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Bureau of Land Management Appendices <br /> Royal Gorge Field Office DOT-BLM-CO-F020-2020-0036 EA <br /> -4- <br /> EXHIBIT C - Mining Plan <br /> The purpose of the mining plan is to describe how mining will affect the <br /> permit area for the duration of the operation. This plan must be correlated <br /> to Exhibit E - Map. The description of the mining plan must be adequate to <br /> satisfy the requirements of Rule 3 and demonstrate compliance with Rule 6. At <br /> a minimum, you should include the following information. <br /> 1. Specify the dates that mining will commence and end. These may be <br /> dictated by uncertain economic factors, but you Would make your best estimate <br /> based upon your current plans. <br /> 2. Specify the depth to which topsoil will be salvaged for use as a plant <br /> growth medium in the reclamation process. This description must be consistent <br /> with information you provide in Exhibit B. We recommend salvaging at least 12 <br /> Inches of material. If you do not reapply the topsoil on a graded area <br /> immediately after salvage, then you must specify how you will stockpile and <br /> stabilize it with a vegetative cover until used in reclamation. Topsoil <br /> stockpiles should be located separate from other stockpiles, out of the way of <br /> mine traffic and out of stream channels or drainageways. The location of <br /> topsoil stockpiles must be shown on Exhibit E - Map. <br /> 3, Specify the thickness of overburden or quantity of waste rock. if any, to <br /> be removed to reach the deposit. The location of any overburden stockpiles or <br /> waste rock fills must be shown on Exhibit E - Map. <br /> 4. Specify the thickness of the deposit to be mined. <br /> S. Describe the major components of the mining operation such as: roads and <br /> access routes, pit, shop/maintenance, plant, processing, office and <br /> underground openings like adits or„ventilation facilities. These components <br /> must be located on Exhibit E.-,;Map.";' <br /> 6. Specify the dimensions of any significant disturbances to the land surface <br /> such as pit excavations, mine benches, impoundments, etc. <br /> 7. Specify the dimensions of,any existing or proposed roads that will be used <br /> for the mining operation. Describe any improvements necessary on existing <br /> roads and the specifications to be used in the construction of new roads. New <br /> or improved roads must be included as part of the permitted acreage. <br /> " 8, Specify how much water will be used in conjunction'with the operation, and <br /> the source of this water. <br /> 9. If ground water will be encountered and/or surface water intercepted or <br /> disturbed, describe how mining will affect the quantity and quality of the <br /> surface or ground water and the methods to be used to minimize disturbance to <br /> the surface and ground water systems including proposed dewatering. <br /> sediment-contaiment or chemical treatment systems., <br /> Ia. Specify how you will comply with applicable Colorado water laws and <br /> regulations governing injury to existing water rights. <br /> A-27 <br />