2008-11-26_PERMIT FILE - M2008080

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d. Re-grade and backfill all sediment and siltation structures after mining is completed. e. Monitor groundwater levels adjacent to the site and mitigate any damage to adjacent wells that dewatering activities may have. (See Exhibit G) Groundwater - Specific Requirements The operation will not affect groundwater quality on or off the site. The operation will comply with State groundwater quality standards. Due to the absence of sources of potential pollutants, groundwater quality monitoring is not required in this operation. The mining and reclamation may affect the groundwater table surrounding the mine site. The proposed mitigation efforts to minimize these impacts are recharge ponds or ditches in necessary areas to maintain groundwater levels during the mining, and a perimeter drain if needed to convey groundwater around the lined reservoir after the pit side liner is installed. Journey Ventures, LLC proposes that they monitor groundwater levels through both onsite and offsite monitoring wells that they have installed, or have access to before, during, and after the mining and reclamation is complete so that impacts to the groundwater table, from this mining operation, can be identified and addressed. It is the intent of Journey Ventures, LLC to operate responsibly and to mitigate any damage to wells that is directly attributable to the mining and reclamation of this site. Reclamation - Approximate Time Table The maximum proposed rate of production for the mine is 250,000 tons per year. The total time frame to mine all phases is approximately 25 years. The following table shows the approximate time frame to finish each phase of mining: Mine Phase and Acreage Time Frame to Complete and Reclaim Phase Phase 1 - 3.61 acres 6 months Phase 2 - 8.65 acres 6 months Phase 3 - 7.79 acres 1 year and 4 months Phase 4 - 6.67 acres 1 year and 6 months Phase 5 - 7.64 acres 1 year and 6 months Phase 6 - 3.18 acres 1 year and 6 months Phase 7 - 6.54 acres 2 years and 6 months Phase 8 - 19.07 acres 5 years Phase 9 - 3.60 acres 5 years Phase 10 - 5.17 acres 1 year Phase 11 - 11.05 acres 4 years and 8 months The assumed annual production rate is 250,000 tons for processed material leaving the mine each year. The size and area of reclamation varies for each phase but generally consists of the outside mining slope being reclaimed at a 3HA V and 2H:1 V slope with the addition of overburden, topsoil, and revegetation. For more information on sequencing and size of the reclamation activities refer to Exhibit L financial warranty calculations. Journey Ventures, LLC. 01 ,JsT Consulting, inc. Journey Ventures Pit DRMS 112 Permit Application 23