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TR-07 MINING PLAN 12. Overburden removal and stockpiling will occur according to the same principles that apply to topsoil removal and replacement. Overburden stockpiling will be separate from topsoil unless it is determined in the pre-mining assessment of that mining site that mixing of topsoil and overburden would not appreciably damage the final growth medium. All overburden stockpiles will be placed such that erosion of the stockpile does not discharge sediment into nearby drainages. No additional discussion. 13. Protective seeding of overburden stockpiles will be done if the overburden is considered suitable for supporting such vegetation. See page 13. Use Topsoil Protection Mix on page 13. 14. Extraction: Once the soil and overburden has been removed, extraction of the sand can ensue. During the extraction of the sand, the only restrictions are: 1. Drainage outlets from the mining area that would directly lead to a nearby natural drainageway will not be created without suitable protection to capture sediment. 2. Appropriate protection for excessive sediment discharge can include the use of hay bales, silt fences, or other suitable measures. A series of small sediment basins can also be used, provided they are large enough to contain the discharge. In most cases such outlets will be avoided or a silt filter approach will be used. Sediment basins often create more disturbance which needs to be reclaimed and almost invariably the basins turn out to be too small to be effective in major storm events. 3. The depth of mining will be as deep as necessary to remove the sand resource. No additional discussion. 15. Haulage of the sand to the processing plant or out of the site for processing elsewhere will only occur along established transportation routes. Cross-country driving on land not included in affected land will not occur. See page 13. 16. All drivers will observe speed limits and drivers must be aware of wildlife on the road. Wildlife always has the right-of-way. No additional discussion. 17. If a new haulage route is needed to access a mining area and remove materials, then that new road will become a transportation corridor and all weed control requirements will apply to that road. If the roadway is subsequently reclaimed, then the reclamation plan weed control requirements will apply. If a new temporary haulage route is needed that does not go through a mined area, then establish the road along the edge of a mined area, if possible, so reclamation units are not divided by temporary roads. No additional discussion. Coal Creek Sand Resource Amendment 3 (2005)- M-1988-044 Exhibit D Page 4