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<br />bank. <br /> <br />4. Your calculations are in error. The figures given in the <br />application are correct. Furthermore, our records show that a letter <br />(dated 5/16/77) regarding clarifications to the mining and reclamation <br />plans was submitted to the agency and states that at least 6 inches, not <br />one foot, of fines will be replaced. Please advise if you have subsequent <br />information that is different from what is shown in our records. <br />~/ 5. Acknowledged. ~~-QS`'--~' `^~~'~'L'C~ <br />6. Final slopes of 3:1 will be established at the southeast pit <br />X° boundary for reclamation. <br />Exhibit E - Reclamation Plan <br />1. The proposed revised seed mixture is acceptable. <br />~~ ~~-/ 3. The southeast bank of the pit area will also be graded to 3:1 <br />~ slopes. <br />4. The berm will be set back from the crest of the 3:1 slope by about <br />10 feet. The function of the berm is, of course, to help protect the <br />integrity of the reclaimed slope. Since the stream distributaries across <br />the fan, a setback cannot be given from the stream branches due to the fact <br />that the paths of the waters are constantly changing. ~-(h~ ~yjZ; rncs~ S,~q„~, <br />to rcm-c.(~ <br />5. The tree cluster referenced is not required to be left as part of <br />the permit and the operator does not wish to include such as a specific <br />provision of the permit amendment. The project manager would like leave to <br />the trees and is obviously working to do so, but the chances of the tree's <br />long-term survival is uncertain due to the fact that mining has exposed and <br />severed many of the roots. <br />6. Seed will be broadcast in the area where the tailings will be <br />removed, but the operator wishes to note that revegetation of this area is <br />not to be part of the criteria for the successful reclamation of this area. <br />Please feel free to call if you have any additional questions. <br />c,G~~ <br />~~ i /~~O Upi~ . CYO <br />~ ' <br />Very truly yours, <br />Mike Stanton <br />Consultant to <br />Animas Aggregates, Inc. <br />cc: Pete Ballode <br />Gary Bennett <br />MS:cc <br />