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<br />which should be inc]uded in the cost estimate are <br />mobilization/demobi]ization from Alamosa; indirect project costs <br />("contingency") at 25Y of estimated cost of reclamation. <br />Response: Exhibit L - Reclamation Costs has been revised to include the <br />items mentioned above. <br />' Exhibit L revised 3/15/89 and 4/20/89. <br />91. Please include the estimated cost of shaping the heap and each waste <br />disposal facility to an uninterrupted 3.5:1 slope configuration. <br />Response: Costs have been revised to include grading costs for regrading <br />the outslopes of the waste rock facilities to an overall 3H:1V. <br />Exhibit L has been revised several times, most recently on 4/20/89. <br />92. The cost of transporting and placing two foot of subsoil at each waste <br />rock facility and on the heap should be included. <br />j Response: Based on the explanation presented in the response to Comment 64, <br />BMR is not contemplating placement of 2 feet of subsoil on the <br />waste rock facilities. <br />S No application change necessary. <br />93. It would appear that the actual distance to transport topsoil into the <br />1 west pit is about 2,550 ft (one way) at the suggested 2% grade. The <br />scraper productivity estimate should 6e adjusted accordingly for either <br />the increased distance or steeper grade. <br />Response: Costs for the West Pit reclamation have been revised to more <br />accurately represent the costs of hauling topsoil into the West <br />t Pit. <br />Exhibit L has been revised several times, most recently on 4/20/89. <br />' 94. Regarding heap and solution detoxification, please address the <br />following questions and concerns: <br />Does the peroxide price include delivery to site; <br />Include cost (usually rental) of peroxide injection system; <br />Include cost of pumps and one backup pump; <br />Include peroxide contingency, should the projected ]49 barrels <br />be insufficient. We suggest adding 74 more barrels; <br />Include cast of sample preparation and analysis. <br />Response: The reader is referred to revised Exhibit L for responses to this <br />comment. <br />Exhibit L has been revised several times, most recently on 4/20/89. <br />95. Please include the cost of performing site reclamation at the test heap <br />area, including detoxification, grading, facility removal, topsoil <br />replacement, and revegetation. <br /> <br />