2019-11-20_PERMIT FILE - M2019057

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Design Criteria for Ulrich - Rovedo Mine Plan of Operations September 2019 DESIGN CRITERIA Forest Service wildlife biologist, aquatic biologist,botanist,hydrologist, archaeologist, fuels and fire specialist, and geologist have reviewed the proposed project. Measures necessary to protect threatened or endangered species, Region 2 sensitive species, their habitat, or potential habitat from the effects of the proposed management actions are addressed through the development of project design criteria. Design criteria are intended to minimize the project's effects to the environment. The FS has created the following design criteria that will be required of the Operator to be incorporated into the final MPO prior to MPO approval. Specific design criteria include: ADNIINISTRATIVE • The operator will establish a reclamation bond or acceptable surety as a guarantee of faithful performance with the terms and conditions identified in the reclamation requirements (36 CFR 228.13). Bond calculations will be based on local and Davis- Bacon wage and equipment rates. Bonds will be updated as necessary throughout the life of the project to reflect the actual cost of reclamation. • Upon completion of the project, a partial bond can be refunded withholding funds for re-vegetation, monitoring, and portions of indirect costs for a minimum of three (3) years pending attainment of acceptable ground cover as determined by the Authorized Officer. • Ifthe design or location of this project changes in ways that differ from the approved MPO, the project work will stop, and the PSICC Geologist will be notified immediately. The new information will be evaluated prior to the recommencement of work, which may require additional analyses under the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA). • The operator will contact the FS prior to the start of operations, during operations if operating conditions or requirements deviate from those analyzed, and once operations have been completed, to schedule a visit to the site as a final inspection of the operations. • All project-related materials and trash, including flagging, fencing, stakes, sample bags, and other items, must be removed from the site after project completion. • This plan has been approved for a period of 5 years, or until December 31, 2024. FIRE PREVENTION • All internal combustion engines including but not limited to generators, mechanized mining equipment and power tools,must be fitted with an approved spark arresting device. • Operator has tools, fire extinguisher on site and readily available during fire season. • Operator notifies South Park Ranger District or Pueblo Dispatch(719)553-1600 promptly, in the event of a fire.