2016-12-19_REVISION - M1980244 (5)

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6 RESPONSE: Standard reclamation practice as discussed in CC&V’s previous response to Adequacy Item 36 is to break up construction debris, bury the material in an excavated area, followed by compaction with a tracked dozer. Next, the area is buried with five feet of cover material with a slightly domed surface. Thereafter, re- grading of the land surface is followed by growth media placement, and reseeding. 6.4.8 Exhibit H – Wildlife Information 39. Response to Adequacy Item 39 is inadequate. Pursuant to Rule 3.1.8(1), please clarify that the High Grade Mill is also considered a process facility and is covered under section “2.2 Active Leaching or Process Facilities” in the Wildlife Protection Plan. RESPONSE: CC&V agrees the High Grade Mill is also considered a process facility and is covered under section “2.2 Active Leaching or Process Facilities” in the Wildlife Protection Plan. 40. Response to Adequacy Item 40 is inadequate. The response to Adequacy Item 40 removes the statement that access to the tops of highwalls should be restricted. The intent of this statement was to specify how wildlife would be protected and removing it does not address the protection of wildlife. Note, upon the completion of mining and reclamation, the Applicant has committed to installing a 6-foot high (minimum) chain link fence around the crest of the mine areas where highwalls of greater than approximately 100 feet remain. Please update the Wildlife Protection Plan to include these details. In accordance with Rule 3.1.8(1), please provide details on how the Applicant will protect wildlife from encountering the hazard of a highwall during the mining operation. RESPONSE: CC&V would like the Division to note that to date CC&V has not experienced any wildlife fatalities from animals falling down or over highwall slopes. CC&V will commit to installing a 6-foot high (minimum) chain link fence around areas of the mine such as the north end of the WHEX, south end of the South Cresson Pit, northwest side of the Globe Hill Pit, ADR 1, ADR2, AGVLF, and SGVLF to protect wildlife from mining activities. CC&V requests that the Division issue a conditional approval with a provision that CC&V submits a technical revision fencing plan within 180 days of approval of Amendment 11. The Wildlife Protection Plan will be revised to include this requirement. 44. Response to Adequacy Item 44 is inadequate. The Division requests the Applicant commit in writing to route a copy of Wildlife Incident Reports to the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety.