2016-12-19_REVISION - M1980244 (5)

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3 depicted on Drawing C-4b. RESPONSE: The Division is correct that the original Table 5-4 stated stockpile 1A/1B contain an estimated capacity of 92,000 cubic yards. A corrected Table 5-4 shows stockpile 1A/1B as having not yet been constructed. In addition, the estimated capacity of Stockpiles 1A/1B increased to 222,000 cubic yards of topsoil material based on expected top soil stripping. This is consistent with correct top soil volume used in the reclamation cost estimate, which had not been updated in Table 5-4 when Amendment 11 was submitted. Drawing C-4b, Revision 3, indicates Stockpile 1A will contain 116,000 cubic yards and Stockpile 1B will contain 106,000 cubic yards. The addition of 130,000 cubic yards of material, from topsoil stripping yet to occur, to Stockpile 1A/1B may potentially increase the east side of the stockpile footprint by approximately 50 feet. Viewing the scale of 1 inch = 1,000 feet in Drawing C-4b the change would be approximately 1/20 of an inch. Due to this negligible difference in stockpile footprint, CC&V updated only the text for Stockpiles 1A/1B to reflect what is stated in updated Table 5-4, which is included in Attachment 2. 13. Response to Adequacy Item 13 is inadequate. The response to Adequacy Item 13 states that the slopes steeper than 2.5H:1V which will blend surrounding topography or create irregular landforms are conceptual and it is premature to identify the location of these slopes on Drawing F-1. The Division cannot approve a conceptual idea that is not discussed with specific details in the Reclamation Plan nor specifically identified on the Reclamation Plan Map. Please note, as this concept is finalized in the future and specific details can be provided, the Applicant must submit a request to modify the approved Reclamation Plan to allow portions of reclaimed slopes to be steeper than 2.5H:1V to blend the topography and create irregular landforms. RESPONSE: CC&V will maintain slopes at 2:5H:1V for reclaimed areas. If future plans indicate a steeper slope is more beneficial for habitat creation in some areas, CC&V will submit a revised reclamation plan to the Division for review and approval prior to the steepening of any slopes. 14. Response to Adequacy Item 14 is inadequate. The response to Adequacy Item 14 states that the practice of rock plating reclaimed slopes is conceptual and it is not possible to indicate the location of these on Drawing F-1. The Division cannot approve a conceptual idea that is not discussed with specific details in the Reclamation Plan nor specifically identified on the Reclamation Plan Map. Please note, as this concept is finalized in the future and specific details can be provided, the Applicant must submit a request to modify the approved Reclamation Plan to allow rock plated slopes. RESPONSE: Prior to final reclamation, CC&V will submit an updated reclamation plan showing locations where rock plating will occur.