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3 -3 <br />As shown on Figure 3.13 (Original Topography) the slopes on the ridges <br />in McClane Canyon are from 39 to 43 degrees. The slopes were measured on <br />the ridges because these would be the most level and measurements <br />perpendicular to the ridges would indicate steeper slopes. Therefore, the mine <br />site is located in an area which had steep slopes as defined in the regulations of <br />the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. Because of stability problems <br />associated with reclamation of these slopes, the Operator requests a variance <br />from the AOC regulations for the mine bench area. The area will be reclaimed as <br />shown on Figure 3.1.2. Rules 2.06.5(2) and 4.27.4 require DRMS to make <br />specific findings relative to this request for variance from AOC. To facilitate <br />review of these items, each will be addressed in turn below. <br />RULE 2.06.5 (2) <br />(a) As detailed above, this request for variance is intended to allow the <br />Operator to reclaim the mine bench to a stable condition. Reclamation to <br />AOC would not be stable enough to meet the requirements of 4.14.2(1)(b). <br />When reclaimed to a stable condition, the mine site area will be suitable <br />for the intended postmining land use. <br />(b) The area will be returned to the identical land use which existed prior to <br />mining; specifically, rangeland and wildlife habitat. <br />(c) See(b) <br />(d)(i) Reclamation of the area to stable slopes, because they are not as steep <br />as those existing prior to mining, will help to reduce contributions of <br />suspended solids from the 1.5% of the McClane Canyon watershed which <br />is effected by the operation. <br />MR -50 M`- Volume 1 (Rev 04/14) <br />