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Final Reclamation Plait Permit No. U-1977-248 Technical Revision 1y)icalion <br /> Technical Revision Application-JD-5 Mir:e <br /> DRIMS Pertnit M-1977-248 <br /> 1.0 Introduction <br /> The JD-5 Mine contains one primary shaft to the underground workings, and a ventilation shaft which <br /> had served as the secondary escape-way for the mine. The primary shaft is 16 feet in diameter and is <br /> safeguarded by heavy gauge steel mesh welded to a framework and anchored to a concrete collar. There <br /> is a steel head frame above the shaft outfitted with ducts for ventilation, and a skip capable of lifting and <br /> discharging ore and for lifting personnel. The hoist cable is intact and extends to the nearby hoist house. <br /> The ventilation shafts are approximately 4 feet in diameter. The grating in the main shaft and secondary <br /> escape-way prevents material in-fall and unauthorized access. In addition, there are several stockpiles of <br /> overburden or waste rock,old wood&steel ore bins,wood cribbing,and ore pads. <br /> 2.0 Reclamation Plan Commitments <br /> The reclamation plan(s) submitted to the DMRS are those outlined in the original Gates and Fox <br /> Application(Gates and Fox, 1976). The reclamation needs identified at that time included the following: <br /> a) Sealing of Portals <br /> "At the termination of the operation of this tract,steel doors made of steel sheathing will be used to <br /> cover the shafts". <br /> b) Removal of Structures and Cleanup <br /> "All structures placed in this tract by Gates and Fox Company, Inc. will be removed and cleanup will <br /> be made. it must be understood that the present time there are structures on this tract which were left <br /> by the operators of the Mineral Joe No. 4 Incline, and if any justifiable leveling or contouring is <br /> necessary Gates and Fox Company,Inc.will comply". <br /> i <br /> c) Disposition of Kline Waste(Contouring Leveling,Use for Backfill,etc.) <br /> "As stated previously, mine wastes will be stored on the old waste dump from the Mineral Joe 4 <br /> Incline, and if any justifiable leveling or contouring is necessary Gates and Fox Company Inc., will <br /> comply„ <br /> 3.0 Proposed Reclamation Plan <br /> The final reclamation plan for the JD-5 Mine k, intended to comply with the requirements of the original <br /> proposal prepared by Gates and Fox Company Inc. The current plan and modifications based on site <br /> conditions at this time are outlined in Table 1-Final Reclamation Plan and Activity. <br /> Gold Eagle Mining Inc. Montrose, CO <br /> I <br />