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STATE OF COLORADO <br />EXHIBIT J - Vegetation Information (Rule 6.4.10): <br />(1) You must include in this Exhibit a narrative of the following items: <br />(a) descriptions of present vegetation types, which include quantitative estimates of cover and <br />height for the principal species in each life form represented (i.e., trees, tall shrubs, low shrubs, <br />grasses, forbs); <br />(b) the relationship of present vegetation types to soil types, or alternatively, the information may <br />be presented on a map; and <br />(c) carrying capacity for range lands on or in the vicinity of the affected land, if the choice of <br />reclamation is for range or agriculture. <br />(2) You must show the relation of the types of vegetation to existing topography on a map in Exhibit C. In <br />providing such information, you may want to contact the local Soil Conservation District. <br />EXHIBIT S - Permanent Man-Made Structures (Rule 6.4.19): You must provide information sufficient to <br />demonstrate that the stability of any structures located within two hundred (200) feet of the operation or affected <br />land will not be adversely affected. <br />(a) provide a notarized agreement between the applicant and the person(s) having an interest in the <br />structure, that the applicant is to provide compensation for any damage to the structure; or <br />(b) where such an agreement cannot be reached, the applicant shall provide an appropriate engineering <br />evaluation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities occurring at the <br />mining operation; or <br />(c) where such structure is a utility, supply a notarized letter, on utility letterhead, from the owner(s) of <br />the utility that the mining and reclamation activities, as proposed, will have "no negative effect" on <br />their utility. <br />Your application will not be considered submitted until the information listed above is received and found sufficient to <br />begin our review. A decision date will be established 90 days from the date of receipt of all of the requested information. <br />Additionally, if you have already published notice you will need to republish notice, after the Division considers the <br />application submitted. This notice must be published once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks, starting within ten (10) <br />days of the date your application is considered submitted. We will notify you when you should initiate republication of <br />your notice. The final date for receiving comments is the 20th day after the fourth publication or the next regular business <br />day. <br />Office of Denver • Grand Junction • Durango Office of <br />Mined Land Reclamation Active and Inactive Mines