2021-06-08_REVISION - M2001046 (9)

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Page 2 Mr. Eric Scott June 4th, 2021 roads and other access to the area. A standard U.S. Geological Survey topographic quadrangle or equivalent is acceptable. Scale criteria need not be followed for this map. Adequate as submitted EXHIBIT C-Pre-mining and Mining Plan Map(s) of Affected Lands(Rule 6.4.3): One or more maps may be necessary to legibly portray the following information: (a) all immediately adjacent surface owners of record; (b) the name and location of all creeks, roads, buildings, oil and gas wells and lines, and power and communication lines on the area of affected land and within two hundred(200)feet of all boundaries of such area See comment below for item (g).A separate map may be utilized to show these features more clearly if necessary. See attached Figure 2(Structures within 200'). (c) the existing topography of the area with contour lines of sufficient detail to portray the direction and rate of slope of the affected land; (d) the total area to be involved in the operation, including the area to be mined and the area of affected lands(see definition of"Affected Land"); (e) the type of present vegetation covering the affected lands;and (t)in conjunction with Exhibit G- Water Information, Subsection 6.4.7, if required by the Office, further water resources information will be presented on a map in this section. (g) Show the owner's name, type of structures, and location of all permanent or man-made structures contained on the area of affected land and within two hundred(200) feet of the affected land(permit boundary). A brief review of existing aerial photographs of the area indicates that all permanent manmade features are not identified on this map as required(Missing oil and gas features within 200'of permit, irrigation ditches, above or below ground utilities, and structures located on the opposite side of Hwy 66 and WCR 19....) A separate map may be submitted showing the required information for all permanent structures on and within 200'of the affected land, which in this case is the permit boundary. See attached Figure 2(Structures within 200').The Division may provide additional detail with regard to this comment, our review of permanent man made structures indicates the current submittal is complete. (h) In conjunction with Exhibit I-Soils Information, Subsection 6.4.9, soils information may be presented on a map in this section; (i)Aerial photos, if available, may be included in this section. The operator will need to acknowledge that if any existing oil and gas features are removed from the permit area, as stated at the start of Exhibit D, the mining and reclamation plan mapping for the site will be appropriately updated through the Technical Revision process. Acknowledged. EXHIBIT D-Mining Plan (Rule 6.4.4): The mining plan shall supply the following information, correlated with the affected lands, map(s) and timetables: (a) description of the method(s) of mining to be employed in each stage of the operation as related to any surface disturbance on affected lands; (b) earthmoving; The location(s) of Topsoil stockpiles have not been identified on the Mining Plan Maps, and only one Overburden stockpile location has been shown. The rule requires segregation of topsoil from overburden materials. What is the thickness/total volume of topsoil that will be salvaged from the permit area?Please update mining plan maps as needed. This information is also critical for determining the push distances and costs for replacing these materials during reclamation. Two additional topsoil stock piles have been added to the Mine Plan Map(see attached).Topsoil will be segregated on one side of each of the overburden stockpiles.Total topsoil requirements to reclaim disturbed areas above the high water line and the siltation and freshwater ponds with 6" of overburden is 50,000 cubic yards.Assuming 6" of topsoil in place at the site,there is 168,000 cy of topsoil available in the mine area. See attached updated Exhibit C and Exhibit D. (c) all water diversions and impoundments;and (d) the size of area(s) to be worked at any one time.