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Mr. Joe Oliver September 21,..1984 Page -2- 4`: The temporary road will be constructed in an area previously disturbed by construction of the highway; therefore, no virgin topsoil exists. It will be approximately 30 feet in width and 80 feet in length. However, during road construction the top 3-6 inches of material will be bladed aside and saved for final reclamation. The road will be constructed down to the lay down area. In reference to the lay down area, which is approximately 80 x 200 feet, 6-12 inches of available topsoil will be salvz~ged and stockpiled adjacent to the site for final reclamation. At time of reclamation the topsoil wilt be redistributed and seeded with the rangeland mixture. The final part of the request centers around the need to allow the crane to work in the Williams Fork River while the tube is being placed over the river. The crane corridor and work area, which is approximately 70 x 400 feet, has been shown on the Map IV-9. As can be seen, the crane corridor proceeds in a general southwestern direction from the lay down area. Along the corridor one of two events may occur that will dictate if topsoil should be salvaged. If the ground is not firm enough to support the weight of the crane then the top 6-12 inches of sail will be removed and stockpiled for future use. FiTI material, which may be imported or pushed up from within the corridor, will be used to construct a pad for the crane to work from. Upon completion of the project:, if fill material was used, it will be removed and topsoil replaced. In the event the ground is firm enough, the crane will walk out to the site. Some leveling may occur and if this is done any levelled area will be seeded with the rangeland seed mixture. An alternate to this would be for the crane to gain access to the river bed by walking over the disturbed area west of the river. If this is done, a ramp would be constructed to allow access to the river. Upon completion the ramp would be backiilled and then the area reclaimed as per the previously approved plan for the overland belt. The Corps of Engineers, Grand Junction office, has been contacted to determine requirements for obtaining a site specific 404 permit. Empire is in the process of submitting the necessary paperwork on this matter. A decision should be forthcoming from the Corps in the near future and the MLRD will be notified of same. Secondary sediment control structures, such as straw bales or fabric fencing, will be used to control runoff from the site. No formal sediment control system is planned for the temporary construction site and therefore this would be an area defined as exempt from sediment control. The areas are located within 100 feet of the river and highway and Empire is seeking approval to conduct the construction within this area. The overland belt will be constructed on land owned by Empire Energy. Please refer to Map IV-2 for location of various properties. The bond should be adequate as bond has been supplied for removal of the overland belt upon completion of mining at the Eagle Mine Complex.