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<br /> <br /> <br />/ 2) The S.C.S. letter indicates possible enlargement of the <br />pre-existing quarry. Has the pre-existing quarry been enlarged? <br />If so, how much? Do you plan additional enlargement or will you <br />only work in the existing disturbed area? <br />J 3) The S.C.S. letter also indicates possible topsoil stocks on site. <br />Has topsoil been previously stored on site? <br />,i4) Does the operator anticipate encountering any topsoil on-site <br />during future operations? If so, where will the topsoil be stored <br />and how will it be protected from erosion? <br />~5) Your submittal indicates that topsoil will be retrieved from an <br />area off-site. Please describe this off-site area with regard to <br />existing topsoil depth. Also, describe the effects of topsoil <br />removal from this area. <br />6) Does the operator have the landowners' approval for utilizing <br />topsoil from a present]y undisturbed area? <br />~ 7) Be sure that the topsoil source area is included in the total <br />permit area. <br />/8) How deep does the operator intend to mine over the duration of the <br />mine? <br />/ 9) We often encourage the operators of mines such as yours to bench <br />highwall areas, with the overall slope no steeper than 2H:1Y. This <br />reduces safety hazards and it provides areas for topsoil and <br />re vegetation. We are recommending that over the life of the mine, <br />the highwalls be benched with the overall slope no steeper than <br />2H:lY. Benching may not be necessary if you intend to backfill <br />with overburden material. Please discuss your intentions in this <br />area. <br />l 10) Pease verify that no material will be downcast down slope of your <br />work area. <br />~ 11) Is your access road a pre-existing road or have you performed any <br />widening or grading on this road? If road development has <br />occurred, the road would need to be included in your total permit. <br />Exhibit C - P4ining Plan Map <br />1) Please submit a revised map which clearly shows the actual quarry <br />area, the 2.0 acre permit boundary stockpile areas, topsoil source <br />area and the access road. The map would give an indication of <br />bench and highwall areas. You may wish to use an enlarged aerial <br />photo or other photographs to supplement the map. <br />