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Mining would commence in the year 2018, as soon as permits are in hand. The proposed <br /> operation's purpose is to establish a gravel pit for Fremont County road maintenance in the <br /> surrounding area in western Fremont County. The reserve consists of granite rock with a variety <br /> of hardness and a clay deposit for binder if the rock becomes too clean. The life of the mine is <br /> expected to be 15 years and at full capacity the mine would produce 10,000 tons of gravel per <br /> year with a total of 150,000 tons for the life of the mine. The plan for the product is to be a direct <br /> haul from the pit to the roads. Product will either be crushed by a contractor or by screening by <br /> the county crew. It will then be used as needed. Product stockpile will be located the eastern <br /> boundary of the proposed area. <br /> Portions of the site contain 2"to 1 foot of soil, which will be stockpiled along the east <br /> boundary prior to mining for future reclamation purposes. The depth of the work area will be no <br /> greater than 15' below the existing RR grade. Any slopes created will be graded no steeper than <br /> 2:1 and contoured to prevent erosion. After mining, the floor and slopes of the disturbed area will <br /> be seeded with a mixture of native grasses and shrubs. <br /> Operation of the mine will be sporadic throughout the year. A total time would be 3 <br /> months, from 6am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. At request of the Division Of Wildlife <br /> there will be no activity during the rifle big game season. <br /> Mining equipment will consist of a dozer, front end loader, track hoe &haul trucks. Due <br /> to the simplicity of the operation, no permanent structures are planned, nor are any utilities or <br /> service facilities needed. <br />