2012-11-19_REVISION - M1978078SG

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8. The original calculation contained a mistake. The Eastern Boundary was originally 518 feet. The expansion called for that boundary to extend an additional 550 feet South for a total of 1068 feet. The distance that appeared on the map, and the one my predecessor used, was 1018 feet. This could have caused the discrepancy. This value is no longer valid either way as the landowner requested a boundary change since the application was first submitted to DRMS (see Exhibit S). The new total acreage is 17.1 acres. 9. As per the NRCS, The vegetation around the pit is primarily blue Grama, some western wheat, and various Forbes. 10. See Exhibit S 6.4.4 Exhibit D — Mining Plan 11. Not sure what to say about this. To explain: Our County maintains several gravel pit locations strategically located at various sites. These pits are used on an as needed basis only. Very rarely would any of these pits be used 180 consecutive days per year. There simply is no need to need to do so. To do so would be economically and logistically impractical. This is a very curious rule. Perhaps the DMRS might consider differentiating between commercial (which would be used more often) and County pits. That being said, I suppose the only answer would be to check with our road foremen and try to anticipate this type of use, and submit the appropriate paperwork as needed. 6.4.5 Exhibit E - Reclamation Plan 12. I called my predecessor about this discrepancy. He couldn't explain why he submitted that either. The reclamation plan should relate directly to the stockpiled amount, and to the amount salvaged during the mining process. Therefore the amount stockpiled shall be 3" to 5 ". This also reflects the amount of topsoil found in this area on undisturbed ground. 13. I remember that you had discussed this with our road foreman the day of your inspection. He does understand his requirements with regard to the final grade being 4H:1 V. I also believe that you noted that the Northwest slope of the pit (which is in partial reclamation) was, in fact, correctly graded. The North slope, as you pointed out, needs to be flatter. 14. Yes the haul road will be reclaimed (see Exhibit C # 7) 6.4.6 Reclamation Plan Map 15. Map has been revised (see Exhibit C #8) 16. Revised map has North arrow.