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Paee 13 this plan is more than adequate to meet the requirements of the Regulations. The applicant responded favorably to a suggestion by the Division that he develop a plan to revegetate portions of the granite quarry that he would otherwise have only been required to leave in astable highwall condition. The applicant has committed to reclaiming the entire area of disturbance. However, some areas are planned to be reclaimed to commercial tourism final land uses which would entail leaving some mine facilities in place. 2. "I do not believe that a commercial building can remain on the property upon reclamation, since i[ is not zoned commercial by Fremont County." (M. Brown, J BroN~n) Response -Fremont County approved the applicant's special use permit and was afforded the opportunity to review and comment on the application submitted to DMG. The county provided no comments; therefore, the Division assumes the applicant will have the legal right to reclaim the mine as planned. "The applicant has avoided a commitment to salvaging all topsoil. possible, and has not committed to reclaiming any specific amount of land." (ibL Brown,. J. Brown) Response - (See Response for No. 1) 4. " "In the original version, the application proposed three sepazate phases of reclamation. The authors now call for reclamation only after all mining operations have been completed." (J L. Clark) Response -The applicant's plan is to conduct concurrent reclamation of the gravel areas. The quarry areas will also be reclaimed concurrently as much as possible. The applicant's timetable for reclamation activities is spread evenly over the expected 37-year life of the mine. Application Exhibit G -Water Information: "There is a well with cyanide contamination 1/8 mile from Mr. and Mrs. James E. Clazk's well. Also, they believe there is a well with cyanide on the proposed site. What will happen if these wells are disturbed?"