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Home My WebLink About20150363.tiff1313 Sherman St. Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 COLOt: DO Division o₹ Reclamation, Mining and Safety Notice of 112c Construction Materials Reclamation Permit Release Request Consideration DATE: July 10, 2018 TO: FROM: RE: Weld County Commissioners 915 10th St Greeley, CO 80631 Peter S. Hays, Environmental Protection Specialist RECEIVED JUL 16 2018 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Wells Trucking, LLC, Timmerman/Wells Pit, Permit No. M-2015-005 (SL01) Please be advised that on April 30, 2018, Wells Trucking, LLC, whose address and telephone number are 32010 WCR 63 , Gill, CO 80624; (970) 352-2952, submitted a request for full reclamation responsibility release for the Timmerman/Wells Pit, Permit No. M-2015-005. The construction materials extraction operation is located at or near Section 10, Township 9N, Range 59W, 6 Principal Meridian, in Weld County. Written comments or objections to the release may be submitted to, and additional information obtained from, the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567. Comments or objections should be submitted within 15 days. The Division is required to wait 30 days after the release decision is made to allow for appeals. M-FW-09C )b \ "G aview 5/ 18' cam: PLC t'YN»/ TP) PWC& (CH/Sm/cc) C5'7/19/i8' 1313 Sherman St. Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 P (303) 866-3567 F Jchn W. Hickenlooper, Governor I Robert W. Randall, Executive Director I Virginia Brannon, Director cols-o3c,3 COLORADO Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 February 25, 2015 Weld County Commissioners County Commissioner 915 10th St Greeley, CO 80631 RECEIVED MAR 0 2 2015 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONER RE: Notice of 112 Construction Materials Reclamation Permit Application Consideration Wells Trucking, LLC, Timmerman/Wells Pit, File No. M-2015-005 Please be advised that on February 25, 2015, Wells Trucking, LLC, whose address and telephone number are 32010 WCR 63, Gill, CO 80624; (970) 356-4671, filed an application to conduct Surface extraction of construction materials and reclamation, at or near Section 10, Township 9N, Range 59W, 06th Principal Meridian, in Weld County. Please be advised that the permit area may be located in more than one Section, Township, and Range. The application decision is scheduled for May 26, 2015. A copy of the application is available for review 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, 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, Peter S. Hays Environmental Protection Specialist 39/16 CGiRC\\i 3/3 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3567 F 303.832.8106 http://mining.state.co.us John W. Hickenlooper, Governor I Mike King, Executive Director I Virginia Brannon, Director OTIS, BEDINGFIELD ,PETERS, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW RECEIVED JAN 3 0 2015 WELD January 30, 2015 Weld County Commissioners 1150 O Street P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 John A. Kolanz 2725 Rocky Mountain Ave., Suite 320 Loveland, CO 80538 970-663-7300 jkolanz@nocoattorneys.com HAND DELIVERY Re: Notice of Filing Construction Material Reclamation Permit Application Timmerman/Wells Pit Dear Commissioners: Pursuant to 2 CCR 407-4:1.6.2(1)(a), I have enclosed a Notice of Filing Application for a Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Permit to authorize a Section 112 Construction Materials Extraction Operation. The operation would be located in Weld County about seven miles northeast of Keota and 12 miles northwest of New Raymer. I have also enclosed a copy of the permit application form. 2-4-0 Si e/rely, le," des? 1.,P(A) /3° A. Kolanz 2015-0363 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 Wells Trucking, LLC (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. 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: I I There is a File Number Already Assigned to this Operation Permit # M - (Please reference the file number currently assigned to this operation) ✓ I New Application (Rule 1.4.5) n__ Amendment Application (Rule 1.10) ELConversion Application (Rule 1.11) Permit # M - - (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 I I" 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): Wells Trucking, LLC 1.1 Type of organization (corporation, partnership, etc.): Corporation 2. Operation name (nit, mine or site name),: Timmerman/Wells 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: Gravel 5.1 Incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: 1. 3. / lbs/ ons/vr None 106.4 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/vr 2. / 4. / Ibs/Tons/vr 5. / 5.2 Anticipated end use of primary commoditie(s) to be mined: Road Base 5.3 Anticipated end use of incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: N/A lbs/Tons/vr Ibs/rons/vr 6. Name of owner of subsurface rights of affected land: Tinnbro Ranch & Cattle CO. LLC If 2 or more owners, "refer to Exhibit O". 7. Name of owner of surface of affected land: Timbro Ranch & Cattle CO. LLC 8. Type of mining operation: Surface Underground 9. Location Information: The center of the area where the majority of mining will occur: COUNTY: Weld PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (check one): 171 6th (Colorado) a 10th (New Mexico) 1:1 Ute SECTION (write number): s Ten TOWNSHIP (write number and check direction): T Nine In North ID South RANGE (write number and check direction): R Fifty-nine �[ Eastt 1r West QUARTER SECTION (check one): D -)..its J� I:1 SW QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION (check one): NE NW Il_J SE SW GENERAL DESCRIPTION: (the number of miles and direction from the nearest town and the approximate elevation): About 6.8 miles northeast of Keota and 12.3 miles northwest of New Raymer and ranging from 5070-5155 feet in elevation. 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 (N): deg 40 min 45 sec 30 08 (2 decimal places) Longitude (W): deg 103 min 56 sec 9 .40 (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: 201336.3 E NAD27 Zone 13 4398351.2 N UTM Datum (specify NAD27, NAD83 or WGS 84) Nad 83 13 Zone Easting Northing -3- 11. Correspondence Information: APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name, address, and phone of name to be used on permit) Contact's Name: Company Name: Street/P.O. Box: City: State: Telephone Number: Fax Number: Bill Moser Wells Trucking, LLC Title: Manager 32010 WCR 63 P.O. Box: GUI Colorado (970 ) _ 356-4671 ( )- Zip Code: 80624 PERMITTING CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above) John Kolanz 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: Otis, Bedingfield & Peters, LLC Title: Attorney 2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue, Suite 320 Loveland P.O. Box: Colorado (970 ) _ 663-7300 (970 ) _ 797-1399 Bill Moser Wells Trucking, LLC Zip Code: 80538 Title: Manager 32010 WCR 63 Gill P.O. Box: Colorado Zip Code: (970 ) _ 356-4671 CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Telephone Number: Zip Code: ( )- CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if any) Agency: Street: City: State: Telephone Number: Zip Code: { 12. Prim �"`J ture (Post -mining) land use check one): LJ Cropland(CR) Pastureland(PL) General Agriculture(GA) _ Rangeland(RL) Forestry(FR) Wildlife Habitat(WL) J] Residential(RS) Recreation(RC) Industrial/Commercial(IC) Developed Water Resources(WR) Solid Waste Disposal(WD) 13. Primary present land use check one Cropland(CR) Pastureland(PL) General Agriculture(GA) ✓ Rangeland(RL) Forestry(FR) Wildlife Habitat(WL) Residential(RS) Recreation(RC) _ IndustriaUCommercial(IC) Developed Water Resources(WR) 14. Method of Mining: Briefly explain mining method (e.g. truck/shovel): Material will be dry mined using excavators and haul trucks 15. On Site Processing: LA Crushing/Screening 13.1 Briefly explain mining method (e.g. truck/shovel): Material will be dry mined using excavators and haul trucks List any designated chemicals or acid -producing materials to be used or stored within permit area: None 16. Description of Amendment or Conversion: If you are amending or converting an existing operation, provide a brief narrative describing the proposed change(s). N/A 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 I .6.2(I)(b): EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT C EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT E EXHIBIT F EXHIBIT G EXHIBIT H EXHIBIT I EXHIBIT I 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(I)(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. 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- U SV 50 SW 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. 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; 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. 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. 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. 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: 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(4Xe), 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,C.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 SO day of .1-rt.v f. r y , 20/5- . I ) lls !V'U its Lt.c- Applicant/Operator or CoMany Name If Corporation Attest (Seal) Signed: ,��r Z 4 Cc� Signed: Corporate Secretary or Equivalent Title: Ot*'r1 C I Town/City/County Clerk State of ( 6-‘,/24 (4 ) C )ss. County of (&- 2. Irtf ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this v day of Cd niLC� c1,S by 9,`i(141 C /12,7A,ln, as of ‘V,fre40 CINDY D. RIVERS NOTARY PARIC SIAM us" Ctya 0itAAO NOTARY ID 20044015052 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES APRIL 29, 2016 L Notary Public A y LQ / My Commission expires: WY'? 13 / 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 proposed mining operation. The following is a sample of the Notice required for Rule 1.6.2(1)(b) that you may wish to use. NOTICE Wells Trucking, uc This site is the location of a proposed construction materials operation. (Name of the Applicant/Operator) whose address and phone number is (Address and Phone Number of the Applicant/Operator) 32010 WCR 63, Gill, CO 80624 has applied for a Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. Anyone wishing to comment on the application may view the application at the (County Name) Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Office, (Clerk and Recorder's Office Address) 1402 N. 17th Ave., Greeley, CO 80631 and should send comments prior to the end of the public comment period to the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman St, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203. Certification: I Bill Moser hereby certify that I posted a sign containing the above notice for the proposed permit area known as the (Name of Operation) Timmerman/WeIIS Pit on (Date Posted) /'27 • 2o(5 X1/(%0)e7 --30070 /S SIG4ATURE DATE 7Pigineering Analytics, Inc. = 1600 Specht Point Rd. = Suite 209 - Fort Collins, (0 80525 970.488.3111 www.EngAnalytics.com Technical Memorandum To: John Kolanz From: Rich Tocher, P.E. Jason Andrews, P.E. Company: Otis, Bedingfield & Peters, LLC Date: January 29, 2015 EA No.: 120513 Re: Exhibit A — Legal Description Applicant: Wells Trucking, LLC Cc: Legal Description The proposal permit area, known as the Timmerman/Wells Pit, is located on the 1) SW '/e N %2 of Section 10, 2) and NW '/ S '/ of Section 10. The access road is located on the 1) SW '/ S '/ of Section 10, 2) SE Y S % of Section 10, 3) SW '/ S % of Section 11, 4) SE '/ S % of Sectionl 1. The site is located with Township 9N, Range 59 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Weld County, State of Colorado. Latitude/Longitude of the main entrance: 40° 45' 30.08" N 103° 56' 9.40" W Exhibit A.docx 1 Engineering Analytics, Inc. Analytics, inc • 1600 Specht Point Rd. • Suite 209 • Fort Collins, CO 80525 970.488.3111 www.EngAnalytics.com 17thgineerinq Technical Memorandum To: John Kolanz From: Rich Tocher, P.E. Jason Andrews, P.E. Company: Otis, Bedingfield & Peters, LLC Date: January 29, 2015 EA No.: 120513 Re: Exhibit D — Mining Plan Applicant: Wells Trucking, LLC Cc: Bill Moser — Wells Trucking, LLC D-1 INTRODUCTION This Mining Plan is submitted for the proposed Timmerman/Wells Pit to be operated by Wells Trucking, LLC. The Timmerman/Wells Pit will be located north of Weld County Road 104 and west of Weld County Road 119 at the location shown on Exhibit B-1. As shown on Exhibit C -Al the mine operations will be conducted on property owned by the Timbro Ranch and Cattle Company with the fmal product being hauled on an existing access/ranch road, also located on land owned by the Timbro Ranch and Cattle Company (Exhibits C -Al and C -A2). Wells Trucking, LLC has an agreement with Timbro Ranch and Cattle to operate the proposed Timmerman/Wells pit on land indicated in Exhibit A. The geology at the proposed site is mapped as the White River Group (Scott, 1978), which contains the upper and middle Oligocene Brule Formation and underlying lower Oligocene Chadron Formation. The Brule Formation consists of sandy to slightly clayey sandstone. The Chadron Formation consists of clayey blocky siltstone and montmorillontic clay. Tweto (1979), indicates that other material types include conglomerate rocks. D-2 MINING METHOD AND TIMETABLE The primary commodity to be mined will be sand and gravel (aggregate) for use as road base by the construction and oil and gas industries. The operator plans no production or sale of secondary or incidental products. The material will be excavated using standard earth moving equipment to consist of excavators and loaders. No blasting of the material will be required to excavate the resource. The excavated material will be loaded into off -highway haul trucks and be taken to the processing area shown on Exhibit C -B1. The processing area will consist of a crusher and screening plant to develop a suitable material to sell to the construction and oil and gas industries. Water consumption for mining and processing of the material will be minimal and will consist of dust suppression for haul roads and crushing and screening of the aggregate. Exhibit D.docx 1 Engineering Analytics, Inc. Exhibit D— Mining planning John Kolanz Timmerman/Wells Pit Otis, Beding/ield & Peters, LLC Wells Trucking, LLC has secured water from the existing permitted wells located adjacent to the proposed mining operation and will not require any additional water sources. The proposed operations will not require or involve any surface water diversions and/or impoundments. The Timmerman/Wells pit proposes to produce approximately 500,000-1,000,000 tons of aggregate per year with a maximum exposed mining area at the end of operations of approximately 37 acres. The mining operations are anticipated to last for a period approximately 2 years, depending on market conditions. Topsoil removed from mining areas will be stockpiled for reuse during site reclamation. Due to the short duration of the mining activities and relatively small excavation footprint, reclamation will start at project termination. D-3 NATURE OF DEPOSIT AND UNDERLYING GEOLOGY Confidential — Provided in Attachment A. REFERENCES: Scott, G.R. 1978. Map Showing Geology, Structure, and Oil and Gas Fields in the Sterling 1° x2° Quadrangle, Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas. U.S. Geological Survey. Tweto, Ogden 1979, Geologic Map of Colorado: U.S. Geological Survey Special Geologic Map, scale 1:500,000 January 29, 2015 2 Engineering Analytics, Inc. ATTACHMENT A CLIENT CONFIDENTIAL - NATURE OF DEPOSIT AND UNDERLYING GEOLOGY Analytics, Inc. • 1600 Specht Point Rd. • Suite 209 • Fort Collins, CO 80525 , 970.488.3111 , www.EngAnalytics.com 1Jgineering Technical Memorandum To: John Kolanz From: Rich Tocher, P.E. Nathan Bolles, P.G. Company: Otis, Bedingfield & Peters, LLC Date: January 29, 2015 EA No.: 120513 Re: Exhibit E — Reclamation Plan Applicant: Wells Trucking, LLC. Cc: E-1 TOPSOIL SEGREGATION AND STOCKPILING During operations topsoil will be stripped and placed at the location shown on Exhibit F. E-2 RECLAMATION SITE GRADING The fmal proposed reclamation surface presented in Exhibit F will exist at the end of mining and additional surface contouring is not anticipated prior to revegetation of the mined area. The final pit slopes at the end of mining will have a maximum slope of 3H:1V and will not require any regrading to achieve geotechnical stability. Depth to groundwater near the site ranges from 60 to 730 feet below ground surface and is not anticipated to be encountered during mining. No pit lake will form at the end of mining. The final reclaimed surface will be free -draining and will reflect the topography of the surrounding rolling plains. E-3 REVEGETATION The premining vegetation at the site consists of sparse native grassland. At the end of mining the disturbed areas will be revegetated. The revegetated area will be approximately 37 acres as shown on Exhibit F. Vegetation will be reclaimed using a native seed mixture on disturbed areas. Stockpiled topsoil will be spread across the site and tilled to a depth between 4 and 6 inches to provide an adequate surface for seeding. Planting of the seeds will occur between November 1st and May Pt after the termination of mining. Establishment of new vegetation outside of this time period is not advised because early germination and dry conditions can result in a failed attempt and require reseeding. Our proposed seed mix was provided from a northern Colorado seed company (Arnolds Custom Seeding) and is specifically engineered to perform well in the arid northeastern grasslands of Colorado. The seed mix provided in Table 1 was developed based on seed availability, soil map units, regional climatic conditions and professional experience. The mix is acceptable for use on the maximum reclaimed slopes Exhibit E. docx 1 Engineering Analytics, Inc. Exhibit E — Reclamation Plan Timmerman/Wells Pit John Kolanz Otis, Bedingfteld & Peters, LLC (3H:1 V). The seed mix was developed using 120 PLS (Pure Live Seeds)/ft2. The Seed mix has been modified from the NRCS recommended mixture due to seed availability, seeding method, and soil composition. Species availability at the time of seeding may require further modification of the mix, though any such modifications will remain appropriate for site conditions. The mix consists of warm and cool season grasses along with grasses that are quick to establish. The proposed mix will meet the proposed final use of the land (rangeland) and provide topsoil stabilization. Table 1 - Proposed Seed Mix Common Name Scientific Name # PLS/acreill PLS/ft2(2) % of Mix Green Needlegrass Nassella viridula 4.4 18.0 15 Prairie Junegrass Koeleria macrentha 0.4 18.0 15 Little Bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium 3.0 18.0 15 Prairie Sandreed Calamovilfa longifolia 2.8 18.0 15 Blue Gama Bouteloua gracilis 1.0 18.0 15 Sideoats Grama Bouteloua curtipendula 4.1 18.0 15 Switchgrass Panicum virgatum 1.4 12.0 10 Total -- 17 120.0 100 Notes: (1) - Pounds of pure live seed per acre (2) — Pure live seed per square foot If soil testing indicates nutrient deficiencies for the specific plant species, fertilizer or compost will be used to assist in plant growth after reseeding. The fertilizer mix will be chosen after soil testing to select the most appropriate and efficient composition. Reseeding using a grass drill to seeding depth of'A" to '/" is the preferred reclamation method and historically has provided the best plant development. However, the applicant may elect to use broadcast seeding or hydroseeding with protective mulch in areas inaccessible by the grass drill equipment. Where broadcast seeding is used, the seed mixture should be incorporated by raking or harrowing the seed. Shrubs and/or trees will not be planted. The vegetation growth and density will be documented at the end of end of the first growing season, and documentation will continue until final bond release has been obtained from the State. Post reclamation inspections to document vegetation growth will be conducted early in the first growing season to monitor for noxious weed growth and will continue until the planted and native species are reestablished to approved densities. Noxious weeds will be managed through integrated methods in accordance with the Colorado Noxious Weed Act (CRS 35-5.5). E-4 POST -MINING LAND USE Prior to mining operations the land was used for rangeland and oil and gas development. The proposed reclamation plan will return the land to pre -mining use. There will be no reduction in available acreage for use as rangeland and no change to surface water flow that would adversely impact livestock or vegetation growth. After vegetation is reestablished there will be no anticipated reduction in the carrying capacity of the affected land. January 29, 2015 2 Engineering Analytics, Inc. 17gineering Analytics, Inc. 1600 Specht Point Rd. Suite 209 Fort Collins, CO 80525 970.488.3111 www.EngAnalytics.com Technical Memorandum To: John Kolanz From: Rich Tocher, P.E. Nate Bolles, P.G. Company: Otis, Bedingfield & Peters, LLC Date: January 29, 2015 EA No.: 120513 Re: Exhibit G — Water Information Applicant: Wells Trucking, LLC Cc: Bill Moser — Wells Trucking, LLC G-1 INTRODUCTION The proposed mining activities are not expected to directly affect surface or groundwater systems. A discussion of the surface water, groundwater and water consumption is provided below. G-1 SURFACE WATER The nearest permanent surface water in the vicinity of the site is comprised of a pond located approximately 5 miles southeast of the impacted area. Several ephemeral streams, including Igo Creek approximately 1/3 mile to the north and tributaries to Wild Horse Creek approximately 1/3 mile to the south, are present near the site. Water flow in the ephemeral streams only occurs temporarily after a precipitation event. Ponds holding fluids for fracking operations are located near the east end of the proposed access road as shown Exhibit CD -B2. The ponds are lined to prevent leaking and bermed to prevent surface water runoff into the ponds. The areas disturbed during operations and reclamation will not impact natural or manmade surface water bodies. The affected land will be graded and reseeded after reclamation, and there will be no significant change in surface water runoff patterns as shown in Exhibit F. G-2 GROUNDWATER According to water well permits obtained from the Colorado State Engineer Division of Water Resources (CDWR) online database, approximately 8 water wells are located within 1/2 -mile of the impacted area. Based on review of the water well applications, groundwater near the site is reportedly present at a depth between 60 and 730 feet below ground surface. The maximum excavation depth during mining will be approximately 50 feet below the existing ground surface. Therefore, groundwater is not anticipated to be encountered or impacted during mining. The following table summarizes the water well permits obtained from the CDWR. Exhibit G.docx 1 Engineering Analytics, Inc. Exhibit G — Water Information Timmerman/Wells Pit Table G-1 Water Well Permits Within 'A -Mile John Kolanz Otis, Bedingfield & Peters, LLC Permit No. Applicant Name Status Use Depth to Groundwater (feet) Construction Year 77932 Ronald Timmerman Well Constructed Industrial Irrigation 730 2014 292031 Ronald Timmerman Permit Issued; Status unknown Monitoring Well N/A 2013 290513 Ronald Timmerman Well Constructed Monitoring Well 682 2013 78058 Ronald Timmerman Well Constructed Industrial, Irrigation 665 2013 290143 Ronald Timmerman Well Constructed Monitoring Well 60 2013 290144 Ronald Timmerman Well Constructed Monitoring Well 135 2013 347 Laura Best Unknown Unknown Unknown 1953 12 Anna Fuss Well Constructed Stock Well 155 1953 G-3 WATER USE Water consumption for mining and processing of the material will be minimal and will consist of dust suppression for haul roads and screening of the aggregate. Total annual water consumption is anticipated to be 0.5 acre-feet. Water use during reclamation may consist of dust suppression during reclamation grading and seeding operations. G-4 WATER SOURCE Wells Trucking, LLC has secured water from the existing permitted wells located adjacent to the proposed mining operation and will not require any additional water sources. The proposed operations will not require any surface water diversions, pit dewatering, and/or impoundments. G -S WATER QUALITY Management of stormwater runoff by onsite ponding and evaporation will be used to prevent the transport of potential contaminants during precipitation events to surface water receptors. No surface water channels will be disrupted as part of the proposed Mining Plan (Exhibit D-1) and no offsite discharges of water are anticipated during operations. Thus, a Colorado Discharge Permitting System permit for stormwater management will not need to be obtained. REFERENCES: Colorado Division of Water Resources (CDWR), (2015). AquaMap. Retrieved January 14, 2015, from http://water.state.co.us/DataMaps/GISandMaps/AquaMan/Pages/default.aspx. January 29, 2015 2 Engineering Analytics, Inc. J74igineerinq Analytics, Inc. 1600 SpeckPoint Rd. • Suite 209 Fort Collins, CO 80525 920.488.3111 www.EngAnalytics.com Technical Memorandum To: John Kolanz From: Rich Tocher, P.E. Nathan Boles, P.G. Company: Otis, Bedingfield & Peters, LLC Date: January 29, 2015 EA No.: 120513 Re: Exhibit H — Wildlife Applicant: Wells Trucking, LLC. Cc: The Natural Diversity Information Source (NDIS, 2015) Colorado Hunting and Fishing Atlas was referenced to identify wildlife native to the project area. The NDIS database combines data from multiple sources, including the Colorado Division of Wildlife, Denver Museum of Natural History, and other agencies for land -use applications. The project area is comprised of flat land with slightly higher elevation sand bluffs along the edges of the site. This site contains no wetland, riparian, nor open water areas. The NDIS data was examined and species grids were obtained from the Colorado Gap Analysis Project (COGAP, 2015) to obtain information on species present in the region. Common wildlife within Weld County, which may occur on or within the project area, includes a variety of reptiles, mammals, and birds. Amphibians are unlikely to occupy the site because they generally require habitats along floodplains of streams or riparian areas where soft soils and a food source are available. Common species of reptiles, such as the lesser earless lizard, plains garter snake, prairie rattlesnake, and gopher snakes may inhabit the area. None of which are listed as threatened or endangered species. The Pawnee Grasslands are home to a wide variety of birds that use the grasslands for year- round habitation, nesting, and temporary roosting during migration. Raptors and songbirds are common throughout the grasslands and include the Swainson's hawk, prairie falcon, meadowlark, homed lark, and lark bunting. None of which are listed as threatened or endangered species. Since water is not located within the project area, waterfowl are not expected to utilize the location. Mammals are also expected to be found within the impacted area. Due to the lack of riparian, wetland and open water, both small and large mammals are not common within the impacted area. Mule deer, pronghorn, and coyote are some of the few large mammals likely to traverse the area. The impacted area is also considered to be suitable habitat for the desert shrew, desert Exhibit H dacx 1 Engineering Analytics, Inc. Exhibit H - Wildlife Timmerman/Wells Pit John Kolanz Otis, Bedingfield & Peters, LLC cottontail, Colorado chipmunk, deer mouse, and prairie vole. None of which are listed as threatened or endangered species. A list of threatened and endangered species in Weld County was obtained from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (U.S. Fish & Wildlife, 2015) and includes: black -footed ferret, bald eagle, American peregrine falcon, Mexican spotted owl, least tern, whooping crane, piping plover, Preble's meadow jumping mouse, Colorado butterfly plant, and Ute ladies' -tresses. The habitat for the threatened and endangered species includes old -growth forest (Mexican spotted owl) and wetland, riparian, and open water. These habitats are not present within the impacted area so these species are not expected to be present. The population and reintroduction sites for the black -footed ferret is extremely limited in Colorado. There are currently only 21 black -footed ferret reintroduction sites throughout 8 states, Canada and Mexico. No reintroduction sites are located within the impacted area. No designated critical habitat for any federally -listed species is located on or near the site. It is possible that mining and reclamation activities may temporarily disturb wildlife within the vicinity of the impacted area. Impacts will be associated with the temporary loss of shrubs and grasses due to site development within the lower grassland area and removal of the sand hills along the perimeter of the work area. Reclamation activities will include topsoil application and reseeding with native vegetation. With the exception of the northern portion of the sand bluffs on the west side of the site, the local drainage patterns will remain consistent with pre -mining conditions. The sand bluffs will be graded to a maximum 3H:1V slope in disturbed areas, and the western -most area will be graded to form an area of internal drainage that will flow to the surrounding area to the south. Concentrating drainage on the west side may ultimately provide an increased variety and/or robustness of vegetation and animal habitat. Since the area will be reclaimed and reseeded with native vegetation, no permanent loss of habitat or long-term impacts to migratory birds will occur. The site will support a wildlife assemblage similar to pre -mining conditions after reclamation. REFERENCES: Colorado Gap Analysis Project (COGAP), 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2015, from http://ndisl .nrel. colostate. edu/cogao/cogaphome.html Natural Diversity Information Source (NDIS), 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2015, from http://ndis.nrel.colostate.edu/ United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2015 from http://www.fws.gov/endangered/?s8 fid=112761032793&s8fid=112762573903&countyN ame=Weld January 29, 2015 2 Engineering Analytics, Inc. Analytics, Inc. 1600 SpekPoint Rd. • Suite 209 Fort Collins, CO 80525 970.488.3111 www.EngAnalytics.com 17tlj9ineerin9 Technical Memorandum To: John Kolanz From: Rich Tocher, P.E. Nate Bolles, P.G. Company: Otis, Bedingfield & Peters, LLC Date: January 29, 2015 EA No.: 120513 Re: Exhibit I - Soils Information Applicant: Wells Trucking, LLC Cc: Bill Moser — Wells Trucking, LLC The soils within the affected land boundary area shown on Exhibits C-Cl and C -C2 have been characterized by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The information outlined in this section was obtained from the NRCS' online Web Soil Survey (NRCS, 2015) and the printed soil survey for Northern Weld County (Crabb, 1982). Nine soil units, or series, are represented at the site. These units are comprised of the Badland, Bushman, Cascajo, Epping, Keith, Kim -Mitchell complex, Manter, Otero, and Peetz series. Soils generally consist of thick layers of loam with varying amounts of silt, sand and gravel in areas of relatively shallow relief on alluvial fans or dissected plains. The existing topsoil at the site is of sufficient depth and quality to maintain vegetative growth consistent with local vegetation patterns. Prior to and during operations existing topsoil will be salvaged and stockpiled to be used during revegetation. Badland Series The Badland series soils consist of gently sloping to steep erosional slopes in soft claystone, sandstone and siltstone. Badland soils are located along the northeast edge of the impacted area and comprise less than 1% of the total area. Badland soils support little vegetation with limited value for livestock grazing and wildlife habitat. Bushman Series The Bushman series soils consist of well -drained sandy loam located on calcareous loamy alluvial fans. The units are thick, with the depth to bedrock at greater than 60 inches. Bushman series soils comprise approximately 4% of the impacted area on slope grades ranging from 3 to 9%. Cascajo Series The Cascajo series soils consist of drained gravelly sandy loam located on the backslopes and shoulders of dissected upland ridges. Between 15 and 35% of the surface area is typically Exhibit I docx 1 Engineering Analytics, Inc. Exhibit I — Soils Information John Kolanz Timmerman/Wells Pit Otis, Bedingfield & Peters, LLC covered with gravel and cobbles. This unit is greater than 60 inches thick. Cascajo series soils comprise approximately 9% of the impacted area on slope grades ranging from 5 to 20%. Epping Series The Epping series soils consist of well -drained silt loam on dissected plains areas. The material is comprised of calcareous loamy soil derived from weathered siltstone. This unit is relatively shallow with depth to bedrock between 10 and 20 inches. Epping series soils comprise approximately 19% of the impacted area on shallow slopes ranging from 0 to 9%. Keith Series The Keith series soils consist of well -drained loam present on slightly dissected plains, swales, and on stream terraces and formed in calcareous loamy alluvium. This unit is greater than 60 inches thick. Keith series soils comprise approximately 8% of the impacted area on shallow slopes ranging from 0 to 6%. Kim -Mitchell Complex The Kim -Mitchell complex soils are comprised of calcareous loam present on slightly dissected plains and alluvial fans. This complex is deep and well -drained. Kim -Mitchell complex soils comprise approximately 13% of the impacted area on relatively shallow slopes ranging from 0 to 9%. Manter Series The Manter series sandy loam are deep, well -drained soils found on moderate to highly -dissected plains. This soil formed in calcareous alluvium. Manter series soils comprise approximately 16% of the impacted area on shallow slopes ranging from 6 to 9%. Otero Series The Otero series sandy loam are deep, well -drained calcareous soils on moderate to highly - dissected plains and alluvial fans. Otero series soils comprise approximately 4% of the impacted area on shallow slopes ranging from 3 to 9%. Peetz Series The Peetz series sandy loam are deep, drained soils on moderate to highly -dissected upland ridges and breaks. This soil formed in calcareous gravelly alluvium and between 15 and 35% of the ground is covered with gravel and cobbles. Peetz series soils comprise approximately 26% of the impacted area on slope grades ranging from 5 to 20 percent. References: Crabb, J.A. (1982). Soil Survey of Weld County, Colorado: Northern Part. United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), (2015). Web Soil Survey. Retrieved January 20, 2015, from http:// http://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/WebSoilSurvey.aspx. January 29, 2015 2 Engineering Analytics, Inc. Angineering Analytics, Inc 1600 SpeckPoint Rd. Suite 209 - Fort Collins, CO 80525 970.488.3111 www.EngAnalytics.com Technical Memorandum To: John Kolanz From: Rich Tocher, P.E. Nate Bolles, P.G. Company: Otis, Bedingfield & Peters, LLC Date: January 29, 2015 EA No.: 120513 Re: Exhibit J — Vegetation Applicant: Wells Trucking, LLC. Cc: Bill Moser — Wells Trucking, LLC The pre -mining vegetation is consistent with the short grass prairie region typified by warm and dry (to warm and very dry) plant associations of the Central Shortgrass Prairie Ecoregion (Hazlett, 1998). Vegetation on the affected lands was mapped using aerial photography and the resulting delineations were confnmed and characterized by traversing the affected lands on foot. The survey was performed during the winter season. Light snow cover was present throughout the site, with occasional deposits of snow which limited view of portions of the ground surface. Vegetation observed during the field reconnaissance includes Yucca glauca (soapweed, Spanish bayonet), Buchloe dactyloides (buffalo grass), Gutierrezia sarothrae (snakeweed). Dormant vegetation due to seasonal variations limited the ability to identify all species of vegetation present on the site. No vegetation indicators were found that suggest the presence of wetlands, riparian areas, or other sensitive habitat types. The vegetation across the pre -mining area is mapped using two units. Although no significant change in the type of vegetation was encountered between the units, relative differences in the abundance of bare ground and shrub cover were observed. The Lower Grassland map unit denotes areas characterized by minor amounts of Yucca glauca cover and greater than 10% bare ground. The Upper Grassland map unit is delineated by the topographically higher sand bluffs along the perimeter of the site with at least 10% of Yucca glauca cover and minor amounts of bare ground. The locations of the Upper and Lower Grasslands are shown on Figures C-Cl and C -C2. Other portions of the site were developed with oil and gas operations infrastructure without appreciable amounts of vegetation. Examination of reasonably available historical aerial photographs show that the area is stable, with little visible change over the last 15 years. The abundance of overall ground cover appears to be variable during different years and seasons. The breakdown of the total acreage by vegetation type across the pre -mining area is: 1. Lower Grassland — 77.4 acres (64.3%) ExhibitJdocx 1 Engineering Analytics, Inc. Exhibit J— Vegetation John Kolanz Timmerman/Well Pit Otis, Bedingfield & Peters, LLC 2. Upper Grassland — 43 acres (35.7%) REFERENCES: Hazlett, Donald L. 1998. Vascular Plant Species of the Pawnee National Grassland. General Technical Report RMRS-GTR-17. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 32 p. January 29, 2015 2 Engineering Analytics, Inc. Jy�9ineerin g Analytics, Inc 1600 Specht Point Rd. Suite 209 Fort Collins, CO 80525 970.488.3111 www.EngAnalytics.com Technical Memorandum To: John Kolanz From: Rich Tocher, P.E. Nate Bolles, P.G. Company: Otis, Bedingfield & Peters, LLC Date: January 29, 2015 EA No.: 120513 Re: Exhibit K — Climate Applicant: Wells Trucking, LLC Cc: Bill Moser — Wells Trucking, LLC The climatological conditions in northern Weld County are influenced by the Rocky Mountains to the west, the distance to large bodies of water that moderate temperatures, and the movement of air masses through the Great Plains region. The cumulative effect of the geomorphic features and geographic location of the region is that the area experiences little precipitation due to the "rain shadow" effect of the Rocky Mountain range to the west. The lack of mountains to the north and south allow hot, dry air masses to move into the region from the southwest during the summer and cold air from the north during the winter. The resulting climate consist of dry conditions with a wide annual temperature variation. The following table summarizes the monthly climatological conditions for a weather station located near New Raymer, CO. The data was obtained from the Colorado Climate Center's online database and includes temperature observations from 1966 and precipitation observations from 1948. The weather station ceased monitoring in 2004. Month Average Monthly Temperature (°F) Average Monthly Precipitation (inches) Maximum Minimum January 40.6 12.2 0.19 February 45.7 16.2 0.16 March 53.5 22.6 0.56 April 62.3 30.3 0.97 May 71.6 40.7 1.82 June 81.7 49.8 1.96 July 89.3 56.2 1.78 August 87.2 54.3 1.43 September 78.6 44.9 1.02 October 66.1 32.8 0.61 November 49.4 20.9 0.33 December 41.5 13.5 0.17 REFERENCES: Colorado Climate Center. Monthly Climatic Data for New Raymer for Years 1948-2004. Retrieved January 21, 2015, from http://ccc.atmos.colostate.edu/cgi-bin/monthlydata.pl. Exhibit Kdocx 1 Engineering Analytics, Inc. Egg Analytics, Inc - 1600 Specht Point Rd. • Suite 209 • Fort Collins, CO 80525 970.488.3111 www.EngAnalytics.com 17\jineerin Technical Memorandum To: John Kolanz From: Rich Tocher, P.E. Jason Andrews, P.E. Company: Otis, Bedingfield & Peters, LLC Date: January 29, 2015 EA No.: 120513 Re: Exhibit L — Reclamation Costs Applicant: Wells Tucking, LLC Cc: Bill Moser — Wells Trucking, LLC The calculated reclamation costs for the proposed Timmerman/Wells Pit are presented in Table 1. The design of the mining plan limits maximum slopes to 3H:1V minimizing the need for large scale regrading operations at the end of mining operations. The costs are based on the largest disturbed area at the end of mining and represent the maximum potential reclamation liability. Table 1 — Reclamation Costs Reclamation Operation Quantity Units Unit Cost ($) Cost Reclamation Grading(1) 4,000 C.Y. 2.60 $10,400 Top Soil Spreading 31,000 C.Y. 2.60 $80,600 Erosion Protection 1,400 S.Y. 2.00 $2,800 Seeding 37 Ac 1,000 $37,000 Total $167,800 Notes: (1) — To consist of grading around the process area and top soil area. Exhibit L.docx 1 Engineering Analytics, Inc. Applicant plans to seek the following permits, licenses, or approvals to conduct the proposed mining and reclamation operations: 1. Applicant will submit an Air Pollution Emission Notice ("APEN") to the Colorado Air Pollution Control Division. 2. Applicant will acquire applicable Weld County zoning and land use permits. AFFIDAVIT OF RONALD TIMMERMAN CERTIFYING LEGAL RIGHT -TO -ENTER STATE OF Golnrad o ) )ss. County of p ra pal? o 0 I, Ronald Timmerman, being of lawful age and first duly sworn, depose and state as follows: 1. My name is Ronald Timmerman and I am an authorized representative of Timbro Ranch & Cattle Co. LLC. 2. I have authority to grant entry to the Timbro Ranch & Cattle Co. LLC property identified below. 3. Timbro Ranch & Cattle Co. LLC owns, among other properties in the area, the entire West Half of Section Ten (10), Township Nine North (T.9N.), Range Fifty-nine West (R.59W.) of the Sixth Principal Meridian (6th P.M.), County of Weld, State of Colorado. 4. I certify that Wells Trucking, LLC has the legal right to enter and mine the proposed Timmerman/Wells Pit to be located on certain property owned by Timbro Ranch & Cattle Co. LLC generally described as a parcel of land encompassing a portion of the West Half of Section Ten (10), Township Nine North (T.9N.), Range Fifty-nine West (R.59W.) of the Sixth Principal Meridian (6th P.M.), County of Weld, State of Colorado. DATED this day of January, 2015. The foregoing was acknowledged before me this Timmerman. Witness my hand and official seal. • JORDAN M HARRISON Notary Public State of Colorado Notary ID 20134054510 My Commission Expires Aug 28. 2017 • No ry Public Commission Expires: U day of January, 2015 by Ronald The owner of the affected land (Surface Area) and the substance to be mined is Timbro Ranch & Cattle Co. LLC., 165 North 2nd Street, P.O. Box 367 Springfield, Nebraska, 68059. No municipality exists within two miles of the proposed mining operation. The planned operation is located approximately 7 miles northeast of Keota and 12 miles northwest of New Raymer in rural Weld County, Colorado. OTIS, BEDINGFIELD BzPETERS, LLC ATTORNEYS RECEIVED JAN 30205 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Weld County Commissioners 1150 O Street P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 AT LAW January 30, 2015 John A. Kolanz 2725 Rocky Mountain Ave., Suite 320 Loveland, CO 80538 970-663-7300 jkolanz@nocoattorneys.com HAND DELIVERY Re: Notice of Filing Construction Material Reclamation Permit Application Timmerman/Wells Pit Dear Commissioners: Pursuant to 2 CCR 407-4:1.6.2(1)(a), I have enclosed a Notice of Filing Application for a Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Permit to authorize a Section 112 Construction Materials Extraction Operation. The operation would be located in Weld County about seven miles northeast of Keota and 12 miles northwest of New Raymer. I have also enclosed a copy of the permit application form. S' erely, �� Q hn A. Kolanz "Air RECEIVED ae30u._., WELD COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION COMMISSIONERS FOR COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT FOR REGULAR (112) CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS EXTRACTION OPERATION NOTICE TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Weld COUNTY Wells Trucking, LLC (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. 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 RECEIVED JAN 3 0 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS REGULAR (112) OPERATION RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM COLORADO DIVISION O F RECLAMATION MINING SAFETY CHECK ONE: n There is a File Number Already Assigned to this Operation Permit # M - - - (Please reference the file number currently assigned to this operation) ✓ New Application (Rule 1.4.5) FL Amendment Application (Rule 1.10) Conversion Application (Rule 1.11) Permit # M (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) comolete 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): Wells Trucking, LLC 1.1 Type of organization (corporation, partnership, etc.): Corporation 2. Operation name (pit, mine or site name): 3. Permitted acreage (new or existing site): 3.1 Change in acreage (+) 3.2 Total acreage in Permit area Timmerman/Wells Pit 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: Gravel 5.1 Incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: 1. 3. / lbs/Tons/vr None permitted acres acres 106.4 acres $2,696.00 application fee $3.342.00 quarry application $2,229.00 amendment fee $2.696.00 conversion fee Ibs/Tons/vr 2. / 4. / IbsfFonslyr 5. / 5.2 Anticipated end use of primary commoditie(s) to be mined: Road Base 5.3 Anticipated end use of incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: N/A lbs/Tons/yr Ibs/Tons/yr 6. Name of owner of subsurface rights of affected land: Timbro Ranch & Cattle Co. LLC If 2 or more owners, "refer to Exhibit O". 7. Name of owner of surface of affected land: Timbro Ranch & Cattle Co. LLC 8. Type of mining operation: Surface ❑ Underground 9. Location Information: The center of the area where the majority of mining will occur: COUNTY: Weld PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (check one): Its SECTION (write number): TOWNSHIP (write number and check direction): RANGE (write number and check direction): QUARTER SECTION (check one): QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION (check one): 6th (Colorado) fl10th (New Mexico) s Ten f Ute T Nine a North [1 South R Fifty-nine I Eric ©O..tfftw D DfE,SW West SW GENERAL DESCRIPTION: (the number of miles and direction from the nearest town and the approximate elevation): About 6.8 miles northeast of Keota and 12.3 miles northwest of New Raymer and ranging from 5070-5155 feet in elevation. 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 (N): deg 40 min _ Longitude (W): deg 103 min _ OR Example: (N) 39.73691° (W) -104.98449° 45 X30,08 56 sec 9 40 Latitude (N) Longitude(W) OR Universal Tranverse Mercator (UTM) Example: 201336.3 E NAD27 Zone 13 4398351.2 N (5 decimal places) (5 decimal places) UTM Datum (specify NAD27, NAD83 or WGS 84) Easting Northing (2 decimal places) (2 decimal places) Nad 83 13 Zone -3- 11. Correspondence Information: APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name, address, and phone of name to be used on permit) Contact's Name: BdI Moser Title: Manager Company Name: Wells Trucking, LLC Street/P.O. Box: 32010 WCR 63 P.O. Box: City: Gill State: Colorado Zip Code: 80624 Telephone Number: (970 1_ 3564671 Fax Number: ( ) - PERMITTING CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above) Contact's Name: John Kolanz Title: Attorney Company Name: Otis, Bedingfleld & Peters, LLC Street/P.O. Box: 2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue, Suite 320 P.O. Box: City: Loveland State: Colorado Zip Code: 80538 Telephone Number: (970 ) - 663.7300 Fax Number: (970 ) _ 797-1399 INSPECTION CONTACT Contact's Name: Bill Moser Title: Manager Company Name: Wells Trucking, LLC Street/P.O. Box: 32010 WCR 63 P.O. Box: City: Gill State: Colorado Zip Code: Telephone Number: (970 _ 3564671 Fax Number: ( ) - CC*, STATE OR. FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if : yl Agency: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: ( ) - CC: STATE OR FEDERAL LANDOWNER (if anvl Agency: Street: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number. L ) - 12. Prim future (Post -mining) laud use check one): � Cropland(CR) use General Agriculture(GA) rd Rangeland(RL) _ElForestry(FR) - Wildlife Habitat(WL) El Residential(RS) J] Recreation(RC) Industrial/Commercial(IC) n�. ElDeveloped Water Resources(WR) �.,,,,I Solid Waste Disposal(WD) 13. Primary present land use (check one : Cropland(CR) Pastureland(PL) General Agriculture(GA) Rangeland(RL) Forestry(FR) Wildlife Habitat(WL) Residential(RS) Recreation(RC) _ Industrial/Commercial0C) fl EtDeveloped Water Resources(WR) 14. Method of Mining: Briefly explain mining method (e.g. truck/shovel): Material will be dry mined using excavators and haul trucks 15. On Site Processing: Crushing/Screening 13.1 Briefly explain mining method (e.g. truck/shovel): Material will be dry mined using excavators and haul trucks List any designated chemicals or acid -producing materials to be used or stored within permit area: None 16. Description of Amendment or Conversion: If you are amending or converting an existing operation, provide a brief narrative describing the proposed change(s). N/A Maus 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 I, 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(I)(b): EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT C EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT E EXHIBIT F EXHIBIT G EXHIBIT H EXHIBIT I EXHIBIT I EXHIBIT K EXHIBIT L EXHIBIT M EXHIBIT N EXHIBIT O EXHIBIT P EXHIBIT Q EXHIBIT R EXHIBIT S Rule 1.6.2(1)(6) 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 I.6.2(I)(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 pm -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. TU 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- -5 u 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. 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; 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): SW b 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. 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. 10. For joint venture/nartnershio 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 LandReclamation 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(4Xe), C.R.S.). 2. No mining operation will be located on lands where such operations are prohibited by law (Section 34-32.5-115(4Xf), 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,CR.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 e 34-32.5-123, C.R.S.Signed and dated this "5v day of elavi • r y , 00/5.— . �c�15 �v^u iu LLC Applicant/Operator or Cotany Name Signed: CCU Title: State of ss. County of Ci1,k.t ) If Corporation Attest (Seal) Signed: Corporate Secretary or Equivalent Town/City/County Clerk The foregoing instrument wal acknowledged before me this a©day of 101,5 by , ._��.rill 42— /5 Lbant 020/ as Ji•_m r� CINDY D. RIVERS NG'f:92Y Pbd UC STAYS UP COLO iADO NOTARY ID 20044015052 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES APRIL 29, 2016 gnat& of IVA% Notary Pubic / My Commission expires: yt ? / i/ 9" 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 proposed mining operation. The following is a sample of the Notice required for Rule 1.6.2(1 Xb) that you may wish to use. NOTICE This site is the location of a proposed construction materials operation. (Name of the Applicant/Operator) Wells Truddng, (IC whose address and phone number is (Address and Phone Number of the Applicant/Operator) 32010 WCR 63, Gill, CO 80624 has applied for a Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. Anyone wishing to comment on the application may view the application at the (County Name) Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Office, (Clerk and Recorder's Office Address) 1402 N. 17th Ave., Greeley, CO 80631 and should send comments prior to the end of the public comment period to the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman St, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203. Certification: I Bill Moser hereby certify that I posted a sign containing the above notice for the proposed permit area known as the (Name of Operation) Timmerman/Wells Pit on (Date Posted) F27 • 2of5 SIGnATURE DATE OTIS, BEDINGFIELD &,PETERS, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW John A. Kolanz 2725 Rocky Mountain Ave., Suite 320 Loveland, CO 80538 970-663-7300 jkolanz@nocoattorneys.com January 30, 2015 West Greeley Conservation District Board of Supervisors 4302 West 9th Street Road Greeley, CO 80634 HAND DELIVERY Re: Notice of Filing Construction Material Reclamation Permit Application Timmerman/Wells Pit Dear Supervisors: Pursuant to 2 CCR 407-4:1.6.2(1)(a), I have enclosed a Notice of Filing Application for a Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Permit to authorize a Section 112 Construction Materials Extraction Operation.. The operation would be located in Weld County about seven miles northeast of Keota, and 12 miles northwest of New Raymer. I have also enclosed a copy of the permit application form. Sin rely, .a J A. Kolanz antd' NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION FOR COLORADO MINED LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT FOR REGULAR (112) CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS EXTRACTION OPERATION NOTICE TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE LOCAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT West Greeley Conservation DISTRICT Wells Trucking, LLC (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 Conservation Districts 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. Rein Sew '/3/is' 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 O F RECLAMATION MINING SAFETY CHECK ONE: n There is a File Number Already Assigned to this Operation Permit # M -_ -_ (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 # �v(- - (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 sired 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 � 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): Wells Trucking, LLC 1.1 Type of organization (corporation, partnership, etc.): COrPOratiOn 2. Operation name (pit, mine or site name): 3. Permitted acreage (new or existing site): 3.1 Change in acreage (+) 3.2 Total acreage in Permit area Timmerman/Wells Pit 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: Gravel 5.1 Incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: 1. None Ibs/fons/vr 2. 3. / lbs7Tons/yr 4. / Ibs/Tons/vr 5.2 Anticipated end use of primary commoditie(s) to be mined: Road Base 106.4 permitted acres acres acres $2.696.00 application fee $3,342.00 quarry application $2,229.00 amendment fee $2.696.00 conversion fee 5.3 Anticipated end use of incidental commoditie(s) to be mined: N/A 5. / lbs/Tons/vr Ibs/Tons/vr // so//S' 6. Name of owner of subsurface rights of affected land: Timbro Ranch & Cattle Co. LLC If 2 or more owners, "refer to Exhibit O". 7. Name of owner of surface of affected land: Timbro Ranch & Cattle Co. LLC 8. Type of mining operation: Surface _a Underground 9. Location Information: The center of the area where the majority of mining will occur: COUNTY: Weld PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (check one): ll SECTION (write number): TOWNSHIP (write number and check direction): RANGE (write number and check direction): QUARTER SECTION (check one): QUARTER/QUARTER SECTION (check one): 6th (Colorado) J....3_.10th (New Mexico) S Ten T Nine ElNorth R Fifty-nine fl East !� El EI NE riNw USE OSouth El West IDSW SW ute GENERAL DESCRIPTION: (the number of miles and direction from the nearest town and the approximate elevation): About 6.8 miles northeast of Keota and 12.3 miles northwest of New Raymer and ranging from 5070-5155 feet in elevation. 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 (N): deg 40 min 45 sec 30 08 (2 decimal places) Longitude (W): deg 103 min 56 sec 9 .40 (2 decimal places) OR Example: (N) 39.73691° (W) -104.98449° Latitude (N) Longitude(W) OR Universal Tranverse Mercator IUTMI Example: 201336.3 E NAD27 Zone 13 4398351.2 N UTM Datum (specify NAD27, NAD83 or WGS 84) Nad 83 Zone 13 (5 decimal places) (5 decimal places) Easting Northing -3- 1 I . Correspondence Information: APPLICANT/OPERATOR (name, address, and phone of name to be used on permit) Contact's Name: Company Name: Street/P.O. Box: City: State: Telephone Number: Fax Number: Bill Moser Wells Trucking, LLC Title: Manager 32010 WCR 63 Gill P.O. Box: Colorado Zip Code: 80624 (970 ) _ 356-4671 ( )- PERMITTING CONTACT (if different from applicant/operator above) John Kolanz Title: Attorney 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: Otis, Bedingfield & Peters, LLC 2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue, Suite 320 Loveland P.O. Box: Colorado Zip Code: 80538 (970 ) - 663-7300 (970 ) _ 797-1399 Bill Moser Title: Manager Wells Trucking, LLC 32010 WCR 63 P.O. Box: Gill Colorado Zip Code: (970 ) _ 356-4671 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: ( ) - 12. Prima tare (Post-minine) land use check one): ^ Cropland(CR) Pastureland(PL) General Agriculture(GA) t• t Rangeland(RL) J] Forestry(FR) Wildlife Habitat(WL) DResidential(RS) n Recreation(RC) Industrial/Commercial(IC) ElDeveloped Water Resources(WR) Solid Waste Disposal(WD) 13. Prima resent land use check one Cropland(CR) t Pastureland(PL) General Agriculture(GA) Rangeland(RL) N Forestry(FR) Wildlife Habitat(WL) Residential(RS) U Recreation(RC) _ Industrial/Commercial(IC) Developed Water Resources(WR) 14. Method of Miming: Briefly explain mining method (e.g. truck/shovel): Material will be dry mined using excavators and haul trucks 15. On Site Processing: Crushing/Screening 13.1 Briefly explain mining method (e.g. truck/shovel): Material will be dry mined using excavators and haul trucks List any designated chemicals or acid -producing materials to be used or stored within permit area: None 16. Description of Amendment or Conversion: If you are amending or converting an existing operation, provide a brief narrative describing the proposed change(s). N/A 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(1x6): EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT C EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT E EXHIBIT F EXHIBIT G EXHIBIT H EXHIBIT I EXHIBIT I EXHIBIT K EXHIBIT L EXHIBIT M EXHIBIT N EXHIBIT O EXHIBIT P EXHIBIT Q EXHIBIT R EXHIBIT S Rule I.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)(6) 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. TW 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- i 2. The Board may suspend or revoke this permit, or assess a civil penalty, upon a fording 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. 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; 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): 0 � w so 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. 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. 10. For joint venturelnartnershin 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(4Xe), C.R.S.). 2. No mining operation will be located on lands where such operations are prohibited by law (Section 34-32.5-115(4x1:), 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,CR.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 v day of .---G-wt_vtr r' y 20)5"- . 7tevzk- Li Applicant/Operator or Co�any Name Signed: Title: Own &c l/ / State of ( C�Gw ZGc C-41.12 ) ss. County of D1.112 ) yi .1 The foregoingjjjinstrument was acknowlledgedbefore me this �� day of oc0 � by ,. _--//4.li-�A is j2l,r. n (V 4) as I _�v...r.�— ' If Corporation Attest (Seal) Signed: Corporate Secretary or Equivalent Town/City/County Clerk CINDY D. RIVERS NCYf,Ac Y PU $LiC STAVE 4.M COLOitADO NOTARY ID 20044015052 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES APRIL 29, 2016 Notary Puhllc / My Commission expires: y/2,7 /a'i t 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 proposed mining operation. The following is a sample of the Notice required for Rule 1.6.2(1 xb) that you may wish to use. NOTICE Wells Trucking, tic This site is the location of a proposed construction materials operation. (Name of the Applicant/Operator) whose address and phone number is (Address and Phone Number of the Applicant/Operator) 32010 WCR 63, Gill, CO 80624 has applied for a Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. Anyone wishing to comment on the application may view the application at the (County Name) Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Office, (Clerk and Recorder's Office Address) 1402 N. 17th Ave., Greeley, Co 80631 and should send comments prior to the end of the public comment period to the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman St, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203. Certification: I Bill Moser , hereby certify that I posted a sign containing the above notice for the proposed permit area known as the (Name of Operation) Timmemtan/Welis Pit on (Date Posted) x 27 •d off later -3o-(20 SIG ATURE DATE The following permanent man-made structures exist within 200 feet of the affected land: 1. Stock pond and windmill Owner: Ronald Timmerman 2. Oil and gas well pad and well (API#123-33082) Owner: Noble Energy, Inc. 3. Oil well (API# 123-37857) Owner: Noble Energy, Inc. 4. Water wells (#292031, #77932, and #290513) Owner: Ronald Timmerman 5. Gas, oil, and water lines (within easement shown on Map C -B1) Owner: Noble Energy, Inc. 6. Power Lines Owner: Morgan County Rural Electric Association 7. National Geodetic Survey Monument Owner: United States Department of Commerce SECTION MAP / SCALE IN FEET NORT200U S1 /�I SWS11 r WCR 104 a co O I N w co 104 N CC U NEW RAYME HWY 14---"'" ION MAP N MIN 292 FEELE,' WINN art 0 er WI II I I La O J rZ z Y c U wco w rc.. WZ z QU oa 1./ \ngineering Analytics SI/9Z/I'-03:'vh, 4 /WI C3AYS 4.4 A I'dvnU,d )3 Ao1, .aN £.,01.\ 1 1:\120513 New Roymer Pit\Site Surroundin q.dwg SAVED:1/22/15 PRINTED. 1/26/15 #046903000006 PARCEL OWNER: Timbro Ranch & Cattle Co. #046904000002 PARCEL OWNER: Timbro Ranch & Cattle Co. #046910000005 PARCEL OWNER: Timbro Ranch & Cattle Co. #046909000003 PARCEL OWNER: Timbro Ranch & Cattle Co. , EXISTING STOCK POND AND WINDMILL -1-- #046916000001 PARCEL OWNER: Timbro Ranch & Cattle Co. , r #046915000009 PARCEL OWNERS: Wade Castor Todd Castor 1 1 I 1 1 1 J / TOPSOIL STOCKPILE L #046910000004 PARCEL OWNER: Timbro Ranch & Cattle Co. OIL & GAS DRILL PAD z O Z 2 Z 0 0 IL 2 #046915000010 PARCEL OWNERS: Wade Castor Todd Castor LEGEND: AFFECTED LAND BOUNDARY ACCESS ROAD (EXISTING RANCH ROAD) PARCEL LINE TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 59 WEST SCALE IN FEET 0 600' Project No. 120513 DATE PREPARED: January 2015 APPLICANT: WELLS TRUCKING LLC hEngineering Analytics, Inc. EXHIBIT C -Al ADJOINING SURFACE OWNERS OF RECORD TIMMERMAN/ WELLS PIT \120515 New Rayner Plt\Site Surrounding. dwq SAVED. 1/22/15 PRINTED: 1/26/15 z 0 z z O U 0 U- H LINE - SEE EXHIBIT C -A 2 #046902000001 PARCEL OWNER: Timbro Ranch & Cattle Co. #046911000002 PARCEL OWNER: Timbro Ranch & Cattle Co. FRAC PONDS #046902400011 PARCEL OWNER: Patrick Woods #046911000005 PARCEL OWNER: Patrick Woods #046902400016 PARCEL OWNER: Tallgrass Pony Express Pipeline #046901000007 PARCEL OWNER: Patrick Woods #046912000004 PARCEL OWNER: Timbro Ranch & Cattle Co. #046914000001 PARCEL OWNER: U.S.A. 0 U #046912000003 PARCEL OWNER: Timbro Ranch & Cattle Co. #046913000006 PARCEL OWNER: U.S.A. LEGEND: AFFECTED LAND BOUNDARY ACCESS ROAD (EXISTING RANCH ROAD) PARCEL LINE TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 59 WEST NORTH SCALE IN FEET 0 0 6o' Project No. 120513 DATE PREPARED: January 2015 APPLICANT: WELLS TRUCKING LLC 1../ \ngineering Analytics, Inc. EXHIBIT C -A2 ADJOINING SURFACE OWNERS OF RECORD TIMMERMAN/ WELLS PIT 1'.\120513 New Royrner Pi( \S➢e Surrounding dwg SAVED:1/28/15 PRINTED'. 1/29/15 / 1J \ A 5 `V A N I / V \ A \ \ `4/ N , A O I I / / \ N / A \N V `90 / / A \ / A ' N / / / N I -- V A A / / / \ \ v N -/ I / /V -- / / I -- v N__/ -- \ // // V -- ▪ --, \\ I / �S��DI /I 1 I I� N N / I V N wV / _-- �_-��_ - -� • A --„N„,/,,, \\ ---- --i 7 N /V A- -� �/ / A \ j '��-- ▪ N\ \ \ V9,-4g5O�_/ r\ N \ / / /�— 1 0. Nv v A v N N I \_--1\ \/ I L / Ila/ // ,—\ N \\ \ N N \N i ATh vN /// V I / // N--- //"\\/ N NN \\ \\ /\ -1, �\ -v v v / 11 / / .--___ / v v A v v A, // i/vV A A \/ �I I / \ 1 / -/ /-\ \ \ \ \ \/ / 1 //`� \ I / J\ --\ I / / ---\\\ I/ ►, - / 1 1 \ / l_ I / N \ /�� -5050- ' - I / / - _ \;\.\\ \ \ 11' I 1 I / / ' \ \ \ / N / / V / I .../ / /�e��i�'� l j // / / --�"5 I / / /— I /—� I I / / / I/ \ V / // �v A \ / / vv V \\V�/ // / �_ I I—� 5040O / /—,N'_ I II I / / --v v/ / /—v v1 \I A V\ / A . 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Ronald I I V III \ A I/ / / / 1 Timmerman 1 \ \ , / / I / I I / I I I / I / I �II�C �>/// —// /N I// �—/%/i frde_ )/��N N // q _/ ' / N � AA k/ J//i�/'�� V/ll r�l / VIII/: // // 9 / -_ 9 ----' _ - _ 1 I I I I I i /-< % \\5 /III/!y// // / , / / / I III \ II\\( �l/ // // / - 7//' I I / ( / / / 7V ///// � 1/�// ./ -/ 1 / / I I /// IllllllI 11111 / / Iu\2 u11j%/I2//� 00 /-- g 1 I / // A I I iii//ll \\��%�/i//// Q� /r--��11 I/I//�r-.)��(f`i; N g0 / I V i I / -51\p0 /� �/ / N \ / - • // // / / / Permit #29203 \ �50a0 — // / / Ro-Wenald Timmerm n1 / I /V ------ m / / N -- — — X / N — / W / w/ / / / / z / / / -/ /' J / / up up up - up � / up / - upQ- / /' 2 / CO / // a / / u/ / O� P P / / ▪ Q / T1 / / /� L • / '-5p50' // / �i I / // I I / OIL & GAS / 7 DRILL PAD 1 / / / / / Well Permit #77932 / 7 API# 05-123-33082 f_4 / Ronald Timmerman / Owner. Noble Energy, Inc. /a / I I �\ ---- / / I / --- / / / / N _ — / / V A �� Owner. \ / / / / \ — — — Morgan REA \ oo / / / N // / / / / / N- / / / /r 4960 1 1 / LEGEND: EXISTING GROUND SURFACE CONTOUR (5 / 10' INTERVAL) AFFECTED LAND BOUNDARY ACCESS ROAD (EXISTING RANCH ROAD) SECTION LINE EPHEMERAL STREAM OVERHEAD POWER LINE up O 4 TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 59 WEST EXISTING NOBLE ENERGY, INC. UTILITY EASMENT COLORADO SEO WATER WELL LOCATION USGS WATER WELL LOCATION OIL & GAS WELL LOCATION 200' BOUNDARY BEYOND THE AFFECTED LAND BOUNDARY SCALE IN FEET 0 600' Project No. 120513 hngineering Analytics, Inc. DATE PREPARED: January 2015 APPLICANT: WELLS TRUCKING LLC EXHIBIT C -B1 MAN-MADE STRUCTURES AND CREEKS WITHIN 200' OF AFFECTED AREA AND EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY OF AREA TIMMERMAN/ WELLS PIT 1:\ 20513 New Roymer Pit Site Surroundingdwg SAVED.1 27/15 PRINTED:1/2/15 \ Av / I /1 / / V A / / / �' \/ f / / O / / / V A \ / / / / / / ,_-_- / I A \\ vv 5 / / // // // / V ----p9 // // / / / I / / / I \V A 0 / v A / I /� �o / 1 A \ / // � / \ / h / I\ / / / / / / / --t/ / / ----- -.4 / �� N v yr N \ \ \�\��A vI— NO I- m/ Z w W-/ to z / V -v / _V / / / iV N / Avv/ /// // -- / V / / \ / N / / V \ N \ \\\ \\ -._. .- i--\ N \ `l�\ /- 7,-- _l_ N\ \ N N V N /�--�\ N N A' \_// / N \ I V AV / \\ N00 I O / V A A V I V v /0 0.� I I I / \ I A v I N I A V NN v V ��v / / / / 1 \ \ \` � \ \ 1 AV 1 \ N V A A // / IV // \ \ v N I V / I \V A\ \\ \\v N \ \V I / I I \ v / O N A V F \\ NV A \ V A\ \\ \A I� A R A V N v \ V AV A \\ \ 1 \ 90 V A A A\\\ \V �v \\\ \\\ \vv� \1 \\ \\ ��v \\ 0 // \V V\ \vv\ \\\ \\\ \ AV A\ \\ \V NN r�V A r\ V A N N N. N \V A \ A 1 \ rV A _ - N N N vv AN N \ \ \ \ \ I av v AV A N v -— V Av _v 0/ I A N \ A\ v\ \\ V AV A \ \ 1 I_._ A / / I V A v N A \ I --_ / I I A v _ yy1;N / O / 1 v �V 1 V A r:l // // I A ---v\ A\ / o / 1 I A A 1 V / v N A\ '2 / / A A A V A v_49OO_-� \ V /_/ \ \ \\ \ \\ / \ I \ W tp V vv / / FRAC / 4 \ vv / / PONDS / I N N v I up-- DP / up up NP A\ \V A \ --\\� I // / / A / / / / / / / / / / �// its fL z O U / 0 / A / O �v A v N N Av PO -< /t Owner: Noble / / V \ I V A \ A V A \ n — - Energy, Inc. / / / I I \ V A \ \ I N A V Av v.., N I I I / // I i / \ / / A A A A \ Owner. l N \\ V \ \ \\ N 1 N 1 i / I MorganREA \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 1 \I / / / / Well Permit #290513 API# 5-123-37857 Ronald Timmerman Owner Noble Energy, Inc. \ \ \ \ \ 1 I I / / / // / // / / / // / / / I / / -- / / / I o / / °�� // i / / / / v / / / - - ' / / NV / 1 I / I n I ( I LEGEND: TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 59 WEST EXISTING GROUND SURFACE UP EXISTING NOBLE ENERGY, INC. UTILITY EASMENT CONTOUR (5' / 10' INTERVAL) - - - - AFFECTED LAND BOUNDARY O COLORADO SEO WATER WELL LOCATION ACCESS ROAD }( USGS WATER WELL LOCATION (EXISTING RANCH ROAD) # OIL & GAS WELL LOCATION / \ - SECTION LINE NORTH 200' BOUNDARY BEYOND THE --- EPHEMERAL STREAM AFFECTED LAND BOUNDARY SCALE IN FEET ---E -- OVERHEAD POWER LINE — — 0 600' Project No. 120513 L./ .ngineering Analytics, Inc. DATE PREPARED: January 2015 APPLICANT: WELLS TRUCKING LLC EXHIBIT C -B2 MAN-MADE STRUCTURES AND CREEKS WITHIN 200' OF AFFECTED AREA AND EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY OF AREA TIMMERMAN/ WELLS PIT 5 _ ��/' \ \ y / \\ / -5050- --- I 1 / / \\\I I I -\ 1 / / /- I I \-1 \ _- /-\\\\\--/////-- I I • -5040-'I 1 \\\\/ /r // III /� _\\ I //�\ \ \\yI I o' 4'�\ \\\ III _k4J^///Y \\ k\ \k\ -- \ l .k — \'1i%f ri r- i 1iltMpglNcutaPEE✓ ` \ \ �/ /--� ter! )`/ J4)/%i' • //-/ /-\N� \ --'/_ \\{/&'/ ..,u /-/-/49p1 ///--- Iik / J(/ %// -5100F I ////%filli /%///// Ii . 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EXHIBIT C -C1 VEGETATION SURVEY OF AFFECTED AREA TIMMERMAN/ WELLS PIT LU z / o I 1 \ J / o / 1 1 .z_..../ '2 / / / O U // / I / / -' / / / / / O FRAC z -/ / 2 • • / V 1 ♦/ / / / 1 / \ \/pO1') / \/ / / I (\ \ / / 1 \\ \\ / / I \ N / .-,---_R95�' \ / I \ / I �\ \ / I I \ \ / I \\ \ I C\ \ / I 1 \ I \ N • \ \ \ \ \ \ /�---\ \ \ 1 \-� GQFi � -V. \ \ \ •H ---- A A \. /�— \ Z\ I \ \ I \\ I I I v� \\ 11 \\\ vim---- \\ -vv I / <, -- • \ / \z\\ \ \ \\ • \\ • I / I \ •\ \ / O \ \ \\ \\� \ \\ \ •\ •\ 1�\ \\ \ •\\ \\•\ \\•\ O_`\\ \\ —\\ \\--- \\ \ \\ \U�\ \ •\\\ \ \ \\ N —\ \ \\ N. \m \ \ \ \ \ • \ N \ • \ \ \ \ X\ \ \ \ \ \ \• -- \ \ \ \ / lil co % \I \ \ \ \ \ \ \\\• \\\\ I/ / I 1 \ \ \ \ \ I 1 \ 1 I \ I 1 \ I \ • rONDS / / / / / / / / \ • tri O • • • • \ 1 • \ • • • \ • / / 1 \ \\ • \\ \ \ \\ \ 1 1 \ 9°o \ \o •\ \ \V NN vvv •\ \ \ \ - \ \ — \ \V A A \ • \ .V A\ \ \ 1 \ I V \ 1 I , 1 \ A 1 1 I\ _ \ \ \ I \-' - 1 \ \ 1 \\ I I I \ \ / / / / \--- \ / / 1 \ v v A / \ \• \_4900_-\ \\ \ \ \ \ \ •\ \ / • I 1 \.\\ / \'_' \ I \ \ I 1 \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ N. \ / -\ \ \ \ •\ I \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ • \ \ \ \ \ \ \ I \ __ •/ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ • / \ -\\ • \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \•\ \ \ \ \ • \ \ / / 0 0 \ • / LEGEND: EXISTING GROUND SURFACE CONTOUR (5' / 10' INTERVAL) AFFECTED LAND BOUNDARY ACCESS ROAD (EXISTING RANCH ROAD) SECTION LINE EPHEMERAL STREAM TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 59 WEST UPPER GRASSLANDS LOWER GRASSLANDS OPERATIONS WHERE VEGETATION HAS BEEN REMOVED SCALE IN FEET 0 0 6 800' Project No. 120513 DATE PREPARED: January 2015 APPLICANT: WELLS TRUCKING LLC nngineering Analytics, Inc. EXHIBIT C -C2 VEGETATION SURVEY OF AFFECTED AREA TIMMERMAN/ WELLS PIT 1:\120513 New Rayrner PR\0radin9.aw9 SAVED:1/2//lb PRINTED. 1/27/15 .\ I / --\ / ' ,- 1\ / / / II _ I I\ \ I \- / /^\ I II I _ 1 \ ‘I R / I I \ \ \ / / // �\ I L\\ 1 \ 1 I/ \�� l II I 1 \\ \/' // / ,- I i _504,__)I I\I / N \f/� I 1 I 1 \ / / / \ L_ I I I 1 -\ N L I 11 1 _'//' \\ir,\ 1 \\ /// / �' /// //_�r\ I ;I /' `\ --�N I I 1\ I \�\\�I i II II 1 11 7 \ \ \ \\ \/ / -�/ / \ I I // \\ \\ I I I j \\ 11 II \ / / / / \ I \ �I / \ \ / / / / , / , 1\ \ I 1 I I / \\ / \ \ \ / 1 I _// 1 ) 1- ://////:/r -::\\C:— \\ \\ 111 �� I II I \I\ \�\ \�// \1 \/ / I \\ N___j\ \\ _\\\\ \\Iii 1 111 II 11 II \ /\ I\\—,// I I � \\ 77 8/�`\\ \\ 11 2% 1 I 1 \ / I I I I ( \ \ /'\ / �'—�\� \ \ \ 1 0 2% 1 I I I \ / \ \ / I \ /,.�///—�N\ \ \ \ \ I e5 01 a \ \ ILO I ' \\ \/ '—`N 1 I -- �' /, / �// \ \ 1\ \ 1 \ \ \\ 1 \ /��/ I �I\\... a�wgridj" P/,/,� \ \\ \\\ \ 11 \ \ \\ /^\ I /--\\/\ \ \N:1 O54d5AIN / /�///// // , sra_ 1 1 \ \ \ 1 \\ /( %//////' / /�7 I / I I III \ \ N \ /�� / s'aos3tso.%//// //I, — /// `�/ I II N \\ / /•1 7—' 7// _I I /'—�—v� nom , �� N N\ chi /tp k\ if t-- �e /%/' _—,/ �\ \\� If I I I / / �o �/ i�-- // -/ 7, 7 / \ 11I I / 1 I \ '„� \\\ �7 /�� /'//�/�- -''/ ▪ �• '�i -�'// , 1p Ti IoW l; II I� P �I/ h / / ---/ \ // ' / / I II I �' 11 / \ \\ ,/ / / /- _/ I I I I I 1/�1/ / I /1 2k h"°//// 7 I /' -,'/ �''� r 11 I I I//h / / / N, A -tom �L / L / ! L 1 >- /2 / / - /./ \ \ \I \ I / / l �/ -� TOPSOIL STOCKPILE // A / / \ \ \ I\ \ 9/'¢, ' ill // / / / / // I I I / I 1? 1 / / N / 1 �e �\ VV,\I 5105 // ; ( / _/ I PROCESSING , 1/ I I I / / / 1) i !)1/l l l l \ \I\ \2oA 1) / //// / I( AREA �'-- / ; ; ; / / , i—I ��11 / / v �\ / // / �1,----- 1 V I / // / / / / \ \\ \\V�\stol ill l j // I I \ 1 I I ( / , /' / / / / \\ \\��` "OOH i/ j 1 // / /.4 /--\ I \\ I 1 \\ 1 I •la 4 / SITE LIMITS: 120.4 AC / \ \ Y / _ - - i \ \ \ 1 / g 7 / (INCLUDING EXISTING / 7 S / / / _"/ / \ Y I \ \ �\ �� /%I / /.ACCESS ROAD) N / \b`\ `� I.-ly7 � J / , / N I \ N \\ I\ \� . \ _ % / B / / // \ EXISTING �� \�_ _ / / ' / / I / \ 1\ / / / /---___ // ---�\ II // / / '- \\ \\\\ I / -- /'/ \I ) I / /\ \ \ I - _ \ \ -- I 1 / / \ ��\\\ i 1`// / // ----�\ \\ \\ \ I / I I / I \\ \ STOCK POND ' \� \ \ \ \ 1 / N \ N S I / N. N N \...� sI ACCESS ROAD e / /' b\ \\ N \ \\{� ` (EXISTING RANCH ROAD) , / \ / // // / N \N N. —� \ I ./ / / / ' N N I \ I i �� •, / AND WINDMILL LEGEND: - — — — — - EXISTING GROUND SURFACE A - - A' CROSS-SECTION CONTOUR (5' / 10' INTERVAL) PROPOSED GROUND SURFACE CONTOUR (1'/ 5' INTERVAL) AFFECTED LAND BOUNDARY ACCESS ROAD (EXISTING RANCH ROAD) — — — EDGE OF MINING � / SCALE IN FEET 0 300' Project No. 120513 DATE PREPARED: January 2015 APPLICANT: WELLS TRUCKING LLC hngineering Analytics, Inc. EXHIBIT D-1 MINE PLAN TIMMERMAN/ WELLS PIT Q Li_ Q • o y 1O i O Io tco O 1 N W O N r b +O 4 h I'. 7 a 1N II 1 O 1 N 1 10 O 1N O i 1OO i ! 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