2010-10-05_REVISION - M1989023 (5)

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Page 2 of 3 6.3.2 EXHIBIT B - Site Description Essentially adequate, although I believe it may be worth pointing out just for clarification that there is an existing pre- permit high-wall along the northeast side of the site that is outside the permit boundary. I think it would also be worth adding this feature to the mining and reclamation plan maps just to avoid possible confusion in the future. 6.3.3 EXHIBIT C - Mining Plan Adequate as submitted 6.3.4 EXHIBIT D - Reclamation Plan Weed control methods are required to be used for all noxious weeds on site, and a generic plan to control all noxious weeds should be included in all permit applications. If a specific noxious weed species appears in the future, the plan may need to be modified to deal with that particular species at that time. Again, I believe it may be worth pointing out for clarification that there is an existing pre-permit high-wall along the northeast side of the site that is outside the current permit boundary and specify if this area will be impacted by proposed reclamation activities associated with this permit. The reclamation costs are still under review at this time. Your estimate appears to be well prepared; however, the division is required to complete a separate bond estimate as well. Once all adequacy issues are addressed, this will be completed. 6.3.5 EXHIBIT E - Map The maps with the proposed permit boundary should be modified to show that the affected area/permit boundary will not be within 200 feet of the ditches to the south of the site, unless a damage waiver is obtained from the ditch owners. It would appear that this would require the removal or modification of the "tail" on the south end of the proposed permitted area. You may also want to take another look at the contouring on the reclamation plan map - as submitted it would appear to be a "pit", but on-site it seems to be more of a "ridge removal" with the ridge/high-wall on the north end of the site, but most of the remaining area being at the same level as the access road. Otherwise - adequate as submitted. 6.3.6 EXHIBIT F - List of Other Permits and Licenses Required Enclosed for your review are any comments that we have received from other agencies that DMG solicits for comment on new applications. None have been received to date. 6.3.7 EXHIBIT G - Source of Legal Right-to-Enter The copy of the property deed to Kristine Couch referred to in the package was not found. The Division will also need to receive the notarized access agreement between property owner and permittee before the amendment can be approved. 6.3.8 EXHIBIT H - Municipalities Within a Two-mile Radius Adequate as submitted 6.3.9 EXHIBIT I - Proof of Filing with County Clerk Adequate as submitted 6.3.10 EXHIBIT J -Proof of Mailing of Notices to Board of County Commissioners and Soil Conservation District Adequate as submitted