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Questions reaazding MCC lands as a source area of riprap MCC: MCC wishes to designate and have ready access to alternate sources for riprap. Initially riprap will be obtained from the head of the slide, within the proposed construction envelope, as the primary source which is integral to the proposed construction of the preventative measures. If there is insuj~cient riprap material available from the head of the slide, an alternate supply needs to be identifred and a means to access that source now. DRMS: We believe the idea of identifying secondary or alternate rip rap sources now is a good one. Three atemate sources previously described (rip rap from McClure Pass obtained in a manner that does not create additional disturbance, rip rap from existing USFS road 711 that does not create additional disturbance beyond the edge of the road, and rip rap from a gravel company) would not need our approval. However, other sources discussed (rip rap from MCC lands, rip rap from McClure pass that creates additional disturbance, and rip rip from beyond the edges of US Forest Service road 711) would require our approval. MCC: Riprap from MCC's lands would only be obtained by "plucking" that rock that is totally or partially visible on the surface. No subsurface excavation is proposed to obtain riprap from these lands. Clearing of vegetation and salvage of topsoil is not proposed. DRMS: As mentioned previously, rip rap collection activity on MCC lands would require our approval. This proposed plan of operation should be submitted in conjunction with TR-108. MCC: Loose, visible riprap would be obtained within 200 feet of FS road 711. Riprap would be hauled with a trackhoe or front end loader to a truck on road 711 for loading and further transport to the dam. DRMS: As mentioned previously, removal of rip rap from USFS road 711 would not need our approval, though it may require USFS approval. However, as mentioned previously, rip rap removal in areas beyond the edges of the USFS road should be approved through us, as well as through any other pertinent local, state or federal agency. MCC: Holes from rocks removed will be smoothed over with immediately surrounding soils and revegetated with native species. Rocks leaving an impression greater than 4 feet deep will be replaced and not taken. DRMS: This proposed reclamation plan should be submitted as part of TR-108. MCC: Large rocks obtained for riprap will be transported in whole to the dam construction site and further broken into applicable pieces. DBMS: This proposed plan of operation should be submitted aspart of TR-108. MCC: Replacement of the rock from MCC lands is not proposed as it will serve as a long term stabilization solution for the dam. As such the only "reclamation" that will occur is the immediate filling of holes and vegetation for bare spots where rocks once laid. DRMS: We support the "reclamation plan" described above as something that could, upon further review, be approved by us. Please submit this in language in conjunction with TR-108.