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<br />Page 2 <br />April 2l, 1999 <br />Mr. Christopher L. Varra <br />Therefore, the Division is including the following stipulation to the application: <br />IJo groundwater may be exposed until the operator has provided written evidence to the Division of <br />Minerals and Geology of compliance with all permitting requirements of the Office of the State <br />Engineer, including Senate Bill 120 for evaporative loss, or provides the Division with a reclamation <br />bond adequate to backfill [he proposed pit [o two feet above the ground water level. <br />b) Table E-I -Revegetation Seed Mixture <br />The Division believes [hat this is an excellent seed mixture but would like to see the # plc per acre of alkali <br />sacaton and sand dropseed increased from 0.01 # plc per acre to 0.5 # plc per acre. Also the seeds of these two <br />species should be broadcast seeded in advance of drill seeding the other species in the mix. <br />c) In Exhibit L -Reclamation Cost Estimates, Table L-I Revegetation Seed Mixture Costs contains a <br />footnote which states that "Species described subject to change without notice as applied to affected <br />lands. The Division cannot accept this. However, minor alterations of the mix, for the purpose of <br />research and the evaluation of performance of various species may be allowed contingent upon review <br />and approval by the Division. Major alterations to the mix will require a Technical Revision. <br />4) Exhibit L -Reclamation Costs <br />Overall the applicant has given a thorough description of disturbed area, recoiling seed mixes and other cost <br />related items. The Division cannot accept the Longs Peak Equipment Company rates for tilling, fertilizing and <br />seeding but will calculate reclamation bond cost in the next few days and notify you of the estimated amount. <br />5) General Requirements of Exhibits <br />Rule 6.2.1(2) requires that "Maps, expect the index map, must conform to the following criteria:" <br />b) must be prepared and signed by a registered land surveyor, professional engineer, or other <br />qualified person;" <br />Please provide two set of signed maps Exhibits A, C-1, C-2, F, G, and UJ. <br />If you have any questions, please feel tree to contact me. <br />Sincerely, <br />~I 7 / <br />Gregg R. Squire <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />cc: Carl B. Mount, DMG <br />M:bss~pmm~empV.199-W(uslegwcy grs doc <br />