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<br />Indicated on the Mining Plan Map, a water storage pond is to be constructed to supply water for <br />aggregate washing. At the completion of mining operations, the fond wi~~land graded t <br />correspond with the adjacent area, and will be planted with grasses as specified. ~'^~~ ~ <br />It is expected that the entire site will be graded such that the floor of the mine, upon completion, will <br />have a less than 1% slope to the south west, or basically flat. The property does not have any irrigation <br />water, therefore a relatively flat grade will be less subject to erosion, and will consequently be more <br />prone to retain moisture . <br />The proposed final configuration of the mined area is compatible with surrounding areas in that <br />immediately adjacent to the north and south are similar rangeland uses. To the west, across county <br />road 44ZN are variations of pastures and rangelands. Also in the general area are several houses <br />situated on fairly large parcels of land. <br />It is expected that the duration of operations at the mine will be from 20 to 25 years. Final and <br />complete reclamation will be accomplished within 2 years of termination of mining activities. <br />It is the intention of the applicant that, as much as is possible, reclamation will be done concurrently <br />with the completion of mining in each mining phase. <br />