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Page 3 of 7 <br />11. The haul roads, proposed construction and location, are included in the mine plan. <br />The narrative now reads: <br />The mine will have two haul roads both on private property to minimize potential <br />interruptions to the community and agricultural industry in the area. The proposed haul <br />road construction is included in this exhibit. The southwest haul road will access the <br />southwest corner of the mine permit area and extend west to 36`" Lane, a Pueblo County <br />commercial vehicle corridor (Amended Pueblo Area 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan, <br />pg 2-13, 2010), crossing private property and CO State Land Board parcels. The north haul <br />road will access the northeast corner of the permit area, crossing the Bessemer irrigation <br />ditch and extend north to CO Hwy 50. A typical construction diagram is included in this <br />exhibit. <br />12. The topsoil in each processing area will be salvaged and segregated prior to the <br />commencement of mining of the specific phase. <br />13. The response is consistent with the February submission. <br />6.4.5 EXHIBIT E <br />This exhibit substantially changed with this submission due to the Division's adequacy items, <br />community input and project modifications. The new exhibit is provided to replace the previously <br />submitted exhibit. <br />14. The applicant proposes reclamation to rangeland because the land is currently used for <br />cattle grazing. Badger Hills is located in the desert of southeastern Pueblo County. Existing <br />vegetation is stressed by drought, grazing and the rocky soil. Reclamation to rangeland will <br />improve vegetation productivity thus improving cattle grazing opportunity. The CO State <br />Land Board currently leases the proposed mining area to Mr. Dan Henrichs for cattle <br />grazing. Pritekel Brothers Farm Inc. currently grazes cattle on some subject parcels. This <br />will be consistent with, in harmony with and contribute to the surrounding agricultural <br />community and economy. <br />Regarding mechanics of earthmoving, the narrative now reads as follows: <br />Prior to revegetating, slopes will be reconstructed and the mine floor contoured to <br />blend with surrounding topography with blades and bull dozers. A minimum of six (6) <br />inches of topsoil will be placed on affected surfaces with scrapers and loaders. Bulldozers <br />will compact slopes and blend topography with undisturbed areas. Compacted surfaces <br />found in processing areas, under stockpiles and haul roads will be ripped with a dozer <br />fitted with a claw and/or roughened with a tractor fitted with a harrowing disk. <br />Cn�N/Aronr nenLtci11 /A\llL�r�nc�LniN/�� <br />1107 Main Street; Canon City. CO 81212 <br />www.envalternatives.com • e-mail: angela@envaiternatives.corn <br />Phone: 719-275-8951 <br />