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Mr. Lance Barker <br /> October 20, 2014 <br /> Page 4 <br /> face"was to smooth off and/or terrace and reseed it. . In 1989, the Division approved the <br /> recontouring to near original grade, but concluded adequate revegetation had not been <br /> established (see attached release request photos, top photo). The Division expects a <br /> commitment by the Applicant to a similar level of reclamation,followed by revegetation <br /> for this area. <br /> ■ Little Hope Mine (M-2004-064)— The approved reclamation plan committed to: removing <br /> and reclaiming existing dumps; sealing shafts and escapeways; backfilling and reseeding <br /> new haul roads; and placing topsoil(6 to 12 inches as available)on mine benches. <br /> 9. Paragraph (e) —The reclamation treatment for the waste rock dump(s). The response is partially <br /> adequate. Given the post mine land use is rangeland, the Division would normally expect slopes <br /> to be graded to 3H:1 V or flatter. However given the steep nature of the local topography, the <br /> Division asks the Applicant to commit to matching the slope of the local terrain for final <br /> reclamation.. <br /> 10. Paragraph 2, Reclamation Cost Estimate — A copy of the detailed preliminary bond estimate <br /> worksheets are enclosed as requested. <br /> 6.3.5 EXHIBIT E-Map <br /> 11. Maps E and E-1 —There are five"Mapped Pits"... The response is adequate. <br /> Please be advised the Mineral Mountain Project Application may be deemed inadequate and the application <br /> may be denied on November 16, 2014 unless the abovementioned adequacy review items are addressed to <br /> the satisfaction of the Division. If you feel more time is needed to complete your reply, the Division can <br /> grant an extension to the decision date. This will be done upon receipt of a written waiver of your right to a <br /> decision by November 16, 2014 and request for additional time. This must be received no later than the <br /> deadline date. <br /> If you have any questions,please contact me(303-866-3567 ext. 8169). <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Ti othy azier,P.E. <br /> Environmental Protection Specialist <br /> Enclosures <br /> cc: Tom Kaldenbach, DRMS <br /> Art Braun,Braun Environmental, Inc. <br /> DRMS file <br /> mArninitc1l_telleft-2014-045 mineral mtn prjl2ar-20oct14m-14-45.docx <br />