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It is also important to note that the amount of topsoil currently stockpiled for final reclamation is <br />also an issue at this time. If the existing topsoil at the top of the high-wall (or anywhere else <br />within the permit area) is not properly segregated and stockpiled for reclamation prior to <br />resloping, this will result in a violation of 34-32.5-116(4)(g) which states: "Where it is necessary <br />to remove overburden to mine the construction material, topsoil shall be removed and <br />segregated from other spoil. If such topsoil is not replaced on a backfill area within a period of <br />time short enough to avoid deterioration of the topsoil, vegetative cover or other means shall be <br />employed so that such topsoil is preserved from wind and water erosion, remains free of <br />contamination, and is in a useable condition for sustaining vegetation when restored during <br />reclamation. " The current approved reclamation plan calls for four inches of topsoil at the site, <br />and states 5,290 cubic yards of topsoil will be salvaged and stockpiled for final reclamation. The <br />current warranty estimate assumes that sufficient topsoil will be present onsite, and will only <br />need to be replaced. If insufficient topsoil is stockpiled, resulting in the need for additional <br />topsoil to be imported to complete reclamation, the required financial warranty will be MUCH <br />greater. <br />If you have any questions, please contact me, (303)-866-3567 ext. 8140. <br />Sincerely, <br />Eric Scott <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />cc: Tony Waldron, DRMS <br />Elizabeth Merry, DRMS <br />Enclosures: Reclamation Cost Calculation Summary Page