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<br />of this application. The azea disturbed would not exceed 10 acres at any time, including haul roads <br />and processing areas. <br />(e) An approximate timetable to describe the mining operation is shown on the Mining Plan Map - <br />Exhibit "C". The life of this mine may extend beyond the 25 years. It is proposed to use a floating <br />bond on 10 acres on this operation as mining is completed in the mining units as proposed (see <br />Mining Map Exhibit "C"). <br />(i) The estimate of the periods of time which is stated above, is between 3 to 5 years to establish the <br />reclaimed area back to rangeland that may be considered for release by the Mined Land Reclamation <br />Board of the Division of Mining and Geology. The reclamation will be an ongoing process as soon <br />as the first unit is deemed mined-out, and the phasing of the mining and reclamation will follow a <br />natural progression with final reclamation as the ultimate goal. <br />(ii) As stated in this report, the mining units will range between 5 to 14 acres with a maximum of <br />10 acres being disturbed at any time. Reclamation would be occurring on the lands mined out <br />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". . <br />(t) The backsloping and final pit floor will be done in concert with the mining. It is planned to start <br />reclaiming 4 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 10 acre floating bond. <br />As stated before, this site is on an upland terrace deposit with the following chazacteristics: <br />(i) The areas to be mined are Midway-Ildefonso-Kim Complex 5% to 35% slopes. It is estimated that <br />the deposit is from 5 to 35 feet deep with negligible overburden and from 6 to 9 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 are 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 for which the material is suitable for use. <br />(h) This site has no known other secondary commodities that aze of commercial value at the present <br />time. Therefore, no secondary products are contemplated at this time, however, if the operator <br />discovers another product to be mined, the D. M. G. will be notified. <br />