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Mr. Bill Tczai <br /> August 24,2021 <br /> Page 6 of 9 <br /> How does the operator intend for the mined area to be free-draining after mining is completed so that it does <br /> not retain surface runoff or precipitation as it does currently? The contours provide on the current reclamation <br /> plan map would seem to indicate a closed basin in the southern area of the excavation. <br /> Has any geotechnical stability work been conducted to confirnVdocument the assertion that the proposed <br /> benched slope configuration will be stable post-reclamation? <br /> Are any measures being taken with runoff control or bench grading to keep the overburden and topsoil in <br /> place after reclamation? Level benches can tend to shed topsoil during heavy precipitation events if runoff is <br /> not properly managed <br /> EXHIBIT F-Reclamation Plan Man (Rule 6.4.6): The map(s) of the proposed affected land,by all phases of <br /> the total scope of the mining operation, shall indicate the following: <br /> (a)The expected physical appearance of the area of the affected land, correlated to the proposed mining and <br /> reclamation timetables. The map must show proposed topography of the area with contour lines of sufficient <br /> detail to portray the direction and rate of slope of all reclaimed lands; The provided reclamation map does not <br /> show sufficient detail for theproposed benching configuration,please address. Pleaseprovide cross sections in <br /> at least two locations/directions across the proposed final mine configuration showing the proposed bench <br /> configurations,slopes and reclamation. <br /> (b)Portrayal of the proposed final land use for each portion of the affected lands. <br /> EXHIBIT G-Water Information(Rule 6.4.7): <br /> (1)If the operation is not expected to directly affect surface or groundwater systems, a statement of that <br /> expectation shall be submitted. What is the depth to groundwater in the proposed mining area? Can the <br /> operator demonstrate that the water currently retained in the pit is precipitation and not exposed groundwater? <br /> Does the operator intend to implement any measures to route precipitation around and away from the mined <br /> areas so that it is not captured/inipacted? <br /> (2)If the operation is expected to directly affect surface or groundwater systems,you shall: <br /> (a)Locate on the map (in Exhibit C)tributary water courses, wells, springs, stock water ponds, reservoirs, <br /> and ditches on the affected land and on adjacent lands where such structures may be affected by the <br /> proposed mining operations; <br /> (b) Identify all known aquifers; and <br /> (c) Submit a brief statement or plan showing how water from dewatering operations or from runoff from <br /> disturbed areas, piled material and operating surfaces will be managed to protect against pollution of <br /> either surface or groundwater(and, where applicable, control pollution in a manner that is consistent with <br /> water quality discharge permits), both during and after the operation. <br /> (3)You must provide an estimate of the project water requirements including flow rates and annual volumes for <br /> the development, mining and reclamation phases of the project. <br />