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placement of topsoil). Note, a Technical Revision shall be submitted before topsoil stockpiles may <br /> be relocated. <br /> Language has been added to the revised text to address topsoil handling. Erosion prevention <br /> through vegetation of these stockpiles was already addressed. The applicant acknowledges that <br /> a technical revision is required to relocate stockpiles. <br /> Exhibit E—Reclamation Plan (Rule 6.4.5): <br /> 10. In Section 1, the Reclamation Plan states that the distribution of rangeland and water storage <br /> ponds may vary based on the market demand for inert backfill storage. Please acknowledge that <br /> a Technical Revision will be required for alterations to the post mining land use acres in Table E- <br /> 1. <br /> The text has been updated to acknowledge the requirement of a technical revision for changes <br /> in reclaimed land use areas. <br /> I.I. In Section 2, the applicant describes an Alternative Reclamation Plan which includes backfilling <br /> the mining pits entirely to rangeland. Please acknowledge the requirement to submit an <br /> Amendment application to completely backfill the pit. <br /> The text has been updated to acknowledge the requirement of an amendment for changes in <br /> reclaimed land uses. <br /> 12. Section 3 of the Mine Plan states that recycled aggregate from the Evans Pit may be used as <br /> backfill as needed to facilitate the reclamation material balance. According to Rule 3.1.5(9), the <br /> operator may backfill a pit with structural fill material generated within the permitted area, <br /> however, any inert structural fill generated outside the permit area requires the operator to <br /> submit an Inert Fill Notice that meets the Rule. Please acknowledge that this notice shall be <br /> submitted as a Technical Revision for approval by the Division prior to placing any material <br /> from off-site in the pit.Additionally, the text states "A certification form is attached to this <br /> exhibit."No form was attached. Please either submit this attachment or delete this from the text. <br /> The applicant acknowledges that this is a requirement to import backfill material. The text has <br /> been updated to acknowledge this requirement but not reference the form. <br /> Exhibit G—Water Information (Rule 6.4.7): <br /> 13. Please update the text to include a discussion on the use of water for processing gravel. If no <br /> products will be washed onsite, this should be stated in Exhibit G. <br /> The Exhibit G text has been updated to include this discussion. <br /> Evans Mining Resource <br /> January 2024 4 Lewicki&Associates <br />