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<br /> imF~acts to local or off-site locations are expected. All <br /> excavations will be made in areas physically separated from <br /> flowing water by streambed material or temporary isolation <br /> diF;es built after spring runoff, thus preventing disturbed <br /> sediment from entering the river. Individual mining <br /> operations will typically encompass areas of approximately <br /> <br /> 13 acres at any one time, and would be performed utilizing <br /> a variety of equipment, including front-end loaders, <br /> scrapers, bulldozers, draglines, trucks, conveyor belts, <br /> etc:., as necessary. Haul roads built on high sand and <br /> gravel bars within the river channel would involve an <br /> additional area which would vary, depending upon the mining <br /> location. No haul road would be routed through flowing <br /> water, and to further reduce possible water quality impact, <br /> all excavated materials will be hauled to the stockpile and <br /> processing area shown in Exhibit "C". As soon as feasible <br /> after each annual mining operation, and prior to high water <br /> flows, all isolation dikes a.nd haul roads will be removed <br /> to conform with the existing streambed, thus producing no <br /> more impact than normal streambed movE~ment during high <br /> water periods. Every reasonable effort will be made to <br /> prevent pollution and disturbance of the hydrologic balance <br /> of the river system. further, every effort will he taken <br /> to assure the safety and protection of wildlife at the site <br /> and recommendations of the Colorado Division of [wildlife <br /> will be observed. <br />3 <br />