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Andy Rod ri`Tucz.'C'iV it Rcsoiu-ces <br /> May 24, 2017 <br /> Page 3 o f 4 <br /> Please provide more detailed information about the final reclamation for the currently <br /> permitted area containing the reservoir/silt ponds. DRMS will need to know the proposed <br /> configurations and acreages for all exposed water bodies at final reclamation, if these water <br /> bodies will be lined, and if so—how, and what if any structures will be present on site when <br /> reclamation is complete for the entire permitted area(gas/oil structures,pipelines,roads,etc.) <br /> Currently the approved reclamation plan calls for two 10-12 acre unlined ponds in the <br /> existing permit area. Not only will unlined exposed groundwater have a significant impact <br /> on the required bond amount, a permanent augmentation plan will need to be approved for <br /> any exposed groundwater in unlined ponds before DRMS can approve a final release of the <br /> permit. <br /> EXHIBIT F-Reclamation Plan Map(Rule 6.4.6): The map(s)of the proposed affected land,by all phases <br /> of the total scope of the mining operation, shall indicate the following: <br /> (a) The expected physical appearance of the area of the affected land,correlated to the proposed <br /> mining and reclamation timetables. The map must show proposed topography of the area <br /> with contour lines of sufficient detail to portray the direction and rate of slope of all reclaimed <br /> lands; and <br /> (b) Portrayal of the proposed final land use for each portion of the affected lands. <br /> The reclamation map must provide the above required information for the entire permitted <br /> area, not just the amended area. This should include the final size and configuration of any <br /> exposed groundwater areas intended to remain at final reclamation. <br /> EXHIBIT L - Reclamation Costs (Rule 6.4.12): (1) All information necessary to calculate the costs of <br /> reclamation must be submitted and broken down into the various major phases of reclamation. You must <br /> provide sufficient information to calculate the cost of reclamation that would be incurred by the state. <br /> DRMS will calculate the required reclamation bond when all information required during the adequacy <br /> process has been provided. At this time, to calculate the bond for the entire permit will require more <br /> information regarding the final configuration and acreage of exposed groundwater to remain at the end of <br /> mining activity within the existing permit area. <br /> EXHIBIT S - Permanent Man-Made Structures (Rule 6.4.19): Please note that roadways and above- <br /> ground or underground utilities (if present) within 200 feet of the proposed affected area are considered <br /> permanent man-made structures. In accordance with Rule 6.4.19, when mining operations will adversely <br /> affect the stability of any significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure located within 200 feet of <br /> the affected area,the applicant may either: <br /> a.) Provide a notarized agreement between the applicant and the person(s)having an interest in the structure, <br /> that the applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure;or <br /> b.) Where such an agreement cannot be reached, the applicant shall provide an appropriate engineering <br /> evaluation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities occurring at the mining <br /> operation. <br /> Please provide evidence(certified letter to structure owners)that a notarized agreement between the structure <br /> owners and the applicant was pursued. If an agreement is unable to be reached a geotechnical assessment <br />