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Mr. Michael Stanton -2- April 11, 1984 stockpiled at the northeast edge of the pit and will be stabilized by the application (25 lbs./ acre) of grass seed consisting of 308 Smooth Brome Grass, 308 Western Wheat Grass, 25~ Orchard Grass, 108 Alsike Clover and 5~ Timothy. An irrigation system will be installed to minimize blowing and drifting soils as well as to aid seed germination and growth. Item 2. Area of Project. Our initial application to the Mined Land Reclama- tion Board presented a total picture of mining claims controlled by the Willow Creek mining pro- ject, which amounts to approximately 600 acres. This is not, however, the area to be impacted under the current permit application. As stated in the application, a total of 9.5 acres will be disturbed. The reference to two unlined 10-acre ponds was based on early plans to acquire adequate water for the duration of these limited operations. Further investigation shows water availability to be limited, and the size of the two ponds has been reduced. A current evaluation of water storage needs shows that two ponds will be constructed; one 5'~ acres in area for water storage and settling, and a second clear water storage pond approximately one acre in size. This constitutes a total water impoundment area of 6'~ acres. Com- bined with the one acre of land disturbed by mining and processing, the total area of disturbance is 9.5 acres (see Map C-1, attached). Item 3. Hydrologic Balance. As stated in Item 2 above, water needs for this project have been re-evaluated based on the water resources available and the need to maintain a water balance in the area. The applicant has leased two cubic feet per second from Mr. Jim Hennessy, who owns some senior water rights in Corske Creek. The owner of these water rights is responsible for maintaining a water balance to the system. It is neither the capa- bility nor the right of Mr. Jelen to go before the Water Court discussing water rights he does not own.