2017-08-14_PERMIT FILE - M2014042

• Permit No: M2014042
• IBM Index Class Name: PERMIT FILE
• Doc Date: 8/14/2017
• Doc Name: Adequacy Review Response
• From: Russell Painter
• To: DRMS
• Type & Sequence: CN1
• Email Name: ERR
• Email Name: WHE
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Russell Painter-Amazonites—Conversion Application Adequacy Letter
May 11, 2017
Page 2 of 5
review.Please acknowledge and address any comments noted in the letters and make changes to
the application as necessary.
6.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF EXHIBITS
4. Please ensure that all maps submitted comply with Rule 6.2.1(2). Maps, except the index map,
must conform to the following criteria: (a.) show the name of the applicant; (b.)must be prepared
and signed by a registered land surveyor,professional engineer,or other qualified person; (c.)
give the date prepared; (d.)identify and outline the area which corresponds with the application;
and(e) and shall include an appropriate legend, map title, date,north arrow,and be prepared at a
scale that is appropriate to clearly show all elements that are required to be delineated by the Act
and Rules
63 SPECIFIC PERMIT APPLICATION EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS 410 LIMITED
OPERATIONS
EXHIBIT B-Site Description(Rule 6.3.2)
5. Please further describe the vegetation characteristics in the area of the proposed operation in
accordance with Rule 6.3.2(1). The application includes"trees,fisu grass,and dry native mountain
mix"when describing the existing vegetation,however,this does not provide specific details.The
Division recommends you contact the local Natural Resource Conservation Service(MRCS)office
for assistance with this item.
6. Please further describe the soil characteristics in the area of the proposed operation in accordance
with Rule 6.3.2(1). The application includes"some areas have no top soil others due all top soil
saved for reclamation"when describing the existing soils,however,this does not provide specific
details. The Division recommends you contact the local NRCS office for assistance with this item.
Submitting a Soil Report obtained from https:/,wcbsoi]sur�,cy.sc.c,(oN-.usda.gov/which identifies
the proposed permit boundaries and contains the appropriate soil descriptions will also address this
item.
7. In accordance with Rule 6.3.2(c),please provide a description of the depth of ground water at the
proposed site locations.
EXHIBIT C-Mining Plan(Rule 633)
8. Within Exhibit C,you state overburden will be screened on-site.Please provide further details
regarding this on-site processing.
9. Please confirm you are proposing to have one dig site,a maximum of 20 feet x 60 feet and up to 15
feet deep,open at one time and backfilling this dig site before moving onto the second dig site.
Please also confirm you are proposing to have no more than two acres disturbed at any one time:
Note,for the Division to approve a two acre phased mining plan and bond,you must commit to
contacting the Division prior to advancing the operation beyond a total of two acres,and request a