2010-03-24_PERMIT FILE - M2010007 (2)

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Additional Adequacy Review 110c. 3/24/2010 M-2010-007 Wand Pit Issues that require correction or Clarification are in Bold Italics. Per Rule 1.6.2 (g), submit proof of publication and proof of all required notices. • Please provide original return receipts to all owners of record of surface and mineral rights and surface owners within 200 feet of the permit boundaries. Per Rule 6 3 Specific requirements for a 110c Reclamation Operation: 6.3.1- Exhibit A: The applicant has submitted mail receipts of notice to adjacent landowners. These landowners however are not identified on Map A-2 per Rule 6.3.1(3). 6 3 2 - Exhibit B Site Description. (c) Exhibit E notes the Yampa River within 15 feet of the east wall of the pit. Please provide details of the 100 year flood plain as previously requested. A map showing the flood plain in relation to the proposed project, photos of the river/ project area and any other available information will be helpful in the evaluation. The applicant needs to clearly demonstrate that there is no potential for the Yampa River to capture the pit in a flooding event or provide engineered controls to prevent capture. DRMS will accept a signed evaluation report submitted by a certified hydrologist or engineering measures to prevent capture. Normal protocol is for a minimum of a fifty (50) foot buffer between excavations and a rivers edge within the 100 year flood plain. You note a fifteen foot buffer and state an additional 35 foot buffer for topsoil stockpiling will give a 50 foot buffer. Maps do not reflect this buffer area total. The Description Map or site description text should show or explain details out to 200 feet or better to ensure all manmade structures are accounted for. If it's surrounded by woodlands then clearly state or show it. Are there fences, trails or other features? Current details are out to approximately fifty feet and insufficient. 6 3 3 - Exhibit C, Mining Plan. How is the area "Edge of Meadow" noted on Mine and Reclamation Maps pertinent to the Mining and Reclamation Plans if it is outside of the permit area? The area is identified in the site description map in Exhibit A and B. Staff sees no reason for its inclusion with the Mining and Reclamation Maps. Clarify why this area must be included on these maps or remove it as previously requested. (i) Please state that no ground water shall be exposed until a well permit is issued and DRMS has a copy for the file. The applicant has describe in dewatering, sedimentation control and groundwater points of compliance required by other permits. However, these features must be noted on Exhibit E, Mining Plan Map. Please correct.