2011-10-06_PERMIT FILE - M2011014

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Application for Reclamation Permit - Schmidt Site - M- 2011 -014 Exhibits P. 12 5. (c) Thickness of overburden or quantity of waste rock: There is no overburden or waste rock; all materials excavated will be used either on- or off -site. 6. (d) Thickness of the deposit: The estimated depth of excavation will vary significantly since the purpose is to provide flatter areas in a steeply sloped property, and not to excavate specific materials. The maximum depth from the original surface is estimated to be 55 feet, the average depth is estimated to be approximately 20 -25 feet. 7. (e) Major components of construction project: In addition to information provided, the following information is provided: No office, shop /maintenance buildings, plant, or underground openings will be constructed or used. Processing will be limited to screening of large rocks (cobbles and boulders) using a portable screen or other methods. 8. (f) Dimensions of any significant disturbances: As provided above. 9. (g 1) Dimensions of any existing or proposed roads: provided above. Other road information: improvements as discussed will be done in accordance with Archuleta County Road Specifications for the approved zoning and land use. 10. (g2) Drainage and runoff conveyance structures: Existing 18" culvert at entrance to site will remain; runoff will be retained in infiltration basins /swales within the disturbed area as much as possible; drainage along and off the lower segment of the access road will be discharged through the culvert; shoulder of road will be graveled and rock check -dams placed along shoulder as necessary to prevent erosion by flowing water (minimum 50 foot spacing). 11. (h) No water is proposed to be used in conjunction with the operation. Operations are expected to be low -level enough to require no water use for dust control, and no processing requiring water will be done. Natural precipitation is expected to be adequate for vegetation growth for reclamation. 12. (i) There is no reason to believe that ground water will be encountered, and no surface water will be intercepted or disturbed. Construction will require obtaining coverage under the CDPHE WQCD storm water permit for discharges associated with construction activities, and standard Best Management Practices as included in the mandated Storm Water Management Plan will be implemented to protect surface water quality. There is no affect on quality or quantity of surface or groundwater. 13. (j) Activities are not expected to create any potential injury to existing water rights. Recorded /registered wells and the stream's alluvial aquifer are much deeper than proposed excavation. Retention of water in swales or basins (necessary to prevent erosion downslope) will be designed and are not expected to hold significant quantities of water for more than 72 hours before evaporating or infiltrating into undisturbed soil or bedrock. 14. (k) No refuse or acid or toxic producing materials are expected to be exposed. 15. (I) Construction on the site includes measures as described above and in Exhibit D to minimize disturbance to the hydrologic balance, prevent off -site damage, and provide for stable configuration of the finished construction project and all disturbed land. 16. (m) As discussed above, there will be minimal, if any, processing on -site. 17. (n) The materials to be extracted and transported from the site will be earth (clay, loam, clay loam, with included rocks (cobbles, boulders, etc.)). These will be used for fill, landscaping, and related uses. 18. (o) There are no incidental materials expected to be extracted by the proposed construction. If boulders or cobbles are considered incidental materials, let it be DALE AND ELLEN SCHMIDT, 472 Meadows Drive, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, (970) 946 -6262 ©2011 WASTELINE, INC. 30 September 2011 P 20