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I• B) On the mining plan map, there are six circulaz symbols not identified in the legend. Wha[ do these symbols represent ? On the same map, the phased acreage adds up to 567 acres. Please refer to the question on the Legal Description. C) Under 6.4.4 (C), the operator states, "No water impoundments are planned at this time, however, if water for processing would become available, at a future date, all the needed water system and controls would be engineered for this site, which may include a settling pond". The placement of such a structure might require a submittal of a technical revision prior to placement. Please contact the Division if and when the operator decides to place the structure with in the permit area. D) Under 6.4.4 (d) and (e), the operator states,"The azea disturbed will not exceed 35 acres at any time, including haul roads and processing areas. It is proposed to use a floating bond on 35 acres". Please note that until a request fora release is submitted and approved by the Division, for the reclaimed acres, the maximum disturbance at any given time can not exceed 35 acres. V) EXHIBIT "E"6.4.5 Reclamation plan A) Under 3.1.5 (7), the operator states, "Where the pit does not daylight, back slopes during mining will be completed at a slope 3H:1 V or flatter". What would be the maximum anticipated slope be if the pit daylights, please explain. VI) EXHIBIT "F' 6.4.6 Reclamation plan map Adequate VIn EXHIBIT "G" 6.4.7 Water Information A) The pre-mining plan map submitted with the application shows a portion of a small Gulch, that appeazs to feed into the Rocky Ford High line Canal, to be with in the azea to be mined. How would the proposed mining and changes to the over all topography (post mining) affect the Rocky Ford High line Canal ?Please explain. VIII) EXHIBIT "H" 6.4.8 Wild Life Information A) Under Rule 6.4.8 (1) (a), the operator is required to describe the significant wildlife resources on the affected land, (b) seasonal use of the azea, ©the presence and estimated population of threatened or endangered species from either federal or state lists, (d) A description of the general effect during and after the proposed operation on the existing wildlife of the azea, including but not limited to temporary and permanent loss of food and habitat, interference with migratory routes ,and the general effect on the wildlife from increased human activity, including noise. Please provide the required information in accordance with the above Rule. The fact that the post mining land use is rangeland not wildlife habitat as stated by the operator does not exclude from providing the required information. IX) EXHIBITS "P',"J" and "K" -6.4.9-11, Soils, Vegetation and Climate Information, Adequate