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-3- Cultural and Historic Resources -Rule 2.04.4 1. The applicant should submit copies of the Nickens and Associates (1980, 1983), and Gibbs and Hill (1983) cultural resources surveys reports cited under section 3.2 of the application to the Division for review. 2. Information on the proposed mining operation has been forwarded to the State Historic Preservation Office for their comments. When comments have been received from the SHPO the applicant will be advised. Vegetation Information -Rule 2.04.10 1. As noted in my completeness review, Jim, the applicant needs to provide information on the total acreages of communities disturbed, revise the vegetation map, discuss the use of revegetation success standards, discuss the double sampling methodology, justify the shrub density methodology, and reevaluate the statistical measures using a two-tailed t test. To date we have not received further information regarding these comments. Reclamation Plan - Rule 2.05.4, 4.13, 4.14, 4.15 1. The applicant needs to provide more detailed cost estimates for the worst case situation of reclamation during the proposed 5 year permit term. These costs estimates should include volumes of material to be removed and replaced, equipment proposed to be used, supporting assumptions and calculations, and citations for references used. 2. The applicant shall provide the Division with a post-mining topographic map indicating the proposed topography of all areas proposed to be disturbed and subsequently reclaimed. This map shall have contour intervals no greater than 5 feet. The applicant shall also submit typical cross-sections through all areas which have been reclaimed. Furthermore, the applicant shall submit a discussion and justification for all proposed post-mining topography and demonstrate to the Division's satisfaction that the proposed topography meets the requirements of approximate original contour. The applicant should provide a table and/or accompanying map which visually demonstrates placement and stockpiling of fill material and topsoil. The table should contain volumes of topsoil salvaged, their location, and proposed site of replacement with accompanying volumes to be replaced at each site. 3. The applicant has provided a sketchy description of the post-construction revegetation program. The post construction revegetation plan must be fully addressed including a description of the times for revegetation, giving specific dates, a revised seed mix to be submitted and approved by the Division after a further evaluation of the baseline vegetation inventory, an increase in the rate of mulch application to 4,000 lbs per acre, a discussion of any irrigation and/or pest and disease control measures to be used, and a discussion of fertilization measures to be undertaken.