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Civil Resources <br /> June 11,2021 <br /> Page 2 01`4 <br /> EXHIBIT C- Pre-mining and Mining Plan May(s) of Affected Lands (Rule 6.4.3): <br /> • Please show locations and volumes of proposed topsoil stockpiles during mining operations. Operator <br /> has committed to retaining at least three inches of existing topsoil for amendment and replacement during <br /> reclamation. This equates to a minimum of 404 cubic yards of existing topsoil that will need to be <br /> retained for amendment and reclamation for every acre stripped. <br /> • The mining and reclamation maps both show a maximum excavation depth of three feet, however the text <br /> states a maximum excavation depth of two feet. Please edit both the mining and reclamation plan maps to <br /> reflect the maximum proposed excavation depth of two feet. <br /> EXHIBIT D-Minim Plan(Rule 6.4.4): <br /> (a)please remove reference to"amendment"in this section, as this is a new permit. <br /> EXHIBIT E-Reclamation Plan(Rule 6.4.5): <br /> • The operator has committed to retaining at least three inches of existing topsoil for amendment and <br /> replacement during reclamation. This equates to a minimum of 404 cubic yards of existing topsoil that <br /> will need to be retained for amendment and reclamation for every acre stripped. Please acknowledge. <br /> • The first 2 sentences in"Section 3.1.9 Topsoiling" are vague and inconsistent with other text(such as first <br /> sentence in section(d)). Please delete or edit as necessary for consistency and specificity. Note that the <br /> rule requires that topsoil be salvaged and preserved separately from other overburden for use in <br /> reclamation. <br /> • The Weed Management Plan provided is also vague and incomplete. What species of weeds are <br /> prevalent in the area and therefore will likely require Hunt Farms to control them at the site, and how do <br /> they intend to do this? if chemicals will be utilized, what herbicide will be used to control what species, <br /> and when and how will they be applied? <br /> EXHIBIT F-Reclamation Plan Map (Rule 6.4.6): <br /> Please refer to comment on maximum excavation depth for Exhibit C <br /> EXHIBIT G-Water Information(Rule 6.4.7): <br /> DRMS understands that the operator does not intend to expose groundwater during this operation(maximum <br /> proposed excavation depth of two feet below existing grade). However, will water be utilized for dust control or <br /> other uses on site?If so,please provide an estimate of how much water will be used and describe where it will be <br /> obtained. <br /> EXHIBIT H-Wildlife Information(Rule 6.4.8): Adequate as submitted <br />