2021-08-05_PERMIT FILE - M2021001

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LYOANSNGADDIS DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING, AND SAFETY Page 3 August 3, 2021 The thickness of the material to be mined does vary, but will not exceed 13 feet in depth, and may be significantly less in areas, regardless of where such material is mined. EXHIBIT E— Reclamation Plan (Rule 6.4.5): 9. There are three ponds/lakes that are proposed to be within the permit boundary, please demonstrate or commit to constructing the ponds/lakes to meet Rule 3.1.5(7) which states; In all cases where a lake or pond is produced as a portion of the Reclamation Plan, all slopes, unless otherwise approved by the Board or Office, shall be no steeper than a ratio of 2:1 (horizontal to vertical ratio), except from 5 feet above to 10 feet below the expected water line where slopes shall be not steeper than 3:1. If a swimming area is proposed as a portion of the Reclamation Plan, the slope, unless otherwise approved by the Board or Office, shall be no steeper than 5:1 throughout the area proposed for swimming, and a slope no steeper than 2:1 elsewhere in the pond. The ponds and lakes are already present on the property. One will be eliminated, and the other 2 will be utilized on the property. The Applicant commits to construct the ponds/lakes to meet the requirements of Rule 3.1.5(7). 10. What is the source of the water to be used to fill the ponds? If there is an augmentation or substitute water supply plan in place to fill the ponds please provide a copy of the plan. The source of the water used to fill the ponds is run-off water as well as dedicated water. The Applicant is presently working with Wright Water Engineers, Inc. on an augmentation plan, although such plan is not finalized at this time. EXHIBIT F— Reclamation Plan Map (Rule 6.4.6): 11. The map provided in Exhibit F is inconsistent with the maps that are included in the Reclamation Plan Exhibit E, please revise the map to be consistent with Exhibit E. A revised Exhibit F is included with this letter. EXHIBIT H —Wildlife Information (Rule 6.4.8): 12. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife provide comments on the permit application, see attachment. Please provide responses to their comments and concerns. Applicant, which is also the developer of the land in the proposed permitted areas, addressed the concerns of Colorado Parks and Wildlife in their Final Development Plan, which was subsequently approved by all applicable government authorities. The applicant notes the CPW recommendations. Within the scope of the PUD and Final Development Plan, WSA, and the ordinances of the Town, the applicant will, where reasonable, fulfill the recommendations of the CPW to minimize issues related thereto, and will otherwise follow the procedures set forth for the area when the Shorefox Mining Permit obtained by the Town.