2009-10-19_PERMIT FILE - M2009054 (4)

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Mining Face or Highwall Average Length Slope Cubic Height in in Feet Yards Feet Existing Disturbance Area - 9 500 4:1 3,000 Backfill western mining face Area South of Ex. Dist. - 2.5 300 4:1 139 Backfill eastern mining face Area South of Ex. Disturbance - 11.5 550 4:1 5,388 Backfill southern mining face Area South of Ex. Disturbance - 14 500 4:1 7,260 Backfill western mining face 11 100 896 TOTAL 1,950 At the point of maximum disturbance in Exhibit L, the mining highway of varying heights is 1,950 feet as noted above. 3. According to the Reclamation Plan, an asphalt plant may be constructed in the permit area. Please show where the proposed asphalt plant will be located in the permit area on the mining map. Also, please explain how the surface and ground water system will be protected from contamination from the asphalt plant operation. Response: The operator eliminates the asphalt plant from this application. 6.4.5 Exhibit E - Reclamation Plan Tamarisk has been observed at other mine sites close to this one and in the surrounding area. Please submit a plan to monitor and treat a potential infestation of Tamarisk trees. Response: Tamarisk, if it occurs, will be controlled per the "Weed Management Guideline for Tamarisk and Russian Olive, Minerals Program", published February 8, 2006 by the Division. A copy is enclosed. 2. Please explain how the access road will be reclaimed. Response: The access road will be scarified or disked and the road base/soil material will be spread to eliminate evidence of a road. The grading, topsoiling, and revegetation will be completed per Exhibit E. 3. In the topsoil preservation section of the reclamation plan, it states, "Since this stockpile will be replenished with overburden and imported dirt/manure as material is available, the operator will not temporarily seed the pile". In accordance with Rule 3.1.9 (1) and (6) the stored topsoil/overburden and imported growth medium will need to be protected from erosion. Since