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Joseph Dorris, Operator Crystal Jack Plan of Operations -June 30, 2005 Camping(Occupancy: Occupancy and use restrictions apply to the Glacier Peak, Crystal Jack and Colorado Calumet mining operations. The policy prohibits camping on NFS land more than 28 days within a continuous 60 day period on the entire Pike National Forest, where no[ otherwise restricted, and occupying any campsite for more than 14 days during this 60 day period within 3 miles of a previous campsite (Pike National Forest Special Order Number UFC-OI-OS, 36 CFR 228.A). The proposed 60 day camping per operation per yeaz will be pemritted only within the claim boundaries when directly incident to mining operations (36 CFR 228 Subpart A). • The operator will comply with all federal, state and county regulations and requirements for occupancy, use and mining on National Forest System lands, and will obtain all permits or licenses required by any federal, state or county agency. Public Access and Safety: • The operator will be required to fence individual dig sites with orange snow fence or other Forest Service approved fencing material [o promote public safety. • Once mining activity begin in a givers azea, gates will be required at the entrances to all temporary access roads. Gates must be installed to Forest Service specifications. The Forest Service may require signing with Forest Service approved language such as "No Public Vehicle or Mineral Entry." • Once mining activity begins in a given area, signs will be required on all gates and on a post at two- tracks that intersect a system road dining use. Signs should be consistent both in the make and language. Metallaluminum, rigid plastic or fiberglass would be acceptable. We recommend 12" by 18" signs or similar size on both gates. and posts. We recommend a white background with red and black font or other colors that would be easily readable. • The following language is recommended on all signs: Active Mining Area, NO UNAUTI-IORIZED MOTOR ,VEHICLES BEYOND TH1:S POINT by Direction of the Forest Service V. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES B. Water Quality. FS Clarification/Revision: • Avoid operations during or dvectly after periods of heavy rain or when soils are wet. If rotting caused by equipment or vehicles is observed, stop mechanical operations immediately. • The operator would be required to reclaim all dig sites by 511ing with excavated material, recontouting, replacing topsoil and seeding. • All Honing spoil will be separated into two distinct piles: 1) topsoil and 2) general overburden. Topsoil will be considered the uppermost four inches of mineral soil and any organic matter (e.g. litter or duff) above the mineral surface. The topsoil must be piled and clearly labeled. On all slopes greater than 10 percent or sites within 250 feet of a riparian azea, topsoil and overburden piles must have silt fencing effectively installed down slope of the piles. Mining spoils must be placed immediately upslope of dig sites such that any eroded material would be captured by the excavation. • All dig sites above riparian zones (as defined in [he 9A standards and guidelines and the Forest Riparian Inventory) will be accessed from upslope positions or along contour (when operator safety permits) to limit soil disturbance and raveling downslope and into riparian areas. C. Solid Wastes. FS Clarification/Revision: • The operator would be required to remove gazbage from NFS land and dispose of this gazbage in accordance withstate and local regulations. • A small, portable chemical or compost toilet must be maintained in good working condition and must be on site during operations. All human waste must be transported off NFS land and disposed of in accordance with state and local regulations.