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2 <br />Activities <br />This proposal is for the purpose to conduct mining activities and associated reclamation work on <br />an unpatented mining claim the proponent owns near Lake George, beginning the 2016 season. <br />The proposal entails the use of mechanized equipment to excavate five prospect pits to the <br />maximum dimensions of 16 feet x 16 feet x 6 feet (284.4 cubic yards of material), with a total <br />disturbance of 2.1 acres of National Forest System lands for 90 days. <br />A temporary toilet system would be provided within the project area. Mining activities will be <br />compliant with all other State and Federal regulations. <br />Site Reclamation <br />Final reclamation will be to backfill the pits with stock piled materials. Topsoil will be <br />maintained and stored on-site for reclamation use. The completed reclamation will conform to <br />the original natural grade. At the end of operations, the disturbed areas will be graded and <br />reseeded with a specific mixture of plant species approved by District resources specialists, as <br />necessary. <br />These plans and requirements, in addition to a reclamation bond, will be incorporated into the <br />final approved POO. <br />YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT <br />The Forest Service values public input as part of its NEPA process. You are encouraged to <br />submit comments regarding the proposed action and the scope of the analysis. To receive full <br />consideration and to best assist the Forest Service in this effort, your comments should be <br />submitted by February 5th, 2016. However, we will consider all comments related to resource <br />impacts up until the time that a decision is rendered. Comments unrelated to resources issues will <br />not be considered relevant to the NEPA review. <br />How to Comment <br />Written, facsimile, hand -delivered, oral, and electronic (email) comments will be accepted. <br />Comments may be contained in the text of an email message, or in an attachment in plain text <br />(.txt), rich text (.rtf), or Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. Comments must have an <br />identifiable name attached or verification of identity will be required. A scanned signature may <br />serve as verification on electronic comments. Please include the project name (LGPD2 Plan of <br />Operations) in the subject line of your response and/or email. <br />Comments may be submitted as follows: <br />Email: amyjtitterington@fs.fed.us <br />Facsimile: 719-836-3875, ATTN: Amy Titterington <br />U.S. Mail: US Forest Service <br />South Park Ranger District <br />ATTN: Amy Titterington, P.G. <br />P.O. BOX 219 <br />