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<br />R71W, T2 S, 5411/4 NE1/4 - The temporary waste rock handling area <br />• at this location will be significantly smaller than the waste dump <br />located at NW1/4 SE1/4. Additionally, present plans do not include <br />any residual waste rock at this location upon completion of mining. <br />The area will be mulched, seeded and fertilized according to the <br />procedures outlined above. <br />R70W, T2S, NElJ4 N411/4 - All ore bearing rock will be rE~moved <br />from the transfer pad as well as from the adjacent soil material. <br />The pad, which was not originally constructed for use by Coti:er <br />Corporation and which was available for use as part of a lea~~e <br />agreement (See Exhibit 0), will be returned to its owner. <br />In summary, the affected land will be rehabilitated in z. manner <br />that will create a more productive cattle crazing site than that <br />which existed prior to the beginning of mining operations. F~11 build- <br />ings, equipment, vehicles and refuse will be removed from the affected <br />land. The use of proper seedbed preparation methods, and the applica- <br />tion of fertilizer will enhance the initial establishment of a stand <br />of native grasses. As native forties and shrubs reintroduce themselves <br />into the area, wildlife foraging activity may increase above its pre- <br />sent level. Due to the fact that mine drainage will not occur and as <br />a result of proper reclamation procedures, the water quality in Ralston <br />Creek will continue to be good. As ground cover on the affected land <br />increases, the incidence of wind blown dust will be significantly re- <br />duced. <br />A description of the water impoundment areas has been included in <br />Exhibit D. <br /> <br />E-15 <br />