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51. Noise: The proposed pit location has two ponds proposed, with a combined surface area of 1.8 hectares. Noise will reflect and carry a greater than normal distance off of water, increasing noise levels for the homes. This report has not taken the ponds into account.

52. Noise: The proposed pit location has large processing equipment with reflective surfaces. Reflective surfaces will not only re-direct noise but will increase the noise level. This report has not taken this into consideration.

53. Noise: The haul road is located immediately adjacent to a house, barn and various other large farm buildings. Reflective surfaces will not only re-direct noise but will increase the noise level. This report has not this taken this into consideration

54. Noise: The report only includes the study of 11 premises. There are over 100 impacted premises in the area.

55. Noise: Trucks will be traveling down an incline to the loading area. The report does not include the increased noise generated with gearing down and use of engine brakes.

56. Noise: Trucks will be traveling up an incline from the loading area. Trucks will be heavily loaded resulting in increase power from the engine to travel the incline. This report has not this taken this into consideration.

57. Noise: Trucks will be required to stop twice at Letson Drive, on the way in and on the way out. Trucks will make extra noise coming to a stop and accelerating from a stop. This report has not this taken this into consideration.

58. Noise: Equipment does not always operate to approved guidelines.

59. Noise: Trucks do not always pass MTO or MOE guidelines. Capital Paving will not know the condition of third party trucks utilizing the site.

60. Noise: Trucks exceeding speed limits and ignoring other rules of operation. Posting of speed limits and rules is not sufficient. Capital Paving will not always know the identity of third party operators and drivers utilizing the site.