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I. Probable Hydrologic Consequences <br /> A detailed analysis of the Probable Hydrologic Consequences has been prepared by <br /> ERMR and is contained in Section 2.05.6(3) of the permit application package. <br /> Overall, the impacts of mining and runoff from the reclaimed areas to ground water <br /> quality and receiving streams was found to be of minimal significance, although they <br /> occur for a lengthy period of time. <br /> J. Water Rights <br /> The water augmentation plan is found in Section 2.05.6(3), Attachment 2.05.6(3)-2. <br /> ERMR has acquired approval from the Colorado Water Court for this augmentation plan <br /> and has a completed well permit for use of water from Pond 007, which was transferred <br /> to the landowner. Pond 007 was released under SL-19 and is no longer permitted within <br /> the New Horizon Mine's Permit Application Package. <br /> IV. Topsoil <br /> Topsoiling operations have been completed for areas east of 2700 Road, with the exception <br /> of the support facilities area. Reclamation activities are continuing to the west of 2700 Road. <br /> A. Salvage <br /> Topsoil salvage thicknesses and stripping procedures are described in Subsection 16 of <br /> Section 2.04.9. <br /> No additional plans have been approved to salvage topsoil beyond what has currently <br /> been disturbed. <br /> B. Storage <br /> This topsoil pile locations are illustrated on Map 2.05.4-9 and the details are described <br /> in Section 2.05.4(2)(d) subsection 8.0. <br /> C. Redistribution <br /> Details regarding redistribution of topsoil are found in Section 2.05.4(2)(d). ERMR has <br /> established multiple zones for topsoil replacement as shown on Map 2.05.4-4. The <br /> zones are based on the volume of topsoil salvaged from each area and represent the <br /> depths of topsoil to be replaced in each area. For the designated prime farmlands, a <br /> minimum of 48 inches will be replaced in two separate lifts. Spoil and Soil Suitability <br /> Criteria are presented in Table 2.05.4(2)(d)-lA for the Morgan prime farmland and in <br /> Table 2.05.4(2)(d)-1B for the remaining areas (those north of BB Road). <br /> 25 <br />