2010-05-19_REVISION - M1999069 (5)

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Mr. Eric Scott Division of Reclamation; Mining, and Safety . May 18_2010 Page 3 of 4 _ • The operator has complied with. applicable federal. and Colorado water quality laws `and regulations, including statewide water .quality standards and site-specific classi-fications and standards adopted by the Water Quality Control Commission. ; • The operator has complied with all applicable -federal. and -Colorado dredge and fill requirements. . • No temporary or permanent siltation structures were constructed. • No dams were constructed in. conjunction with this permit. • All surface areas of the affected landwere stabilized to control erosion. 3.1.7 Groundwater The operator has complied with applicable groundwater quality standards in effect during mining operations and-reclamation activities at the site. 3.1.8 Wildlife The area mined. was not, considered .prime wildlife habitat, however, all aspects of mining and reclamation took into account the safety and protection.of wildlife.,. • Mining and reclamation activities did not disturb existing wildlife species that require special consideration on or near-the site. • Wildlife habitat creation was not a part of the reclamation plan. 3.1.9 Topsoiling. , - Topsoil was removed and segregated from other spoil material during the mining operation.: The topsoil was removed, stockpiled for a short period of time, and then replaced evenly over backfill material during the concurrent reclamation activities. • Since reclamation was performed -concurrent with mining operations, topsoil . was replaced in a short enough time period to avoid deterioration. • Woody vegetation was not present within the affected areas prior to excavation. • ` Stockpiles were stored and configured to, minimize erosion. • , 'Stockpiles were rehandled as little as possible prior to replacement on disturbed- areas. • Measures necessary to assure the stability of the replaced topsoil .were taken. • Other materials more suitable for vegetation growth were not required. • Topsoil was placed on the affected areas in as even a manner as possible. • Vegetative piles were not created during reining operations or reclamation activities. 3.1.10 Revegetation The property was revegetated in-Fall 2005. The property owner chose to revegetate with pasture grasses to establish a final land use of pastureland, and has provided a sprinkler system to ensure the grasses will be well established. The. property has been graded so that all slopes can be traversed by livestock and accessed by farm machinery. -