2017-10-11_PERMIT FILE - M2017012

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FORREST MINING PROJECT TELLER COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LAND USE APPLICATION SPECIAL USE PERMIT CHAPTER 8: SPECIAL REVIEW USE PERMIT SECTION 8.3.U.4.e. WRITTEN DESCRIPTION (1) The overall estimated period of the operation is from October, 2017 to the fall of 2022. (2) The operation will be active annually from approximately May to November. A backhoe or excavator will be used periodically transported in and out of the site during the May to November season. (3) The maximum number of employees estimated to be on site is 0 (zero). The maximum number of contractors (equipment excavation) estimated to be on site is 2 (two). (4) List and description of all major equipment to be present of site: 1. Backhoes, similar to a John Deere 310 (yellow with a transport height of 11 feet 9 inches). 2. Excavators, similar to Link-Belt 290 LX (red & white with a transport height of 10 feet 7 inches). (5) Description of environmental monitoring conducted on or off the site to comply with regulatory requirements, and any Spill Containment Plan required to be submitted in partial or full fulfillment of any State or Federal mining-related application or permit. 1. The site with be periodically monitored by the USDA Forest Service and the Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety. 2. No chemicals, toxic substances or explosives will be used on this site. Possible hazardous substances include fuel or fuel leaks from machinery. If there is a spill of fuel, all contaminated soils will be removed and disposed of.To prevent fuel leaks/spills from contacting the ground, a tarp and absorbent pad (moving blanket) will be placed under the machinery while parked or refueling. In the event of a fluid leak that contacts the ground, USFS, WQCD and CO DRMS will be notified in order to comply with required clean up procedures. Five gallon buckets will be available to remove contaminated soil from the site. Page 1 of 2 10. Written Description Section 8.3.U.4.e.