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Some of these features were on previous iterations of the mine plan map but were left off the latest version. Please revise the map to include these Features. 3. The stability analysis that was submitted to address mining within 200 feet of structures where no damage agreement has been reached, indicates that at 2H:1 V slopes, the safety factor was less than 1.25. These calculations were apparently processed using the most conservative assumptions available for the type of material that is being mined. Unfortunately, this demonstrates that not only could the identified structures not safely be mined to within 200 feet, the post-mining slopes of 2H:1 V would also be unstable. Therefore, actual field data must be gathered to use in the analysis. If the properties from field samples are such that a higher safety factor can be achieved, that will solve the problem. However, if the safety factor is still unacceptable after utilizing real data, the slopes may have to be modified as well. In any event, a demonstrated safety factor of 1.25 or greater must be met for all post-mining slopes as well as slopes that will be closer than 200 feet of a structure without a damage agreement. 4. There are still several structures for which no damage agreement has been provided and a stability analysis has not been provided to demonstrate that mining could safely occur within 200 feet of such structures. These structures include power lines, oil and gas well heads and collection lines and facilities, etc. There must be an agreement or satisfactory stability analysis for these structures or the office approval must stipulate a 200 foot mining off-set from these structures. 5. Part of the proposed wetland mitigation would be to introduce water corresponding to Last Chance water shares and owned by the operator into the slough via the Side Hill Ditch. However, there is presently not a diversion head gate that would allow for this to occur. It was indicated that positive preliminazy discussions have been held with the Last Chance Ditch Company concerning installation of a new head gate which would allow water to be diverted into the slough. In order for this application to be approved, a new point of diversion (ie head gate, pump location, etc) must be installed or a legally binding agreement between the ditch company and Owens Brothers for a future installation must be submitted. 6. We still have not received confirmation of a gravel pit type well permit or augmentation plan and substitute supply plan from the State Engineer's Office. As previously mentioned, if this information is not received prior to a decision from our office, the site will be bonded for total backfill or stipulated to prevent groundwater exposure.