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11/5/81 Page -8- water is placed into a tank similar to a ceptic tank, then it is trucked off so nothLng goes into the soil area. Councilman Meier then inquired about the mineral deposits that are taken from the well; also inquired what size hole was drilled. McCoy advised an 8 5/8ths casing is placed in the well to about 600-700 ft.; it is cemented off at that point so there is no communications from the water within the well or the waters above this point. Beyond the 600-700 ft. level a 4~" casing is used down to 8,000 ft. then is cemented off again preventing communication between surface soils or underground waters. Councilman Meier then inquired what is done with the soil that is removed from the well. McCoy advised the drilling mud is placed in a holding pond that is dug which is approximately 150' x 100' pit. When drilling is complete this is trucked off to a disposal site, then backfill the pit to its original state. Councilman Brown Inquired what the pressure was in the pipelines, and where do they run. McCoy advised approximate 240 pounds, and eventually would end at Panhandle's pipe line north of Louisville. Right-of-ways are obtained from everyone in the process. Councilman Brown then inquired if there was a possibility of the pipeline going thru residential areas. NcCoy stated this possibility was remote. Councilman Fauson Inquired if his company intended to drill 24 hours a day for 15 days; if the drilling was done with diesel oil. He expressed concern about the noise level of the drilling near a residential area. McCoy advised he surveyed the area and in his opinion the nearest residence was 2,000- 3,000 ft. The State's requirement is 600' from a residence.