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k. Describe anticipated relationship to surface water and groundwater(proximity to streams, <br /> penetration of ground water aquifers): <br /> No drill holes are in the vicinity of flowing streams or water bodies. Drill holes are <br /> expected to penetrate into a single unconfined groundwater aquifer(Type II or Type 111). <br /> 4. OPERATION AND RECLAMATION MEASURES <br /> 1. The Board suggests that a photographic record of the pre-prospecting and post-prospecting <br /> conditions be kept by the prospector. These photos should be taken from the same location and by <br /> the same method to clearly show the pre-prospecting condition of the land and the reclamation <br /> efforts. Upon completion of reclamation and request for bond or surety release,the Board may <br /> consider the photos as evidence of adequate reclamation,and thus,be able to act more quickly on <br /> the request for release. <br /> 2. Provide a description of the native vegetation of the area to be disturbed,including tree,shrub, <br /> and grass communities of the area. Color photographs,sufficient to adequately represent the <br /> ecology of the site and adequately labeled(including date,orientation,and location),may be used <br /> in lieu of a written description. Based on the quality of the photographs,the Division may require <br /> additional detail. <br /> The native vegetation is described in detail and photographs are included in the attached Rare <br /> Plant&Wildlife Survey Report(Appendix B) <br /> 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 redistribution <br /> depth: <br /> The pre-existing topsoil thickness is unknown at this time. Topsoil will excavated to an adequate <br /> depth to capture the O,A,and E soil horizons,or to a maximum depth of 1 foot(whichever is less <br /> ). The cleared area will be of adequate size and geometry to contain and isolate the topsoil <br /> stockpile,mud pit,mud pit spoils,drill collar,and immediate work area where spilled drilling <br /> fluids risk contacting the ground surface. Topsoil will be evenly redistributed across the site in <br /> approximately the same depth that it was salvaged. Work will be conducted with a backhoe. <br /> 4. Describe how drill holes will be plugged(refer to Rule 5.4 of the Rules for required abandonment <br /> procedures): <br /> Any drill hole which encounters artesian flow of groundwater will be plugged with neat cement <br /> grout. Any drill hole which encounters a groundwater aquifer will be sealed using a sodium <br /> bentonite-type gel developed for use as an abandonment fluid. Any drill hole that does not <br /> Form 2—Public File Page 17 of 21 <br />