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Page 14 <br /> 6 Monitoring Plan <br /> Miners Mall will conduct daily visual inspections of the Project Area when mining activities are active. <br /> Operations will be conducted utilizing BMPs and other preventative measure to insure no unnecessary <br /> or undue degradation occurs from any of the proposed mining activities. All staff will be encouraged to <br /> be aware and report potential problems before they occur. Environmental protection measures will be <br /> taken to minimize impact to plant and wildlife species as described in Section 4.6 of this Plan. <br /> 6.1 Compliance with the Approved Plan of Operations and Other Federal and State Environmental <br /> Laws and Regulations <br /> The proposed activities outlined in this Plan will be conducted under 43 CFR 3809 upon BLM approval of <br /> this Plan and certification of bond adequacy. The mining activities will also be conducted utilizing the <br /> Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan that is filed with the State of Colorado Public Heath—Water <br /> Quality Control; and with the USFWS protocol for any plant or wildlife species. <br /> 6.2 Provide Early Detection of Potential Problems <br /> Miners Mall will monitor all activities and will communicate with the BLM as soon as possible should <br /> potential problems be encountered. The Siberia project area does include some potentially unstable <br /> workings that Miners Mall will mitigate to prevent from reaching the surface. <br /> 6.3 Supply Information that will Assist in Directing Corrective Actions should they become Necessary <br /> Miners Mall will address corrective actions in Section 4.6 (Environmental Protection Measures) of this <br /> Plan. Miners Mall will work with the BLM to ensure that corrective action measures are appropriate for <br /> the Project Area and meet resource management directives. <br /> 6.4 Description of resources subject to monitoring <br /> Topsoil and unnecessary or undue degradation are the uttermost concern within the Project Area. <br /> Miners Mall will work with the BLM and DRMS to monitor and correct all conditions that may arise to <br /> prevent topsoil erosion and unnecessary or undue degradation during all aspects of the mining <br /> activities. <br /> 6.5 Type and location of Monitoring Devices <br /> Miners Mall will install a rain/snow gauge within the Project Area and maintain records for monthly <br /> precipitation to allow the BLM/DRMS to make recommendations for corrective actions to prevent <br /> topsoil erosion and unnecessary or undue degradation. <br /> 6.6 Reporting Procedures <br /> Miners Mall will provide reports regarding rain/snow fall and any potential issues to the BLM monthly, <br /> and to the DRMS annually. <br />