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Mr. Eric Reckentine <br />Adequacy Review, Amendment AM-03, Pemdt No. M-1977-439 <br />October 3, 2006 <br />reclamation conditions. To demonstrate this, the Division recommends that the applicant provide a <br />discussion on how the berm was constructed. The discussion should include the type of material used to <br />construct the berm, the method of construction, whether or not the berm was compacted, and to what <br />degree. In addition, please provide a representative cross-section of the reconstructed berm. <br />5. The Division understands that the operator intends to establish a silt storage azea on the western half of Area <br />F while the eastern half will be reclaimed to open water, and that a 12-foot wide berm will sepazate the two <br />azeas. Please provide a discussion on this aspect of the mining operation to be included in the mining plan. <br />In addition, please demonstrate to the Division that the newly constructed berm is, and will be, <br />geotechnically stable under current and final reclamation conditions. To demonstrate this, the Division <br />recommends that the applicant provide a discussion on how the berm was constructed. The discussion <br />should include the type of material used to construct the berm, the method of construction, whether or not <br />the berm was compacted, and to what degree. Also, please provide a representative cross-section of this <br />berm. <br />Rule 6.4.5 Exhibit E -Reclamation Plan <br />6. Please clarify how the silt storage area will be reclaimed. Specifically, provide details for the grading plan, <br />the anticipated slope, topsoil replacement depth and a revegetation plan including application rates in <br />pounds of ptue live seed per acre. <br />Rule 6.4.6 Exhibit F -Reclamation Plan Man <br />7. Based on a review of current permit documents, the Reclamation Plan Map (Exhibit F) submitted does not <br />accurately reflect the current permit boundaries because the area designated as the North Taft Hill <br />Expansion Pit is included in the permit area. Please resubmit Exhibit F to reflect the proper permit <br />boundaries and the proposed changes to the reclamation plan. <br />Rule 6.4.12 Exhibit L -Reclamation Costs <br />8. Please provide a detailed cost estimate to reclaim the silt storage area in accordance with the proposed <br />reclamation plan. <br />Rule 6.4.17 Exhibit O - Proof of Mailing of Notices to Boazd of County Commissioners and Soil Conservation <br />District <br />9. Pursuant to Rule 1.6.2(1)(a)(ii), proof of notice shall be in the form of a return receipt of a Certified Mailing <br />or date-stamped copy of the notice acknowledging receipt by the appropriate local Board. Please submit the <br />appropriate Proof of Notice to the Boazd of County Commissioners and Soil Conservation District. <br />Please be advised that the amendment application for Amendment AM-03 for the Home Office Mine may be <br />deemed inadequate and the amendment application denied on October 5, 2006 unless the above-mentioned <br />adequacy review items aze addressed to the satisfaction of the Division. In addition, under Rule 3.2(7) the <br />Division is required to conduct an inspection prior to Boazd consideration. The Division will schedule an <br />inspection in October of 2006. Additional questions may arise as a result of the inspection. If you feel more <br />time is needed to complete your reply, the Division can gant an extension to the decision date. This will be <br />2 <br />