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J. Describe and locate any structures to be constructed (i.e. stockpiles, ponds, <br /> impoundments): <br /> There will be no new structures constructed(aside from the roads and trails described above). The operator will, <br /> potentially, be installing permanent steel entryways at the portals,which can be locked. <br /> K. Describe anticipated relationship to surface water and groundwater (proximity to <br /> streams,penetration of ground water aquifers): <br /> Pad at the Raymond portal is within 50 feet of Gold Creek, but there are no activities that close to the creek. All <br /> activities at other sites will be well above and far away from Gold Creek and ephemeral drainages. Other portals are <br /> well upland and dry. Portal pads and drilling pads will be bermed for full containment of sediment and fluids, <br /> IV. OPERATION AND RECLAMATION MEASURES: <br /> 1. The Board suggests that a photographic record of the pre-prospecting and <br /> post-prospecting conditions be kept by the prospector. These photos should be taken <br /> from the same location and by the same method to clearly show the pre-prospecting <br /> condition of the land and the reclamation efforts. Upon completion of reclamation and <br /> request for bond or surety release, the Board may consider the photos as evidence of <br /> adequate reclamation,and thus,be able to act more quickly on the request for release. <br /> 2. Provide a description of the native vegetation of the area to be disturbed, including <br /> tree, shrub, and grass communities of the area. Color photographs, sufficient to <br /> adequately represent the ecology of the site and adequately labeled (including date, <br /> orientation and location), may be used in lieu of a written description. Based on the <br /> quality of the photographs,the Division may require additional detail. <br /> All sites are above 9000 ft elevation and contain typical montane riparian or upland vegetation. For the most part in <br /> undisturbed areas,there are willow shrubs and sedges along creeks and drainaaeways, and lodgepole pine and <br /> Douglas fir,with limited understory cover, on upland areas. The existing portal pads to be used may contain minimal <br /> grass or forb vegetation, and/or minimal coniferous volunteer vegetation, Wherever Possible the applicantwill avoid <br /> disturbances to forest and riparian vegetation. <br /> Form 2-Public File Page 8 of 14 <br />