2023-05-17_PERMIT FILE - M2021052

• Permit No: M2021052
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 5/17/2023
• Doc Name: Adequacy Review Response
• From: IHC Scott
• To: DRMS
• Email Name: ACY
• Email Name: THM
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Rifle Gravel Pit#1 May 2023
5.2.2.1 Mining Methods and Earthmoving 26
5.2.2.2 Water Diversions and Impoundments 27
5.2.2.3 Water Handling, Dewatering, and Permits 27
5.2.3 Mining Extraction(Phase 3[P3]) 27
5.2.3.1 Mining Methods and Earthmoving 28
5.2.3.2 Water Diversions and Impoundments 29
5.2.3.3 Water Handling and Dewatering 29
5.2.4 Explosives 29
5.2.5 Schedule of Operations 30
5.2.6 Existing or Proposed Roads 30
5.2.7 Drainage and Runoff Conveyance 30
5.2.8 Reclamation(Phase 4[P4]) 30
5.3 Mining Timetable 30
6.0 Exhibit E—Reclamation Plan 33
6.1 Description and Types of Reclamation 33
6.1.1 Rule 3.1 —Reclamation Performance Standards and Requirements 33
6.1.1.1 Materials Handling 35
6.1.1.2 Topsoiling 35
6.1.1.3 Revegetation 36
6.1.1.4 Buildings and Structures 37
6.1.1.5 Signs and Markers 37
6.1.1.6 Spill Reporting 37
6.2 Post-Mining Land Use 37
6.3 Implementation of the Reclamation Plan 38
6.3.1 Topsoil Segregation, Preservation, and Replacement 38
6.3.2 Final Grading 38
6.3.3 Seeding 38
6.3.3.1 Temporary Seed Mix 39
6.3.3.2 Permanent Upland Seed Mix 39
6.3.3.3 Wetland Seed Mix 39
6.3.4 Fertilization 39
6.4 Revegetation Success Criteria 39
6.5 Noxious Weed Control 39
6.6 Reclamation Plan Schedule 40
6.6.1 Previously Disturbed/Unnecessary Areas 40
6.6.2 Active Mining Areas 40
6.7 Monitoring Reclamation Success 40
7.0 Exhibit F—Reclamation Plan Map 42
8.0 Exhibit G —Water Information 44
8.1.1.1 Water—General Requirements 44
8.1.1.2 Groundwater—Specific Requirements 44
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