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written verification from the Office of the State Engineer of approval of all necessary permitting requirements prior to dewatetin~, exposure of groundwater, or use of groundwater at the site. Attached are review comments from the Office of the State Engineer which specify the approvals needed prior to exposure and/or use of groundwater at [he site. 15. The applicant specifies on page 6 that the property will be dry mined, and on page 8 that the property will be dewatered via dewatetin~ ditches. Accordingly, please characterize the alluvial aquifer to be mined through and include the estimated depth to groundwater. If the depth to groundwater varies throughout the site, please indicate and explain the variation throughout the site. ] 6. The applicant specifies on page 6 that the property will be dry mined, and on page 8 that the property will be dewatered via dewatering ditches. In accordance with Rule 6.4.7, please affirmatively stale whether the dewatering operation is expected to directly affect surface or groundwater systems or whether the dewatering operation is no[ expected to directly surface or groundwater systems. 17. If the dewatering operation is expected to directly affect surface or groundwater systems as mentioned in Item ] 6 above then please provide a hydrologic assessment of the extent of the impact(s) expected to the affected land and surrounding area, and any measures that will be implemented to ensure that such impact(s) will be minimized as required by Rule 3.1.6(1). (In the absence of a hydrologic assessment such as a prediction of [he cane of depression expected, the applicant may commit to implementation of a monitoring program whereby the static water level is monitored in at least three (3) locations on a monthly basis prior to and throughout dewatering operations). 6.4.8 EXHBIT H -Wildlife Information 18. On March 21, 2001 the Division sent a notice to the Division of Wildlife (DOW) informins them of the Green/Croissant Property Regular 112 Application. In conformance with Rule 6.4.8(2), the Division is awaiting review comments from the DOW prior to the Board's consideration of the application. To dale, the Division has not received any comments from DOW. The Division appreciates your cooperation in encouragins the DOW to respond in a timely manner, in order [ha[ any DOW concerns may be considered and resolved prior to [he June 18, 2001 decision date. 6.4.12 EXHHIIT L -Reclamation Costs 19. The reclamation cost provided on page 27 should be revised in accordance with the maximum disturbance criteria listed in item &&& above. The following itemized costs should also be included: backfilling & grading of any excess overburden or topsoil stockpiled on site, backfillin~ & grading of any inert fill material stockpiled on site, wetlands reclamation, mobilization & demobilization of reclamation equipment, and indirect costs of 23.590. Please address. 6.4.13 EXHIBIT M -Other Permits 8 Licenses 20. The applicant states on page 29 that potential wetland resources will be studied following maintenance and improvements to on-site irrigation ditches. The applicant also states [hat a 404 Permit will be obtained from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prior to mining in any area with jurisdictional wetlands. Accordingly, the Division would appreciate a copy of the 404 Permit upon approval from [he Corps of Engineers. Also, we have attached comments received from the Corps of Engineers. Please respond.