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I have attached photographs of the 14 proposed dig sites. Most of these show some of the significant disturbances. Topsoil: Please state the average or range of thickness of replaced topsoil by reclamation area or phase (Rule 6.3.5(3)(e). As stated, the original topsoil will be replaced to the original depth. In the site descriptions, I have idemified the topsoil as from non-existent to an average of 3 inches. Where soil is present, it averages 4 inches thick. I believe when replaced, soil along with the subsoil, will average 5 to 6 inches. The table in the Exhibit B which shows the mining (excavation) plan, lists the reclamation plan. The soil will be replaced in accordance with the reclamation plan. This is essentially immediately after an excavation is closed. As stated in the reclamation plan, the soil will be replaced so that seeding can take place late in autumn. Soil may be stored from one season to the next, but I try to avoid this by closing each excavation by the close of the season. Rule 6.3.6 Exhibit F-List of Other Permits and Licenses Required County Special Use Permit: Teller County has requested that the Division not issue a mine land reclamation permit until the County has issued their County Special Use Permit. The Division is not required to withhold the mine permit pending the County permit. Thank you. Understood U.S. Forest Service permit: The Draft Plan of Operation was submitted along with the Division applicant packet. The Division reviewed the Draft Plan of Operation attachment for consistency with the Division permit application, and with one comment on affected acres noted above, the two documents were found to be consistent (Memorandum of Understanding between the USFS and Division 5/8/2004). If however, the Draft Plan of Operation were to change during the USFS review process, those changes may need to be integrated into the Division reclamation permit application. Thank you. Understood Rule 6.3.7 Exhibit G- Source o~gal Right-to-Enter Bureau of Land Management Load Claim: According to the Colorado BLMlnformatton Access Center the four claims that the reclamation permit application area is included in are all active and under the Colorado Calumet name.