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identify which reseeding method will be used. If both methods will be utilized, then provide an <br /> estimate of the total surface area associated with each method. <br /> Response: <br /> Since so little is known about the details of how the prospecting will occur, it is difficult to predict which <br /> seeding method will be best suited to the individual disturbed areas until more information is collected. <br /> However, it needs to be noted that this question is suggestive that DRMS might have insufficient <br /> knowledge of exploration and reclamation field procedures leading them to need solely on canned <br /> computer programs as a poor substitute for actual field experience. <br /> As a costing example let's assume that the total area of disturbance is 1 acre (actual disturbance <br /> calculated above totals 3,300 square feet as compared to the 1,600 square feet defined in Rule 1.1(43)). <br /> The engineer finds that hand broadcasting an area of this size (1 acre) and covering it using a 4-Trax and <br /> harrow takes about 3 hours. Assuming a cost of$100 per hour for labor, equipment and seed, the total <br /> cost reaches a conservative total of$500. When combined with the above estimated costs,the total <br /> cost of material movement, surface preparation and seeding compares quite favorably with the cost as <br /> allowed by Statute (34-32-115(3). <br /> 14 . . . identify the water requirements for the proposed drilling program and identify the <br /> legal source of the water. <br /> Response: <br /> No reference to regulatory authority for water use can be found in the regulations or statutes as a basis <br /> for this question in reference to consumptive water except at State Stature 34-32-116(7)(g) which is <br /> referenced in Rule 3.1.6. The operation will be conducted in conformation of State Stature 34-32- <br /> 116(7)(g). As a more definitive response to provide clarity, since the site is dry and there are no known <br /> permitted wells anywhere on the property, an alternate source of water would need to be found. It is <br /> anticipated that drinking and hand washing water might simply be purchased from a local supermarket <br /> or brought from the individuals houses before work in the mornings. Any water that might be <br /> consumed by the drill would be purchased from any one of many available sources in the general area. <br /> The stealing of water from any one of these sources would most likely lead to a visit by the sheriff. <br /> 1s The Applicant has stated existing roads are not part of the affected acreage. Please note <br /> that any area which is affected by the prospecting operation, whether previously disturbed or <br /> not, is considered to be a part of the affected acreage. The exception would be existing roads <br /> which will not be significantly upgraded. Please verify the estimate of one acre of affected land <br /> includes all proposed disturbance. <br /> Response: <br /> 6 <br />