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:.~ . ,: ; Ei • p:':. ~; ~r. ~, 'r ,.~. EXHIBIT C - Mlnina Plan The purpose of the mining plan is to describe how mining will affect the permit area for tjtR.duratlon of the operation. This plan must be correlated to Exhibit E - Map. The description of the mining plan must be adequate to satisfy the requirements of Rule 3.2 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 should make your best estimate based upon your current plans; 2. Specify the depth to which soli, suitable as a plant growth medium, will be salvaged for use in the reclamation process. This description must be consistent with Information you provide in Exhibit B. Sufficient soil should be salvaged to meet the vegetation establishment criteria of Rule 6.5. If you do not reapply the plant growth medium 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. Plant growth medium stockpiles should be located separate from other stockpiles, out of the way of mine traffic and out of stream channels or drainageways. The location of plant growth medium stockpiles must be shown on Exhibit E - Map; 3. Specify the thickness of overburden or quantity of waste rock, tf any, t0 be removed to 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 major components of the mining operation such as: roads and access routes; pit; office, shop/maintenance buildings, plant, processing facilities; and, underground openings such as adits or 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, stockpiles, waste rock disposal areas, 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;