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EXHIBIT C - Minin¢ Plan (a) Mining dates. Mining will commence upon completion of the entire permitting process, which may be on or before September I5, 2007. Mining is anticipated to last over 20 years with an initial possible immediate production of 20,000 [0 30,000 ton during the first yeaz. Production at [he site will be mainly for rip-rap and larger boulders for river stabilization projects. The site is remote with a limited commercial market and rock and boulder production for local projects may take place as materials are needed and then selectively scaled from the outcrop. Mining will begin along the reclaimed margins of the previous DRM&S Permit k M-1994- 022. The flatter elevated area at the top ofthe access ramp will be used as before for an operations/temporary stockpiling area. Mining will start at and follow the limits of the previously disturbed areas and will move along the general existing slope and (rock) high- wall (very slowly) extending the disturbed area to the west then north. The fractured and weathered rock (possible upper 2 to 4 feet to solid un-weathered bedrock) will be removed off the slopes or scaled off the more sheer faces as/when necessary. Due to the nature of the outcrop, the sheer faces and limited annual production from the site the total disturbed area a[ the end of 20 years would be less than 3 acres. (Note: the 20 yr. limit line on Exhibit E Map) Some limited asphalt production and crushing and screening operations are planned at the site using temporary mobile type process equipments. Process equipment operation at the site would be temporary. The operations area is restricted so equipment may be mobilized as convacted materials or stockpiles are needed. Estimated mining activities at the site would average less than 30 days per year. (b) Topsoil -soil suitable as a plant gowth medium. All ofthe soil within the proposed permit azea, as mapped and described by the U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service in this area of Moffat County, consists of soils belonging [o the Ustorthents, Fridgid - Borolls Complex, 25 - 75 % slopes. These soils at the site are very well drained and have very little water holding capacity. Soil depth is shallow and thin and grades to un-weathered bedrock. Permeability is slow and runoff is high. Due to the steep slopes and limited soils and vegetation the area is unsuitable for livestock grazing although wildlife and livestock do occasionally use some of the side and upper slope areas. There is very little topsoil/surface soil at the site. The proposed mine area is predominately weathered sandstone outcrop and bedrock and has been assigned a "none" rating as an ecological site by the NRCS. Any and all topsoil and/or suitable surface material including some possible crusher fines will be reserved for site reclamation. The folded bedded sandstone outcrop material at the site forms very high angle slopes and cliffs of bare rock with no topsoil. (see photos) (c) Thickness of overburden or quantity of waste rock. Overburden is minimal and is sufficient quality (fractured and weathered sandstone mixed rock) to be used in base course and fill material. Material below the salvageable surface /topsoil horizon will be mined and hauled unless used onsite for access ramps or storm-water berms. There will be no stockpiles of waste rock or overburden. Boulders and large rip-rap may be mined and/or scaled from steeper areas as needed. Some scaling and rock fall mitigation will be done as necessary on the higher angle slopes and cliffs above the county road. Rock fall and slide rock will be collected from the slope toe and roadside to assist in county maintenance. (d) Thickness of deposit [o be mined.