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3.1 . Geology and Resource Discussion <br /> Operators experience in the area and the details of a Natural Resources Conservation Service <br /> (NRCS) site-specific soil report (Exhibit 1) indicate that the deposit is at least 80 inches deep and <br /> consists of overburden and 12+ inches of topsoil in the area of the deposit. Material balances <br /> for reclamation purposes assume that the top 12+ inches of the deposit contain loam, making it <br /> suitable for topsoil. Two soil types are found on the majority of the site, Gunbarrel (Map symbol <br /> `31') and Mosca (Map symbol `50'). The Gunbarrel is described as having three horizons— H1, <br /> H2, and H3. The Gunbarrel horizon H1 is 0 to 5 inches: loamy sand, and the Gunbarrel horizon <br /> H2 is 5 to 28 inches: loamy sand. The Mosca is described as having three horizons— H1, H2, <br /> and H3. The Mosca horizon H1 is 0 to 8 inches: loamy sand, while the Mosca horizon H2 is 8 to <br /> 32 inches: loamy sand. Thus, approximately 28 inches of the Gunbarrel and 32 inches of the <br /> Mosca contain loam and therefore are suitable for topsoil. For the purposes of volume <br /> calculations 12 inches of topsoil is assumed and a maximum of five feet of`soil product'. Mining <br /> will not expose bedrock. <br /> 4. Primary and Secondary Commodities <br /> The operation will produce raw materials including sand, and mixed alluvium. These materials <br /> will be sold and shipped off-site. Crushing and screening are the only processing anticipated <br /> onsite. It is anticipated that no large boulders will be encountered. Excess topsoil not required <br /> for reclamation will be sold and shipped offsite. <br /> The permittee will clearly mark the permit/affected area boundary with stakes surveyed on site. <br /> No designated chemicals or acid-producing materials to be used or stored on-site. <br /> 5. Import Materials <br /> Fill material may be accepted into the mine site. Fill material will be spread out on the mine floor <br /> or stockpiled and will be blended into the final landscape. Some material may also be re-sold as <br /> construction material. None of this material can be accepted by the Operator unless the <br /> attached form is filled out by the entity bringing the material to the site. The form provides an <br /> assurance that all material brought to the site is inert and has no toxic or acid forming material <br /> above acceptable limits. <br /> Mystic Soil D-6 Lewicki&Associates <br /> November 2020 <br />