2023-06-06_PERMIT FILE - M2023015

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berms, etc.),the planned and systematic tramming and handling of waste rock materials, and timely export of mineralized sorted materials from the site. Reclamation of the site will consist of the replacement of the relatively non-mineralized sorted materials onto the planned disposal areas. Handling will proceed with careful placement, compaction, berming, and monitoring. (15) The site preparation and facilities construction will include the following areas and structures: onsite roadway surfaces and drainage, building inspection and repair, ensuring adequate power supply is in place (overhead electric and switch gear and/or diesel fuel and generator), adequate storage areas and secondary containment for fuel and fluids, operations pad grading and compaction, containment berms, and stationary sorting plant assembly. The construction could proceed in the listed order above, some items being constructed concurrently, on a brief schedule. This work could be performed in a couple weeks,with the proper personnel and equipment, promptly upon receiving the permit. (16) To provide adequate QA/QC for the facilities construction,the operator will utilize company engineering staff. (18) Since all activities will be on previously-disturbed land,within the permit,on which no soils or vegetation exist, no impacts to wildlife or loss of wildlife habitat are anticipated. The site will not be fenced or patrolled to exclude wildlife, but there are no aspects about the site and onsite activities which would attract wildlife,which will limit any potential exposure. There will be no highwalls or shafts which would present a hazard to grazing or passing wildlife. There will be no open chemical or hydrocarbon containers, and no bodies of standing contaminated water which would impact waterfowl or animals. See the wildlife statement from Colorado Parks and Wildlife in Exhibit B.