2006-07-28_REVISION - M1988112 (2)

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(b) Such map shall be based on site specific soils investigations and shall be on such a scale as to provide a basis for soil management recommendations and be the same scale as the reclamation map; and (c) provide, for each soil map unit, in tabular form, al] data from analyses of representative samples of surface and subsurface soil units as to: (i) soil pH, texture, electrical conductivity, sodium adsorption ratio and any other pazameters that the Operator/Applicant or Office deems necessary for proper soils characterization; (ii) indicate on a map, or in the soils narrafive the location of each soil unit on the affected azea where the above soil characteristicsmgy be problematic as to suitability for a plant growth medium; and (iii) type, form and amounts of any soil amendments that may be necessary or recommended by the local Soil Conservation Service, Soil Conservation District, or other qualified special district, and standard soil laboratory analyses and fertilizer recommendations (if available) for the types of plant species proposed to be established; or Page 152 Hazd Rock/Metal Mining Rule 6 (iv) provide, as an alternative to Subsubparagraph 6.4.20(17)(c), a plan of experiments to determine the type, form and amount of any soil amendments that may be necessary to fulfill the requirements of the Reclamation Plan. (18) Wildlife protection - th addition to the performance requirements of Section 3.1, the Office or Boazd shall require the Operator to describe measures to minimize or prevent harm or damage to wildlife species and habitat, including: (a) adequately describe mitigation measures to ensure that there is no overall net loss of critical or important wildlife habitat consistent with State of Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) and United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recommendations, if any; and (b) describe measures to prevent wildlife from coming into contact with designated chemicals, toxic or acid-fomvng chemicals or azeas with acid mine drainage. (19) Disposal of tailings and sludges in mine workings - In order to ensure the proper disposal of tailings and sludges in mine workings, an Applicant shall comply with the provisions of Subsection 3.1.7. ADDENDUM 1 -Notice Requirements -Affidavit of Posting Notice (Sign) (Rule 1.6.2(11(b)1: Prior to filing the application, post notices (signs) at the location of the proposed mine site, as required by the Office, of sufficient size and number to cleazly identify the site as the location of a proposed mining operation giving name, address, and phone number of the Applicant, and stating that (name of Applicant) has applied for a mining permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Boazd. Anyone wishing to comment on the application may view the applicafion at the County Clerk's or Recorder's office and should send comments prior to the end of the public comment period to the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Office, at the address given on the cover of these Rules and Regulations. Any class of Limited Impact 110 or 110d operation need only post notice (sign) at the location of the proposed access to the site. After having posted such nofce (sign), failure by an Applicant to maintain such notice shall not constitute just cause to deny approval of the application. At the time the application is filed with the Office, the Applicant shall provide a signed affidavit that such notice (sign) was posted according to the provisions of this Rule. Your application will not be considered submitted until the information listed above is received and found sufficient [o begin our review. A decision date will be established 90 days from the date of receipt of all of the requested information. Additionally, if you have already published notice you will need to republish notice, after the Division considers the application submitted. This notice must be published once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks, starting within ten (10)