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Home My WebLink About20191546.tiff4° DNR COLORADO Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman St. Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 NOTICE Consideration of Construction Materials Reclamation Permit Amendment Application DATE: February 18, 2021 TO: Weld County Commissioners 915 10th St Greeley; CO 80631 FROM: Eric C. Scott RE: North Star Pit -File No. M-2012-004, Superior Oilfield Services Co., LTD Amendment Application (AM -2) RECEIVED FEB 2 2 2021 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Please be advised that on February 18, 2021, Superior Oilfield Services Co., LTD, whose address and telephone number are 2986 W. 29th St., #12-13, Greeley, CO 80631; {970) 352-4444, filed an application for a/an Amendment (AM- 2) to M2012004, North Star Pit, which is located approximately 6 miles West of Hereford; Section 22, Township 12N, Range 63W, 06th Principle Meridian, in Weld County. Amendment to add 12.2 acres to the existing permitted area The application decision is scheduled for May 19, 2021. Written comments or objections to the application may be submitted to and additional information obtained from Eric C. Scott at the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman St. Room 215 Denver, CO 80203, by telephone at (303) 866-3567 x 8140. Superior Oilfield Services Co., LTD is required to publish a public notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the locality of the mining operation once per week for four consecutive weeks. If you wish to make comments on or objections to the mine plan and/or the reclamation plan, they must be submitted within twenty (20) days of the date of the last newspaper public notice to be considered in the application review process by the Division. You should contact the applicant for the newspaper publication date. If we do not receive your comments or any objection by the end of the public comment period, the Division will assume you have no objection or comment to the proposed activity. M-CR-03A-P PubI, C. Rev;e(A) cc..Pt.0-p),Pw(zM/ER/cH/cK) O3/O1 /2.1 O2/22- /21 - 1313 Sherman St. Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 P (303) 866-3567 F (303) 832-8106 https://colorado.gov/drms Jared Polls, Governor I Dan Gibbs, Executive Director I Virginia Brannon, Director �OI -15`.6 RECEIVED FEB 0 82021 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Weld County Board of County Commissioners 1150 O Street Greeley. Co. 80631 Feb. 3, 2021 Superior Oilfield Services Co., LTD, is applying for an amendment to their DRMS Permit # 2012-004 and Weld County USR Permit #20-0025 for it's North Star Location to increase the minable acreage from 27.16 acres to 39.36 acres or an increase of 12.20 acres. Please find enclosed a Notice of Filing Application for Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Permit and a copy of the DRMS permit application form. Fred J Miller / Vice President Superior Oilfield Services Co., LTD Pub1:c Review 02/17/21 c c : Pl..(TP), pW(z K/Ea/cH/cK) 02/08/2.1 2O19-1546 NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION FOR COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT FOR REGULAR (1121 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS EXTRACTION OPERATION NOTICE TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Weld COUNTY Superior Oilfield Services co., Ltd. (the "Applicant/Operator") has applied for a Regular (112) reclamation permit from the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (the "Board") to conduct the extraction of construction materials operations in Weld County. The attached information is being provided to notify you of the location and nature of the proposed operation. The entire application is on file with the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (the "Division") and the local county clerk and recorder. The applicant/operator proposes to reclaim the affected land to crop land use. Pursuant to Section 34-32.5-116(4)(m), C.R.S., the Board may confer with the local Board of County Commissioners before approving of the post -mining land use. Accordingly, the Board would appreciate your comments on the proposed operation. Please note that, in order to preserve your right to a hearing before the Board on this application, you must submit written comments on the application within twenty (20) days of the date of last publication of notice pursuant to Section 34-32.5-112(10), C.R.S. If you would like to discuss the proposed post -mining land use, or any other issue regarding this application, please contact the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567. NOTE TO APPLICANT/OPERATOR: You must attach a copy of the application form to this notice. If this is a notice of a change to a previously filed application you must either attach a copy of the changes, or attach a complete and accurate description of the change. STATE OF COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman St., Room 215 Denver, Coloracb 80203 Phone: (303) 866-3567 FAX: (303) 832-8106 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS REGULAR (112) OPERATION RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION MINING — &— SAF ETY CHECK ONE: E There is a File Number Already Assigned to this Operation Permit # M2V2 0-04A4 -� (Please reference the file number currently assigned to this operation) er 1 I New Application (Rule 1.4.5) F✓ _ Amendment Application (Rule 1.10) Conversion Application (Rule 1.11) Permit # M 2012 Q.04 - (provide for Amendments and Conversions of existing permits) The application for a Construction Materials Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Permit contains three major parts: (1) the application form; (2) Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, any sections of Exhibit 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit; and (3) the application fee. When you submit your application, be sure to include one (1) complete signed and notarized ORIGINAL and one (1) copy of the completed application form, two (2) copies of Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, appropriate sections of 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit, and a check for the application fee described under Section (4) below. Exhibits should NOT be bound or in a 3 -ring binder, maps should be folded to 8 1/2" X 11" or 8 1/2" X 14" size. To expedite processing, please provide the information in the format and order described in this form. GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION Type or print clearly, in the space provided, ALL information requested below. 1. Analicant/ooerator or company name (name to be used on permit): 1.1 Type of organization (corporation, partnership, etc.): LLC 2. Operation name (nit, mine or site name): North Star Pit 3. Permitted acreage (new or existing site): 3.1 Change in acreage (+) 3.2 Total acreage in Permit area 4. Fees: 4.1 New Application 4.2 New Quarry Application 4.4 Amendment Fee 4.5 Conversion to 112 operation (set by statute) 5. Primary commodities) to be mined: Sand Gravel 5.1 Incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: 1. Superior Oilfield Services Co., Ltd. 27.16 12.2 39.36 permitted acres acres acres $2.696.00 application fee $3.342.00 quarry application $2.229.00 amendment fee $2.696.00 conversion fee lbs/Tons/yr 2. / lbs/Tons/yr 3. / lbs/Tons/yr 4. / lbs/Tons/yr 5. / lbs/Tons/yr 5.2 Anticipated end use of primary commoditie(s) to be mined: Road Bases, Screened Rock, Structural Fill 5.3 Anticipated end use of incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: -2- 6. Name of owner of subsurface rights of affected land: Konig Ag Co. If 2 or more owners, "refer to Exhibit O". 7. Name of owner of surface of affected land: Konig Ag Co. 8. Type of minis¢ operation: Surface Underground 9. Location Information: The center of the area where the majority of mining will occur: COUNTY: Weld PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (check one): 6th (Colorado) a 10th (New Mexico) El Ute SECTION (write number): TOWNSHIP (write number and check direction): T 12 ri North Q South RANGE (write number and check direction): R 63 Q East r-i West QUARTER SECTION (check one): Fl El►l'. El SW QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION (check one): Li NE 1I NW SE SW GENERAL DESCRIPTION: (the number of miles and direction from the nearest town and the approximate elevation): Six miles west and one mile south of Hereford, Co. Elevation is approx. 5480 feet. s 22 10. Primary Mine Entrance Location (report in either Latitude/Longitude OR UTM): Latitude/Longitude: Example: (N) 39° 44' 12.98" (W) 104° 59' 3.87" Latitude (l): deg 40 min 59 sec 18 . 54 (2 decimal places) Longitude (W): deg 104 min 25 sec 19 .57 (2 decimal places) OR Example: (1S) 39.73691° (W) -104.98449° Latitude (1) (5 decimal places) Longitude(W) (5 decimal places) OR Universal Tranverse Mercator (UTM) Example: 201336.3 E NAD27 Zone 13 4398351.2 N UTM Datum (specify NAD27, NAD83 or WGS 84) N8d 83 Zone 13 Easting Northing Contact's Name: Company Name: Street/P.O. Box: City: State: Telephone Number: Fax Number: PERMITTING CONTACT Contact's Name: Company Name: Street/P.O. Box: City: State: Telephone Number: Fax Number: INSPECTION CONTACT Contact's Name: Company Name: Street/P.O. Box: City: State: Telephone Number: Fax Number: -3- 11. Correspondence Information: APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name, address, and phone of name to be used on permit) Ridc Miller Superior Oilfield Services Co., Ltd. Title: President 2986 W 29th Street # 12 - 13 Greeley P.O. Box: Colorado Zip Code: 80631 (970 ).352-4444 (970 ) _ 353-0139 rick.m@laseroilfield.com (if different from applicant/operator above) Title: P.O. Box: Zip Code: Jack Miller Superior Oilfield Services Co., Ltd. Title: V. P- 2986 W 29th Street #12 -13 Greeley P.O. Box: Colorado (970 ) _ 352-4444 (970 ) _ 353-0139 jack.m@laseroilfeld.com zip code: 80631 CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ( ) - CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Telephone Number: Zip Code: ( -4- 12. Prima future (Post mininel land use (check onel: !I Cropland(CR) Pastureland(PL) Rangeland(RL) Forestry(FR) Residential(RS) Recreation(RC) Developed Water Resources(WR) 13. Primary present land use (check one : ® Cropland(CR) Pastureland(PL) n RRangeland(RL) Forestry(FR) Residential(RS) _ElRecreation(RC) Developed Water Resources(WR) riGeneral Agriculture(GA) _R Wildlife Habitat(WL) Industrial/CommeIcial(IC) Solid Waste Disposal(WD) General Agriculture(GA) Wildlife Habitat(WL) Industrial/Commercial(IC) 14. Method of Mining: Briefly explain mining method (e.g. truck/shovel): Front End Loaders / Dozers / Scrapers / Excavators 15. On Site Processing: 11/ I Crushing/Screening 13.1 Briefly explain mining method (e.g. truck/shovel): Cone Crusher / Conveyor Belts / Stacking Conveyors / Screening Plants / Portable Gen Sets List any designated chemicals or acid producing materials to be used or stored within permit area: 16. Description of Amendment or Conversion: If you are amending or converting an existing operation, provide a brief narrative describing the proposed change(s). Superior Oilfield Services is adding 12.2 acres to the permitted area to be mined. -5 - Maas and Exhibits: Two (2) complete, unbound application packages must be submitted. One complete application package consists of a signed application form and the set of maps and exhibits referenced below as Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, and the Geotechnical Stability Exhibit. Farh exhibit within the application must be presented as a separate section. Begin each exhibit on a new page. Pages should be numbered consecutively for ease of reference. If separate documents are used as appendices, please reference these by name in the exhibit. With each of the two (2) signed application forms, you must submit a corresponding set of the maps and exhibits as described in the following references to Rule 6.4, 6.5, and 1.6.2(1)(b): EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT C EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT E EXHIBIT F EXHIBIT G EXHIBIT H EXHIBIT I EXHIBIT J EXHIBIT K EXHIBIT L EXHIBIT M EXHIBIT N EXHIBIT O EXHIBIT P EXHIBIT Q EXHIBIT R EXHIBIT S Rule 1.6.2(1)(b) Rule 6.5 Legal Description Index Map Pre -Mining and Mining Plan Map(s) of Affected Lands Mining Plan Reclamation Plan Reclamation Plan Map Water Information Wildlife Information Soils Information Vegetation Information Climate Information Reclamation Costs Other Permits and Licenses Source of Legal Right -To -Enter Owners of Record of Affected Land (Surface Area) and Owners of Substance to be Mined Municipalities Within Two Miles Proof of Mailing of Notices to County Commissioners and Conservation District Proof of Filing with County Clerk or Recorder Permanent Man -Made Structures ADDENDUM 1 - Notice Requirements (sample enclosed) Geotechnical Stability Exhibit (any required sections) The instructions for preparing Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, and Geotechnical Stability Exhibit are specified under Rule 6.4 and 6.5 and Rule 1.6.2(1)(b) of the Rules and Regulations. If you have any questions on preparing the Exhibits or content of the information required, or would like to schedule a pre -application meeting you may contact the Office at 303-866-3567. Responsibilities as a Permittee: Upon application approval and permit issuance, this application becomes a legally binding document. Therefore, there are a number of important requirements which you, as a permittee, should fully understand. These requirements are listed below. Please read and initial each requirement, in the space provided, to acknowledge that you understand your obligations. If you do not understand these obligations then please contact this Office for a full explanation. fit IN 1. Your obligation to reclaim the site is not limited to the amount of the financial warranty. You assume legal liability for all reasonable expenses which the Board or the Office may incur to reclaim the affected lands associated with your mining operation in the event your permit is revoked and financial warranty is forfeited; -6- 2. The Board may suspend or revoke this permit, or assess a civil penalty, upon a finding that the permittee violated the terms or conditions of this permit, the Act, the Mineral Rules and Regulations, or that information contained in the application or your permit misrepresent important material facts; Eac r ,TCk 3. If your mining and reclamation operations affect areas beyond the boundaries of an approved permit boundary, substantial civil penalties, to you as permittee can result; 4. Any modification to the approved mining and rec amation plan from those described in your approved application requires you to submit a permit modification and obtain approval from the Board or Office; 5. It is your responsibility to notify the Office of any changes in your address or phone number; 6. Upon permit issuance and prior to beginning on -site mining activity, you must post a sign at the entrance of the mine site, which shall be clearly visible from the access road, with the following information (Rule 3.1.12): a. the name of the operator; b. a statement that a reclamation permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board; and, c. the permit number. PTA_ 7. The boundaries of the permit boundary area must be marked by monuments or other markers that are clearly visible and adequate to delineate such boundaries prior to site disturbance. �- /" ' 8. It is a provision of this permit that the operations will be conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions listed in your application, as well as with the provisions of the Act and the Construction Material Rules and Regulations in effect at the time the permit is issued. FJ lti1 9. Annually, on the anniversary date of permit issuance, you must submit an annual fee as specified by Statute, and an annual report which includes a map describing the acreage affected and the acreage reclaimed to date (if there are changes from the previous year), any monitoring required by the Reclamation Plan to be submitted annually on the anniversary date of the permit approval. Annual fees are for the previous year a permit is held. For example, a permit with the anniversary date of July 1, 1995, the annual fee is for the period of July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995. Failure to submit your annual fee and report by the permit anniversary date may result in a civil penalty, revocation of your permit, and forfeiture of your financial warranty. It is your responsibility, as the permittee, to continue to pay your annual fee to the Office until the Board releases you from your total reclamation responsibility. f i( 10. For joint venture/partnership operators: the signing representative is authorized to sign this document and a power of attorney (provided by the partner(s)) authorizing the signature of the representative is attached to this application. -7 - NOTE TO COMMENTORS/OBJECTORS: It is likely there will be additions, changes, and deletions to this document prior to final decision by the Office. Therefore, if you have any comments or concerns you must contact the applicant or the Office prior to the decision date so that you will know what changes may have been made to the application document. The Office is not allowed to consider comments, unless they are written, and received prior to the end of the public comment period. You should contact the applicant for the final date of the public comment period. If you have questions about the Mined Land Reclamation Board and Office's review and decision or appeals process, you may contact the Office at (303) 866-3567. -8 - Certification: As an authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the operation described has met the minimum requirements of the following terms and conditions: I. To the best of my knowledge, all significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure(s) in existence at the time this application is filed, and located within 200 feet of the proposed affected area have been identified in this application (Section 34-32.5-115(4)(e), C.R.S.). 2. No mining operation will be located on lands where such operations are prohibited by law (Section 34-32.5-115(4)(f), C.R.S.; 3. As the applicant/operator, I do not have any extraction/exploration operations in the State of Colorado currently in violation of the provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials (Section 34-32.5-120, C.R.S.) as determined through a Board finding. 4. I understand that statements in the application are being made under penalty of perjury and that false statements made herein are punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor pursuant to Section 18-8-503, C.R.S. This form has been approved by the Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to section 34-32.5-112,O R.S., of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. Any alteration or modification of this form shall result in voiding any permit issued on the altered or modified form and subject the operator to cease and desist orders and civil penalties for operating without a permit pursuant to section 34-32.5-123, CRS Signed and dated this day of c""e ✓ �^ 1 t, C.4. , ( N If Corporation Attest (Seal) Appllicant/Operator or Company Name Signed: Title: State of C---43(.0 C a U ) ) ss. County of (A.,_1 C ( G ) Signed: Corporate S cretary or Equivalent Town/City/County Ciyyrk r The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 3 day of h r�/ , ,r7vc-)- 1 , by R. :<, rd r l ; ICY as i Tc S,'c--(e-/-i_ of Scarf Ur l c- (d C C OS 0 �7L Notary Public SHELLEY R KING NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20124055847 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES AUGUST 29, 2024 My Commission expires: s cs) 9 c=„10.) - SIGNATURES MUST BE IN BLUE INK You must post sufficient Notices at the location of the proposed mine site to clearly identify the site as the location of a COLORADO Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman St. Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 April 29, 2019 Weld County Commissioners 915 10th St Greeley, CO 80631 RECEIVED MAY 02 2r1 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RE: Notice of 112 Construction Materials Reclamation Permit Amendment Application Consideration Superior Oilfield Services Co., LTD, North Star Pit, Permit No. M-2012-004 AMO1 Please be advised that on April 29, 2019, Superior Oilfield Services Co., LTD, whose address and telephone number are 2986 W. 29th St., #12-13 , Greeley, CO 80631; (970) 352-4444, filed an Amendment application to M-2012-004, North Star Pit, which is located at or near Section 22, Township 12N, Range 63W, 6 Principal Meridian, in Weld County. The application decision is scheduled for July 29, 2019. A copy of the application is available for review, unless you receive a CD, at the Weld County Clerk & Recorder's office and at the office of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, Room 215, 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado 80203. If you desire to make comments or objections of the mine plan and/or the reclamation plan, they must be submitted within twenty (20) days of the date of the last newspaper public notice to be considered in the application review process by the Division. You should contact the applicant for the newspaper publication date. If we do not receive your comments or any objection by the end of the public comment period, the Office will assume you have no objection or comment to the proposed activity. If you have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, cottie Tate for Eric C. Scott Environmental Protection Specialist M -AR -08 1313 Sherman St. Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 P (303) 866-3567 F (303) 832-8106 https://mining.state.co.us Jared Polls, Governor I Dan Gibbs, Executive Director I Virginia Brannon, Director PO O‘ tG �1e)Ji � cc.pv-113),puicmitia./coicks) puic itia./coici;) 5/I3/1 9 Zlcolt� NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION FOR COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT FOR REGULAR (112) CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS EXTRACTION OPERATION NOTICE TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Weld COUNTY RECEIVED APR 2 9 2019 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONFRP Superior oilfield Services Co., Ltd. (the "Applicant/Operator") has applied for a Regular (112) reclamation permit from the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (the "Board") to conduct the extraction of construction materials operations in Weld County. The attached information is being provided to notify you of the location and nature of the proposed operation. The entire application is on file with the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (the "Division") and the local county clerk and recorder. The applicant/operator proposes to reclaim the affected land to rangeland use. Pursuant to Section 34-32.5-116(4)(m), C.R. S., the Board may confer with the local Board of County Commissioners before approving of the post -mining land use. Accordingly, the Board would appreciate your comments on the proposed operation. Please note that, in order to preserve your right to a hearing before the Board on this application, you must submit written comments on the application within twenty (20) days of the date of last publication of notice pursuant to Section 34-32.5-112(10), C.R.S. If you would like to discuss the proposed post -mining land use, or any other issue regarding this application, please contact the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567. NOTE TO APPLICANT/OPERATOR: You must attach a copy of the application form to this notice. If this is a notice of a change to a previously filed application you must either attach a copy of the changes, or attach a complete and accurate description of the change. /t1y 4-PP29-ri4Y, Pi -~)m -LW pREr7/49is oy,e. it ��,E4io4,r- r / .� ernaPx /.��-��s ?ule31\c,?)ei\-e_ CG.PLC-M,PwC-3riteglokot) 5plig y l Zct l tq 2 p 1q-ISy Co STATE OF COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman St., Room 215 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone: (303) 866-3567 FAX: (303) 832-8106 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS REGULAR (112) OPERATION RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION MINING -&- SAFETY CHECK ONE: n There is a File Number Already Assigned to this Operation Permit # M 20. 004 - (Please reference the file number currently assigned to this operation) New Application (Rule 1.4.5) Amendment Application (Rule 1.10) Conversion Application (Rule 1.11) Permit # M 2012 Q©4 _ (provide for Amendments and Conversions of existing permits) The application for a Construction Materials Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Permit contains three major parts: (1) the application form; (2) Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, any sections of Exhibit 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit; and (3) the application fee. When you submit your application, be sure to include one (1) complete signed and notarized ORIGINAL and one (1) copy of the completed application form, two (2) copies of Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, appropriate sections of 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit, and a check for the application fee described under Section (4) below. Exhibits should NOT be bound or in a 3 -ring binder; maps should be folded to 8 1/2" X 11" or 8 1/2" X 14" size. To expedite processing, please provide the information in the format and order described in this form. GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION Type or print clearly, in the space provided, ALL information requested below. I. Applicant/operator or company name (name to be used on permit): 1.1 Type of organization (corporation, partnership, etc.): LLC Superior Oilfield Services Co., Ltd. 2. Operation name (nit, mine or site name): North Star Pit 3. Permitted acreage (new or existing site): 3.1 Change in acreage (+) 3.2 Total acreage in Permit area 4. Fees: 4.1 New Application 4.2 4.4 4.5 New Quarry Application Amendment Fee Conversion to 112 operation (set by statute) 5. Primary commoditie(s) to be mined: Sand Gravel 5.1 Incidental commodities) to be mined: 1. 3. / lbs/Tons/yr 4. 1 5.2 Anticipated end use of primary commodities) to be mined: _ 5.3 Anticipated end use of incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: 12.55 14.61 27.16 permitted acres acres acres $2,696.00 application fee $3,342.00 quarry application $2,229.00 amendment fee $2,696.00 conversion fee Ibs/Tons/yr 2. / lbs/Tons/yr lbs/Tons/yr 5. / lbs/Tons/yr Roads & Drilling Pad Site Construction -2- 6. Name of owner of subsurface rights of affected land: Konlg Ag Co. If 2 or more owners, "refer to Exhibit O". 7. Name of owner of surface of affected land: Konlfg Ag Co. 8. Tyne of mining operation: I I Surface 1-1 Underground 9. Location Information: The center of the area where the majority of mining will occur: COUNTY: Weld PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (check one): `� 6th (Colorado) © 10th (New Mexico) ® Ute SECTION (write number): S 22 TOWNSHIP (write number and check direction): T 12 n, North 1-1 South RANGE (write number and check direction): R 63 Q East El West QUARTER SECTION (check one): El El © E SW QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION (check one): © NE I NW SE SW GENERAL DESCRIPTION: (the number of miles and direction from the nearest town and the approximate elevation): Six miles west and one mile north of Hereford, Co. Elevation is approx. 5480 feet. 10. Ptimary Mine Entrance Location (report in either Latitude/Longitude OR UTM): Latitude/Longitude: Example: (N) 39° 44' 12.98" (W) 104° 59' 3.87" Latitude (1V): deg 40 min 59 sec 18 .54 (2 decimal places) Longitude (W): deg 104 min 25 sec 9 .57 (2 decimal places) OR Example: (N) 39.73691° (W) -104.98449° Latitude (N) (5 decimal places) Longitude(W) (5 decimal places) OR Universal Tranverse Mercator (UTM) Example: 2O13363 E NAD27 Zone 13 4398351.2 N UTM Datum (specify NAD27, NAD83 or WGS 84) Nad 83 Zone13 Easting Northing -3- 11. Correspondence Information: APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name, address, and phone of name to be used on permit) Miller Contact's Name: RICA( Company Name: Street/P.O. Box: City: State: Telephone Number: Fax Number. PERIvIII"I _ ING CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above) Contact's Name: Title: Company Name: Street/P.O. Box: P.O. Box: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: Fax Number: INSPECTION CONTACT Contact's Name: Company Name: Street/P.O. Box: City: State: Telephone Number: Fax Number: Superior Oilfield Services Co., Ltd. Title: President 2986 W 29th Street #12-13 Greeley P.O. Box: Colorado Zip Code: 80631 (970 )_352-4444 (970 ) _ 353-0139 rick.m@laserodfield.com Jack Miller Superior Oilfield Services Co., Ltd. Title: VP. 2986 W 29th Street # 12-13 Greeley P.O. Box: Colorado Zip Code: 80631 (970 ) _ 352-4444 Cell 970-573-8020 (970 )_ 353-0139 jack.m@laseroilfield.com CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ( ) - CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ( ) - -4- 12. Prima future (Post -mining) land use (check one): Li Cropland(CR) _El Pastureland(PL) Fl R• angeland(RL) _F-1 Forestry(FR) ri R• esidential(RS) ri Recreation(RC) Developed Water Resources(WR) 13. Primary present land use (check one : C• ropland(CR) Rangeland(RL) Residential(RS) 1:3 Pastureland(PL) Forestry(FR) Recreation(RC) Developed Water Resources(WR) 11 General Agriculture(GA) Wildlife Habitat(WL) Industrial/Commercial(IC) Solid Waste Disposal(WD) 8 General Agriculture(GA) Wildlife Habitat(WL) I_![ Industrial/Commercial(IC) 14. Method of Mining: Briefly explain mining method (e.g. truck/shovel): Front end loaders, dozers, scrapers, and excavators will be used. 15. On Site Processing: J Crushing/Screening 13.1 Briefly explain methoe� buck/shovel rant en waders will�>Pie crusher i will process the matenat to ne stockpiled by conveyor belt or front end lower. Scrapers and dozers will be used to strip the material and place the material in the designated location. List any designated chemicals or acid -producing materials to be used or stored within permit area: 16. Description of Amendment or Conversion: If you are amending or converting an existing operation, provide a brief narrative describing the proposed change(s). The operator is adding 14.61 acres to the permit boundary. -5 - Maps and Exhibits: Two (2) complete, unbound application packages must be submitted. One complete application package consists of a signed application form and the set of maps and exhibits referenced below as Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, and the Geotechnical Stability Exhibit. Each exhibit within the application must be presented as a separate section. Begin each exhibit on a new page. Pages should be numbered consecutively for ease of reference. If separate documents are used as appendices, please reference these by name in the exhibit. With each of the two (2) signed application forms, you must submit a corresponding set of the maps and exhibits as described in the following references to Rule 6.4, 6.5, and 1.6.2(1)(b): EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT C EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT E EXHIBIT F EXHIBIT G EXHIBIT H EXHIBIT I EXHIBIT .1 EXHIBIT K EXHIBIT L EXHIBIT M EXHIBIT N EXHIBIT O EXHIBIT P EXHIBIT Q EXHIBIT R EXHIBIT S Rule 1.6.2(1)(b) Rule 6.5 Legal Description Index Map Pre -Mining and Mining Plan Map(s) of Affected Lands Mining Plan Reclamation Plan Reclamation Plan Map Water Information Wildlife Information Soils Information Vegetation Information Climate Information Reclamation Costs Other Permits and Licenses Source of Legal Right -To -Enter Owners of Record of Affected Land (Surface Area) and Owners of Substance to be Mined Municipalities Within Two Miles Proof of Mailing of Notices to County Commissioners and Conservation District Proof of Filing with County Clerk or Recorder Permanent Man -Made Structures ADDENDUM 1 - Notice Requirements (sample enclosed) Geotechnical Stability Exhibit (any required sections) The instructions for preparing Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, and Geotechnical Stability Exhibit are specified under Rule 6.4 and 6.5 and Rule 1.6.2(1)(b) of the Rules and Regulations. If you have any questions on preparing the Exhibits or content of the information required, or would like to schedule a pre -application meeting you may contact the Office at 303-866-3567. Responsibilities as a Permittee: Upon application approval and permit issuance, this application becomes a legally binding document. Therefore, there are a number of important requirements which you, as a permittee, should fully understand. These requirements are listed below. Please read and initial each requirement, in the space provided, to acknowledge that you understand your obligations. If you do nit understand these obligations then please contact this Office for a full explanation. 1. Your obligation to reclaim the site is not limited to the amount of the financial warranty. You assume legal liability for all reasonable expenses which the Board or the Office may incur to reclaim the affected lands associated with your mining operation in the event your permit is revoked and financial warranty is forfeited; -s- 2. The Board may suspend or revolve this permit, or assess a civil penalty, upon a finding that the permittee violated the terms or conditions of this permit, the Act, the Mineral Rules and Regulations, or that information contained in the application or your permit misrepresent important material facts; 3. If your mining and reclamation operations affect areas beyond the boundaries of an approved permit boundary, substantial civil penalties, to you as permittee can result; r Any modification to the approved mining and reclamation plan from those described in your approved application requires you to submit a permit modification and obtain approval from the Board or Office; II*" 5. It is your responsibility to notify the Office of any changes in your address or phone number; )(41(..-- 5. Upon permit issuance and prior to beginning on -site mining activity, you must post a sign at the entrance of the mine site, which shall be clearly visible from the access road, with the following information (Rule 3.1.12): a. the name of the operator; b. a statement that a reclamation permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board; and, c. the permit number. 7. The boundaries of the permit boundary area must be marked by monuments or other markers that are clearly visible and adequate to delineate such boundaries prior to site disturbance. 3. It is a provision of this permit that the operations will be conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions listed in your application, as well as with the pmvisions of the Act and the Construction Material Rules and Regulations in effect at the time the permit is issued. 9. Annually, on the anniversary date of permit issuance, you must submit an annual fee as specified by Statute, and an annual report which includes a map describing the acreage affected and the acreage reclaimed to date (if there are changes from the previous year), any monitoring required by the Reclamation Plan to be submitted annually on the anniversary date of the permit approval. Annual fees are for the previous year a permit is held. For example, a permit with the anniversary date of July 1, 1995, the annual fee is for the period of July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995. Failure to submit your annual fee and report by the permit anniversary date may result in a civil penalty, revocation of your permit, and forfeiture of your financial warranty. It is your responsibility, as the permittee, to continue to pay your annual fee to the Office until the Board releases you from your total reclamation responsibility. 11©. For joint venture/partnership operators: the signing representative is authorized to sign this document and a power of attorney (provided by the partner(s)) authorizing the signature of the representative is attached to this application. -7 - NOTE TO COMMENTORS/OBJECTORS: It is likely there will be additions, changes, and deletions to this document prior to final decision by the Office. Therefore, if you have any comments or concerns you must contact the applicant or the Office prior to the decision date so that you will know what changes may have been made to the application document. The Office is not allowed to consider comments, unless they are written, and received prior to the end of the public comment period. You should contact the applicant for the final date of the public comment period. If you have questions about the Mined Land Reclamation Board and Office's review and decision or appeals process, you may contact the Office at (303) 866-3567. -8- • Certification: As an authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the operation described has met the minimum requirements of the following terms and conditions: 1. To the best of my knowledge, all significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure(s) in existence at the time this application is filed, and located within 200 feet of the proposed affected area have been identified in this application (Section 34-32.5-115(4)(e), C.R.S.). 2. No mining operation will be located on lands where such operations are prohibited by law (Section 34-32.5-115(4)(0, C.R.S.; 3. As the applicant/operator, I do not have any extraction/exploration operations in the State of Colorado currently in violation of the provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials (Section 34-32.5-120, C.R.S.) as determined through a Board finding. 4. I understand that statements in the application are being made under penalty of perjury and that false statements made herein are punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor pursuant to Section 18-8-503, C.R.S. This form has been approved by the Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to section 34-32.5-112,O R.S., of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. Any alteration or modification of this form shall result in voiding any permit issued on the altered or modified form and subject the operator to cease and desist orders and civil penalties for operating without a permit pursuant to section 34-32.5-123, C.R.S. Signed and dated this /25 ell day of APR' I- 9 . e5 W R 1O R 0/4 F/�L ID -5 AR L)JGAj C -E . L n9If Corporation Attest (Seal) Applicant/Operator or Company Name Signed: Title: President State of )ss. County of ) The foregoin nstrument was acknowledged before me is a5 c� !9 , by a��C /�!�i l /e/2 as ��61C.�P�z o� t JODI COX Notary Public State of Colorado Notary ID# 20144022503 nv Commission Ex ire, 08-05-2022 day of Signed: N.[ Corporate Secn�tary or Equivalent Town/City/County Clerk 1�i�/ , of �fl��P.�l Q/�4� Notary Public My Commission expires: SIGNATURES MUST BE IN BLUE INK You must post sufficient Notices at the location of the proposed mine site to clearly identify the site as the location of a NORTH STAR PIS" AMENDMENT APPLICATION Exhibit A - Legal Description A parcel of land located in the Southwest Quarter (SW1 /4) n� , of Section Twenty—two (22), township Twelve North (T.12N.), Range Sixty—three West (R.63W.), Sixth Principal Meridian (6th P.M.), County of Weld, State of Colorado, more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the Southwest corner of Section 22 and assuming the South line of said Section 22 as bearing North 88°57°40" East, being a grid bearing of the Colorado State Plane Coordinate System, North Zone, North American Datum 1983/2007, with all bearings contained herein relative thereto, THENCE North 88'57'40" East along the South line of said SW1 /4 adistance of 1144.94 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; T-IENCE North 31'47'58" West a distance of 1219.75 feet; THENCE North 88°58'16" East a distance of 1060.21 feet; THENCE South 37'01'45" East a distance of 1295.19 feet the South line of said SW1 /4); THENCE South 88°57'4.0" Test along said South line a distance of 1197.48 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, Said described parcel of land contains 1,183,026 sq. ft. or 27.159 acres, more or less and is subject to any existing easements and rights of way of record or as now existing on said described parcel of land. NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION EXHIBIT .6 -INDEX MAP North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 2IPage NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION EXHIBIT C - PRE -MINING AND MINING PLAN MAP See attached. EXHIBIT D - MINING PLAN (a) Description of the method(s) of mining to be employed in each stage of the operation as related to any surface disturbance on affected lands; This site has been mined under an approved 112 permit since 2014. It is being amended due to an increase in acreage. The total permitted area will now be approximately 27.16 acres. Mining will be done from west to east working the material from the north to the south to the permit boundaries, this will be done once the west side bank has been daylighted through to the existing lower elevations added to the permit boundaries to be worked and included. (6) Earthmoving; Scrapers will strip the topsoil and overburden materials and place them in the designated areas for future use during reclamation. These areas will be at the south end of the permit area on the west side. Any excess material not needed for reclamation may be sold or hauled off -site during the life of the mine. The topsoil will be seeded if it is left undisturbed for more than one growing season. The site will be mined in one phase using scrapers, bulldozers, front-end loaders, excavators, or similar type equipment. Material will be fed to the crushing and screening operations by front end loaders picked up at the embankment areas and transported for processing. The plant sites for the crushing and screening will vary depending on what part of the site is being mined. The processed material will be stockpiled by conveyor or front end loaders depending on available space. There will be a ten foot set back left around the entire permit boundary with the exception of the west side that will be daylighted through to the existing ground level. The remaining sides will be worked at a 4/1 slope with the in place material being used for the slopes, thereby negating to need for fill material to be used for reclamation. The operator may import material from other sites. The applicant is aware that in accordance with Rule 3.1.5(9) of the Construction Material Rules and Regulations, if any offsite material is used as backfill, a notarized letter will be submitted to the Division indicating the materials are inert. The applicant will supply such a letter to the Division if, at the time of Reclamation, the applicant intends to use off -site material as backfill. (c) All water diversions and impoundments; and It is not anticipated that this operation will impact surface or groundwater. A water truck will be assigned to the site when in operation for dust control if needed. Water will be sourced from an industrial well leased by the operator approximately 2 miles north in Wyoming. An estimated 6,000 gallons per day will be used for dust control. North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 4 NORTH STAR PIT 1'12 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION Stormwater will be contained on site by berms placed in the correct areas. Stormwater will be controlled on site and released in a controlled manner to not damage off site areas in accordance with the operation's stormwater management plan. North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 5 I NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION (di The size ofarea(s) to be worked at any one time. The entire 27.16 acre site will be mined in one phase. If possible reclamation will be done in areas that have been completed and are out of the future mining activities. (e) An approximate timetable to describe the mining operation. The timetable is for the purpose of establishing the relationship between mining and reclamation during the different phases of mining operation. It is estimated that mining will be completed within five years, but the life of the operation is dependent on market demand. Any reclamation not done before the mining is completed will be finished post mining. (0 Use Mining Plan Map in conjunction with narrative to present. (I) Nature, depth and thickness of the deposit and thickness and type of overburden to be removed The thickness of the topsoil is 4" to 6". The overburden ranges from 1 foot to 2 feet. The sand and gravel resource is an alluvial deposit that ranges in depth from approximately ten to 16 feet. (1.) Nature of the stratum immediately beneath the material to be mined in sedimentary deposits The stratum immediately beneath the sand and gravel deposit is claystone with lenses of siltstone and sandstone bedrock. (g) Identify the primaryand secondary commodities to be mined/extracted and describe the Intended use. The primary commodities are sand, gravel and fill; intended for construction materials. (hi Name and describe the intended use of all expected incidental products to be mined/extracted by the proposed operation. There are no expected incidental products to be mined. (ii Specify if explosives KO be used in conjunction with the mining (or reclamation) No explosive material will be used on -site. North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 6 NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION EXHIBIT E - RECLAMATION PLAN (a) A description of the types) of reclamation the Operator proposes to achieve in the reclamation of the affected land, why each was chosen, the amount of acreage accorded to each, and ageneral discussion of methods ofrecbamation as related to the mechanics ofearthmoving; Upon completion of mining, the slopes will be shaped to a maximum slope of 4:1 to connect with the existing grade on the perimeter of the property and the mined areas. The mined areas will be seeded to the grass mixture noted on the reclamation plan and returned to pasture land that the property owner can then dry land farm if he wishes. The level areas mined will be graded, top soiled and retumed to pasture land graded to work with the surrounding elevations. (b) A comparison of the proposed post -mining land use to other land uses in the vicinityandto adopted state and local land use plans and programs The proposed pasture land is compatible with the other land uses in the vicinity, which is essentially agricultural land. (c) A description ofhow the Reclamation Plan will be implemented to meet each applicable requirement of Section 3.1. The Operator will carry reclamation to completion with reasonable diligence. The site reclamation will be completed within approximately one year from completion of mining, but not more than two years from the date the Operator informs the Board or Office that such phase has commenced. Section 3.1.5 Reclamation Measures Material Handling. Grading of the upland area will be consistent with the existing pre -mining grades in this area which is appropriate for this use. When backfilling the upland, the operator will use overburden and non -saleable soils compacted for stability. Grading will be performed to help control erosion and siltation of the affected lands during mining, implementing good operation techniques to handle material as little as possible, and vegetation of stockpiles remaining in place for more than one growing season. Although the use of erosion protection devices is not anticipated, if deemed necessary by the operator at the time of excavation, silt fence and haybale dams will be installed to prevent erosion. Backfilling and grading will be completed as soon as feasible after the mining process is complete. Maximum slopes and slope combinations will be compatible with the configuration of surrounding conditions and land use. Mining will be done at a slope of 4:1 allowing for farming of the area post mining. Section 11.6 Water -General Requirements The Operator will comply with applicable Colorado water laws governing injury to existing water rights and with applicable state and federal water quality and dredge and fill laws and regulations. North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 7 1: NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION Section 3, f.7 Groundwater- Specific Requirements: It is not anticipated that this operation will impact any groundwater. North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 8 I NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION Section 3.18 Wildlife: The mining and reclamation plans have been designed to account for the safety and protection of wildlife on the mine site. Currently there is no significant vegetation or topographic stratification that contributes to wildlife habitat. The proposed seed mix will provide food, cover and nesting areas for wildlife. Section 3, l.9 Top Soiling. Topsoil shall be removed and segregated from other soil. Topsoil stockpiles shall be stored in places and configurations to minimize erosion and located in areas where disturbance by ongoing mining operations will be minimized. Once stockpiled, topsoil shall be re -handled as little as possible. Stockpiles that will remain in - place for more than one growing season will receive vegetative cover to minimize erosion. Section 3,1,18Revegetation.. The land shall be revegetated in a manner that establishes a diverse, effective, and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self -regeneration without continued dependence on irrigation or fertilizer and is at least equal in extent of cover to the natural vegetation of the surrounding area. Refer to the Reclamation Plan map for the proposed seed -mix. Section 3,111 Buildings and Structures No buildings will be impacted by this proposal. Section 3.112 Signs and Markers The Operator will post appropriate signage at the entrance to the mine site. The permit area will be marked by existing fencing, or proximity to existing County roads. df Plans for topsoil segregation, preservation and replacement; for stabilization, compaction and grading of spoil; and for revegetation. Topsoil shall be removed and segregated from other soil. Please refer to the Mining Plan Map in Exhibit C for general locations of stockpiles. For reclamation, topsoil will be replaced by a scraper and generally graded with a blade. Grading shall be done in a manner that controls erosion and siltation of the affected land to protect areas outside the affected land from slides and other damage. In addition, backfilling and grading shall be completed as soon as feasible after the mining process. Final grading will create a final topography that is appropriate for the final land use. Topsoil will be uniformly placed and spread on areas disturbed by the mining. The minimum thickness shall be 6 inches above the surrounding finished grade. The topsoil shall be keyed to the underlying and surrounding material by the use of harrows, rollers or other equipment suitable for the purpose. The Operator will revegetate the land in such a manner so as to establish a diverse, effective, and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self -regeneration without continued dependence on irrigation or fertilizer and is at least equal in extent of cover to the natural vegetation of the surrounding area. North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 9 I NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION el A plan or schedule indicating how and when reclamation will be implemented. Include: 1J An estimate of the periods of time which will be required for the various stages or phases ofreclamation. Reclamation of the site will be completed within approximately one year after mining is complete, but no longer than two years. Please note that the schedule is an estimate based on current market conditions. The timing may vary depending upon the demand for construction material, which may impact the life of the mining operation. 2) A description of. - a. Finalgrading — maximum anticipated slope gradient or expected ranges thereof,. The maximum anticipated slope gradient will be 4:1. 3J Seeding— types, manures, quantities and time ofapplication; The operator will seed during the appropriate season to ensure adequate moisture for germination and implement weed controls to allow the grasses to successfully establish. Native Sandy Grassland Seed Mix Common Name Scientific Name %s of Mix PLS/Acre Yellow Indiangrass Sorghastrum nutans 20 3.00 Little Bluestem Schizachyruim scopariun 10 1.05 Indian Ricegrass Achnatherum hymenoides 5 1.80 Sideoats Grama Bouteloua curtipendula 10 1.35 Sand Lovegrass Eragrostis trichodes 10 .30 Prairie Sandreed Calamovilfa longifolla 20 2.10 Switchgrass Panicum virgatum 20 1.20 Sand Bluestem Andropogon hallii 5 0.60 Species and/or % may change depending on availability. Seeding rate: 11.40 PLS #/acre drilled, 22.8 PLS#.acre broadcast seeded, 45.0 PLlacre smaller areas. a. Fertilization types, mixtures, quantities, and time of application; It is not anticipated that any fertilizer will be necessary. If it is, the type and application rate of fertilizer shall be determined based on a soil test at the time of final reclamation. North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 101 NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION b. Revegetation - types of trees, shrubs, etc.; and No trees or shrubs will be planted as the area is too arid to naturally sustain them. c. Top Soiling - specifyanticipated minimum depth or range of depths for those areas where topsoil wi/1 be replaced. Topsoil will be uniformly placed and spread on all areas disturbed by the mining to a minimum thickness of 6 inches. WEED MANAGEMENT PLAN The operator will monitor and control noxious weeds mechanically, by mowing and/or disking. If necessary, weeds will be killed with a contact herbicide by a person who is certified to purchase and handle the herbicides. EXHIBIT F - RECLAMATION PLAN MAP See attached. EXHIBIT G - WATER INFORMATION The operation is not expected to directly affect surface or groundwater systems. EXHIBIT H -WILDLIFE INFORMATION r�1 The Operator/Applicant shall include in this Erhibi4 a description ofthe game and non -game resources on and in the vicinity of the application area, including, aJ A description of the significant wildlife resources on the affected land There are no significant wildlife resources on the site as this site has been disturbed by mining for over 1$ months. Prior to that the site was regularly disturbed as it was cultivated agricultural land (and it is surrounded by cultivated agricultural land). The MRCS characterizes this site as Loamy Plains and Gravel Breaks" with low plant density (refer to Figure 1 on the next page for illustrative graphic). We have incorporated several of the grasses historically on the site (Little Bulestem, Sideoats Grama) into our seed mix to help improve the site's wildlife value post -reclamation. North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 11 NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION bj Seasonal use of the area; Because the site does not contain any significant wildlife resources, seasonal use of the area is limited. c) Threatened or endangered species, The site does not contain suitable habitat for any threatened or endangered species. d) General effect during and after the proposed operation on the existing wildlife of the area; The agricultural and mining activities on the site have limited its value to wildlife. The site is small enough that migrating wildlife may travel around the site. Once the site is revegetated, it will create improved cover, foraging, and nesting areas for wildlife. All Ecological Sites View All E.calogkal Sites Info View Options Dominant Ecological Site ttao Ecologi_al Sites oy Map Unit Component Table Basic Options Ecological Sits Type Rangeland View AN Ecological Sites Info R067BY00.2CO — Loamy Plains This Ecological Site Blue GramaiBuffalograss Sod Blue Grama,Burfalograss Sod with Cool Season Remnants Go -back Go -back i;erodedj Lour Plant Density, Excessive Litter Red Threeawn, Annuals. Bare Ground Seeded Rangeland We.stem Wheatgrass, Blue Grama, Green Needlegrass, Fourwing Sattbush Plant Community (HCPC) R067BY063CO — Gravel Breaks This Ecological Site Bare Ground, Cryptogams, :Annuals Plant Communit, Blue Grama Sod, Threaileaf Sedge Plant Community Blue Grama with Decreased Mid and Tall Grass Plant Community Little Bluestein, Sideoats Grama Plant Community i'HCPC) Figure 1 Source: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: http://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/WebSoilSurvey.aspx North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 121 Page NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION EXHIBIT I as SOILS INFORMATION (>l In consultation with the Soil Conservation Service or other qualified person, indicate on a map din Exhibit C) or by a statement the general type, thickness and distribution of soil over affected land. Search m Map Unit Legend Weld County, Colorado, Northern Part (C0617) Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Acres Percent in AOI of AOI 4 Ascalon fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes 5 Ascalon fine sandy loam, 6 to 9 percent slopes 51 Peetz gravelly sandy loam, 5 to 20 percent slopes 0.0 6.4 0.2% 53.4% Totals for Area of Interest 12.0 100.00/0 Figure 2 Source: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: http://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/WebSoilSurvey.aspx North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 131 Page NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION EXHIBIT J — VEGETATION INFORMATION (a) Description of present vegetation types including estimates ofcover and height of principal species in each life form represented,. This site has been mined under an approved 110 permit since May 2012. It is being converted to a 112 Reclamation permit due to a slight increase in acreage. As a result, the entire site is disturbed and there is scant vegetation. (b) Relationship of present vegetation to soil types; This site has been mined under an approved 110 permit since 2012. It is being converted to a 112 Reclamation permit due to a slight increase in acreage. As a result, the entire site is disturbed and there is scant vegetation. (c) Estimates of annual production and canying capacity ifthe choice for reclamation is for range oragriculture. According to the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS), "most areas with Peetz gravelly sandy loam soils are used as rangeland...a few areas are used as a source of gravel." The NRCS estimates that the average annual production of air-dry vegetation ranges from 500 to 1,200 pounds and that livestock grazing should be managed to maintain the desired balance of preferred species in the plant community. EXHIBIT K- CLIMATE INFORMATION (1) Provide a description of the significant climatological factors for the locality. This property is in a semi -arid continental climate strongly influenced by the Rocky Mountains. The area is usually warm in the summer with frequent hot days. In winter, periods of very cold weather are caused by arctic air moving in from the north or northwest. Milder periods occur when westerly winds are warmed as they move down slope off of the mountains to the west. Weather monitoring data is not available from the site. The nearest weather monitoring station is the Greeley UNC, Colorado, Station 053553 in the National Weather Service (NWS) cooperative network. Figure 3 on the following page lists the average minimum and maximum temperature, average total precipitation, average total snowfall and average snow depth on a monthly and annual basis. Most of the precipitation occurs as rainfall during the warmer part of the year with the heaviest rainfalls in the late spring and early summer. Winter snowfall is frequent but the snowcover usually melts quickly during the milder periods. North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 14 j NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION Greeley Unc, CO Latitude: 40'24107 ' Longitude: -104'42'15" Elevation: 4715• ID: 053553 11J Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep 90 Nov :or High &Low 5 Temperature°F 8 6; J 4C c! g c: Cooling & Heating , Degree Days c� 1.00 O .90 3.80 O ... O .60 0.50 0.40 0..30 O .2C O .10 Precipitation (inches) i I Frost -••. vll n.-. +- ?cs+w.....s ritotaav bat 'flag I I I Frost Dec t . 1 -__ 3 r5 4 30 70 60 50 40 30 20 tO 0 _10 -20 --30 100 60 40 0 . 1.0 10.90 10`80 0-74 10.60 !C.50 1C.40 O .30 O .2, 0.20 0 • G C, s�-----�a..u..Mtn ao vc •--• ...rw--...� �CV; {? , 00 bb Jan Feb MA6r Apr Way Jun Jul Aug Sep OCt .eta Nov _.�..� Winter Spring Summer Autumn Figure 3 Source: http://www.climate charts.com/USA-Stations/CO/C0053553.php EXHIBIT L - RECLAMATION COSTS See Attached. EXHIBIT M - OTHER PERMITS AND LICENSES The operator has the following permits: APENs for crusher, screen, generator and overall mining operation. The operator also has a stormwater management plan per Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment requirements. EXHIBIT N -- SOURCE OF LEGAL RIGHT TO ENTER North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 15I Page NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION ACCESS AUTHORIZATION I t c owners of ::C i t rar: 1 12N, I:{,;% 1V, rs' 1"+t, Mil' n, heft ti4 ;rant ;ii ;a; ; r°•,L eipii hieni tC- Sovie - {f{- i,}i1il4'1l: Servii..es Co.. '`�1i. pi) Roy, .i .f s.';'��r, la-Cr ia'y t;+ G:;,iiii a{ �1 LISI' i t0Atter s3 �fe t:it ki.� i; wn .t It II tT rye, r:dor bot'ciered'.ar tree cool) St.'rt riai larir .}t 4r'i'ir:.rt 2:4,, and t"i!-°lt't':,"lkx it rS2 Ft'c,ii'"d i."tt ;'pf.T The ra:r;{ shall be ha.,tlt .aro! rtiairtairieit Superior irer t# itio +t_{ Se i e-,i, Co ;at their xnerisr ! he 3c e. i0 griantcd , per ffa t. v r :+"s . r until .iii ria - rin ,171d reclamation IM i,i) 2ipiete(1 at the North Star mfr's is Seal ion 2-2. Sia noti ar d agrevd This 1 1. day' ? k?y: c 1;:oillg, Member EBIi 1ric.. 7851 FEE- :a:�{• ':_'ta t.{f ''-1 r4 C:ohf-;ado Mis:h ae.'?ilea : Fl`a^t:{cen: St pe rt 1.)dra'ic1 ti'a i ew (;.a , t"hr foregoing _norionfirt � a' ii acknowledged ;aged he -ore me thii day rit App, a 1 ,' Mirh,arii - is r anii loc.! Konig pa rson =ifu knol m tii notary. rar.s linsby Notary. ,'z"eL'txt."atiper! Cirila`1JCC.1 • S:.Qi-`ri'.r;.t'.eip4ii:li.-i'-;ai:.:iip ' North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 16� NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION This L.h.A SU i.C.IR.tFVF.N'T i"1.t;..ri•"'E .:FfL�r::ik'.� ,u. ,::f ihti• '*� �' ,..:a.: _.�.' ctetober, R-li'F 1 is h t-wet:+i kcsnig Ali I. tro _ .' t: (',It ^►x.1= frpota!tii,rya, i G,e' przit .(tali s(.dresi t� 1?73 fgl'ei' :ay _ 1.3riggsdat . l'iorade r ,il'tt l !, ,c.ts,.Tr {' n ,: 'ryt _17 +i . }# $.� °ite `iii:: S CC,TVIrg;lt' ltd., a l itdt'-7;ta lrs _tee l s.l+:li['r ci,r3pU:ny. 'tk,hose pnneipal addreil is I' ≥ 1 � t .Z lrle `�` . t i s .:i:.P t nintricio 5 ` ; C Yt t itssat raid 14..“is si, rcer nisi l3l QTaf�'.4'Bi�41₹3dd ' :i' It:Ir am. c;+,r • iS - - 'dlCi'i1�4 S•I 'd?artie a. RECITALS ALA! 4 L: -s*r+r as thc. owner o: a~ tract $aal,i It_tLA.ic,i In ' eid t olor¢►dc. wore putt .4.1Sacrnenl A. attached he c. and incorporated herein hz= refcre≥ltve ittre "Pi Fl . The Prolac7ty c alai . andergruu :if, oIsand and gr-avel. 1..essee des=res :c_ tease- and szcept frern Lessor sor and Lessvr desires t,t leer are: ttnini to i_essee lest•ce €Yri tht. Prnremy for t!+ pitrnr,w r t_4 'cilia hers tfis er At-41,17„EMINT T i onnsid rat i-.. [lte ic:egihrtv the. L::a=r`eitsait:w coraarit6 3tl M(: (tiler valuable t:7 sidenolit •t. the receipt and fUttete le v :`it whier'i are b rehs kttilwletdpe . the Parties :)'ree as t's.'.r lows: A I+t "I tt: II. 1 DEf1NrrtoNs Section 1.1 Der:nir ens :l3 -,ate jre r:$1_ terns shall I:aye the r.:earllags 4-e± (iiitl.l t lcrix 0IIP.- Totltty tei~t•_trent ])ire 411.41 riear, thi! rave. ,It{li. the: ci)711;rigtr :'eis: 0.7; it[ `7rrttl iri Parlt raph bc—iC►6i.'} art. "4:911.Nfi c3 t}r witi veG Lllective isatl`: stab nieaL tar date on whii:It t!i? I erg/.' is exec.uled Lessor and Lessee. Itease 'Tear ti!'tailt nary n et prtritttl sal i'LM': hic in.onthq begialnt ig I,rr the t :,,2-irr',,iterIcerriirr I .tic or .ilia any anniversary tLefeof tile 1. eirir: lent"; lan,vit 1` :ar if the A—Artingencenienr Dare does not cx:eur t1 rt first dayc,, a cairrida.r cncttth then the — Atari aleinde the renauinkfe..a that month to which the f:onitri uc 7enl Date occurs ;and shall ttildrtrt 1.lae :trant.°ersary €rt the first (i1% Oft e next 1:1011th 4ELTtb rill -an :taint, sand rad graNie and Tani valunhle solid rritnerais quit ariz r>~incrved lSiic'se191 as, sand Arad gravel vet -awns hereunder and which re sr,leithe irum tlae Preroesty in the ,:.—cta$t" cf SIX!! t)p,Crat oua. ^' T i 7..0(10 poiii-K4 cif. �4 iiii;nais ?ratite,. (313 , well ni::�r � ftrrtrr [bi? r''tssitt•il=r Ls&L.-k1 $rl 4xari1Li:S- 'ii:at rail:° measured (or Vwrtiphifti) at::ei making king ali:;ilt ar1cC. f')r tiii'o•ngs And( iAras i :t dt.. d.= ti€:r4'kiL'd for in Pauttgrdis3a 4.14 ('ii'!(w t gthyes:!r to -.he term"; (sr Paraearlr heeds. ;teas€° T:errn stall have the inear .rid, 4ikcrt ice Parirra0-h 3 he;t14.. North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 17 I NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION AttIR't:1. 1t Section. 2.1 ! ,. air. ix" s (and ,:-0F.TT;V."1 . Cr::: .t , 74 P r r ci"`y). a."ss.ir .. ..t'•5" € F.�.:: �,, 1. ... tt :,"itl �Q4:i7`;1$;1 t.;ia I e}.L'ava -ll:a miel,t7.Yt ais t "`til t. ii;, t-:id•$v 41,'.! ,f 3 etr;C� .3,j,'Of& Oliik," '.jt14 t :nit lrtc: t !Ile pert.€.; ;di'.._ [ if€i .1€ IL-. ;1- C?"-INC the ,4 1 ..SIC'. l';.l'' : .rr'tAe.� ftt s.,.eko:i_rg. rtrr i're.•.t,t. 1,r ART1CLE 111 TERM Section 3_)-Qau`_= 2.ease ararare for 3 term cCtEf.Imeric nc '.Iti tfli,etiye fr:i ,€--t* exte d:ng for a }ter .ti rs 10 .02.ri (1112 'Prip, r'- Term—i. Er' Elle e' enl . 1]i I_CZSs it LIXLCT,431,f'w 4.4 fit I'r Se€_t.or 3 i helow, add'incinal pert d of time shall be referred te, as the ":Ext ridett,T3rio Pri nary I trill and Extended Tr.2117 _stall aollectiv .y be referred .e: 0.5 r_.taset -r : et'itTrni 3.1 This 1 ea.s. shall l.w tixte d 11il Ni-itifaelory rye, fin -awn ice l.c4r.1.: ail 111c i'c+iic ;=:111 pnl i tiris (a) niasi 11t1'PK, t ry,,-.11re€ al fifty rithuei t i,{�l�a,l or Il'€e acre ige perm ilia! lOr extraction by the cod of the Prlit,aii `' Tei*r°l.; €]..€_at elei nitstrate 3 zi. xS faith effort to continue dLv3.'`li?p'?'-eef of,' *.;, remairing ing acreage* n uri c the Extender) Term, r,,�', Lep;ec mertA rerrrit:: arA+ Ht,_ rr compliance b+.;ch permits, and (di Lessee iiri Eomplitrnee wall the tt.' r€r. of slat TA:t2tt. AR ERTL IN/ PAYMENT TO LESSOR Section 4.1 Production 1*tort.•alty &abject to Paracraplas ii 2 and 4_3 5:]r Mate -rah, 14:441 t≤3 rr, _ +CWCid. crefri the: rropcny during each .aiencia,r atom; Le-ssec shall, within 30 days after Ow i.105o of sue) eiiiliasji-r it urns... P;yy vs., "s_.os it a royalty m t° volt t'";t Nection 4.2 PaYMCIliS dur w thekitier4e4.. If this Leal i : externled. 1atVelied: fOr 271 f& tICIC l l abcrre, the royalty rte sharl remain the same zIN the ro yl:t'y fat_ a.ppli ab:e daring the last Lem %ear of the P7irsta^y Term. UILICS, 7thenv!ik! ageedi the parties_ .5ection riccrv} 'l l Tate tt7`' tty rate for gold. stiieer citircz pieciS:•9ts rraials extt.5. art Cori Itte FIHIM( at shall i1'urt vie:€ rvis ICiMiiATI.t [iv lessee foi siafn oieti€qt=r. meals. Sermon 4,# s rodt tior Records Less; shall keep and thainiairi adequate and acute SCR elliS. Of the: tlr:iantrtieti or Material; mileed acid sold or removed from the Plant Site and Property to perroir dere ern rr,atr err %ire Product Feria and calculation of the Production Rciyalty. The royalty payititaiN tilinll be acceinpanied by a r_^onthly statement with the royalty calculation that includes an acepittiring of the Ions r 9 Matleria3s ftrim the Pt e�y and s ild or removed (or deemed old or reinovixt puma= to Paragraph Cif) fbr the ihoal lr, ?lave 11K. right a' all afier,�hie tthat +.luring bit SLIMS'kiln 111111 lipOL1 reasonable pried notice 10 examine and midi( butt€ nlioiris irr 1...ttiiecat tip-, offic of Lessee and to verify the suantiticii Muteriah 410 gad :Old the at atri-y Of the coal€ s used tt:e weigh the Mater =sia; in the e«chat of dispute bergamen the parties with respect to the rriciaTtretncrit .or weighing of the Niatthal= or the ,wab:1kh,+tim €,l' the s iy y`ty rile, parties agpac 'cs sett rut t(:r brndIng arbitration pursuant the ternati of Ariehr XIV North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 18 I Page NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION COUNTY OF WELD i 'A:TI T:SS ,;VT1FT{�{ l�', t it.. I°ilfl`.t� �ttli. t� iz6:.�.411'�.1 �`Ii1C i +:.t -l' 3&. {.a t�`k'n. .fit': 3i, f• FifeL,;vs, STATE OF COLORADO f s I trfaL,A Ik'�r LESSEE: SJA 1 id13.i§ !e ilti i s N43;t'ne.. ti Ct?a-iflarty, 3i? f7l�ig k4a4 acknowledged (.4c 4;:lr lt2C 24111. by Konig ;t ‘71-.1 , My Commission Expires: couNrc OF WELD thi A444 day o1' of Kalta i,, A- F. —SUSAN C:. 1VCCCI.1.19.4 t' cfory $icte of C=alarcao likITNIiSS my hand and 1F- he a.l ▪ ea Notary Public: g, .nstrurne i[ was s a<:3;nowtedged before art this clay of 1 by Michael Miner as E"r ident of S a I-Kir SI1SAN C. MCCC1.1.1A11 Notary; Publie Stole of Cale '0,11 ≥v -SS my hand and officiai seal N tary Public: North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 19I P2ge NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION Attached to that certain Gra vet Mining Itse Agreement dated October 2011 kr and htltat=ren honk .= g. f esim,tr and aaxda�-rior Sersices (ompanr, Ltd as ee, Ti c. t t4 17eri 4 t r•t . _ �� r!`: �9 :s sip u ?,: ws: Wes fia t' t Wt t2) the Sui.ithe isl, I 1 1. ) Section 22 Townshi7,, 12 N:rimy gan t, West ef the f� �6 P.IM. in WeLi Cnur.ty, (1411t"ct'; dci. 5 I N t• ''fir FLERP..i '. the !his t cifcchvi :5:Jibe E E Date, =, Kim LESSEE; Nuptraor ices C tern tT nyi LAJ. f sue`=.-.loradLin tt�i t%.'.6,044 -4I ' °1 t Bl' s . ALL North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 20 I NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION EXHIBIT O - OWNERS OF RECORD OF AFFECTED LAND (SURFACE AREA) AND OWNERS OF SUBSTANCE TO BE MINED Konig Ag Co., is the owner of record and of the substance to be mined. EXHIBIT P -- MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN TWO MILES There are no municipalities within two miles. Carpenter, Wyoming is approximately four miles north of the property and Hereford, Colorado is approximately five miles southwest (as the crow flies). EXHIBIT Q - PROOF OF MAILING OF NOTICES TO BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 21 I 'age NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION EXHIBIT S - PERMANENT MAN-MADE STRUCTURES The mining operation will not adversely affect the stability of any significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure located within 200 feet of the affected land as there are no structures on or adjacent to the site. North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 23 I Page VICINITY1VIAP (NOT TO SCALE) N=1605820.46' E=3297026.62' PROPERTY DESCRIPTION A parcel of land located in the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section Twenty—two (22), Township Twelve North (T.12N.), Range Sixty—three West (R.63W.), Sixth Principal Meridian (6th P.M.), County of Weld, State of Colorado, more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the Southwest comer of Section 22 and assuming the South line of said Section 22 as bearing North 88'57'40" East, being a grid bearing of the Colorado State Plane Coordinate System, North Zone, North American Datum 1983/2007, with all bearings contained herein relative thereto. THENCE North 88'57'40" East along the South line of said SW1/4 a distance of 1144.94 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE North 31'47'58" West a distance of 1219.75 feet; THENCE North 88'58'16" East a distance of 1060.21 feet; THENCE South 37'01'45" East a distance of 1295.19 feet to the South line of said SW1/4); THENCE South 88'57'40" West along said South line a distance of 1197.48 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Said described parcel of land contains 1,183,026 sq. ft. or 27.159 acres, more or less and is subject to any existing easements and rights of way of record or as now existing on said described parcel of land. LEGEND PERMIT/ AFFECTED LAND BOUNDARY EDGE OF GRAVEL ROAD/ ACCESS RIGHT OF WAY X X— FENCE UNE - 5876-- ONE FOOT CONTOUR 5 FOOT CONTOUR -- — SECTION UNE !8 WOOD POST ss°o 1144.94' 588'57'40'W PRE -MINING AND MINING PLAN -MAP NORTH STAR PITAMENDMENT NBEE58.16.E POINT OF BEGINING SUPERIOR OILFIELD SERVICES CO LTD N=16D5B3C50' E=3298086.66' 1 75 37.5 0 75 150 225 1197.48' WCR 138 sse'57'40'w x -x- -x -A - x- --x-- 7 =x- X x X -7r-x- x- --C- -x -x-- r -x-- SCALE IN FEET 1604783.7W E=3297669.V PETERS 313 RANCH INC. APPLICANT: SUPERIOR OILFIELD SERVICES CO LTD 2986 WEST 29TH ST. STE. #12 GREELEY, GO 80631 LANDOWNER: KONIG AG CO. 37231 HIGHWAY 14 BRIGGSDALE, CO 80611 VERTICAL DATUM: NAVD88 BASED UPON OPUS SOLUTION; HORIZONTAL DATUM: COLORADO STATE PLANE COORDINATES NAD 83(2007) DATUM. HORIZONTAL CONTROL BASED UPON OPUS SOLUTION. NOTES: 1. THIS DRAWING IS AT MODIFIED STATE PLANE. TO REDUCE TO STATE PLANE COORDINATES, SCALE AT 0.99978095 (1.000219198) ABOUT THE ORIGIN 0,0. 2. ALL PROPERTY PINS, INTERSECTION MONUMENTS, AND SECTION CORNERS DISTURBED DURING CONSTRUCTION MUST BE REFERENCED AND REPLACED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED SURVEYOR. 3. ' THIS AUTOCAD DRAWING CONTAINS INFORMATION THAT IS NOT VISIBLE ON THE PLOTTED COPY. TO OBTAIN ALL THE INFORMATION THAT IS AVAILABLE IN THIS DRAWING, ALL THE AUTOCAD LAYERS MUST BE TURNED ON AND THAWED. 4. THE SIZE, TYPE AND LOCATION OF ALL KNOWN UNDERGROUND UTIUTIES ARE APPROXIMATE WHEN SHOWN ON THESE DRAWINGS. IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY THE EXISTENCE OF ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES IN THE AREA OF THE WORK BEFORE COMMENCING NEW CONSTRUCTION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATING ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AND SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL UNKNOWN UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. 5. ALL PROJECT CONTROL LISTED HEREON IS PROVIDED AS A COURTESY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RECIPIENT TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF THE COORDINATES AND ELEVATIONS SHOWN PRIOR TO USING THEM FOR ANY PURPOSES. 6. ANY LOT LINES, RIGHT OF WAYS OR EASEMENTS SHOWN ARE APPROXIMATE AND ARE NOT TO BE REDED UPON FOR FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS. 7. THERE ARE NO CREEKS OF MAN-MADE STRUCTURES WITHIN 200 FEET OF THE PERMIT BOUNDARY. 8. EXISTING VEGITATION: PASTURE LAND CERTIFICATION: THIS MAP WAS PREPARED BY KING SURVEYORS IN CONJUNCTION WITH SUPERIOR OIL FIELD SERVICES CO (SOFSC). THE EXACT CONFIGURATION OF THE MINING PONDS AND STOCKPILES MAY CHANGE TO RESPOND TO FIELD CONDITIONS. SOFSC WILL KEEP THE DRMS INFORMED OF ANY CHANGES THROUGH ANNUAL REPORTS AS NECESSARY THROUGHOUT THE LIFE OF THE MINE PREPARED BY SUPERIOR OIL FIELD SERVICES CO LTD N.•1604805.51' E..3298866.65' DATE 04/03/2019 FILE NAME 2014190 SCALE 1"�75' DRAWN BY: SJK CHECKED BY: JM 650 E. Garden Drive PLAN MAP J O U 1n 0 o Z S Z ES w cc 00 p J Z uJ Q J O 0' O D' W o_ PRE —MINING PROJECT f6 2014190 1 SHEET 1 OF 1 RECLAIVIATIONPLAIV NORTH STAR PITAHE1VDMENT NOTES: 1. THE RECLAMATION PLAN IS TO RETURN THE SITE TO RANGELAND. 2. UPON COMPLETION OF MINING, THE SLOPES WILL BE SHAPED TO A MAXIMUM 4:1 SLOPE 3.A MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES OF TOPSOIL WILL BE SPREAD OVER DISTURBED AREAS PRIOR TO RESEEDING. 4. ALL DISTURBED AREAS WILL BE SEEDED WITH SPECIFIED SEED MIX: SEEDING SHALL OCCUR BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1ST THROUGH APRIL 15TH IF POSSIBLE. ALL SEEDING SHOULD TAKE PLACE ON UNFROZEN SOIL 5. GRASS SEED WILL BE DRILLED MECHANICALLY WITH A NATIVE GRASS DRILL BROADCAST SEEDING WILL BE PERMITTED ONLY ON SMALL AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO MECHANICAL METHODS. SEEDING RATES WILL BE DOUBLED FOR BROADCAST SEEDING. N=1605620.%' E=3297026.62' NATIVE SANDY GRASSLAND SEED MIX COMMON NAMF SCIFNTIFIC NAMF ,L OF MIX PLS/ACRF YELLOW INDIANGRASS SORGHASTRUM NUTANS 20 3.00 LITTLE BLUESTEM SCHIZACHYRUIM SCOPARIUN 10 1.05 INDIAN RICEGRASS ACHNATHERUM HYMENOIDES 5 1.80 SIDEOATS GRAMA BOUTELDUA CURTIPENDULA 10 1.35 SAND LOVEGRASS ERAGROSTIS TRICHODES 10 0.30 PRAIRIE SANDREED CALAMOVILFA LONGIFOUA 20 2.10 SWITCHGRASS PANICUM VIRGATUM 20 -- 1.20 SAND BLUESTEM ANDROPOGON HALUI 5 0.60 SPECIES AND OR % RATE: 11.40 MAY CHANGE DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY. PLS. #/ACRE DRII I FD, 22.8 PLS #/ACRE 45.0 PLS #/ACRE SMALLER AREAS. ISEEDING OADCAST SEEDED, PERMIT/ AFFECTED LAND BOUNDARY --- RIGHT OF WAY -X X- EXISTING FENCE LINE -- SECTION LINE POINT OF BEGINING PROVIDED BY SUPERIOR OIL FIELD SERVICES CO LTD SUPERIOR OILFIELD SERVICES CO LTD N=1605639.50' E=329BD86.66' WCR 138 www.5740 W - x- - 7r - r - x -1r- -x - _ x -z x - -x-x- x ->r -X - x-- x------x---x- N=1604783.79' E-3297669.37 75 37.5 0 75 150 225 SCALE IN FEET APPLICANT: SUPERIOR OILFIELD SERVICES CO LTD 2986 WEST 29TH ST. STE. #12 GREELEY. CO 80631 LANDOWNER: KONIG AG CO. 37231 HIGHWAY.14 BRIGGSDALE, CO 80611 CERTIFICATION: THIS MAP WAS PREPARED BY KING SURVEYORS IN CONJUNCTION WITH SUPERIOR OIL FIELD SERVICES CO (SOFSC). THE EXACT CONFIGURATION OF THE MINING PONDS AND STOCKPILES MAY CHANGE TO RESPOND TO FIELD CONDITIONS. SOFSC WILL KEEP THE DRMS INFORMED OF ANY CHANGES THROUGH ANNUAL REPORTS AS NECESSARY THROUGHOUT THE LIFE OF THE MINE. PETERS 313 RANCH INC. N-1604805.51' E=3296866.65' DATE: 04/03/2019 FILE NAME: 2014190 SCALE: 1 "-75' DRAWN BY: SJK CHECKED BY: JM O O O ▪ N 00 � O in -0 4-o sc4 co O O O U G1 O L al w O O 1 4-4 Q co • O -a • O FT4 4 O U.. L17 0 t%1 Z O N S w F J 0 Z U Q fA J U EL S Z O ci E 00 a w J �_ U w D ct O E2 w o_ r PROJECT 2014190 1 SHEET 1 OF 1 RECEIVED APR 1 2 2019 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION FOR COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT FOR REGULAR (112) CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS EXTRACTION OPERATION NOTICE TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Weld COUNTY Superior Oilfield Services Co., Ltd. (the "Applicant/Operator") has applied for a Regular (112) reclamation permit from the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (the "Board") to conduct the extraction of construction materials operations in Weld County. The attached information is being provided to notify you of the location and nature of the proposed operation. The entire application is on file with the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (the "Division") and the local county clerk and recorder. The applicant/operator proposes to reclaim the affected land to rangeland use. Pursuant to Section 34-32.5-116(4)(m), C.R.S., the Board may confer with the local Board of County Commissioners before approving of the post -mining land use. Accordingly, the Board would appreciate your comments on the proposed operation. Please note that, in order to preserve your right to a hearing before the Board on this application, you must submit written comments on the application within twenty (20) days of the date of last publication of notice pursuant to Section 34-32.5-112(10), C.R.S. If you would like to discuss the proposed post -mining land use, or any other issue regarding this application, please contact the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567. NOTE TO APPLICANT/OPERATOR: You must attach a copy of the application form to this notice. If this is a notice of a change to a previously filed application you must either attach a copy of the changes, or attach a complete and accurate description of the change. Pi:WOO1— P.0--Aw1/r. PlNke-O 14122A CG' PIATP�,PW(.SMJEPJCItICAF,� 4l ►gl Ka 2019-1546 STATE OF COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman St., Room 215 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone: (303) 866-3567 FAX: (303) 832-8106 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS REGULAR (112) OPERATION RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION MINING — &— SAFETY CHECK ONE: El There is a File Number Already Assigned to this Operation ri P nnit # M 20.004 (Please reference the file number currently assigned to this operation) New Application (Rule 1.4.5) J Amendment Application (Rule 1.10) riConversion Application (Rule 1.11) Permit # m2012 Q04 - (provide for Amendments and Conversions of existing permits) The application for a Construction Materials Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Permit contains three major parts: (1) the application form; (2) Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, any sections of Exhibit 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit; and (3) the application fee. When you submit your application, be sure to include one (1) complete signed and notarized ORIGINAL and one (1) copy of the completed application form, two (2) copies of Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, appropriate sections of 6.5 (Geotechnical Stability Exhibit, and a check for the application fee described under Section (4) below. Exhibits should NOT be bound or in a 3 -ring binder; maps should be folded to 8 1/2" X 11" or 8 1/2" X 14" size. To expedite processing, please provide the information in the format and order described in this form. GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION Type or print clearly, in the space provided, ALL information requested below. 1. Applicant/operator or company name (name to be used on permit): Superior Oilfield ServiCeS CO., Ltd. 1.1 Type of organization (corporation, partnership, etc.): LLC 2. Oneration name (nit, mine or site name): North Star Pit 3. Permitted acreage (new or existing site): 3.1 Change in acreage (+) 3.2 Total acreage in Permit area 4. Fees: 4.1 New Application 4.2 New Quarry Application 4.4 Amendment Fee 4.5 Conversion to 112 operation (set by statute) 5. Primary commoditie(s) to be mined: Sand Gravel 5.1 Incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: 1. lbs/Tons/yr 12.55 14.61 27.16 permitted acres acres acres $2,696.00 application fee $3,342.00 quarry application $2,229.00 amendment fee $2,696.00 conversion fee 2. / Ibs/Tons/yr 3. / lbs/Tons/yr 4. I lbs/Tons/yr 5. / lbs/Tons/yr 5.2 Anticipated end use of primary commoditie(s) to be mined: ROad5 & Drilling Pad Site Construction 5.3 Anticipated end use of incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: -2- 6. Name of owner of subsurface rights of affected land: Konlg Ag Co. ff 2 or more owners, "refer to Exhibit O". 7. Name of owner of surface of affected land: Konig Ag Co. 8. Type of mining operation: a Surface El Underground 9. Location Information: The center of the area where the majority of mining will occur: COUNTY: Weld PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (check one): _Ell6th (Colorado) El 10th (New Mexico) Ute SECTION (write number): TOWNSHIP (write number and check direction): RANGE (write number and check direction): QUARTER SECTION (check one): E El SW QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION (check one): NE NW SE SW GENERAL DESCRIPTION: (the number of miles and direction from the nearest town and the approximate elevation): Six miles west and one mile north of Hereford, Co. Elevation is approx. 5480 feet. S 22 T12 R 63 . North 1-1 South East t " -1 West 10. Primary Mine Entrance Location (report in either Latitude/Longitude OR UTM): Latitude/Longitude: Example: (1S) 39° 44' 12.98" (W) 104° 59' 3.87" Latitude (N): deg 40 min 59 Longitude (W): deg 104 min 25 OR Example: (l) 39.73691° (W) -104.98449° sec 18 54 sec 19 _57 Latitude (1) (5 decimal places) Longitude(W) (5 decimal places) OR Universal Tranverse Mercator (UTM) Example: 201336.3 E NAD27 Zone 13 4398351.2 N UTM Datum (specify NAD27, NAD83 or WGS 84) Nad 83 Easting Northing (2 decimal places) (2 decimal places) 13 Zone -3- 11. Correspondence Information: APPLICANT/OPERATOR Contact's Name: Company Name: Street/P.O. Box: City: State: Telephone Number. Fax Number. PERMITTING CONTACT Contact's Name: Company Name: Street/P.O. Box: City: State: Telephone Number: Fax Number: INSPECTION CONTACT Contact's Name: Company Name: Street/P.O. Box: City: State: Telephone Number. Fax Number. (name, address, and phone of name to be used on permit) Rick Miler Superior Oilfield Services Co., Ltd. Title: President 2986 W 29th Street #12-13 Greeley P.O. Box: Colorado Zip Code: 80631 (970 (970 ) _ 353-0139 rick.m@laseroilfield.com ) _ 352 4444 (if different from applicant/operator above) Title: P.O. Box: ( ) - Jack Miller Zip Code: Superior Oilfield Services Co., Ltd. 2986 W 29th Street # 12-13 Greeley Title: V.P. P.O. Box: Colorado Zip Code: 80631 (970 ) _ 352 4444 Cell 970-573-8020 (970 ) _ 353-0139 jack.m@laseroilfield.com CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ( ) - CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Telephone Number: Zip Code: { )- -4- 12. Prima future (Post -mining) land use (check one): Cropland(CR) Pastureland(PL) _1-3 Rangeland(RL) Forestry(FR) 1-1 Residential(RS) Recreation(RC) Developed Water Resources(WR) 13. Primary present land use (check one Cropland(CR) Rangeland(RL) Residential(RS) Pastureland(PL) Forestry(FR) Recreation(RC) Developed Water Resources(WR) General Agriculture(GA) Wildlife Habitat(WL) Industrial/Commercial(1C) Solid Waste Disposal(WD) General Agriculture(GA) Wildlife Habitat(WL) Industrial/Commercial(IC) 14. Method of Mining: Briefly explain mining method (e.g. truck/shovel): Front end loaders, dozers, scrapers, and excavators will be used. 15. On Site Processing: Crushing/Screening Front end Idedefly ers mil��imethod ruuher Wilton wilhovel process the material to be stockpiled by conveyor bdR or front end loader. Scrapers and dozers will be used to strip the material and place the material in the designated location. List any designated chemicals or acid -producing materials to be used or stored within permit area: 16. Description of Amendment or Conversion: If you are amending or converting an existing operation, provide a brief narrative describing the proposed change(s). The operator is adding 14.61 acres to the permit boundary. -5 - Maps and Exhibits: Two (2) complete, unbound application packages must be submitted. One complete application package consists of a signed application form and the set of maps and exhibits referenced below as Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, and the Geotechnical Stability Exhibit. Each exhibit within the application must be presented as a separate section. Begin each exhibit on anew page. Pages should be numbered consecutively for ease of reference. If separate documents are aced as appendices, please reference these by name in the exhibit. With each of the two (2) signed application forms, you must submit a corresponding set of the maps and exhibits as described in the following references to Rule 6.4, 6.5, and 1.6.2( I )(b): EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT C EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT E EXHIBIT F EXHIBIT G EXHIBIT H EXHIBIT I EXHIBIT J EXHIBIT K EXHIBIT L EXHIBIT M EXHIBIT N EXHIBIT O EXHIBIT P EXHIBIT Q EXHIBIT R EXHIBIT S Rule 1.6.2(1)(b) Rule 6.5 Legal Description Index Map Pre -Mining and Mining Plan Map(s) of Affected Lands Mining Plan Reclamation Plan Reclamation Plan Map Water Information Wildlife Information Soils Information Vegetation Information Climate Information Reclamation Costs Other Permits and Licenses Source of Legal Right -To -Enter Owners of Record of Affected Land (Surface Area) and Owners of Substance to be Mined Municipalities Within Two Miles Proof of Mailing of Notices to County Commissioners and Conservation District Proof of Filing with County Clerk or Recorder Permanent Man -Made Structures ADDENDUM 1 - Notice Requirements (sample enclosed) Geotechnical Stability Exhibit (any required sections) The instructions for preparing Exhibits A -S, Addendum 1, and Geotechnical Stability Exhibit are specified under Rule 6.4 and 6.5 and Rule 1.6.2(1)(b) of the Rules and Regulations. If you have any questions on preparing the Exhibits or content of the information required, or would like to schedule a pre -application meeting you may contact the Office at 303-866-3567. Resuansibilities as a Permiftee: Upon application approval and permit issuance, this application becomes a legally binding document. Therefore, there are a number of important requirements which you, as a permittee, should fully understand. These requirements are listed below. Please read and initial each requirement, in the space provided, to acknowledge that you understand your obligations. If you do n understand these obligations then please contact this Office for a full explanation. 1. Your obligation to reclaim the site is not limited to the amount of the fmancial warranty. You assume legal liability for all reasonable expenses which the Board or the Office may incur to reclaim the affected lands associated with your mining operation in the event your permit is revoked and financial warranty is forfeited; -6- 2. The Board may suspend or revoke this permit, or assess a civil penalty, upon a finding that the permittee violated the terms or conditions of this permit, the Act, the Mineral Rules and Regulations, or that information contained in the application or your permit misrepresent important material facts; 3. If your mining and reclamation operations affect areas beyond the boundaries of an approved permit boundary, substantial civil penalties, to you as permittee can result; /4"--4. Any modification to the approved mining and reclamation plan from those described in your approved application requires you to submit a permit modification and obtain approval from the Board or Office; It is your responsibility to notify the Office of any changes in your address or phone number; V(.444-- 6. Upon permit issuance and prior to beginning on -site mining activity, you must post a sign at the entrance of the mine site, which shall be clearly visible from the access road, with the following information (Rule 3.1.12): a. the name of the operator; b. a statement that a reclamation permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board; and, J, c. the permit number. l77. The boundaries of the permit boundary area must be marked by monuments or other markers that are clearly visible and adequate to delineate such boundaries prior to site disturbance. ka\--- 8. It is a provision of this permit that the operations will be conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions listed in your application, as well as with the provisions of the Act and the Construction Material Rules and Regulations in effect at the time the permit is issued. �- 9. Annually, on the anniversary date of permit issuance, you must submit an annual fee as specified by Statute, and an annual report which includes a map describing the acreage affected and the acreage reclaimed to date (if there are changes from the previous year), any monitoring required by the Reclamation Plan to be submitted annually on the anniversary date of the permit approval. Annual fees are for the previous year a permit is held. For example, a permit with the anniversary date of July 1, 1995, the annual fee is for the period of July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995. Failure to submit your annual fee and report by the permit anniversary date may result in a civil penalty, revocation of your permit, and forfeiture of your financial warranty. It is your responsibility, as the permittee, to continue to pay your annual fee to the Office until the Board releases you from your total reclamation responsibility. dAt\----1 0. For joint venture/partnership operators: the signing representative is authorized to sign this document and a power of attorney (provided by the partner(s)) authorizing the signature of the representative is attached to this application. -7 - NOTE TO COMMENTORS/OBJECTORS: It is likely there wiI1 be additions, changes, and deletions to this document prior to final decision by the Office. Therefore, if you have any comments or concerns you must contact the applicant or the Office prior to the decision date so that you will know what changes may have been made to the application document. The Office is not allowed to consider comments, unless they are written, and received prior to the end of the public comment period. You should contact the applicant for the final date of the public comment period. If you have questions about the Mined Land Reclamation Board and Office's review and decision or appeals process, you may contact the Office at (303) 866-3567. -8 - Certification: As an authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the operation described has met the minimum requirements of the following terms and conditions: 1. To the best of my knowledge, all significant, valuable and permanent man-made structure(s) in existence at the time this application is filed, and located within 200 feet of the proposed affected area have been identified in this application (Section 34-32.5-115(4)(e), C.R.S.). 2. No mining operation will be located on lands where such operations are prohibited by law (Section 34-32.5-115(4)(f), C.R.S.; 3. As the applicant/operator, I do not have any extraction/exploration operations in the State of Colorado currently in violation of the provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials (Section 34-32.5-120, C.R.S.) as determined through a Board fmding. 4. I understand that statements in the application are being made under penalty of perjury and that false statements made herein are punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor pursuant to Section 18-8-503, C.R.S. This form has been approved by the Mined Land Reclamation Board pursuant to section 34-32.5-112,CRS., of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials Any alteration or modification of this form shall result in voiding any permit issued on the altered or modified form and subject the operator to cease and desist orders and civil penalties for operating without a permit pursuant to section 34-32.5-123, C.R.S. Signed and dated this � day of ✓�,PR) .1 Applicant/Operator or Company Name Signed: Title: President State of County of O reek b ) VO.to I d ) �s. The foregoin instrument was sacknowledged before me . by ( 11-e v as JODI COX Notary Public State of Colorado Notary ID #20144022503 My Commission Expires 06-05-2022 , 20)9 . If Corporation Attest (Seal) day of Signed: Corporate Secretary or Equivalent Town/City/County Clerk ,`} f l of 410( (Ji ( �Li (r 6 on Notary Public My Commission expires: /4,5"1 -;?;q SIGNATURES MUST BE IN BLUE INK You must post sufficient Notices at the location of the proposed mine site to clearly identify the site as the location of a NORTH STAR PIT AMENDMENT APPLICATION Exhibit A - Legal Description A parcel of land located in the Southwest Quarter (SW1 /4) of Section Twenty --two (22), Township Twelve North (T.12N.), Range Sixty—three West (R.63W.), Sixth Principal Meridian (6th P.M.), County of Weld, State of Colorado, more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the Southwest corner of Section 22 and assuming the South line of said Section 22 as bearing North 88'57'40" East, being a grid bearing of the Colorado State Plane Coordinate System, North Zone, North Arnericon Datum 1983/2007, with all bearings contained herein relative thereto. THENCE North 88°57'40" East along the South line of said SW1 /4 a distance of 1144.94 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE North 31°47'58" West a distance of 1219.75 feet; THENCE North 88'58'16" East a distance of 1060.21 feet; THENCE South 37'01'45" East a distance of 1295.19 feet to the South line of said SW1 /4); THENCE South 88'57'40" West along said South line a distance of 1197.48 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Said described parcel of land contains 1,183,026 sq. ft. or 27.159 acres, more or less and is subject to any existing easements and rights of way of record or as now existing on said described parcel of land. NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION EXHIBIT C - PRE -MINING AND MINING PLAN MAP See attached. EXHIBIT D — MINING PLAN (a) Description of the method(s) of mining to be employed in each stage of the operation as related to any surface disturbance on affected lands; This site has been mined under an approved 112 permit since 2014. It is being amended due to an increase in acreage. The total permitted area will now be approximately 21.16 acres. Mining will be done from west to east working the material from the north to the south to the permit boundaries, this will be done once the west side bank has been daylighted through to the existing lower elevations added to the permit boundaries to be worked and included. (b) Earthmoving; Scrapers will strip the topsoil and overburden materials and place them in the designated areas for future use during reclamation. These areas will be at the south end of the permit area on the west side. Any excess material not needed for reclamation may be sold or hauled off -site during the life of the mine. The topsoil will be seeded if it is left undisturbed for more than one growing season. The site will be mined in one phase using scrapers, bulldozers, front-end loaders, excavators, or similar type equipment. Material will be fed to the crushing and screening operations by front end loaders picked up at the embankment areas and transported for processing. The plant sites for the crushing and screening will vary depending on what part of the site is being mined. The processed material will be stockpiled by conveyor or front end loaders depending on available space. There will be a ten foot set back left around the entire permit boundary with the exception of the west side that will be daylighted through to the existing ground level. The remaining sides will be worked at a 4/1 slope with the in place material being used for the slopes, thereby negating to need for fill material to be used for reclamation. The operator may import material from other sites. The applicant is aware that in accordance with Rule 3.1.5(9) of the Construction Material Rules and Regulations, if any offsite material is used as backfill, a notarized letter will be submitted to the Division indicating the materials are inert. The applicant will supply such a letter to the Division if, at the time of Reclamation, the applicant intends to use off -site material as backfill. (c) All water diversions and impoundments; and It is not anticipated that this operation will impact surface or groundwater. A water truck will be assigned to the site when in operation for dust control if needed. Water will be sourced from an industrial well leased by the operator approximately 2 miles north in Wyoming. An estimated 6,000 gallons per day will be used for dust control. North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION Stormwater will be contained on site by berms placed in the correct areas. Stormwater will be controlled on site and released in a controlled manner to not damage off site areas in accordance with the operation's stormwater management plan. North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 5 P NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION (d) The size ofarea(s) to be worked atany one time. The entire 27.16 acre site will be mined in one phase. If possible reclamation will be done in areas that have been completed and are out of the future mining activities. (e) An approximate timetable to describe the mining operation. The timetable is for the purpose of establishing the relationship between mining and reclamation during the different phases of mining operation. It is estimated that mining will be completed within five years, but the life of the operation is dependent on market demand. Any reclamation not done before the mining is completed will be finished post mining. (f) Use Mining Plan Map in conjunction with narrative to present: (l) Nature, depth and thickness of the deposit and thickness and type of overburden to be removed The thickness of the topsoil is 4" to 6°. The overburden ranges from 1 foot to 2 feet. The sand and gravel resource is an alluvial deposit that ranges in depth from approximately ten to 16 feet. (I) Nature of the stratum immediately beneath the material to be mined in sedimentary deposits The stratum immediately beneath the sand and gravel deposit is claystone with lenses of siltstone and sandstone bedrock. (g) identify the primaryand secondary commodities to be mined/extracted and describe the intended use. The primary commodities are sand, gravel and fill; intended for construction materials. (h) Name and describe the intended use of all expected incidental products to be mined/extracted by the proposed operation. There are no expected incidental products to be mined. (i) Specify if explosives will be used in conjunction with the mining (or reclamation) No explosive material will be used on -site. North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 6 ( t NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION EXHIBIT E - RECLAMATION PLAN (a) A description of the types) of reclamation the Operator proposes to achieve in the reclamation of the affected land, why each was chosen, the amount of acreage accorded to each, and ageneral discussion of methods ofrecbmation as related to the mechanics of earthmoving; Upon completion of mining, the slopes will be shaped to a maximum slope of 4:1 to connect with the existing grade on the perimeter of the property and the mined areas. The mined areas will be seeded to the grass mixture noted on the reclamation plan and returned to pasture land that the property owner can then dry land farm if he wishes. The level areas mined will be graded, top soiled and returned to pasture land graded to work with the surrounding elevations. (B) A comparison of the proposed post -mining land use to other land uses in the vicinity and to adopted state and local land use plans and programs The proposed pasture land is compatible with the other land uses in the vicinity, which is essentially agricultural land. (c) A description ofhow the Reclamation Plan KR be implemented to meet each applicable requhementofSection 3.1. The Operator will carry reclamation to completion with reasonable diligence. The site reclamation will be completed within approximately one year from completion of mining, but not more than two years from the date the Operator informs the Board or Office that such phase has commenced. Section 3.15 Reclamation Measures Material Handling. Grading of the upland area will be consistent with the existing pre -mining grades in this area which is appropriate for this use. When backfilling the upland, the operator will use overburden and non -saleable soils compacted for stability. Grading will be perfom-ied to help control erosion and siltation of the affected lands during mining, implementing good operation techniques to handle material as little as possible, and vegetation of stockpiles remaining in place for more than one growing season. Although the use of erosion protection devices is not anticipated, if deemed necessary by the operator at the time of excavation, silt fence and haybale dams will be installed to prevent erosion. Backfilling and grading will be completed as soon as feasible after the mining process is complete. Maximum slopes and slope combinations will be compatible with the configuration of surrounding conditions and land use. Mining will be done at a slope of 4:1 allowing for farming of the area post mining. Section 3,1,6 Water -General Requirements The Operator will comply with applicable Colorado water laws goveming injury to existing water rights and with applicable state and federal water quality and dredge and fill laws and regulations. North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 7 I NORTH STAR PIT 1'12 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION Section 3, f 7Groundwater- Speck Requirements It is not anticipated that this operation will impact any groundwater. North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 8 I NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION Section 3.1.8 Wildlife: The mining and reclamation plans have been designed to account for the safety and protection of wildlife on the mine site. Currently there is no significant vegetation or topographic stratification that contributes to wildlife habitat. The proposed seed mix will provide food, cover and nesting areas for wildlife. Section 3,19 Top Soiling. Topsoil shall be removed and segregated from other soil. Topsoil stockpiles shall be stored in places and configurations to minimize erosion and located in areas where disturbance by ongoing mining operations will be minimized. Once stockpiled, topsoil shall be re -handled as little as possible. Stockpies that will remain in - place for more than one growing season will receive vegetative cover to minimize erosion. Section 3.1.10 Revegetation: The land shall be revegetated in a manner that establishes a diverse, effective, and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self -regeneration without continued dependence on irrigation or fertilizer and is at least equal in extent of cover to the natural vegetation of the surrounding area. Refer to the Reclamation Plan map for the proposed seed -mix. Section 3.111 Buildings and Structures No buildings will be impacted by this proposal. Section 3.112 Signs and Markers The Operator will post appropriate signage at the entrance to the mine site. The permit area will be marked by existng fencing, or proximity to existing County roads. d) Plans for topsoil segregation, preservation and replacement; for stabilization, compaction and grading of spoil,' and for revegetation. Topsoil shall be removed and segregated from other soil. Please refer to the Mining Plan Map in Exhibit C for general locations of stockpiles. For reclamation, topsoil will be replaced by a scraper and generally graded with a blade. Grading shall be done in a manner thatcontrols erosion and siltation of the affected land to protect areas outside the affected land from slides and other damage. In addition, backfilling and grading shall be completed as soon as feasible after the mining process. Final grading will create a final topography that is appropriate for the final land use. Topsoil will be uniformly placed and spread on areas disturbed by the mining. The minimum thickness shall be 6 inches above the surrounding finished grade. The topsoil shall be keyed to the underlying and surrounding material by the use of harrows, rollers or other equipment suitable for the purpose. The Operator will revegetate the land in such a manner so as to establish a diverse, effective, and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self -regeneration without continued dependence on irrigation or fertilizer and is at least equal in extent of cover to the natural vegetation of the surrounding area. North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 9 I P NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION e) A plan or schedule indicating how and when reclamation will be implemented, Include: 1) An estimate of the periods of time which will be mqukedfor the various stages or phases of reclamation. Reclamation of the site will be completed within approximately one year after mining is complete, but no longer than two years. Please note that the schedule is an estimate based on current market conditions. The timing may vary depending upon the demand for construction material, which may impact the life of the mining operation. 2) A description of - a. Final grading— maximum an#icipated slope gradient or expected ranges thereof The maximum anticipated slope gradient will be 4:1. 3) Seeding —types, mixtures, quantities and time of application; The operator will seed during the appropriate season to ensure adequate moisture for germination and implement weed controls to allow the grasses to successfully establish. Native Sandy Grassland Seed Mix Common Name Scientific Name % of Mix PLS/Acre Yellow Indiangrass Sorghastrum nutans 20 3.00 Little Bluestem Schizachyruim scopariun 10 1.05 Indian Ricegrass Achnatherum hymenoides 5 180 Sideoats Grama Bouteloua curtipendula 10 1.35 Sand Lovegrass Eragrostis trichodes 10 .30 Prairie Sandreed Calamovilfa bngifolia 20 2.10 Switchgrass Panicum virgatum 20 1.20 Sand Bluestem Andropogon hallii 5 0.60 Species and/or % may change depending on availability. Seeding rate: 11.40 PLS #/acre drilled, 22.8 PLSf#.acre broadcast seeded, 45.0 PLiacre smaller areas. a. Fertilization types, mixtures, quantities, and time of application,' It is not anticipated that any fertilizer will be necessary. If it is, the type and application rate of fertilizer shall be determined based on a soil test at the time of final reclamation. North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 10l NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION b. Revegetation — types of trees, shrubs, etc.; and No trees or shrubs will be planted as the area is too arid to naturally sustain them. c. Top Soiling -specif'anticipated minimum depth or range of depths for those areas where topsoil will be replaced. Topsoil will be uniformly placed and spread on all areas disturbed by the mining to a minimum thickness of 6 inches. WEED MANAGEMENT PLAN The operator will monitor and control noxious weeds mechanically, by mowing and/or disking. If necessary, weeds will be killed with a contact herbicide by a person who is certified to purchase and handle the herbicides. EXHIBIT F - RECLAMATION PLAN MAP See attached. EXHIBIT G - WATER INFORMATION The operation is not expected to directly affect surface or groundwater systems. EXHIBIT H -WILDLIFE INFORMATION (1) The Operator/Applicant shall include in this Exhibit a description ofthe game and non -game resources on and in the vicinity of the application area, including; aJ A description of the significant wildlife resources on the affected land There are no significant wildlife resources on the site as this site has been disturbed by mining for over 18 months. Prior to that the site was regularly disturbed as it was cultivated agricultural land (and it is surrounded by cultivated agricultural land). The NRCS characterizes this site as Loamy Plains and "Gravel Breaks" with low plant density (refer to Figure 1 on the next page for illustrative graphic). We have incorporated several of the grasses historically on the site (Little Bulestem, Sideoats Grama) into our seed mix to help improve the site's wildlife value post -reclamation. North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 11 I P age VICINITY MAP (NAT TO pats) P.RE=MININGAND MINING PLANAL41P NORrH5'rA.R PIr SUPERIOR OILFIELD SERVICES CO LTD PROPFRTY DESEIMPTION A parcel at land located In the Southwest quarter (SWI/4) of Section Twanty—two (22), Township Twelve North (T./2N,), Ronge Sixty—three West (R,63W.), Sixth Principal Meridian (61h P.M.), OcuntY of Wont State of GMerndo, more partieularly described as follows; COMMENCING St the Southwest Corner of Section 22 and 'sleuthing the South Tine of said SeaNpn 22 as bearing North 88'5740" East, being a grid bearing of the Colorado Slate Plme COardinate System, North Zane, North AmetICOO Do UT 1083/200'/, with all bearings contained herein relative thereto. THENCE North 88'57'40" East along the South line of sold SWI/4 o distnnee of 1144.94 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE North 31'47'58" Was, a distance of 1219.75 feet; THENCE North 86'58'18" East o distance of 1060.21 feet; THENCE South 37'01.45" East a distance of 1295.19 feet to the South One of said 9W1/4), THENCE South 88'57140^ West along said South line o distance of 1197.48 'col to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Sold described poreel of fond contains 1,183,026 sg. ft, Or 27.159 acres, more or lass and is subject to any existing easements and DBMS of way of ree'srd or os new exist%ng on sold described parcel Of land. PERMIT/ AFFECTED LAND BOUNDARY PROPMD STOCKPILE AREA PROPOSED PIT BOUNDARY EDGE OF GRAVEL RID/ ACCESS RIGHT CP WAY --k4---04-- FENCE UNE or.orr ONE FOOT CONTOUR Ness-- 5 roar CONTOUR --- SEccoN LINE }T wooD POST APPI ICAN I: SUPERIOR OILFIELD SERVICES CO LTD MD 1111, AVENUE GREELEY, CO 80631 LANDOWNER: KONG AC CO 37231 HIGHWAY 14 ORIGOSDAE, CO Scan VERTICAL RATUM NAV088 BASED UPON OPUS SOLUTION. HORIMONTAL DATUM- COLORNTO sTATE PLANE COORDINATES NATI 6382007) DATUM. HORIZONTAL CONTROL BASED UPON OPUS SOLUTION. NOTES 1. THIS DRAWNO M AT MOORED STATE PLANE. TO PEEWEE TO STATE PLANE CDOROMMES. SCALE AT 080970065 (1.000210108) ABOUT THE ORIGN p0. 2. ALL PROPERTY PINS, NIERSECTION MONUMENTS, AND SECTION CORNERS DISTURBED DURING mINSTPUCTION MUSE BE REFERENCED ANO REPLACED UNDER NE sUPERMSON OF A LICENSE, SURVEYOR. 3, SITS AUTOCAD ORAWNG CONTAINS NFOIMATION NAT IS NOT VISIBLE ON THE PLOTTED COPY. TO OBTAN ALL THE MFCRMATION 1HAT 15 AVAILABLE M THIS MAW R', ALL THE AUTCCAO LAYERS MUST BE TURNED ON AND THAWED. 4. NE SIZE, TYPE AND LOCATION OF ALL KNOWN UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ARE APPROXIMATE WHEN SHOW ON THESE DRAWNGS. IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY CF THE CONINACTOR 10 WAIFS NE 75 37.5 o 7S I50 225 ENSTENCE OF ALL uNDERGROUND =IDES IN THE AREA OF THE WORK BEFORE CONMENGNO NEW CO STRUCTION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR L0CANNG ALL LIMDERGROuN'D UtILIDEs AND SHALL EE RESPONSIEEE FOR ALL UNKNOWI UNDERGROUND UTILITIES 5, ALL PROIECT CONTROL LISTED Rena, is PROVIDED AS A COURTESY. IT IS THE RESPONSIOLITY OF THE REGPONT TD KITTY THE ACCURACY or THE COORDINATES AND ELEVATIONS SHOWN PRIOR TO USING THEM FOR ANY PURPOSES, 6. ANY LOT UNE5. RICHT CF WAYS 0R EASEMENTS SNOW, ARE APPRONNATE ANO ARE NOT TO SE RETIED UPON FOR FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS PEIERS313 RANCH INC. sCALF ,N FEET 7. THERE ARE NO CREEKS OF IAAN-MADE STRUCTURES WNM 200 FEET OF THY PENMT BOTINDART. 8. 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ALL SEEDING SHCOLD TAKE PLACE ON UNFROZEN SOIL. S. GRASS .S0 NLL BE ()RUED MECHANICALLY WiH A NATIVE. GRASS DIM. BROADCAST SEEDING WEL BE PERMTED ONLY ON SMALL AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO MECHANICAL METHODS. SEEDING RATES *ALL 8E DOUBLED FOR BROADCAST SEEDING. NAI1M RANOT GRARC AND REED lax SfdE IK NAME SOROTASTRUM NUTANS SCHI2ACHYRMIM SCOPARIUN ACHNAIHERUM HYMENOIDES BOUTELOUA CURTIREMOULA ERATROSTIS TRICHODES CALAMOWLFA LONDFOLM RAMONA viRGATUM MAMA NAME YELLOW INDIANGRASS UTILE BLUESTEM INDIAN RICEGRA5S SIDEOAIS GRAIIA BAND — IDVEGRASS PRAIRIE SANONEED E. oFMa 20 PLR /ACME 3.00 10 1.05 S 1.80 1.36 0,30 20 1.10 SWTCHOCYSS 20 1.20 SAND ANDROPODON 5 BLUESTEM HALLO SoEVETaND OR K MAY L[IIANCE DEPENDING ON AVAIL, FEITY, Sm0Din. RATF. 11.40 %S //ACRE DRILLED, 22.8 PLS //ACRE BROADCAST SEEDED, 45.0 ALS //ACRE SMALLER AREAS. 0.60 LEGEND PERMIT/ AFFECTED LAND BOUNDARY RIGHT OF WAY --X—%— EXISTING FENCE UNE ------- SECRON LINE PETERS 313 RANCH INC. 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