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<br />All these maps are labeled "Special Use Permit", though that is a designation this Division does <br />not use. It is assumed by this office that these maps were drawn for use by San Miguel County. <br />This Division must have a Mining Plan Map and a Reclamation Plan M~ for each permit. They <br />must show the site as it is or will be during operations, and as it will appear after reclamation. <br />These maps must depict the sites in enough detail to reasonably determine whether operations are <br />within the permit boundaries, are affecting drainages on and offsite, and what the type and extent <br />of disturbances are, for reclamation cost purposes. My comments specific to each map are listed <br />below: <br />St. Jude Mine <br />This map appears to be virtually identical to the earlier one. The boundary line and features have <br />not changed. Drainage locations are shown. Access to the site is shown. There are no outlying <br />vent or road areas involved with this permit. <br />Two topsoil stockpiles are depicted, though only one was noted during the 1997 inspection. Is <br />another one present now? Please provide information as to stockpiled volumes, etc., or delete <br />this feature. <br />Please include the stormwater/sediment control structures. Ensure that if they are to be removed <br />during reclamation, that is clearly shown. <br />The north edge of the waste rock dump, and the topsoil pile in question, are ten feet from the <br />boundary line. Is the symbol which delineates the margin of these features denoting the top or toe <br />of the piles? Please provide the gradient of the fill slopes, cut slopes, benches and piles, both for <br />their present condition and as reclaimed. <br />Please delineate the areas not yet disturbed, not to be disturbed, undergoing reclamation, fully <br />reclaimed, etc. Please ensure that all structures (powerlines, culverts, roads, buildings, etc.) are <br />shown on the mining map if present, and not shown on the reclamation map if to be removed. . <br />The shop building is shown on the map as being 50 feet x 90 feet, though my field notes indicate it <br />was about 30 feet x 40 feet. All bond calculations should account for size of structures, so please <br />ensure that they are drawn at the appropriate size. In this case, was the building enlarged? <br />The north arrow is not labeled as to "true" or "magnetic" north. Initially one would assume that it <br />is true north, but comparison with the previous map show it is probably magnetic north. Please <br />clarify. Also, please provide a distance and bearing reference to a locatable point. <br />Topaz Mine <br />The new map conforms well to the earlier one, concerning boundaries and structure locations <br />within the main portal area. Drainage location is shown. <br />The new should include a locatable survey point to use as a reference to this permit area. Please <br />also include the full access road from the county road, including any culverts. <br />