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Page 49 Construction Materials Rule 3 it is [he Operator's responsibility to provide the Office notice of any proposed bacldrll activity not identified in the approved Reclamation Plan. If the Office does not respond to the Operator's notice within thirty (30) days after receipt of such Notice by the Office, the Operator may proceed in accordance with the provisions of this Rule. The Operator shall maintain a Financial Warranty at all times adequate to cover the cost to stabilize and cover any exposed baclcfilled material. The Notice to the Office shall include but is not limited to: (a)- a narrative that describes the approximate location of the proposed activity; (b) the approximate volume of inert material to be backfilled; (c) a signed affidavit certifying that the material is clean and inert, as defined in Rule 1.1(20); (d) the approximate dates the proposed activity will commence and end, however, such dates shall not be an enforceable condition; (e) an explanation of how the backfilled site will result in apost-mining configuration that is compatible with the approved post-mining land use; and (f} a general engineering plan stating how the material will be placed and stabilized in a manner to avoid unacceptable settling and voids. ' lt6(a)(c) (10) All mined material to be disposed of within the affected area must be handled in such a manner so as to prevent any unauthorized release of pollutants to the surface drainage system. tte(a)(a) (11) No unauthorized release of pollutants to groundwater shall occur from any materials mined, handled or disposed of within the permit area. 3.1.6 Water -General Requirements t te(a)() (1) Hydrology and Water Quality: Disturbances to the prevailing • hydrologic balance of the affected land and of the surrounding area and to the quantity or quality of water in surface and groundwater systems both during and after the mining operation and during reclamation shall be minimised by measures, including, but not limited to: (a) compliance with applicable Colorado water laws and regulations governing injury to existing water rights;