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EXHIBIT C -Mining Plan <br /> Rule 6.3.3 (Starts on Page 136 of the Rules) <br /> The purpose of the mining plan is to describe how mining will affect the permit area through duration of the <br /> operation. The plan must be correlated to Exhibit E—Map. <br /> 1) Estimated dates of commencement: Oct. 2017 and completion: Sept. 2025 <br /> 2) How many years is the mine anticipated to be operational: eight years <br /> 3) Will mining activities occur all-yearlong or just seasonally when weather permits (check one): <br /> (0) all-yearlong or(lb seasonally, explain: subject to winter closure based on snowfall <br /> 4) How many aces of the mine site will be disturbed at any given time: 0.5 acres <br /> 5) Depth of topsoil to be salvaged (only for surface disturbances) (check one): <br /> =4-6 inches =6-8inches <br /> 8-10 inches r_1 10-12 inches <br /> Other: <br /> N/A, explain: Current soil is a mix due to previous mining-Will be sorting all soil & rock <br /> 6) Will you need to move any overburden (check one): (_O)Yes or(_E]-)No <br /> a. If yes, approximately how thick is the overburden? 2 to 5 feet <br /> 7) How will the mine be accessed: (_� existing roads (1::[) new roads will be created <br /> Please describe the existing roads: <br /> Currently using existing hiking tram! -Tharp are historical roads and jeep trails the area ahave <br /> the . <br /> a. If there will be new roads or road improvements, please describe the new roads and road <br /> improvements: <br /> None <br /> 8) Will water be needed during the mining operation (check one): (EL)Yes or (=)No <br /> a. If yes, please describe the source of the water and how much water will be used during the <br /> operation: <br /> Water will be packed in for use in a backpack-type sprayer for dust control. BLM wants 2 of these type <br /> of sprayers on site for fire control. Up to 200 gallons of water may be stored on site during summer. <br /> 9) Will any water diversions or impoundments be constructed (check one): (_�!)Yes or (11)No <br /> a. If yes, please describe the water diversions or impoundments: <br /> Will be using weed-free straw bales to prevent topsoil loss at cliff edge and around toil pile <br /> 10)Will any chemicals be used during the mining process (check one): (-a)Yes or(fa)No <br /> a. If yes, please describe the chemical types and quantities to be utilized, chemical storage and <br /> spill containment and emergency response plans for on-site spills. Plant operation details <br /> should include tank capacities and operating solution volumes: <br />