2009-12-17_REVISION - M1994097

• Permit No: M1994097
• IBM Index Class Name: REVISION
• Doc Date: 12/17/2009
• Doc Name: Preliminary Adequacy Review
• From: DRMS
• To: United/Old Castle SW Group, Inc.
• Type & Sequence: AM3
• Email Name: GRM
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

(i) Please specify whether any explosives will or will not be used in the course
of mining operations.
6.4.5 — Exhibit E, Reclamation Plan
(1) Noted in Reclamation Plan narration. The Division recommends noting a
topsoil deposition range rather than a hard figure. An 8 to 14 inch depth of
topsoil rather than a fixed 12 inches allows the operator some flexibility
during reclamation.
(2) (a)(b) are adequate per plan narration
( 2)(c) Please refer to Rule 3.1.:
3. 1.1 Noted in Reclamation Plan narration.
3.1.2 is not applicable.
(3) 3.1.3: Noted in Reclamation Plan narration.
3.1.4 is not applicable.
3.1.5: Reclamation Measures:
(1) Noted in Reclamation Plan narration. Please clarify what is planned for
highwall reduction at the permit boundaries.
(2) No backfilling noted.
(3) Noted in Reclamation Plan narration.
(4) Noted in Reclamation Plan narration.
(5) not applicable
(6) not applicable
(7) Slopes are noted to be 3:1.
(8) not applicable.
(9) Importation of materials is not proposed.
(10) Noted in Reclamation Plan narration.
(11) See Rule 3.1.13
Rule 3.1.6 Water- general requirements: Please note stormwater permit
requirements.
Rule 3.1.7 groundwater- no ground water interaction is anticipated
Rule 3.1.8 Wildlife is addressed in Exhibit H.
Rule 3.1.9 (1), Topsoil: Noted in Reclamation Plan narration.
Rule 3.1.10, Revegetation:
(1) Plan narration has seed percentage that adds up to 65 %. Please provide a
seed mix that gives pls/acres. The plan notes native shrubs and trees will be
planted but gives no specific species or numbers. Please correct.
(2) is not applicable,
(3) Noted in Reclamation Plan narration.
(4) Please commit to ensuring no livestock will be permitted on site until the
permit or area is released by DRMS.