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Joseph Dorris, Operator Crystal Jack Plan of Operations -June 30, 2005 E. Fish and Wildlife. FS Clarification/Revision: If the operator camps overnight, all foodstuffs will be properly contained and located to minimize conflicts with wildlife, especially bears. Food items should be stored in a bear-proof container away from any tenting or camping sites. • In an active northern goshawk nest becomes known within the project azea, standard mitigation measures would be implemented to protect birds from human-caused impacts. This would prohibit use of mechanized equipment between March I and September 30 of each calendaz year within a 600-foot radius (or within 30 acres) of the nest site. The operator would still be allowed to hand dig during this time. F. Cultural Resources. FS Clarification/Revision: • If a previously unlmown site is discovered by either the opemtor or the Forest Service, mining operations that could impact the new site would stop immediately until the site is evaluated by the Forest Service and any needed mitigation measures aze developed. • If new proposed dig sites are proposed that aze outside the project area, additional Heritage Resource surveys, documentation and OAHP/SHPO concurrence would be required. G. Hazardous Substances. FS Clarification/Revision: • Storage and use of hazazdous materials or explosives is not authorized. • No chemicals or additives may be used in water used for washing minerals on site. Any fuels, antifreeze, solvents or potential hazazdous materials must be properly stored to contain any leaks, and will be placed at least 100 feet away any perennial, intermittent, and ephemeral drainages, Limit refueling to designated areas. • The operator will use spill pads when pouring fuel or other petroleum products into tanks or other containers, to contain any spillage before it reaches the soil or water. • In the event of a petroleum (gas, diesel, oil, etc.) spill or other hazardous material spill onto the sofa of the claim, immediately contact the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802, Pazk/Teller County Sheriff and the Forest Service Office in Fairplay. If hazardous substances aze spilled on a federal, state or county roadway contact the Colorado State Patrol. All hazardous material spills will be disposed of according to Colorado State Hazmat disposal guidelines. • No dumping of gray water is permitted in accordance with the Colorado Revised Statutes. H. Reclamation: FS Clarificatfon/Revision: Reclamation (general): Continual reclamation will continue throughout the mining season. The claimant will take measures [o prevent or control onsite and off-site damage to NFS land resources including (36 CFR 228.8 g): • Control of erosion and landslides from temporary access roads and dig sites • Control of water mnoff • Isolation, removal or control of toxic materials Annual (end-of-season) reclamation will include: • Removal of all equipment and trash from mining claim • Seed topsoil piles with nafive seed and/or monitor spoil piles for erosion problems. • Recontouring and replacement of topsoil in disturbed sites where mining operations are complete • Revegetation of all recontoured areas • Annual reclamation will be completed by October 31 of each year. Final reclamation will include: • Removal of all equipment and trash from mining claim • Recontouting and replacement of topsoil at all disturbed sites (including dig sites and all temporary access roads)