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<br />Exhibit D - Mining Plan <br />Location and Setting <br /> <br />This is an application for a Regular 112 permit conversion (M-92-102) <br />to mine an area located in Montrose County approximately 2.7 miles south- <br />southwest of Montrose. The site lies on a high, dry cut terrace created by <br />the historic occupation of the Uncortq~ahgre River and its tributaries. The <br />area lies approximately two miles west and 130 feet above the current <br />location of the river. The site is currently used for rangeland and <br />mining. The upper surface of the affected area has minimal relief, ranging <br />frcan nearly level to a few percent. <br />Access <br />~' Access to the <br />pit will be from Ranger Road (a county road) to an <br />existing private road located along the south and east side of the affected <br />area. The Exhibit C map illustrates the permit area and access. The road <br />was originally constructed for other purposes and no upgrading, other than <br />occasional maintenance, will be required for the mining operation. <br />Although the road lies within the permit boundary, it is exempt from <br />inclusion in the affected area per Rule 1.1 (4). <br />Soil Salvage <br />Prior to disturbance in a particular area, topsoil will be stripped <br />and stockpiled for use in reclamation. The depth of the surface soil <br />suitable for use in reclamation, and corresponding depth to be stripped, <br />~, depends on location on site but is generally about six inches. Information <br />regarding the site's soil resources is provided in Exhibit I - Soils <br />V Information. All stockpiling will occur near the perimeter of the affected <br />area. The Exhibit C map illustrates the anticipated stockpile locations. <br />-4- <br />