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11. Please confirm you are proposing to have six dig sites, a maximum of 875 square feet and up to 30 feet <br /> deep, open at one time and backfilling the dig sites before moving onto more dig areas. Please also <br /> confirm you are proposing to have no more than five acres disturbed at any one time.Note, for the <br /> Division to approve a five acre phased mining plan and bond,you must commit to contacting the <br /> Division prior to advancing the operation beyond a total of five acres, and request a release or request <br /> a financial warranty reduction on at least the equivalent size of reclaimed land OR post the Division's <br /> calculated additional financial warranty for the proposed advancement. Both options above will <br /> require written approval from the Division prior to disturbing more than a total of five acres. <br /> Response: Please refer to attached revised Exhibit D—Reclamation Plan 6.3.4 (2), <br /> See commitments made to Exhibit D—Reclamation Plan 6.3.4 (2) <br /> The number of excavation pits will not exceed 6 at any one time. <br /> No more than 5 acres will be disturbed at any one time. <br /> Excavations will not exceed 20 feet in depth. <br /> Maximum excavation will not to exceed 2000 cubic yards at any one time. <br /> Their specific sizes and locations will be subject to the minerals direction of trend and depth. <br /> See note added to Exhibit E—Mining Plan Map,Detail 1. <br /> See revised Exhibit C—Mining Plan 6.3.3(1)(f). <br /> EXHIBIT D—Reclamation Plan (Rule 6.3.4) <br /> 12. As required by Rule 6.3.4(1)(c)(i), please state the thickness of plant growth medium to be replaced. <br /> Response: Please see attached revised Exhibit D—Reclamation Plan, 6.3.4(1)(c)(i) <br /> 13. As required by Rule 6.3.4(1)(c)(ii),please state at when seeding will occur at the site. Additionally, <br /> please explain how the seedbed will be prepared.Furthermore, state the type, application rate,and soil <br /> incorporation methods of fertilizer application, if any. <br /> Response: Please see attached revised Exhibit D—Reclamation Plan, 6.3.4(1)(c)(ii) <br /> Currently we are stating @ 6.3.4(1) (c) (ii) that no mulch or fertilizer will be used. The Forest Service <br /> has been notified that we are proposing not to use mulch or fertilizer. They have not objected. <br /> Page 4 of 8 <br />