2021-09-27_REVISION - M1976007UG

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Angela Bellantoni September 21,2021 Page 4 of 10 (g)Identify the primary and secondary commodities to be mined/extracted and describe the intended use; and (h)name and describe the intended use of all expected incidental products to be mined/extracted by the proposed operation. (i) Specify if explosives will be used in conjunction with the mining(or reclamation). In consultation with the Office,the Applicant must demonstrate pursuant to Rule 6.5(4), Geotechnical Stability Exhibit,that off-site areas will not be adversely affected by blasting. 0) Specif the dimensions of any existing or proposed roads that will be used for the mining operation. Describe any improvements necessary on existing roads and the specifications to be used in the construction of new roads. New or improved roads must be included as part of the affected lands and permitted acreage.Affected land shall not include off-site roads which existed prior to the date on which notice was given or permit application was made to the office and which were constructed for purposes unrelated to the proposed mining operation and which will not be substantially upgraded to support the mining operation. Describe any associated drainage and runoff conveyance structures to include sufficient information to evaluate structure sizing. • Please fully address items(i)and(j)as listed above. • Who will be conducting the blasting operations when required? Please describe how the blasting activity will be monitored and documented. Also see comment for Rule 6.5 • The operator will be required to salvage and stockpile/maintain all topsoil from the processing and stockpile areas for use in reclamation—please acknowledge. • Will any of the previous underground workings be encountered during the proposed mining? If so, where, and how will those workings be secured and reclaimed? • Where will the "open pit"mining take place? EXHIBIT E-Reclamation Plan(Rule 6.4.5): (1)In preparing the Reclamation Plan, you should be specific in terms of addressing such items as final grading (including drainage), seeding,fertilizing, revegetation(trees, shrubs, etc.),and topsoiling. You are encouraged to allow flexibility in your plans by committing to ranges of numbers(e.g., 6"-12"of topsoil)rather than specific figures. (2)The Reclamation Plan shall include provisions for, or satisfactory explanation of, all general requirements for the type of reclamation proposed to be implemented by you. Reclamation shall be required on all the affected land. The Reclamation Plans shall include: (a)A description of the type(s)of reclamation you propose to achieve in the reclamation of the affected land,why each was chosen,the amount of acreage accorded to each,and a general discussion of methods of reclamation as related to the mechanics of earthmoving; (b)A comparison of the proposed post-mining land use to other land uses in the vicinity and to adopted state and local land use plans and programs. In those instances where the post-mining land use is for industrial,residential,or commercial purposes and such use is not reasonably assured, a plan for revegetation shall be submitted. Appropriate evidence supporting such reasonable assurance shall be submitted;