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Mud Creek Pit -Reclamation Permit Application -112 (C) Exhibits Page 22 of 67 <br />Groundwater <br />The Applicant shall comply with all applicable statewide and classified standards, based on existing and <br />reasonably potential future uses, and with new standards which may be applicable in the future. (See Exhibit B.) <br />Based on information from other operations in the area with similar conditions, the operation is designed to have <br />no reasonable potential to adversely impact groundwater quality or quantity, or cause any further lowering of <br />quality. The Applicant will comply with any conditions as established by permits. The applicant may apply for a <br />well permit to drill a well to provide process water, if needed, or submit other applications for authorization to <br />divert agricultural water to non-agricultural uses. <br />Wildlife safety and protection <br />Wildlife issues are addressed at length in Exhibit B. A buffer zone will exist between the pit and major features <br />such as the highway (500+ feet), Mud Creek and its perennial tributaries (200+ feet), and adjacent commercial <br />properties. This buffer zone will provide space for wildlife to migrate around the pit. Steeply-sloped <br />stockpiles/beans will assist in deterring wildlife and livestock from nearing the top of highwalls, and temporary <br />fencing will be used to reduce potential for livestock and wildlife to graze on areas being reclaimed or in crops. <br />Forested areas (primarily in the NW and NE comers) will be left mostly undisturbed, although fringe areas shall <br />be trimmed and roadways cut through the areas. Priority, however, will be given to use for livestock rather than <br />wildlife. <br />Wildlife habitat management and creation <br />In accordance with the wishes of the landowner, and based on planned post-reclamation use as cropland and <br />pasture, no actions specifically to create or improve wildlife habitat in the permit area shall be undertaken. <br />Priority shall be given to cropland and/or pastureland with ponds for livestock. <br />Topsoil <br />An average of approximately 24 inches of soil will be removed prior to extraction and stockpiled for protection <br />(See discussion in Exhibit C and above). Any woody vegetation will be removed. (Refer to Exhibit B for detailed <br />information on topsoil.) Relocation of stockpiled topsoil will be done on an annual basis as mined areas are <br />reclaimed. If necessary and as material is available, materials may be added to amend and improve topsoil, <br />including fertilizers, commercial soil amendments, manure from -ivestock, soil or non-toxic organic materials from <br />off-site (such as sawdust, fines from sediment basins, and mulch), in accordance with standard agricultural <br />practices. There are not expected to be any heavily textured backfill slopes which could have a potential for <br />instability of topsoil placed on them. Topsoil existing on site appears to be of adequate quality and quantity to <br />allow for reclamation to pastureland. <br />Revegetation <br />Final reclamation will be for use as cropland and pastureland, except for areas to be in continued <br />industrial/commercial use. The reclamation on areas suitable for, and planned at the time of reclamation to be <br />used for, cropland, will be complete when the first crop is sown in the area; the exact crop is to be determined by <br />the owners and farmer at that time. The reclamation on areas suitable for, and planned at the time of reclamation <br />to be used for, pastureland, will include the seeding of a standard agricultural pasture grass and (orbs mix, again <br />to be determined by the owners and farmer at the time of reclamation.. There will be no intentional seeding with <br />native grasses or other plant species unless those are determined to be desirable for pasture land. Therefore, <br />revegetation is not part of this reclamation plan, as it will depend on conditions at the time of the reclamation and <br />the requirements of the farmer using the site. Verification of completed reclamation will be done by a statement <br />prepared and signed by the farmer confirming that the site is acceptable for farming. During reclamation, weed <br />control methods (Exhibit J) as approved by Conservation District and County officials will be used on all affected <br />land to prevent/control weed infestation. Final approval of reclamation will be granted by the Colorado <br />Department of Natural Resources after reporting, submitting the statement and verification of notifications in <br />accordance with DNR procedures, and inspection. <br />McStone Aggregates, LLC 15 FEB 2008 ©WASTELINE, INC 2008 PN 5006.1-4(009) <br />