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RXAIRiT C -Mining Ian (gnie F-331 (I) The purpose of the mining plan is to describe how mining will affect the permit azea for the duration of the operation. This plan must be correlated to Exhibit E -Map. The description of [he mining plan must be adequate to satisfy the requirements of Section 3.1 and demonstrate compliance with Rule 3. At a minimum you must include the following information: (a) specify the estimated dates that mining will commence and end; (b) the estimated depth to which soil, suitable as a plant growth medium, will be salvaged for use in the reclamation process. This description must be consistent with information provided in Exhibit B. Sufficient soil must be salvaged to meet the vegetation establishment criteria of Subsection 3.1.10. ff plant growth medium is not reapplied on a graded area immediately after salvage, then you must specify how the topsoil will be stockpiled and stabilized with a vegetative cover until used in reclamation. Plant growth medium stockpiles must be located separate from other stockpiles, out of the way of mine traffic and out of stream channels or drainagervays. The location of plant growth medium stockpiles must be shown on Exhibit E -Map; (c) specify the thickness of overburden or quantity of waste rock, if any, to be removed to reach the deposit. The location of any overburden stockpiles or waste rock fills must be shown on Exhibit E -Map; (d) specify the thickness of the deposit to be mined; (e) describe the major components of the mining operation such as: roads and access routes, pit, office, shop/maintenance buildings, plant, processing facilities, and any tmderground openings such as adits or ventilation facilities. These components must be located on Exhibit E -Map; (f) specify the dimensions of any significant disturbances to the land surface such as pit excavations, mine benches, impoundments, stockpiles, waste rock disposal areas, etc', (g) specify [he dimensions of any existing or proposed roads [hat will be used for the mining opemtlon. Describe any improvements necessary on existing roads and the specifications to be used in the construction of new roads. New or improved roads must be included as part of the permitted acreage. Describe any associated drainage and runoff conveyance structures to include sufficient information to evaluate stmcture sizing; (h) specify how much water will be used in wnjunction with the opemtioq and the source of this water; (i) if groundwater will be encountered and/or surface water intercepted or disturbed, describe how mining will affect the quantity and quality of the surface or groundwater and the methods to be used to minimize disturbance to the surface and groundwater systems including proposed dewatering, sediment-containment or chemical treatment systems, storm water run-off controls, and gromtdwater points of compliance; (j) specify how you will comply with applicable Colorado water laws and regulations governing injury to existing water rights; (k) if refuse and acid or toxic producing materials are exposed during mining, describe how they shall be handled and disposed of in a tnanner that will control unsightliness and protect the drainage system from pollution; (1) describe what measures u~ll be taken to minimize disturbance to the hydrologic balance, prevent off-site damage, and provide for a stable configuration of the reclaimed area consistent with the proposed future land use: and (m) specify whether the deposit will be processed on-site. If the deposit will be processed, then describe the nature of the process, facilities and chemicals utilized. The process area and any structures must be described on