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(e) An approximate timetable to describe the mining operation is shown on the Mining Plan Map <br />-Exhibit "C". The life ofthis mine may extend beyondthe 15 to 16 yeazs as listed on the mining plan <br />map, this depends upon demand for the product; this time line may be shorter or longer. This mine <br />will be a round operationwith no planned extendedshut downs It is proposed to use a floatingbond <br />on 15 acres on this operation as mining is completed in the mining units as proposed (see Mining <br />Map Exhibit "C"). The mining plan has (4) four phases to be mined ranging in size from about 7 <br />acres to 15 acres. It is planned that it will take approximately (4) four years per phase. <br />(i) The estimate of the periods oftime which is stated above of (4) yeazs per phase is a best estimate <br />at this time. Then it will take between 3 to 5 years to establish the reclaimed azea back to rangeland <br />that may be considered for release by the Mined Land Reclamation Boazd of the Division of Mining <br />and Geology. The reclamation will be an ongoing process as soon as the first unit is deemed <br />mined-out, and the phasing of the mining and reclamation will follow a natural progression with final <br />reclamation as the ultimate goal. <br />(ii) As stated in this report, the mining and affected land will range between 5 to 15 acres with a <br />maximum of 15 acres being disturbed at any time. Reclamation would be occurring on the lands mined <br />out concurrently with mining. <br />(iii) The sequence in which each stage or phase will be carried out is outlined in this report. Also, <br />please see Mining Map Exhibit "C". Mining will start in phase (1) one in the southeast part of the <br />permitted area and move to the west and north. Next mining will start in phase (2) two starting in <br />the southeast portion of the phase and move west and north. Thirdly phase (3) three will begin in <br />the south portion of the phase and move to the north and east. Lastly phase (4) four will start in the <br />most southern portion and move north. <br />(f) The backslopingand fmal pit floor will be done in concert with the mining. It is planned to start <br />reclaiming 5 acres as they are deemed mined-out. This allows the operator the allotted time to <br />establish a planned reclamation plan and continue to mine, hence the I S acre floating bond. <br />As stated before, this site is on an upland terrace deposit with the following characteristics: <br />(i) The areas to be mined are Ildefonso-Kim Complex 5% to 35% slopes. It is estimated that the <br />deposit is from 12 to 18 feet deep with negligible overburden and from 4 to 6 inches of topsoil. <br />(ii) The stratum beneath the deposit is presumed to be sandstone, shale, or conglomorate or a <br />combination thereof. <br />(g) The primary commodities to be mined/extracted aze sand and gravel to be used for construction, <br />eg. Landscaping "Rock", Road Base, Concrete Sizes ASTM C-33 specifications, and all other <br />construction uses for which the material is suitable. <br />(b) This site has no known other secondary commoditiesthat are of commercial value at the present <br />time. Therefore, no secondary products aze contemplated at this time. <br />