2022-01-03_PERMIT FILE - M2022001 (8)

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Section 3.1.6 Water-General Requirements: The Operator will comply with applicable Colorado water laws governing injury to existing water rights and with applicable state and federal water quality and dredge and fill laws and regulations. The operator will develop and comply with a stormwater management plan and will use best management practices(BMPs)to ensure groundwater and surface water are protected to the greatest possible extent. BMPs include schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, maintenance procedures and other management practices to prevent or reduce the pollution in runoff from the site. Section 3.1.7 Groundwater-Speciffc Requirements: The Operator will comply with the applicable standards and conditions for classified and unclassified groundwater. Section 3.1.8 Wildlife: The mining and reclamation plans have been designed to account for the safety and protection of wildlife on the mine site. The Operator will mine the site in phases and use concurrent reclamation methods to minimize the impact on wildlife. The proposed reclamation plan may improve wildlife habitat. The proposed seed mix and plantings will create improved cover,foraging, roosting, and nesting areas for wildlife. The water area within the reservoir will serve as habitat for waterfowl and other bird species and the fringes of the reservoir will be used by mammal, bird, reptile and amphibian species. Control and/or removal of noxious and weedy species during the project and the introduction of desirable graminoid, forb and potential woody species during reclamation will result in enhancement of wildlife habitat on the project site. Section 3.1.9 Topsoiling: Topsoil shall be removed and segregated from other spoil. Topsoil stockpiles shall be stored in places and configurations to minimize erosion and located in areas where disturbance by ongoing mining operations will be minimized. Once stockpiled, topsoil shall be re-handled as little as possible. Stockpiles that will remain in place for more than one growing season will receive vegetative cover. Section 3.1.10 Revegetation: In those areas where revegetation is part of the reclamation plan, the land shall be revegetated in a manner that establishes a diverse, effective, and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self-regeneration without continued dependence on irrigation or fertilizer and is at least equal in extent of cover to the natural vegetation of the surrounding area. These areas are relatively minimal given the water development reclamation plan for the site. The proposed seed-mix and plantings for reclamation are outlined on the Reclamation Plan included in Exhibit F of this application. Section 20-Gravel Mine—MLRB 112 Permit Application Exhibit E-3