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My original assumption that this area is a tailwater pit was incorrect. Mike Bennett indicates that on occasion, when heavy rainfall occurs, a lagoon forms on his irrigated circle to the northwest. He has built a system to pump that excess rainfall from the farmground to this area, thus saving any crops from being flooded and allowing his sprinkler to continue funMioning without getting stuck. Thus, there are no water rights iavolved in this situation. He is simply transferring eacesa rainfall from one area of his property to another. I Gave changed the Reclamation Plan map, correcting the statement indicating it is a tail water pit. We are still assuming that the bottom of the final pit will accumulate water which wildlife would use. Mr. Bennett does not intend to line the area. There is a 60"/year pan evaporation rate for eastern Colorado. Even if you were to line the pit, evaporation would typically dry the area up fairly quickly. • Please state the anticipated depth of topsoil to be replaced on all affected areas. Topsoil at this site varies from 1°-6" in depth. It is estimated that 3"-4" will be available for replacement over the entire area when the pit is completed. • Please provide a method of weed control that shall be employed for all prohibited noxious weed species, and whenever invasion of a reclaimed area by other weed species seriously threatens the development of the desired vegetation. Mike will either personally spray for any noxious weeds at the site or contract with a custom sprayer or the Yuma County Weed Management District to provide control. 5. Rule 6.3.12 Exhibit L - Permanent Man-Made Structures The applicant states that there is a gas well and three meter houses within 200' of the affected mining area, and that they would not be affected by mining activity. Please state the proximity from the pit to the structures, and also address the location of any gas lines in the area In order to mine within 200' of a permanent man-made structure, the applicant shall do one of the following: • Provide a notarized agreement between the applicant and the person(s) having an interest in the structure, that the applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure, or • Where such an agreement cannot be reached, the applicant shall provide an appropriate engineering evacuation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities occurring at the mining operation, or • Where such structure is a utility, the applicant may supply a notarized letter, on utility letterhead, from the owner (s) of the utility that the mining