2002-03-06_REVISION - M1985129 (3)

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2015" etc. A descriptive narrative in the Mining Plan would be appropriate. f) if different from the original permit, provide a narrative describing the nature, depth and thickness of the deposit to be mined and describe the nature of the stratum immeadiately beneath the material to be mined. g) identify the primary and secondazy commodities to be mined/extracted and describe the intended use. 6. Rule 6.4.5 -Reclamation Plan - if there are no changes to the existing plan, no new information is required. However, it should be noted that the DOW suggests "restoring the site to native prairie condition and avoidance ofnon-native species in the re-vegetation mix." The current approved seed mix contains Western Wheatgrass, Blue Grama, Arizona Fescue and Prairie Sandreed. According to the 1985 Range Condition Inventory, Blue Grama, Prairie Junegrass and Western Wheatgrass were the predominant species. Some Prairie Sandreed, Three Awn, Sumsedge and Muttongrass comprised only 18% of the native grass. It appeazs the only species (representing 20% of the native population observed in 1985) not included in the approved seed mix is Prairie Junegrass. The applicant may want to add this species to the seed mix since the DOW feels it will improve the chances of returning this area to native grassland. The NRCS can provide information on how much Prairie Junegrass seed would be required per acre to provide an appropriate seed mix for the area. A narrative in the Reclamation Plan would be required if you agree to follow the DOW recommendation. Also, you should contact the NRCS and-ask them to determine how much Prairie Junegrass you should include in the mix (PLS/acre) and provide that information to the DMG in your next response. 7. Rule 6.4.6 -Reclamation Plan Map - in addition to complying with Rule 6.2, the map(s) must show the expected physical appearance of the area of the affected land with contour lines of sufficient detail to portray the direction and rate of slope of all reclaimed lands. The existing reclamation plan map does not show the proposed topography of the amended area so a new map is required.-You did not address this issue in your latest response. Since the permit azea is being expanded, the physical appearance will change. As a result, a new map must be submitted. 8. Rule 6.4.19 -Permanent Man-Made Structures - a power line entering the existing site (overhead along the south side of the access road, then underground to the equipment parking azea) is considered aman-made structure so this Rule applies. In addition, the Rule would apply if a power line is within 200 feet of the affected land area (on the east or south side). Also, the on-site fuel tanks are not considered permanent man-made structures so they do not have to be addressed in this Exhibit. The applicant must comply with section "a" or "b" of this Rule. Paragraph "a" states that the Applicant must provide a notazized 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. The document you provided in your response does not meet the requirements of paragraph "a" since it was not signed by the power company nor was your signature, or the power company's signature, notarized. Pursuant to Rule 1.8, the applicant must file a copy of this letter and a copy of the response with the County Clerk and Recorder and provide the Division with an affidavit or receipt demonstrating that the revision was filed with the Clerk and Recorder.