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t <br /> Russell Painter-Au u zonites—Conversmi i Application equacy Le <br /> May 11, 2017 <br /> Page 3 of 5 <br /> release or request a financial warranty reduction on at least the equivalent size of reclaimed land <br /> OR post the Division's calculated additional financial warranty for the proposed advancement. <br /> Both options above will require written approval from the Division prior to disturbing more than a <br /> total of two acres. <br /> 10. Please confirm that all dig sites and mining related disturbance will occur in the seven proposed <br /> permit boundary areas. <br /> 11. Within Exhibit B,you indicated there are no streams which would receive drainage directly from <br /> the mine.After a review of the maps provided in Exhibit E,Crystal Creek or a tributary of Crystal <br /> Creek is in close proximity to the permit boundary(specifically the boundaries of Amazontie 4, 6, <br /> and 8).Due to the proximity of the creek,please describe how you will control storm water at the <br /> operation during the mining phase. <br /> EXHIBIT D-Reclamation Plan(Rule 6.3.4) <br /> 12. The Reclamation Plan states 16 pine trees will be planted per acre.Please provide the species and <br /> the planting type/size of the trees. <br /> 13. The Reclamation Plan states affected lands will be returned to pre-existing slopes.Please clarify if <br /> dig sites will occur on lands steeper than 3H:IV. <br /> 14. Within Exhibit C,the 1'year seeding mixture is different than the 2nd year seeding mixture.Please <br /> specify the intent on the two separate seed mixtures.Please provide information regarding if all <br /> reclaimed lands will receive the two seeding treatments. <br /> 15. Please provide the PLS lbs./acre seeding rate for each species in the I'year seed mixture. <br /> 16. The Reclamation Plan states native sage brush will be planted. Please provide the rate, species,and <br /> the planting type/size of the shrubs. <br /> 17. The Reclamation Plan states 200 lbs./acre of manure will be used as fertilizer.Please clarify this is <br /> the correct rate which was intended as it appears to be significantly low,or provide the Division <br /> with a more appropriate application rate. Please provide the Division with the information on how <br /> you will incorporate the manure into the soil. Please clarify that manure used will be well-cured or <br /> composted,and weed-free.The Division highly recommends you contact the local MRCS or CSU <br /> Extension Service to obtain a recommendation regarding the use of manure for reclamation. <br /> 18. Exhibit E maps show the permit boundary within Amazonite#7 has a 12' x 40' access road.Please <br /> discuss the reclamation plan for this access road. <br /> 19. In accordance with Rule 3.1.5(3),please describe how grading will be completed to control erosion <br /> and siltation of the affected lands or provide details on an erosion control Best Management <br /> Practices which will be utilized. <br />