2014-06-03_PERMIT FILE - P2014008 (2)

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Section 3.1 Reclamation Performance Standards: 3.1.1 The Post Mining Land Use: This is a proposed prospecting operation. The post prospecting use will remain wildlife habitat. 3.1.2 Reclaiming Substituted Land: No substitute lands are proposed for reclamation. 3.1.3 Time Limit and Phased Reclamation: (2) All reclamation shall be carried to completion by the Operator with all reasonable diligence, and each phase of reclamation shall be completed within five (5) years from the date the Operator informs the Board of Office that such phase has commenced: This is proposed as an up to two year + project, although the activity may take longer depending on weather and other circumstances. We propose there will be an average of 15 sampled sites at each waste dump sampled. Surface reclamation will consist of shaping each small disturbed area to match the adjacent waste dump surface. Surface reclamation will occur after bulk samples are taken. Markers will be placed at each sample point for future reference. (The exception to concurrent sample site reclamation will be sampling completed during winter or snow fall months. During the winter sampling, we will complete what backf lling and other sample site reclamation is logical to complete, given site specific conditions. The winter sampled sites will be checked in the spring, after snow melt, for implementation of any corrective actions necessary to stabilize the site.) Since the combined production during prospecting will be less than 70,000 tons per year, an air quality permit will not be needed. In addition, an APEN will not be filed since the estimated particulates generated will be less than 2 tons per year. A Water Quality Discharge Permit should not be required since no process water will be involved. However, a Storm Water Management Plan (Attachment V) and Storm Water Permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division will be obtained.