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(14)The seed mix referred to in Exhibit E text was not included in the exhibit. Please submit the <br />applicable seed mix. <br />(15) Exhibit F, the Reclamation Map does not show the fan locations and access road reclamation for <br />the upper mine. Nor does it give sufficient detail of stormwater structures to remain in place at <br />the lower mine for the access road and reclaimed areas. <br />(16)Please provide the Threatened and Endangered Species study referred to in Exhibit H. <br />(17)Please respond to issues raised by the Division of Parks and Wildlife in their May 5, 2011 letter. <br />(18)The Division will calculate a reclamation liability estimate once all issues are resolved and prior <br />to a decision <br />Environmental Protection Plan Review <br />(1) On Page 1, Paragraph 3 the statement "the mine is in intermittent status rather than active state <br />means many of the EPP requirements do not currently apply ", should be removed. The <br />statement is misleading. The EPP requirements for stormwater management and baseline <br />hydrologic and radiometric characterization are essential to address current affected area <br />disturbances. The required elements shall be initiated upon approval of the EPP and completed <br />in a timely manner, not some unspecified time in the future. <br />(2) Please see David Bird Memo, Item 4, regarding diesel fuel as not being a designated chemical. <br />While not a designated chemical, petroleum products in general do need to be handled <br />correctly. Secondary containment is essential and the monitoring of those structures within the <br />plan is acceptable. <br />(3) Please see David Bird Memo, Item 5 regarding the definition of designated chemical <br />classification of waste and ore rocks. Terminology is important and the materials are considered <br />toxic forming, not designated. Please revise the AM -01 application as necessary. <br />(4) Section 5.2.2.2, the EPP and Mine plan must clearly state that ore will not be left on the surface <br />for more than 180 days and that ore will be not be left on the surface in the event of a mine <br />shut down longer than 30 days. Please revise this section accordingly. <br />(5) Please revise section 5.2.2.2 to clarify the handling of rock used in underground gobbing, as was <br />requested in the mine plan review. <br />(6) The discussion of constituents of concern in Section 5.3.1.7 and 8 does not address the current <br />on site radiation levels both man -made and natural. Please submit a radiometric survey of the <br />