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6 (Form 2-Public filing) <br /> H. Total project area to be disturbed 0.30 (acres) <br /> 1. Describe the equipment to be used for the prospecting operations: <br /> All earthwork will be completed with a Caterpillar D6 dozer,Caterpillar 320 excavator,or equivalent equipment. <br /> Driller will utilize a 2001 J K Smit Diesel(94 HP)Hydraulic Core Drill on Rubber Tracks, Weight=8000 k, Width= <br /> 72",Length= 13'. A 1978 Ford F600 4X4 water truck with a 1000 gal water tank.The drill crews and geologists will <br /> use,4-wheel drive vehicles to access the sites. Water for drilling is purchased from the municipal water system in <br /> Gunnison,Colorado. <br /> J. Describe and locate any structures to be constructed(i.e. stockpiles,ponds,impoundments): <br /> None <br /> K. Describe anticipated relationship to surface water and groundwater(proximity to streams,penetration of ground <br /> water aquifers): <br /> The approximate depth to the water table in the areas of proposed drilling is not known, it is not anticipating encounter <br /> water during the drilling program. <br /> IV. OPERATION AND RECLAMATION MEASURES: <br /> 1. The Board suggests that a photographic record of the pre-prospecting and post-prospecting conditions be kept by the <br /> prospector. These photos should be taken from the same location and by the same method to clearly show the <br /> pre-prospecting condition of the land and the reclamation efforts. Upon completion of reclamation and request for bond or <br /> surety release, the Board may consider the photos as evidence of adequate reclamation, and thus, be able to act more <br /> quickly on the request for release. <br /> 2. Provide a description of the native vegetation of the area to be disturbed, including tree, shrub, and grass communities of <br /> the area. Color photographs, sufficient to adequately represent the ecology of the site and adequately labeled <br /> (including date, orientation and location), may be used in lieu of a written description. Based on the quality of the <br /> photographs,the Division may require additional detail. <br /> The existing surface disturbance in the Project Area includes numerous roads,tracks, and existing mine dumps shown on <br /> Moth figures included in Appendix. The attached aerial photo shows the extent of existing surface disturbance in the area of <br /> proposed disturbance. <br /> 3. Describe the estimated topsoil depth and how topsoil will be salvaged,stockpiled and redistributed for the re-establishment of <br /> vegetation. Specify approximate topsoil redistribution depth: <br /> None <br /> 4. Describe how drill holes will be plugged(refer to Rule 5.4 of the Rules for required abandonment procedures): <br /> Eacl­ hole shall be dry filled with cutting material and plugged with concrete to a depth of at least two feet from the top of the <br /> hole. Should an artisanal spring be found in a drill hole,then that hole shall be plugged in accordance with rule 5.4.Each drill <br /> hole shall be properly plugged as soon as practical after drilling has been completed. <br /> 5. Describe how portals,adits,shafts,ponds,excavations, or other disturbances will be reclaimed(refer to Rule 3 and Rule 5 for <br /> spec fic reclamation performance standards). You may wish to contact the Division for closure specifications. <br /> All sumps and ponds shall be backfilled,re-contoured,scarified,and reseeded. <br /> 6. Describe how roads will be reclaimed or returned to their pre-prospecting(or better)condition: <br /> All roads,should it be necessary,shall be returned to their original condition using a motor grader immediately after drilling <br /> activities cease. <br />