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• <br />Page 2 <br />Apti121, 1999 <br />Mr, Christopher L. Varna <br /> <br />IVV.li09 F.3i3 ~~ <br />~.~ ,~ <br />~. <br />~ ~~ <br />~ .' , <br />// ; <br />Therefore, the Division is including the following stipulation to the application: <br />No groundwater may be exposed until the operator has provided written evidence to the Division of <br />Minerals and Geology of compliance with all.pertnitting requirements of the Office of the State <br />Engineer, including Senato Bill 120 for evaporative loss, or provides the Division with a reclamation <br />bond adequate to backfill the proposed pit to two feet above the ground water level. <br />b) Table E-1 - Revegetation Seed Mixture <br />The Division believes tlmt this is an excellent seed mixture but would like to see the # pls per acre of alkali <br />sacaton and sand dropseed increased from O.Oi # pis per acre to 0.5 # pls per acts. Also the seeds of these two <br />species should be broadcast seeded in advance of drill seeding the other species in the mix. <br />c) In Exhibit L -Reclamation Cost Estimates, Table L-1 Revcgetation Seed Mixture Costs contains a <br />footnote which states that "Species described subject to change without notice as applied to affected <br />lands. The Division cannot accept this. $owever, minor alterations of the mix, for the purpose of <br />research and the evaluation of performance of various species maybe allowed contingent upon review <br />and approval by the Division. Major alterations to the mix will require a Technical Revision, <br />Q) Exhibit L -Reclamation Costs <br />Overall the applicant has given a thorough description of disturbed area, recoiling sped mixes and other cost <br />related items. The Division cannot accept the i.ongs Peak Equipment Company rates for tilling, fertilizing and <br />seeding but will calculate reclamation bond cost in the next few days and notify you of the estimated amount. <br />5) General Requirements of Exhibits <br />Rule 6.2.1(2) requires that "Maps, expect the index map, must conform to the following criteria:" <br />b) must be prepared and signod by a registered land surveyor, professional engineer, or other <br />qualified person; ' <br />Pleaso provide two set of signed maps Exhibits A, C-1, C-2, F, G, and UJ. <br />If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. <br />Sincerely, <br />Crregg R- Squire~f <br />Envirotunental Protection Specialist <br />cc Carl B. Mount, DMG <br />ALbu~ymm~emyVA99-006~dpwcy.8n.0« <br />