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r Sample locations have been selected which fall in the mid-upper and lowest surface elevation of each soil type. It is concluded that when these tensiometers read below negative 1/2 bar, topsoil can be stripped and transferred to the stockpile area. Two soil types require removing the soil in lifts. We have proposed to locate the sampling probes at the bottom of each lift. This will insure that each lift is below (drier than) the criteria for stockpiling topsoil when the tensiometer reading is below negative 1/2 bar. Such moisture sampling will be done prior to stripping of the soil in the irrigated areas. Since the current use of this land is agricultural, a single fence post with bright flagging on it, or some other visual device will be placed at each probe location. This will act as a locator for mine personnel collecting the data and will also protect the probe from damage by vehicles, equipment, etc. The stockpiled soil will be revegetated and maintained to minimize erosion. Drainage ditches will be constructed to minimize erosion and route runoff water to a sedimentation control device. During 'irrigation season, the following steps will be taken to minimize the infiltration of the irrigation water into the proposed mining area prior to topsoil stripping. • The ditch water diversion points supplying water to the mining area will be shut off. Western Fuels - Colorado owns fifty (50) shares of ditch water supplied to this area. ~ The runoff water entering the proposed mining area from the neighboring lands will be routed through existing ephemeral drainage and/or ditches constructed for this purpose. ~ If necessary, a sump may be created toward the lower end of the proposed mining property, to collect infiltrating water. This water will be pumped and find its way to the proposed Pond 007 via a system of ditches to be constructed for the purpose.