Laserfiche WebLink
6.4.5 Exhibit E—Reclamation Plan <br /> 10. Second response to Adequacy Item 10 is inadequate. <br /> Using the topographic details of Drawing F-1 Rev 3, and the "Steep High-wall <br /> Areas with No Growth Media"cross-hatched polygons on Drawing F-1 Rev 4,the <br /> Division has concerns on the 254 acres in the Main Cresson Mine and the 311 acres <br /> in the East Cresson Wildhorse Extension Mine where the Operator proposes to not <br /> replace plant growth medium. The map depicts accessible locations within these <br /> areas (haul road and pit floors) that are planned to not receive growth media nor <br /> application of the revegetation seed mix. This is contrary to the Division's <br /> allowance of leaving highwall benches void of topsoil and revegetation due to <br /> accessibility and safety. Please provide a technical justification for not reclaiming <br /> accessible locations within the depicted "Steep High-wall Areas with No Growth <br /> Media" areas OR commit to reclaiming accessible locations within these areas. If <br /> CC&V commits to reclaiming additional affected lands in these areas,please revise <br /> the cross hatched polygon on the Reclamation Plan Map to reflect the actual area <br /> where no topsoil will be replaced and adjust the reclamation cost estimate to <br /> account for the additional costs. <br /> Response: CC&V commits to reclaiming accessible haul road locations and pitfloors <br /> as indicated in Drawing F-1, Revision 5. An additional 43.4 acres and 26.8 acres <br /> will be reclaimed in the Main Cresson Mine and North Cresson Mine/East Cresson <br /> Mine (Wildhorse Extension) respectively. Drawing F-1 has been revised to show <br /> accessible areas such as haul roads and accessible benches that will receive growth <br /> media and application of seed mix. The cross hatched polygon on Drawing F-1 has <br /> been updated to reflect the area not receiving growth media The reclamation cost <br /> estimate has been updated to reflect this change as well as the total growth medium <br /> needs for site-wide reclamation. Please see Attachment 1 for revised Drawing F-1 <br /> Revision 5 and Attachment 2 for the updated reclamation cost estimate. <br /> 21. Second response to Adequacy Item 21 is inadequate. <br /> The response to Adequacy Item 21 states the cost to purchase and deliver water to <br /> irrigate transplanted aspen trees is accounted for the Cripple Creek and Victor Gold <br /> Mining Company reclamation cost estimate on page 84 of Appendix 11. After <br /> further review, the cost associated with water is likely inaccurate. Please <br /> demonstrate the $2,608 for 1,058,000 gallons of water ($1.23 for 1,000 gallons <br /> rate) is reflective of the cost incurred for a state-hired contractor to purchase and <br /> deliver this water for the transplanted trees OR update the Exhibit L reclamation <br /> cost estimate to account for the actual water costs.If the reclamation cost is updated <br /> with revised figures, please submit a replacement task sheet showing the revision <br /> and an updated Cost Summary sheet. Pursuant to Rules 3.1.10(5)and 6.4.7(3)and <br /> (4), please demonstrate that the sources of this water (Cities of Victor, Cripple <br /> Creek, and Colorado Springs) are capable to provide the estimated 1,056,000 <br /> gallons of water during the summer months. <br /> Response: Per the "Amended and restated application for use of water outside <br /> 2 <br />