PERMFILE47460

• Permit No: M1987026
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 2/19/1987
• Doc Name: LIMITED IMPACT OPERATION 110 APPLICATION FORM
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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EXHIBIT C - Mining Plan
The purpose of the mining plan is to describe how mining will affect the
permit area for the duration of the operation. This plan must be correlated
to Exhibit E - Map. The descrlption of the mining plan must be adequate to
satisfy the requirements of Rule 3 and demonstrate compliance with Rule 6. At
a minimum, you should include the following information.
1. Specify 'the dates that mining will commence and end. These may be
dictated by uncertain economic factors, but you Mould make your best estimate
based upon your current plans.
2. Specify the depth to which topsoil will be salvaged for use as a plant
growth medium in the reclamation process. This description must be consistent
with informal;ion you provide in Exhibit B, We recommend salvaging at least 12
inches of mai:erial, If you do not reapply the topsoil on a graded area
immediately after salvage, then you must specify how you will stockpile and
stabilize it with a vegetative cover until used in reclamation, Topsoil
stockpiles sFiould be located separate from other stockpiles, out of the way of
mine traffic and out of stream channels or drainageways. The location of
topsoil stockpiles must be shown on Exhibit E - Map.
3. Specify the thickness of overburden or quantity of waste rock, if any, to
be removed tc~ reach the deposit. The location of any overburden stockpiles or
waste rock fills must be shown on Exhibit E - Map.
4. Specify the thickness of the deposit to be mined.
5. Describe the mayor components of the mining operation such as: roads and
access routes, pit, shop/maintenance, plant, processing, office and
underground openings like adits ar„ventilation facilities. These components
must be located on Exhibit E.,~: Map': , .
6. Specify the dimensions of any significant disturbances to the land surface
such as pit excavations, mine benches, impoundments, etc.
7, Specify the dimensions of,any existing or proposed roads that will be used
for the mining operation. Describe any improvements necessary on existing
roads and the specifications to be used in the construction of new roads. New
or improved roads must be included as part of the permitted acreage.
' 8, Specify how much water will be used in conjunction with the operation, and
the source of this water.
9. If ground water will be encountered and/or surface water intercepted or
disturbed, de:>cribe how mining will affect the quantity and quality of the
surface or ground water and the methods to be used to minimize disturbance to
the surface and ground water systems including proposed dewatering,
sediment-containment or chemical treatment systems.
10. Specify how you will comply with applicable Colorado water laws and
regulations governing injury to existing water rights.