Stancil reported that the existing Water Resources Committee ( WRC ) is scheduled to complete its groundwater project once the USGS report on the county's groundwater resources is completed in August 2000 . The WRC has prepared a draft outline for a report and is expected to issue its final report in either October or November . At that time , the WRC is expected to be dissolved and one of its members could be appointed to CfE . Other members of the WRC may continue to be involved in an ex officio capacity with the proposed new Water Committee of the CfE . Stancil noted that Pratt, Okun and Glaze have expressed desire to serve on the Water Committee . The new committee will develop guidance on how to implement the recommendations of the WRC ground water study and integrate what we know about surface water with ground water knowledge into a new Water Resources Element of the County 's comprehensive plan . The existing WRC expects to be merged into the CfE . The CfE considered forming the new " Water Committee " and making formal appointments at a later date . MOTION : Kohorn made motion to form a new Water Committee of the CfE at this time and take proxy votes . Seconded by Crisler . VOTE : Unanimous . DRAFT CFE 4/ 10/00 Minutes Page 3 of 6