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Any mine waste or overburden, generated during mining operations, will be placed on the <br />adjacent, existing mine waste disposal area. Waste material will be stacked against the sides of <br />the existing waste dump, across the historic haulage roads approximating the original <br />topography of the mountain. The broken and angular nature of the rock will provide for <br />maximum permeability providing good drainage of the waste dumps and minimum water <br />retention. Elimination of water from the dump should provide for maximum stabilization. The <br />waste disposal area will be maintained in accordance with good engineering practices and State <br />laws. <br />All roads in the permitted area will be maintained to run downhill toward and into the open pit. <br />Berms, waterbars and properly placed hay bales will insure that any surface water will drain <br />into the open pit. Because of the highly fractured rock in the open pit, no standing water has <br />occurred in the last 30 years since its last use. <br />One small trailer, approximately 8' X 12', will be used for an office for the staff, DRMS and <br />MSHA. It will not be put on a foundation. Staff parking will be located near the trailer. A <br />portable toilet will be nearby and maintained by an outside contractor. Fuel will not be stored <br />at the mine. All fuel will be transported to the mine daily. A minimal amount of water, less <br />than 100 gallons per day, may be used in the mining and screening of the ore to minimize dust. <br />If needed, this water will be transported to the mine site daily. Water will be sourced from the <br />off -site processing plant. <br />The existing open pit is built into solid bedrock. No soil exists in the open pit or on the waste <br />dump. The historic waste dumps were reclaimed and seeded by the previous operator. Re- <br />seeding of the waste dump will be done upon completion of mining activities. A seed mixture <br />approved by the Bureau of Land Management will be used to reseed the waste dump. The BLM <br />has not responded to our requests for the recommended seed mixture to use. <br />A Geotechnical Slope Stability Report on the Crystal Hill Mine submitted to and accepted by <br />the Mined Land Reclamation Division is attached at the end of Exhibit C and the supporting map <br />is included as an insert on the Mine Plan map. <br />