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Mr. Carl Mount Division of Minerals and Geology March 13, 2002 Page 2 of 3 WATER The operator has complied with any applicable Colorado water laws and regulations governing injury to existing water rights. Flatirons provided augmentation water during mining operations,and had the ultimate responsibility of long-term augmentation. Greeley will now be responsible for the, long-term augmentation of the site. This site still operates under an existing Substitute Water Supply Plan administered by the Office of the State Engineer. The operator has complied with any applicable federal and Colorado water quality laws and regulations, including statewide water quality standards and site-specific classifications and standards adopted by the Water Quality Control Commission. The operator has complied with all applicable federal and Colorado dredge and fill requirements. No temporary or permanent siltation structures were constructed. Silts were used'to backfill and create the beach area on the east side of the east pond. This area has been successfully revegetated. No dams were constructed in conjunction with this permit GROUNDWATER The operator has complied with any applicable groundwater quality standards that were in effect during the life of the active operations at this site. WILDLIFE Mining and reclamation activities did not disturb any existing wildlife species on or near the site that would require special consideration, Wildlife habitat creation was not a part of the reclamation plan. There is very limited wildlife presently on the property, as this area is still within an active mine site. TOPSOILING . Topsoil was removed and stockpiled prior to excavation of the sand and gravel, and replaced evenly over the site during the concurrent reclamation efforts. REVEGETATION The property owner's choices for revegetation were native grasses. Weed control was done by mowing the area, when necessary, to control the growth and seed production of the weeds. All areas of the site appear to have weeds under control. Attached are photographs of the area and the direction that they were taken shown on a master map. Planting of the area was not delayed due to refuse disposal areas, haul roads, road cuts, or where permanent pools or lakes had formed. No adverse characteristics of the surface, either physical or chemical, existed on'the site to inhibit plant growth.