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<br />and another 6 months to reclaim each phase. The next phase of mining will commence <br />while the prior phase is reclaiming. From the "Phasing Reclamation and Operations <br />Plan" approved by Eagle County, it is stated that "the maximum area of disturbance <br />allowed at any one time will be 30 acres, excepting the permanent facilities on Phase 1 <br />and any access roads." Phase 1 is anticipated to begin June, 1998. <br />(f) Depth of mining varies from 0-25' below existing ground. The deposit to be mined <br />consists of mixed alluvium derived primarily from sedimentary rocks. According to <br />the SCS Soils Survey, the alluvium should consist of: stony sandy loam, stony loamy <br />coarse sand, gravelly clay loam, sand, gravel and cobbles. The depth of the <br />sedimentary deposit is anticipated to be deeper than the mining depth. The overburden <br />will generally have a high content of gypsum. The overburden may also contain a fine <br />sandy loam, gypsiferous shale, loamy sand, silt loam and clay loam. The overburden <br />depth can range from 0 inches to 60 inches. A portion of the overburden and topsoil <br />will be placed along the southern property boundary to provide a visual barrier from <br />the Highway 6 traffic. <br />(g) The primary commodities to be mined from this pit are sand and gravel. The intended <br />use of these sands and gravels include various grades of road base material, cement, <br />concrete and asphalt. <br />(h) It is not anticipated that any incidental products will be excavated from the site. <br />(i) If any subsurface water is encountered, the Division and the Office of the State <br />Engineer (OSE) will be notified immediately to determine the best course of action. <br />