2008-03-24_PERMIT FILE - M2007087

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March 24, 2008 Pg. 2 Rule 6.4.1 Exhibit A - Leal Description In accordance with Rule 6.4.1(2), please locate the main entrance on a USGS topographic map showing coordinates in latitude and longitude or Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM). Applicant has provided the coordinates in writing, but the Rules require that the entrance be shown on a map. Rule 6.4.3 Exhibit C -Pre-mining and Mining Plan MaQ(s) of Affected Lands 1) In accordance with Rule 6.4.3(b) and Rule 6.4.3(g), regarding the building that is located to the northeast of and outside the permit area but inside the 200-foot perimeter, please confirm that the owners, as shown on Exhibit CPre-Mining Map, are Clyde & Caroline Roy, and provide information regarding the type of building. 2) In accordance with Rule 6.4.3(e), the type of present vegetation covering the affected lands should be included in Exhibit C, not Exhibit J as submitted by applicant. 3) Page 4 in Exhibit D of the application states "approximately 2% of this is covered by structures...." However, Map Exhibit CPre-Mining Map appears to indicate that substantially more than 2% of the site is covered by structures. Please explain. Rule 6.4.4 Exhibit D -Mining Plan 1) In accordance with Rule 6.4.4(f)(i), please provide the nature and thickness of overburden to be removed. 2) In accordance with Rule 6.4.4(f)(ii), please provide the nature of the stratum immediately beneath the material to be mined. Rule 6.4.5 Exhibit E -Reclamation Plan The plan calls for topsoiling and revegetating only 4.08 acres or approximately 30% of the disturbed area due to the post-mining land use of commercial development. In accordance with Rule 6.4.5(b), Applicant must be able to demonstrate that the proposed post-mining land use of industriaUcommercial is reasonably assured. If Applicant is not able to do so, how does Applicant propose to stabilize the remaining 70% of the disturbed area from water and wind erosion? Rule 6.4.7 Exhibit G -Water Information 1) Exhibit G includes a table listing water wells within 600 feet of the site. However, in accordance with Rule 6.4.7(2)(a), applicant must locate on Exhibit C (map) all wells on adjacent lands where such structures may be affected by the proposed mining operations. 2) In accordance with Rule 6.4.7(2)(b), please identify all known aquifers. Rule 6.4.19 Exhibit L -Permanent Man-Made Structures There appear to be numerous structures on and around the proposed permit area. In accordance with Rule 6.3.12, when mining operations will adversely affect the stability of any significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure located within 200 feet of the affected area, the applicant may either: