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A trackhoe would be used for up to 120 days for upgrading the ATWUTV trail, grading of existing waste rock, and reclamation. The operator
<br />plans to use a four wheel drive vehicle and an all- terrain vehicle for travel on the access road. There is a gate in place on this access road
<br />restricting unauthorized motorized traffic.
<br />In addition, equipment utilized for exploration and target development will include a Niton Portable XRF analyzer, an EzeBreak Micro Blaster
<br />unit, jackleg drill, picks & shovels, air compressor, hydraulic splitter and saw, 30 kw small generator, tool box, timber, air compressor, pipe &
<br />hardwater, hoisting equipment, overshot air powered mucking machine, slusher, backhoe, 2 -5 yard loader, small dozer (650), ore car,
<br />electric or air trammer, core drills, long -hole drills (down -hole and/or conventional), miscellaneous parts'and repair kits and other necessary,
<br />and miscellaneous required equipment.'" `
<br />E. Structures. Include information about fixed or portable structures or facilities planned for the operation. Show locations on the map. Include such
<br />things as living quarters, storage sheds, mill buildings, thickener tanks, fuel storage, powder magazines, pipelines, water, diversions, trailers, sanitation -
<br />facilrties including sewage disposal, etc. Include engineering design and geotechnical information for project facilities, justification and calculations for
<br />*09 of tinks,'pipefines and water diversions, etc. `
<br />Construction of a temporary 8'x16' storage shed or a 20ft shipping container would serve as a secure storage for tools and equipment
<br />Lumber would also be stored next to the shed and be properly secured and' not exceed 4ft stacks.' No timber` will be'ci't; all timber and
<br />lumber will be purchased locally and transported to the property. A trailerwill be utilized for ttansporation of lumber and tools and will be
<br />stored onsight next to the stroage shed when not in use.
<br />V. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES (SEE 36 CFR 228.8) -.,•. ,
<br />A. Air Quality: Describe measures proposed to minimize impacts on air quality -such as, obtaining a burning permit for slash disposal or dust abatement on
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<br />Machinery would produce minimal dust during trail maintainence & operations and.should not tamish air quality. Access by ATV and UTV
<br />will likewise produce minimal -to -no dust. No other proposed activities will be effecting air quality.
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<br />B. Water Quality. State how applicable state and federal water quality standards will be met. Describe measures or management practices to be used
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<br />to minimize water quality impacts rand meet applicable standards. -
<br />State whether water is b be used in the operation, and describe the quantify, source; methods and design of diversions, storage, use, dispos ^al,. and
<br />treatment facilities. Include assumptions for sizing water conveyance or storage facilties.
<br />2. Describe methods to control erosion and surface water runoff from all disturbed areas, including waste and tailings dumps.
<br />3.'* Describe proposed surface water and groundwater quality monitoring, if required, "to demonstrate oompliancewith federal or state water quality
<br />standards. .. '
<br />4. Describe the measures to be used to minimize potential water quality impacts during seasonal closures, or for a temporary cessation of operations. "
<br />5. If land application is proposed for wastewater disposal, the location and operation of the land application system must be described. Also describe
<br />how vegetation, soil, and surface and groundwater quality will be protected if land application is used.
<br />1) Water will be used for mixing cement and using a jackleg drill. A 5 -300 gallon tank will be used transported,up the hill for supplying water.
<br />` 2), She entire operation' is on existing talus•slope; backfill, reshape, arid reseeding will be dorie'as'needed for all holes, pits and excavations
<br />associated with mining exploration operations. Any disturbed sites will'be stabilized during and afterconstruction to control erosion'and
<br />mass wasting, and minimal surface water will be diverted and dissipate into the talus.
<br />3) There is no known discharge from the mine. Discharge and water permits in place with the Alma Watershed, City of Alma, Colorado.
<br />4) Stabilization, grading and.seeding will be conducted as needed at the culmination of the season.
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<br />Solid Wastes. Describe the quantity and the physical and chemical characteristics of solid waste produced by the operation. Describe how the waste
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