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W; <br /> Response: The slope stability model considers the presence of the granite highwall and the backfilled <br /> slope. <br /> 29. Granite Bench:The July 2012 Seegmiller International stability analyses in AM-03 provided an <br /> analysis of a 30-foot high granite bench (Appendix II). No similar analysis was included in AM-04. Please <br /> confirm there is no change in the AM-03 granite bench highwall configuration to the AM-04 version, or <br /> provide a similar analysis. <br /> Response: The granite highwall bench and slope configuration analyzed by Seegmiller in AM-03 was <br /> included in the AM-04 design;therefore,the Seegmiller analysis is still applicable. <br /> DEAN-MOUNT COMMENT LETTER <br /> Note that comments have been summarized from those submitted. <br /> Dean Comments <br /> The figures are difficult to review. <br /> Response:The figures have been revised to be easier to review. The figures are intended to be viewed <br /> on 11x17 paper. <br /> There are no data to support the slope stability. <br /> Response: Exhibit 6.5 contains details on material strength properties and includes the slope stability <br /> models. <br /> Where will Castle source the fill and place it? <br /> Response:The permit application has been revised to discuss the imported material characteristics and <br /> compaction requirements. <br /> The reclamation bond calculation should include all quantities. <br /> Response:The reclamation bond calculation in Exhibit L includes costs to place all materials and reclaim <br /> the quarry. <br /> Castle should verify how they will monitor the quarry. <br /> Response:The permit application has been revised to include details on slope monitoring. <br /> Castle should reclaim the quarry in the timeline specified in Exhibit D. <br /> Pikeview Quarry Amendment 4, Response to Adequacy <br /> December 11, 2019 <br />