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DRMS Comment Text(from DRMS letter AR Round 2) OSMI Responses <br /> Comment# <br /> Please include a soil map similar to Map I-1 for the Yellow Rose area pursuant to Rule 6.4.9(1). Both the Yellow Rose and the 960 Raise are shown on existing Map I-1.They are sail type 112,which is the same <br /> 38 soil type as the southern portion of the Revenue Portal permit area.No changes were made to Map 1-1. <br /> Pursuant to Rule 6.4.10(1)(a) provide descriptions of present vegetation types, which include quantitative Please see updated Exhibit J narrative for a quantitative estimates for vegetation within the different permit <br /> estimates of cover and height for the principal species in each lifeform represented(i.e.,trees,tall shrubs,low areas. <br /> 39 shrubs,grasses,fortis). Only general life forms were discussed in the information provided. Please submit a <br /> revised narrative addressing all requirements of Rule 6.4.10(1). <br /> With regards to the requirements of Rule 6.4.10(1)(b)the PAR table response##68,more adequately addresses the A section describing the lack of correlation between vegetation and soil type was provided in the introduction of <br /> 40 correlation between soils and vegetation as compared to the narrative provided in Exhibit J.Please incorporate Exhibit J.See updated Exhibit J in Attachment 1 for details. <br /> the table response into the narrative. <br /> Pursuant to Rule 6.4.21(13)(b)(i)please provide under Exhibit K one set of data for the wettest year on record for According to the National Centers for Environmental Information,the wettest 12 month period on record for <br /> the area. Ouray County,Colorado was November 1940 through October 1941 with 40.9 inches of precipitation measured. <br /> 41 The average 12-month total precipitation from July 1900 through June 2022 was 22 inches.Exhibit K has been <br /> updated to include this information.Please see Updated Exhibit K in Attachment 1 for details. <br /> Please provide the input data to calculate demolition for the Admin bldg until the CO is provided.This includes a Please see response to Comment##18.Based on the County's September 6,2022 letter and reference to the May <br /> 42 detailed list of building dimensions, construction type, equipment used, task hours associated with activity,24,2022 letter,there is no need to bond for demolition of the Admin Building. <br /> volumes of waste generated and its disposal location,etc. <br /> Throughout the Reclamation Cost Estimate,several"User Provided"items are included.User provided costs are The bulk of user provided items were calculated using IRS Means when OSMI submitted updated reclamation costs <br /> primarily associated with the demolition of structures (or building clean out). Figures provided have largely with TR-16. Those items were updated using the 2022 version of RS Means Heavy Construction.Back up <br /> remained unchanged over a period of several years.For those items calculated based on User Provide cost please calculations are provided in Exhibit L.In certain cases where a specific cost estimate/reference was not available <br /> 43 provide updated estimates and provide supporting documentation that the proposed costs are accurate. in IRS Means or reasonable input parameters could not be obtained,September 2021 costs were increased by 20% <br /> Alternatively provide input details such as volume of waste generated, dimensions and building materials to account for inflation since the last Reclamation costs were approved by DRMS(in most cases TR16). <br /> requiring demolition,total task hours associated with various activities,etc.*Please note that the Division does <br /> not allow for salvage credit. <br /> Ensure that volumes of material to be sloped,graded,transported and spread are consistent between exhibits. Exhibits L and E were updated to be consistent with regards to volumes of material moved and placed as part of <br /> 44 Total volumes imported and moved as well as volumes by area should correlate to those volumes to be reclaimed the final reclamation. <br /> as presented under Exhibit E. <br /> If the tailings thickener superstructure is being proposed under AM-2,then demolition cost even if the building The tailings thickener superstructure will use the existing secondary containment walls as the foundation and <br /> has not yet been constructed will be bonded for. General construction details are requested under Exhibit D.therefore will not require a larger footprint.Demolition of the concrete foundation is already captured in Exhibit L <br /> 45 Additionally please provide the overall volume of waste generated from dismantling the building,which will be under Task la.The structure will be a fabricated steel structure with the same acid washed corrugated steel siding <br /> placed underground and the hrs associated with its removal.Task Dla should also include an item for removal of as other buildings on site. <br /> the cement footers. Details regarding demolition of the building and costs are provided in Updated Exhibit L.Details of the building <br /> construction may be found in Attachment 3. <br /> Task 05a is the importation of topsoil. The total cost (User Provided) has decreased despite the fact that The original estimate was based on purchasing bags of topsoil from Home Depot not bulk.The revised estimate <br /> 46 additional topsoil importation is now required. In order to verify the impart casts please provide three bids/was based on a verbal quote received from a contractor in Durango as delivered.We also have secured a written <br /> contracts for the importation(cost plus delivery)of 4,747 cy of topsoil.These bids must be honorable to both quote from Pioneer for bulk top soil delivery,which is provided as back up to Exhibit L. <br /> OSMI and the Division. <br /> Task 06b is provided for revegetation of the vent shaft areas.If neither the Yellow Rose or the 960 Raise are being The Division makes a good point.Task 6b should have been removed from Exhibit L when it became clear the 960 <br /> 47 proposed at this time,and Governors Basin has no revegetation,what is this task designed to cover? and Yellow Rose shaft areas would not be constructed.Task 6b has been removed from Exhibit L. <br /> The table provided under Exhibit N correlates to Map C-2. Please revise the table to include County Parcel ID Ouray County Parcel ID numbers were added to the table provided in Exhibit N.See Updated Exhibit N in <br /> 48 numbers. Attachment 1 for details. <br /> The table response to question 473 of the PAR, more adequacy addresses the requirements of Rule 6.4.15 The narrative for Exhibit 0 has been updated to address claims not owned 100%by OSMI.See updated Exhibit 0 <br /> 49 regarding less than 100%mineral ownership of the substance to be mined by OSMI.Please incorporate the table in Attachment 1. <br /> responses into the narrative portion of Exhibits 0. <br /> Amendment 02 AR Responses Round 2 <br /> M-2012-032 <br /> 5of8 <br />