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<br />The settling ponds shown on the original mining plan were used by a previous <br />operator. These ponds are not used and will be backfilled in the near future. <br />The water management plan has been to retain all stormwater on site. The drainage <br />generally runs from west to east. The mining face is always maintained to the east <br />to capture any runoff that might occur in the mining areas. Any water collected <br />quickly dissipates into the porous surface. <br />#6. Man Made Structures to be Removed: <br />All equipment is portable and will be removed upon completion of mining. <br />#7. Description of Earthmoving and Regrading: <br />The mining process is basically the lowering of the property by 8' - 10'. The <br />topsoil is striped and the areas are graded as the material is mined. There is <br />minimal grading after mining, leaving only the placement of growing medium and <br />seeding. <br />#8. Reservoir Questions: <br />The current mining plan does not incorporate any reservoir work. The original plan <br />of reclamation to grassland has not changed. The city of Arvada may construct <br />reservoirs in this area someday in the future, but that is not a consideration of the <br />mining plan at this time. <br />#9. Placement of Topsoil and Revegitation: <br />The placement of growing medium and grassland seeding will be done according to <br />the original mining plan. <br />#10. Plans for Post-Closure Monitoring: <br />The reclamation requirements will be monitored and fulfilled until such time the <br />Division releases the reclamation bond. <br />We have attempted to address each question asked in the inspection report. The original <br />mining plan has not been changed other than the order of areas being mined is somewhat <br />different. That, however, has been the case since the beginning in 1986. The areas <br />remaining to be mined is limited. The reclamation will proceed efficiently as the mining <br />is completed and stockpiles are removed. <br />Additionally, a revised annual report map is enclosed. <br />Please advise if additional information or clarification is needed. <br />Sincerely, <br />r <br />Joe aig <br />President