2016-06-10_PERMIT FILE - M2016009 ‎(3)‎

• Permit No: M2016009
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 6/10/2016
• Doc Name: Amendment to Application
• From: EAI
• To: DRMS
• Email Name: TOD
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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11.The haul roads,proposed construction and location,are included in the mine plan.
The narrative now reads:
The mine will have two haul roads both on private property to minimize potential
interruptions to the community and agricultural industry in the area. The proposed haul
road construction is included in this exhibit. The southwest haul road will access the
southwest corner of the mine permit area and extend west to 36"'Lane, a Pueblo County
commercial vehicle corridor(Amended Pueblo Area 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan,
pg 2-13,2010),crossing private property and CO State Land Board parcels. The north haul
road will access the northeast corner of the permit area,crossing the Bessemer irrigation
ditch and extend north to CO Hwy 50. A typical construction diagram is included in this
exhibit.
12.The topsoil in each processing area will be salvaged and segregated prior to the
commencement of mining of the specific phase.
13.The response is consistent with the February submission.
6.4.5 EXHIBIT E
This exhibit substantially changed with this submission due to the Division's adequacy items,
community input and project modifications. The new exhibit is provided to replace the previously
submitted exhibit.
14. The applicant proposes reclamation to rangeland because the land is currently used for
cattle grazing. Badger Hills is located in the desert of southeastern Pueblo County. Existing
vegetation is stressed by drought,grazing and the rocky soil. Reclamation to rangeland will
improve vegetation productivity thus improving cattle grazing opportunity. The CO State
Land Board currently leases the proposed mining area to Mr.Dan Henrichs for cattle
grazing. Pritekel Brothers Farm Inc.currently grazes cattle on some subject parcels. This
will be consistent with, in harmony with and contribute to the surrounding agricultural
community and economy.
Regarding mechanics of earthmoving,the narrative now reads as follows:
Prior to revegetating,slopes will be reconstructed and the mine floor contoured to
blend with surrounding topography with blades and bull dozers. A minimum of six(6)
inches of topsoil will be placed on affected surfaces with scrapers and loaders. Bulldozers
will compact slopes and blend topography with undisturbed areas. Compacted surfaces
found in processing areas,under stockpiles and haul roads will be ripped with a dozer
fitted with a claw and/or roughened with a tractor fitted with a harrowing disk.
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