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7. The proposed depth of the settling ponds is 8 feet with the water level at 6 feet. This will maintain the <br />minimum 2 foot freeboard in case of a major runoff event. <br />8. The site will be monitored throughout the life of the mine for the appearance of any noxious weeds. <br />They will be sprayed with an approved herbicide in the fall and again in the spring to maintain control. <br />9. The Reclamation Plan and cost estimate has been revised with and alternate plan to revegetate the site to <br />a condition consistent with existing, pre-mining plant populations. A copy of the revised plan is <br />attached. <br />10. The Reclamation Plan and cost estimate has been revised to include the task of ripping to a depth of 1 <br />foot immediately prior to topsoil replacement. <br />11. Water for dust control will be brought from the Benson Brothers existing headquarters to the site by <br />water truck until the water right is obtained. There will be no gravel washing until the water right is <br />obtained. <br />12. Reclamation costs have been recalculated as noted above. A copy is attached. <br />13. The Orchard City general office address is Town of Orchard City, 2102 J50 Road, Austin, 81410, <br />phone no. 970-835-3337. <br />Please ]et me know if there is any additional information that you need. Thank you for your assistance in this <br />matter. <br />Sincere( <br />~ vl~ <br />Michael Ripp <br />Consultant <br />