2010-12-21_PERMIT FILE - M2010083

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EXHIBIT C BURGESS PIT MINING PLAN A tracked dozer or front-end loader working from north to south into stockpiles will push the sand and gravel being mined in this operation. A front-end loader will then load the material from the stockpile into haul trucks. Some of the sand and gravel could remain in the stockpile for several weeks. The sand and gravel will be utilized in the maintenance and construction of county roads in District 2 of Lincoln County. Prior to removal of the sand and gravel the topsoil (0 to 8 inches) will be stockpiled for later use in the reclamation of the affected lands. These topsoil stockpiles will be hand seeded if necessary to stabilize the piles and prevent erosion. The 1 to 2 feet of overburden that underlies the topsoil will either be used as binder or stockpiled for later use in the reclamation. These stockpiles will also be hand seeded as required for stabilization and to prevent erosion. The maximum size area that will be mined at one time would be from 5 to 6 acres. This site will become active as soon as all permits are obtained. Judging from the amount of material available this pit should be in operation for about 10 to 15 years. The pit will be active but will be used fewer than 180 days per year. No water will be used to produce the sand and gravel being mined nor will any chemicals or explosives be used in this operation. The over burden to be removed is a mix of soil and sand and gravel that gets sandier with increasing depth. The sand and gravel to be mined varies in thickness from 10 to 12 feet. The material that under lays the sand and gravel is a mix of clay and sand that turns to clay at greater depth. Some mining will occur in the channel of the Arikaree River. No work will be done when water is present in the Arikaree River. The primary commodity being extracted is sand and gravel. No incidental products will be mined. 3