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Vima Partners LLC. <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> 1 September 2021 <br /> A technical memo from AloTerra Restoration Services has been prepared. See updated <br /> Exhibit H. <br /> Rule 6.4.9: Exhibit I Soils Information <br /> DRMS notes that a unique NRCS soil survey was provided with the application, adequately meeting the <br /> intent of the above rule. <br /> Rule 6.4.11 Exhibit J Vegetation Information <br /> DRMS notes that diverse seeding is stated in the application. The list of the preferred seed mix was called <br /> out on the map included with the application and DRMS calculated the seeding rate per acre for each <br /> species. DRMS also notes discrepancies in acres reclaimed and seeded in the reclamation cost estimate of <br /> Exhibit L(see below).The correct acreage has been updated throughout the entire application. <br /> Rule 6.4.12 Exhibit L Reclamation Cost Estimate <br /> DRMS notes that a reclamation cost estimate was provided. DRMS has calculated an estimate and <br /> enclosed it with this adequacy review.DRMS notes discrepancies in acres reclaimed and seeded in the <br /> reclamation cost estimate of Exhibit L. The exhibit calls out seeding,mulching and soil amendment <br /> across 55 acres and conflicts with the 11 acres called out in Exhibit E. <br /> Exhibit L states that topsoil will be imported to achieve a 4 inch depth for reclamation. DRMS notes that <br /> the 44 surface acres of the pond should be topsoil salvaged and stockpiled for reclamation. <br /> The different scenarios of reclamation have been calculated and explained in Exhibit L. <br /> DRMS notes that the mine plan does not preclude the creation of a highwall. Given that,there may be <br /> additional earthwork required. <br /> 12. The reclamation plan calls out the importation of topsoil. Please confirm that there is <br /> insufficient topsoil from stripping the pond area to apply 4 inches of topsoil material on the <br /> reclamation acreages. <br /> The following explanation has been added to this application. See updated Exhibit E. <br /> Prior to the notification from the State that a mining permit would need to be obtained,most of <br /> the topsoil had already been stripped and removed from the site. Therefore,topsoil will need to <br /> be imported from elsewhere to reclaim the site. <br /> 13. Please provide the volume of soil to be graded to form the reservoir banks in either bank, <br /> compact or loose cubic yard units. <br /> An estimated has been added to this application. See updated Exhibit L <br /> 14. Please clarify, will the 3:1 slopes be maintained during the operation, or will the <br /> excavation occur at a greater slope. <br /> Excavation will happen in 5' to 6' lifts and then graded to 3:1 or flatter. See updated <br /> Exhibit E. <br /> 15. Please speck in Exhibit D if there will be a highwall to grade and for reclamation <br /> purposes in Exhibit E provide the maximum height and length during mining. <br /> No highwall mining practices will be used for this operation. <br /> Rule 6.4.17: Exhibit Q Proof of filing <br /> DRMS notes that documentation of the above cited rule was provided with the submission and received by <br /> Application: Raindance Reservoir#2 9 September 2021 <br /> ADQ#1 <br />