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6.4.5 Exhibit E - Reclamation Plan <br />9. The Applicant has stated the reclaimed land will be lower than the original channel invert <br />and will create a shallow pool prior to discharging through the five foot culvert. Please <br />specify how much lower the reclaimed channel invert will be from the culvert. In addition, <br />provide an estimate of the amount of water which must first flow into the pit before water <br />overtops the pool and discharges through the culvert. <br />10. The Reclamation Plan states the Lone Tree Creek will have an established channel upon the <br />completion of reclamation. Please specify the dimensions of the channel. <br />11. During the Division's pre-operational inspection conducted on August 26th, 2010, it was <br />noted the culvert under Weld County Road 37 was obstructed by tumble weeds and other <br />debris. The Division requests the Applicant include, as part of the weed control plan, a <br />commitment to regularly inspect the culvert and clear the entrance of tumble weeds and other <br />accumulated vegetation. <br />12. During the Division's pre-operational inspection conducted on August 26th, 2010, it was <br />noted trash has been dumped along the east permit boundary from Weld County Road 37. <br />Please note the Operator shall be responsible for disposing of all refuse per the requirements <br />of C.R.S. 34-32.5-116(4)(e). <br />6.4.6 Exhibit F - Reclamation Plan Map <br />No comment. <br />6.4.7 Exhibit G - Water Information <br />13. According to the Mining Plan, the site will be mined from north to south in three phases. <br />During a precipitation event water will pool in the excavation area before it overtops the pit <br />and returns to the established channel. Please describe how water will flow through the Lone <br />Tree Creek when either Area 1 or Area 2 has been mined to the maximum depth of 20 feet. <br />Please note that all impounded water must infiltrate into the ground or be released to the <br />natural stream system within 72 hours. <br />6.4.8 Exhibit H - Wildlife Information <br />No comment. <br />6.4.9 Exhibit I - Soils Information <br />No comment.