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Page 3 June 15, 2005 <br />Site 3: i+iWl/41VW1/4 Section 19, T. 7 S., R 96 W. <br />Site 3 is located on the west-most portion of the ridge that extends to Mount Callahan (Figure 2). The <br />narrow ridge itself lies within the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 19. As stated above, this area was described <br />as an affected ]and in Exhibits D, E, and F of the mine permit. It is therefore presumed the collection of <br />soil on this ridge could be accomplished through the preparation of a technical revision. Also, as stated <br />above, the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 18 which lies immediately to the north had previous affected lands <br />as shown in Figure 1. It is proposed that soil collection would extend from the ridge line northward <br />along the hillslope east of the former Met Station and in the area of the existing 4-wheel drive track, <br />An initial estimate of the maximum potential affected area at Site 3 is 8 acres. Should soil depth and <br />quality be sufficient, this area could easily provide enough soil for the entire reclamation project at <br />Logan Wash Mine. The main disadvantage to Site 3 is that the 4-wheel drive track that switchbacks <br />down the slope to this site would need to be significantly improved to accommodate haul vehicles, and <br />the anticipated grade of the road is expected to result in slow haulage times. <br />W WL requests that DMG consider the conceptual plan of harrowing soil in the Site 3 area, and address <br />whether the described area would entirely, partially, or not be considered as affected land in accordance <br />with the mine permit (specifically Exhibits D, E, and F). <br />Site 4: lYEl/4 PTR'1/4 Section 19 and SEl/4 SW1/4 Section 18, T. 7 S., R 96 W. <br />Site 4 is immediately east of Site 3 on the ridge that extends to Mount Callahan (Figure 2). Here, the <br />narrow ridge area at Site 3 broadens considerably to the east to form a small gently-sloped knoll (NEl/4 <br />NW 1/4 Section 19 and SEl/4 SW 1/4 Section 18). A preliminary survey of this area indicates that 10 <br />acres is amenable to soil harrowing operations. However, only the minimum acreage would be <br />disturbed to accommodate soil volume needs. <br />Site 4 surface conditions indicate that soil depth and quality will be sufficient to provide soil for the <br />entire reclamation project at Logan Wash Mine. The main disadvantage to Site 4 is that the 4-wheel <br />drive track that switchbacks down the slope would need to be significantly improved to accommodate <br />haul vehicles, and the anticipated grade of the road is expected to result in slow haulage times. <br />Selection of Site 4 for soil harrowing would require the preparation of a l 10 permit as the (ands in this <br />area do not qualify as affected areas under the existing Logan Wash Mine permit. <br />W WL would appreciate DMG's consideration of this issue. In addition, W WL requests that DMG <br />address the possibility that two sites may be selected for harrowing soil and if these sites are not <br />considered as affected lands and are not contiguous (connected), does more than one 110 permit need <br />to be prepared? <br />Should you or your associates have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at 242-0170 <br />Since/rfely, <br />Bruce D. Smith <br />Principal Hydrogeologist <br />