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4. Topsoil, Overburden Handling <br /> Topsoil will be salvaged from all Mining Areas as well as the reclaimed slope that needs to be <br /> re-disturbed. Topsoil from Mining Area 1 will be stockpiled in Topsoil Stockpile 1 located in the <br /> Eastern portion of the permit area. All other topsoil will be directly replaced. Overburden <br /> encountered during mining will be placed on the pit floor of previously excavated areas. The <br /> expected average topsoil thickness available for salvage is approximately 6 inches with a <br /> stripping range of 3-8 inches. The topsoil stockpile will be seeded with the rangeland seed mix. <br /> 5. Water Handling <br /> All water for dust control will be transported to the site via a water truck. On site water will not <br /> be required for the operations. All historic water rights and flow ways will not be altered and <br /> will be protected under requirements called out in the storm water management plan to be issued <br /> by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment prior to the commencement of <br /> operations. <br /> 6. Schedule of Operations <br /> Mining operations will only occur as dictated by demand. Mining, crushing and screening may <br /> take place in any part of the year but is expected to be limited to less than 7 months per year. <br /> Product will be sold throughout the year, although far less material is expected to be sold in <br /> winter months. The operator will not have night gravel mining operations, although minor truck <br /> activity or repairs may occur after hours. The operator is requesting that hours of operation be as <br /> follows Monday-Friday Sam—5 pm. <br /> 7 Ouray County Impacts and Environmental Impacts <br /> The aggregate production is estimated to be 7,000 tons annually. Sales are expected to be 7,000 <br /> tons per year, although this is only approximate since past forecasts of economic conditions have <br /> been erratic. Impacts to Ouray County include: <br /> a) Truck traffic: DOT legal trucks will access to and from the site primarily on Government <br /> Springs Road to Hwy 550. <br />