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<br />' in the Rules and Regulations of the Board, and slopes will be <br />' capable of being traversed by farm machinery. <br />This will be either a wet or semi-dry operation as outlined <br />' in the mining plan. Water quality and quantity is a consideration <br />in this mine. The owner-operator possesses water rights that <br />' date back many years. They should be adequate to meet all Colorado <br />' requirements so that no other water right is injured. If dewatering <br />is required, an NPDES permit will be obtained from the Colorado <br />Department of Health. This mining operation will comply with <br />all other applicable federal and Colorado water quality laws <br />' and regulations. There will be no dredge and fill operations, <br />siltation structures or earth dams. <br />' Since the future use of this property is one in which wildlife <br />' plays a significant part, the operator has contacted the Division <br />of Wildlife and will continue to work with the Division throughout <br />' the life of the mine and thereafter. <br />In removing the soils to reach the mineral deposit, the <br />1 topsoil will be segregated and stockpiled separately. If the <br />' topsoil is not replaced in a backfilled area within a short enough <br />time to avoid deterioration (loss by erosion), a vegetative cover <br />' will be employed to protect the topsoil from wind and weather <br />erosion and keep it free of contaminants so that it is useful <br />' for sustaining vegetation when that process begins. Topsoil <br />' stockpiles will be maintained to minimize erosion. The stockpiles <br />will be located in areas where disturbances by ongoing mining <br />' operations will be at a minimum. The topsoil will be handled <br />' 16 <br />