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~~~ ~ <br />. ~~ <br />6.3.3 -Exhibit C <br />(1) Mining will continue from the existing 2 acres on site <br />into the expanding area (4.5 acres) <br />(a) The mine will operate 175 days a year +/-. <br />Tents, trailers, etc. will be removed in off season <br />(winter). If patent is obtained may need to leave some <br />structures on site. <br />(b) The site has a good layer of top soil varying from <br />4 to 7 inches. In 1954 the Forest Service stripped a <br />considerable amount of top soil off the site and piled <br />it up probably for reclamation, the mine has used some <br />of it for reclamation on areas that have been previously <br />stripped by the National Forest. All new areas are being <br />excavated, the top soil will be salvaged and any new <br />stock piling will be stabilized with the vegetation cover <br />until it is used in reclamation. A major portion of the <br />bonded area is not in the gemstone alluvium fan so <br />consequently this will not be excavated. The maximum <br />amount of excavation disturbance will not exceed one <br />.acre at a given time over the next five years, exposed <br />areas will tighten up. 'The reclamation will take place <br />on a yearly basis and will be seeded back by <br />recommendations from soil conservation. <br />The salvage top soil/growth medium will be stockpiled <br />in the location as shown on Exhibit E map. <br />(c) The gem bearing grounds and holders are from the top <br />down no over burden needs to be removed to reach <br />deposit. <br />(d) 2 to 12 ft <br />