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3. Describe the estimated topsoil depth and how topsoil will be salvaged,stockpiled and <br /> redistributed for the re-establishment of vegetation. Specify approximate topsoil <br /> redistribution depth: <br /> BLM Tres Rios Field Office recommends these data be determined with input given during the <br /> site visit with Feduial and State pensunne-1. (Souice. itein 3b. of Otm Ties Rius Field Office <br /> response to initial NOI (case file number COC-80448)application.) <br /> The 8 drill pads and 1055 feet of new road will be reclaimed by putting back the 1.130 cubic <br /> yards of material that were initially moved to create them (see III. 5 above). <br /> A one foot depth of topsoil will be removed and replaced for both roads and drill pads. The soil <br /> in tl iis a,id, desert enviiunintent is not indicative.of hure topsails of mof re inuist envi,unn lei its. <br /> 4. Describe how drill holes will be plugged (refer to Rule 5.4 of the Rules for required <br /> abandonment procedures): <br /> Holes will be backfilled with cuttings to the extent possible, Then a "spider" style hole <br /> pug will a inserted ive feet down the drill hole which will en be filled with a bag o <br /> bentonite to the surface. Ply ggona will occur upon the comnl _tom inn of each drill hole <br /> (after e-logging). See Rule 5.4.2 (5) of Colorado Hardrock/Metal Mining Rules. As <br /> table.stated in itein oil. 6. K above, the bottonis of the drill holes will be above watet <br /> 5. Describe how portals, adits, shafts, ponds, excavations, or other disturbances will be <br /> reclaimed (refer to Rule 3 and Rule 5 for specific reclamation performance standards). <br /> You may wish to contact the Division for closure specifications. <br /> Not applicable. This project is a drilling program only. <br /> Form 2—Public File Page 9 of 14 <br />