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<br />~ks and Gesso, LLC <br />necessary. A sump and retention/settling pond will be excavated in the site's <br />southwestern corner, near the anticipated point of discharge. <br />Mining and reclamation will generally proceed in four phases, as described <br />below, with completion of reclamation projected for the spring of 2004. <br />Phase Months Mining in Area Mined <br />Acreage Reclamation <br />in Area <br />1 6 - 8 1 10.4 <br />2 6-8 2 9.9 1,2 <br />3 6-8 3 10.4 2, 3 <br />4 2-6 3, 1 <br />Phase 1 <br />Most topsoil and overburden remaining from historic operations is stockpiled in <br />the southwest quadrant of the site, so little stripping will occur at the onset of <br />operations of Phase I. Ponds will be created for washing operations, as shown <br />by the accompanying Mine Plan Map, and mobile screening and washing <br />equipment will be placed near to the center of the mine within a fully excavated <br />area. Temporary power lines will be installed to provide power for processing; <br />and a temporary water line will be brought from a hydrant of the South Adams <br />County Water and Sanitation District. <br />Mining in Phase 1 will last for up to eight months. <br />Phase 2 <br />As mining proceeds into Area 2, any recoverable topsoil and overburden will be <br />stripped and consolidated. Dewatering trenches, surrounding the mining area, <br />will be maintained, as necessary. Mining will continue to proceed generally in a <br />124 Estates -Regular 112 Application 01029.WD <br />124 Estates Partners 6 August 2001 <br />