2004-06-14_REVISION - M1998052 (2)

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containment sufficient to store a volume of liquid 1.5 times the capacity of the tank(s). Moreover, Everist will implement a policy and install signage at the fueling station requiring that the fuel valve be manned at all times during fueling. Mobile fuel tankers may also be used, and may be parked anywhere within the permit azea on a temporary basis. DMG Issue #3: A delineation of jurisdictional wetlands has not been completed at the Mascot Placer. The DMG raised that concern that no waters of the United States be impacted without proper permitting or clearance from the Army Corps of Engineers and that if wetlands are impacted that they be properly reclaimed. Resolution: The DMG conducted a complete inspection of the Mascot Placer on June 1, 2004. During that inspection it was determined that there are no wetlands located within the 42 acre area to be mined. At a future time, Everist intends to install a new and permanent river crossing upstream of the existing crossing. Everist recognizes and has stated in the conversion application that permitting or clearance from the Army Corps of Engineers must be obtained prior to installation of [he crossing. Also, Everist recognizes, and it is discussed in the DMG 6/1/2004 inspection report, that careful mining methods must be employed during dredge pile removal in proximity of water of the United States, including wetlands, in order to prevent accidental discharge of the dredge rock into the water. DMG Issue #4: In Exhibit M to the conversion application, Everist recognizes that one or more air quality permits maybe required for conduct of operations at the Mascot Placer. However, Everist has not yet determined what the specific requirements maybe. Resolution: Everist has committed to interface with the Air Pollution Control Division in the near term and report to the DMG on the findings and requirements of that agency. DMG Issue #4: DMG required additional information to facilitate reclamation cost estimating to be used to establish the amount of reclamation bond to be required prior to Everist mining in the acreage proposed to be added to the operation through the pending conversion revision. Resolution: Everist has provided the requested information, and the DMG is in the process of estimating reclamation costs. The completed DMG estimate will be provided to all parties to the conversion application as soon as it is available. Issues Raised in Public Comments on the Application In accordance with Rule 1.4.9(2)(c), the following listing is provided of the issues raised by the public or other government agencies in the review of the conversion application for the Mascot Placer and a summary statement describing DMG's position on the resolution of each issue. Comment #1: A number of commenters raised the issue of the lack of a revegetation plan in the conversion application. 3