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<br />' application and, if appropriate, include the relocated structure on the <br /> Exhibit. <br /> Response: Regarding the relocationand/or removal of structures within the <br /> affected area of the proposed amendment, the overwhelming ma'ori f <br />' the structures that will be affe_ c~bv the mining operation aze owned by <br /> Western Mobile, Inc. (WMI) At this time it appears that only two <br /> ditches-not-owned-o~1.00% controlled by_WMI will-be_relocated.,They <br /> are the Clough Private and the lower end of the Smead. The Company <br /> will obtain all necessary approvals prior to the relocation of these <br /> ditches and provide proof of same to the DMG. Furthermore, WMI will <br /> commit to obtaining prior approval from any ditch company, public <br />r utility and easement holder prior to relocating any of the above <br /> structures. WMI will provide the DMG with proof of all such approvals <br /> including the appropriate alignment of any relocated structures. <br /> / <br /> ~+t <br />Comment: On Page D-3, the applicant states, "that in the event that Western <br /> Mobile elects to operate aready-mix concrete and/or an asphalt plant at <br /> the Lyons Site..." If Western Mobile plans to operate a concrete plant or <br /> an asphalt batch plant, it will need to be speci&ed in the permit, located <br /> on an exhibit, and include a plan to ensure surface water and <br /> groundwater will not impacted. Please revise the permit accordingly. <br /> Response: WMI has no plans to operate aready-mix concrete and/or an asphalt <br /> plant at the Lyons site at this time. <br /> <br /> v5. Comment: Please locate on a map all overburden and topsoil piles that will be <br /> stored on site. Please also indicate how overburden and topsoil piles will <br /> be protected from wind and water erosion. <br /> Response: The proposed amendment area is divided into 17 mining stages. <br /> Typically, WMI stockpiles overburden and topsoil in and adjacent to <br />i <br />i <br />; <br />; <br />; <br />h i <br />di <br />id <br />al <br />d <br />k <br />d <br />l <br />i <br /> n <br />m <br />~ po <br />n <br />er to m <br />~e hau <br />eac <br />n <br />v <br />u <br />m <br />(a <br />a stage) <br />n or <br /> distance and rehandling. Concurrent mining and reclamation will insure <br />' that stockpiled overburden and topsoil will be used to reclaim individual <br /> muting stages as soon as possible. However, where these stockpiles are <br /> to remain for periods in excess of 18 months they will be seeded with an <br /> appropriate cover crop in order to protect them from wind and water <br /> erosion. <br /> <br /> DMG Adequacy Review Response Page 2 <br />