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6.3.2 EXHIBIT B -Site Description The proposed pre-mining and post-mining land use that was indicated on page four of the application is pastureland. Amore accurate land use would probably be rangeland. Both uses incorporate grazing in their respective management plan. However, pastureland typically implies a higher degree of management including seeding with improved forage varieties, fertilizing, irrigation, haying, etc. Rangeland typically implies more passive management with controlled grazing being the primary management tool. It's not really a big issue, it just seems that rangeland more accurately describes the current and future use and the reclamation requirements for rangeland aze a bit less stringent. 6.3.3 EXHIBIT C -Mining Plan You have indicated there will be no waste rock disposal, however, from my recent inspection of the north quarry site, it does appear there is a considerable amount of waste rock or non-mazketable rock generated. I assume that would also be the case for the south quarry. Please identify on the mine plan map where this material will be stored during mining. Also, how will it be disposed of once mining is completed (ie: used as backfill by placing against the highwall prior to topsoiling, selling as a secondary product, etc.)? 6.3.4 EXHIBIT D -Reclamation Plan Per the comments under Exhibit C about the potential to generate waste rock, please clarify how this material will be used during reclamation. Also, weed control methods are required to be used for all noxious weeds on site. Even though no noxious weeds were observed at this site, a generic plan to control all noxious weeds should be included in all permit applications. If a specific noxious weed species appears in the future, the plan may need to be modified to deal with that particulaz species at that time. The reclamation costs aze still under review at this time. Your estimate appeazs to be well prepared, however, the division is required to complete a separate bond estimate as well. Once the question about the waste rock is clarified, this will be completed. 6.3.5 EXHIBIT E -Map The maps included in the Camzo Stone South Quarry aze at a scale where it is hazd to distinguish the details of the mining and reclamation plan. Please provide a mine plan map and a reclamation plan map for the south quarry prepazed in accordance with Rule 6.2.1(2) that is of a scale to more accurately show the details of the mining and reclamation plans. If the road to this site was not pre-existing or will be substantially upgraded as the result of this mine, it must be included in the overall affected azea (approximately'/:-1 acre). However, if the road was pre-existing it does not need to be included and in either case, the road may remain after mining if it compliments the post- mining land use.