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17) (Optional) Please provide additional information about the Mine Plan: <br /> There are 6 proiect areas-done in 5 phases: <br /> 1)Ridgetop Project Area: This is Phase One-our current and bonded area. <br /> Within the 60 foot x 40 foot area of disturbance,we intend to remove all of the topsoil and overburden <br /> to bedrock. This material will be 3 to 5-foot-thick and will be sorted into topsoil and smaller rocks into <br /> one pile,with the larger rocks into another. Once we reach the granite bedrock,we will remove the clay <br /> and vein material (approx. 6 to 8 feet-wide)that goes down into the granite to a total depth of forty-five <br /> feet or less,depending on quality/quantity of material recovered. <br /> Overburden will be moved to 3 distinct piles located 25 feet east of main dig area. One pile will consist <br /> of medium to large rocks and the other 2 piles will be topsoil piled on a tarp. Topsoil has been seeded <br /> and mulched with recommended seed mix, based on specs provided by the DRMS to enrich the soil until <br /> it can be replaced and permanently reseeded. <br /> Ridgetop Project Area Usage: 0.25 acres,which break down to... <br /> Area of Disturbance=0.08 <br /> Tool Storage/Shade=0.01 <br /> Dirt/Rock Storage=0.04 <br /> Existing Access trails=0.12 (*note BLM has asked us NOT to reclaim 0.1 acres of the historic road since <br /> we bonded-We are leaving this in here however in case that changes later.) <br /> *Please note some areas noted above are larger than our current bond to allow some expanding and <br /> delimiting of work zones <br /> This is the end of Phase one (current operation). <br /> This-is Phase Two-which consists of 2 Proposed Proiect areas <br /> 2)Siberia Project Area: This project area is focused primarily around the sealed, preexisting Siberia <br /> Portal. It is our intention to reopen this portal,stabilized the existing 25 feet of workings, and continue <br /> operations underground with only MSHA part 48 certified staff. BLM has insisted that minimal change <br /> occur outside of the portal!!I There will be no dirt/rock storage or piles as ALL material removed from <br /> the Siberia Portal will be taken off-site for sorting and processing. A small 15 foot x 20 foot support area <br /> will be utilized around the portal grate. <br /> Access will be via a 300 foot long preexisting trail from the established parking area/BLM trailhead. <br /> Reclaimation-in-process will be used along this trail by seeding trail edges to establish a seed bank so <br /> native grasses will overtake the trail when usage drops. <br /> Siberia Project Proposed Area Usage:0.05 acres,which break down to... <br /> Area of Disturbance=0.02 (portal and preexisting disturbance) <br /> Support Area=0.01 <br /> Existing Access trails=0.02 <br />