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reasonable timetables consistent with good mining and reclamation <br />practices. <br />2. The Objectors assert that the Applicant has failed to comply with <br />Construction Materials Rule 3.1.5(4). <br />3. The approved mining and reclamation plans call for concur-ent <br />reclamation as soon as conditions allow. Reclamation will be concurrent <br />with mining because reclamation will begin once mining is completed in a <br />given phase while mining will continue in another phase. The Applicant <br />has submitted an operations timetable that sets forth the sequence of <br />mining and the estimated duration for each mining phase. The sixth and <br />final phase of operations will consist of completing the reclamation on all <br />prior phases. The phased mining and reclamation plans reflect final <br />reclamation of the site within five years of termination of mining, as <br />required by C.R.S. Section 34-32.5-116(4)(q)(I). The commitment to <br />mine at a 3:1 slope means that no backfilling of highwalls will be <br />necessary. <br />4. The weight of the evidence demonstrates that the Applicant has met the <br />minimum requirements of Construction Materials Rule 3.1.5(4). <br />J. Disposal afRefuse in a Manner that Controls Unsightliness <br />1. Construction Materials Rule 3.1.5(5) requires an applicant to handle and <br />dispose of refuse and acid-forming or toxic materials in a way that <br />controls unsightliness and protects the drainage system from pollution. <br />13 <br />