2012-07-06_PERMIT FILE - P2012014 (2)

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be evenly rcdistributcd to a dcpth of 6 inchcs. 6 (FORM 2 - Public filing) 8. Describe the estimated topsoil depth and how topsoil will be salvaged, stockpiled and redistributed for the re- establishment of vegetation. Specify approximate topsoil redistribution depth: Drill pad and access road reclamation details are provided in the original prospecting NOI for each drill pad to be covered undcr this ground water discharge NOI. Rcfcr to thc coliimn in attached Table 1 which provides the original prospecting NOI numher for each drill pad. For most of the drill pads, an average minimum of six inches of soil will be stripped and stockpiled for future reclamation. Soil stockpiles will be covered with erosion control material. During final reclamation, compacted surfaces will be ripped and soil will 9. Describe how drill holes will be plugged (refer to Rule 5.4 of the Rules for required abandonment procedures): Borehole plugging and abandonment details are provided in the original prospecting NOI for each borehole to be covered undcr this ground water discharge NOI. Rcfcr to thc column in attached Table 1 which provides the original prospecting NOI number for each drill pad. Basically, boreholes will be plugged to the surface using inert fill and cement plugs to isolate the water bearing zones. All material and plugging methods will conform to Rule 5.4 of the Hard Rock/Metal Mining Rules and Regulations, and to any additional ureau of Land Management, county, and local ordinances and regulations. 10. Describe how portals, adits, shafts, ponds, excavations, or other disturbances will be reclaimed (refer to Rule 3 and Rule 5 for specific reclamation performance standards). You may wish to contact the Division for closure specifications. Surface reclamation aetaiis are proviaea in the original prospecting NUl for eacn drill paa to oe covered undcr this ground water discharge NOI. Rcfcr to thc column in attached Table 1 which provides the original prospecting NOI number for each drill pad. Basically, pits will be closed and the drill pad will be recontoured to blend into existing topography. Depressions that collect storm water and allow it to accumulate and pool will be filled to drain. Compacted over the distill areas. The drill pad will then he reseeded with the seed mix approved in the original prospecting NOI, and cleared brush will be redistributed over the reseeded area. 11. Describe how roads will be reclaimed or returned to their pre - prospecting (or better) condition: Road reclamation details are provided in the original prospecting NOI for each drill pad to be covered under this ground water discharge NOI. Refer to the column in attached Table 1 which provides the or prospecting NOI number for each mill pad. Basically, similar procedures as- hecc used on drill pads will be u ed for newly constructed roads subjoct to reclamation. The roadway will be regraded to blend in with existing terrain. compacted surfaces will be ripped to a depth of 18 inches, stockpiled soil material will be evenly redistributed, disturbed areas will be reseeded with the seed mix approved in the original prospecting NOI, and cleared brush will be reaislribuled over the reseeded area.