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• design and construction of the LDS are provided in Appendix 8, Volumes V and <br />VI of this document. <br />6.2.7 Settlement Analyses <br />Settlement analyses were conducted by Smith Williams Consultants to evaluate <br />the settlement of the Phase 5 PSSA side slope on regraded Phase IV ore and the <br />PSSA embankment under the planned approximate 590 feet height of ore. The <br />results of the analyses indicated that the maximum settlement for the PSSA <br />embankment will likely be less than one inch under the planned ore loading. <br />Settlement of the side slopes on regraded Phase IV ore is expected to be <br />approximately five feet. The analyses also evaluated differential settling <br />influences on the liner system. The maximum linear strain was predicted to be <br />less than 5 percent in the area of the Phase IV ore slope. A strain of this <br />magnitude will not impact the liner system. For a complete discussion see <br />Appendix 8, Volumes V and VI of this document. <br />6.2.8 Stability Analysis <br />The geotechnical stability analysis of the Phase 5 VLF was conducted in a manner <br />• consistent with previously approved analyses. As approved under previous <br />amendments, a peak ground acceleration of 0.14g was used for the pseudo-static <br />analysis during operations. Upon reclamation, the outslopes will be flattened and <br />the FOS will increase due to the decreased slopes. Other input parameters were <br />derived from field examinations, laboratory tests, use of accepted numerical <br />assumptions for certain rock types, and the proposed dimensions of the VLF. <br />Standard geotechnical modeling was employed for the slope stability assessment. <br />A complete discussion of the stability analyses conducted for the VLF is <br />contained in Appendix 8, Volumes V and VI. <br />FOS for the VLF were derived for static and pseudo-static conditions during <br />operations. The results indicate that the minimum static FOS was equal to or <br />exceeded 1.5 and the minimum pseudo-static FOS exceeded 1.0 for the <br />operational configuration. <br />6.3 Construction Sequence <br />The construction sequence described below is based on previous construction activities as <br />presented in Amendment No. 8. Except as noted herein, these construction methods have <br />been previously approved by the OMLR and are presented here for informational <br />• purposes and to provide the reader with a summary of activities to be completed. <br />Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company <br />Cresson Project Mine Life Extension <br />6-6