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a result of the operations. No refuse and acid <br />forming or toxic materials that might create water <br />pollution are anticipated to result from the pro- <br />posed mining operation. No drill or auger holes, <br />or shafts result from the mining operation. All <br />finished slopes adjacent to water surfaces will have <br />a finished slope no steeper than three feet horizon- <br />tal to one foot vertical, while all other slopes <br />will be no steeper than two feet horizontal to one <br />foot vertical. <br />c-2. Water - The operator intends to comply with <br />applicable Colorado water laws and regulations <br />governing water rights and with all applicable <br />Federal and Colorado laws and regulations govern- <br />ing water quality and dredge and fill requirements <br />where applicable. Although the excavated areas <br />will remain inundated, no water is generated nor <br />consumed as a result of the mining operation. The <br />water impounded is that occuring from natural <br />ground water seepage in the area or entering the <br />area from adjacent natural drainage ways. Since <br />no water is consumed, an amount of water is released <br />that is equivalent to the waters entering the area. <br />See also USDA Soil Conservation Service information <br />noted as Exhibit AA regarding ground water, soils, <br />and grasses in the area. <br />c-3. Wildlife - See Exhibit BB. No conflicts with <br />wildlife is anticipated regarding reclamation. <br />c-4. Topsoiling - Topsoil is quite limited in the native <br />area and it is of poor quality as shown on Exhibit <br />AA. However, the limited topsoil will be stockpiled <br />and will be spread uniformly in depths of approxima- <br />tely 6" on the dike areas above the water line of the <br />impoundments and in other locations that might have <br />been disturbed during the mining operations to <br />provide a support for vegetation. Topsoil will be <br />maintained in a useable condition by creating <br />vegetative cover if prolonged storage is required. <br />c-5. Revegetation - Revegetation will occur only on the <br />dikes above the water line of the impoundment and <br />on the locations disturbed by the mining operation.: <br />It will consist of seeding of grasses compatible <br />to the area as described by SCS in Exhibit AA or <br />as further recommended by that agency. Seeding <br />schedules and application rates will be as recom- <br />mended by SCS. Trees or shrubs are anticipated <br />Sheet 3 of 6 <br />