2013-05-30_REPORT - M1978056

• Permit No: M1978056
• IBM Index Class Name: REPORT
• Doc Date: 5/30/2013
• From: Varra Companies, Inc.
• To: DRMS
• Permit Index Doc Type: Annual Fee/Report
• Email Name: PSH
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

includes the continued processing and removal of existing stockpiled materials or of that taken primarily from existing
extracted basin bottoms over the ensuing year. No other reclamation is anticipated for the 2013 -2014 year.
1. Is the site identification sign posted in accordance with Rule 3.1.12(1)
2. Is the affected area boundary clearly marked in accordance with Rule 3.1.12(2)
3. Is the mine site in final reclamation (all material extraction and stockpile removal is complete)?
If "YES," please note time limits related to completion of reclamation, Rule 3.1.3.
4. What was the date of last excavation, processing or hauling activity at the mine?
5. Does the mine operate more or less than 180 days per year?
If "LESS ", please review Rule 1.13 to assure that your mine is in compliance.
6. Has this mine been granted: a) approval of TEMPORARY CESSATION Status?
b) approval for INTERMITTENT OPERATION?
7. Number of acres currently affected (mining + incomplete and or unreleased reclamation)
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
On -going
MORE LESS
YES NO
YES NO
*ALL
*Refer to Narrative Summary and acres from 2003 Amendment shown on included map, and from item 12, below.
8. Number of acres that were newly affected during the current report year. - 0 -
9. Number of acres that were reclaimed during the current report year. - 0 -
10. Estimated new acreage to be affected in the next report year. - -
1 1 . Estimated acres to be reclaimed in the next report year. - 0 -
*Note: Fill Activities since the 2003 Amendment have reduced the 13.46± acres of basin fill (B) by 3.40±
acres, based upon an area apx. 250'± x 740'± and deducting for the escalloped edge of the fill area by a
factor of 20 %. While fill activity continues 2013, however, the rate of fill did not add significantly to
previously described extent. We will measure in 2014 for the next annual report and update if a significant
extent can be discerned and plotted.
12. Total acres in various stages of reclamation, since permitted mining activities began:
Total acres
backfilled:
*3.40±
Total acres
seeded w/
approved mix:
14.66±
Total acres
w /topsoil
replaced:
16.87±
Total acres
mulched w/
approved mulch:
N/A
Total acres
29.85±
Total acres
N/A
Topsoil
6.0±
Mulch application
N/A
graded:
fertilized w/
replacement
inches
rate (tons):
a vd. fertilizer:
I depth (in.):
Seed
Will utilize both
Fertilizer
N/A
Mulch
`Regreen' Sterile
application
drill and
application
application
hybrid wheatgrass.
method:
broadcast
method:
method:
applications as
needed.
13. Attach a map to this report that accurately depicts the permit boundary, current affected area boundary and location of
the acreages specified in items 7- 12 and 14. Please check the appropriate response below:
UPDATED MAP ATTACHED: CONDITIONS UNCHANGED - PREVIOUS MAP ACCURATE: X