2017-02-07_PERMIT FILE - M2016075

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Jolly Pit#3; DRMS File No. M-2016-075, Preliminary Adequacy Review CONTINUED(Page 2) 6.3.4 EXHIBIT D—Reclamation Plan • Exhibit D(attached)has been revised with the following bullet information added for more detail and adequacy of reclamation plan.Reclamation of the final mined areas will be initiated within 12 months of the permanent cessation of mining activities and is anticipated to be completed within 12 months of the start date. • Overburden replacement will begin after 1-2 acres have been mined, and continue the same throughout the mining operation. • Based on the soil types in this pit location,the soils are sandy loam in the upper part, are sandy clay loam in the next part, and are underlain by sand and gravel at a depth of 12 to 20 inches. So at a minimum,this depth will be the thickness of plant growth medium to be replaced. • Re-seeding costs have been added to the reclamation costs should initial seeding not adequately grow. 6.3.5 EXHIBIT E-Map • The maps submitted in the original application apparently weren't scanned in and may have been mislabeled according to you via email February 1,2017. Of the two large maps submitted with the original application,the mining plan map should have been labeled Exhibit E,Attachment A and the reclamation plan map should have been labeled Exhibit E,Attachment B.From email conversations with you, it appears that more clarification needs addressed on the reclamation plan map for reclamation contours rather than just noted 3H:IV.Attached is a revised reclamation plan map(Exhibit E,Attachment B)to address the contours. 6.3.11 EXHIBIT L—Permanent Man-Made Structures • The notarized structure agreements submitted with the original application could not have included the permit number because a permit number is not assigned until the application is submitted. This matter has been resolved via email with you on January 27, 2017. I have provided the clerk and recorder's office with copies of the revised documents for this application.Attached is a newly signed Exhibit I(proof of filing with county clerk). Cheyenne County respectfully requests that the Division find the aforementioned response to the preliminary adequacy review of our 11 Oc construction materials reclamation permit application as sufficient for the upcoming application decision scheduled for February 17,2017. Based on the review of these revisions,we will determine if an extension is needed beyond the February 17"date. We truly appreciate your time and consideration of this matter. If you have any questions or concerns,please do not hesitate to contact this office at the address,phone number or email address listed above. Sincerely, Marcy L.Brossman Cheyenne County Administrator Attachments Rod Pelton, Commissioner Chairman Nancy Bogenhagen, Commissioner Patrick J. Ward, Commissioner Vice Chairman Marcy L. Brossman,Administrator Patricia Daugherty, Clerk to the Board