2013-02-01_REVISION - M1997015

• Permit No: M1997015
• IBM Index Class Name: REVISION
• Doc Date: 2/1/2013
• Doc Name: AM-01 ADEQUACY REVIEW
• From: DRMS
• To: OPERATOR
• Type & Sequence: AM1
• Email Name: MAC
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Mr. Lockard
Page 14
February 1, 2013
14. The Applicant has stated the final slope of the banks will be 2H:1V. Please specify what the
slope of the mine face will be during active mining operations.
15. Please specify if fuel will be stored onsite. If so, please state the volume of fuel to be stored
and the location of any fuel storage tanks. In addition, describe the secondary containment
that will be used to ensure that any potential fuel leaks will be contained.
16. There are several structures and easements located within 200 ft. of the north side of the
amended area. Please clarify if the Operator will maintain any setbacks from the structures or
any setbacks between the mining operation and the permit boundary. If setbacks will be
established, then they must be depicted on the Mining Plan Map.
6.4.5 Exhibit E — Reclamation Plan
17. Please clarify if there will be any depressions within the channel of Surveyor Creek upon the
completion of reclamation.
18. The Applicant has stated only 5 acres would be mined at a time. The Reclamation Plan states
seeding and mulching will be performed at the end of the life of the mine. Please clarify if
the Operator will complete concurrent reclamation or if reclamation will be completed at the
end of the life of the mine. The Division recommends performing reclamation on each five
acre segment prior to mining a new 5 acre segment. This will provide the Operator with more
time to establish vegetation, which is difficult to do in the region given the limited amount of
precipitation that is received. Please respond.
19. The Application states that the banks of Surveyor Creek will be sloped to 2H:1 V during
reclamation. What is the current grade of the banks of Surveyor Creek.
20. The NRCS recommends that the revegetated areas be fenced from livestock until vegetation
is established. Will livestock be present on the site following seeding? The Division
recommends excluding livestock from the reclaimed areas for a minimum of two growing
seasons. Please respond.
6.4.6 Exhibit F — Reclamation Plan Map
21. As required by Rule 6.4.6(a), the Reclamation Plan Map must show the proposed topography
of the area with contour lines of sufficient detail to portray the direction and slope of all
reclaimed lands. Please revise the Reclamation Plan Map to include contour lines.
22. Please revise the Reclamation Plan Map to include the following:
a) Include the name of the Applicant.
b) Include the date prepared.
c) Include the signature of the person who prepared the map.