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0 <br /> Extraction of gravel will begin in the 2.9 acres at the east end of the affected area <br /> (STAKE #1 and STAKE #2) and proceed west. Areas of the stream bed will be mined <br /> simultaneously with the bank areas as needed to direct any water flow. As there is no <br /> overburden in the stream area, none will be removed. Areas where dirt has washed <br /> over the stream bed but vegetation is extremely sparse, approximately 2 inches of <br /> overburden will be removed and stockpiled. <br /> After this 2.9 acres is completed, extraction will begin to the west in the creek bed, <br /> continuing to maintain a channel to divert runoff water, if present in the creek bed, <br /> from washing away product being mined. We anticipate mining approximately 3 <br /> acres per year from the creek bed. <br /> The area in Section 14 is either pasture used for grazing or dry creek bed. Rainwater <br /> has collected in areas to the north east of our mining boundary. At the extreme <br /> northeast line of the creek channel is a watering hole that has been dug out for cattle <br /> which could be considered wetland but we will not be mining close to that area. We <br /> will not be using any water in conjunction with this operation. No ground water will be <br /> encountered, as the water table is well below our depth of extraction and the only <br /> water at the location will be periodic pooling of water in low spots after rainfall. All <br /> products will be either used for rock and gravel needs or used to reclaim slopes. We <br /> do not anticipate any refuse. We don't anticipate any exposure of acid or toxic <br /> producing materials. If it did happen, the material would be contained and <br /> professional advise would be obtained on how to remove and dispose of the material <br /> so that the drainage system would be protected from pollution. <br /> The processing which will take place on site will be screening of rock and no <br /> chemicals will be used. The primary commodities we will extract is gravel and will be <br /> sold for road surfacing, used in our production of concrete, or meeting the other uses <br /> of aggregates for our customers. <br /> EXHIBIT D MINING PLAN NARRATIVE <br />