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Clarification on Differences between the Mine Area and the Loadout Area <br />IME suggests that the diversity standard for the loadout area should not be different than the diversity standard for the <br />mine area. However, the Division respectfully disagrees due to several differences between the two areas: <br />• The loadout was disturbed prior to issuance of the permit for the Marr Mine, but the mine area was not previously <br />disturbed; <br />• The loadout received minimal topsoil replacement compared to the mine area; <br />• The loadout is located in a different vegetation community than the mine area; <br />• The slopes and aspects at the mine area are markedly different than the slopes and aspects at the loadout. <br />Thank you for your consideration of these items. <br />Sincerely, <br />Robert Zuber, P.E. <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />Cc: Dan Hernandez, DRMS <br />Page 3