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19. Estimate quantity (gallons per day) and quality of water required by the proposed operation, specifying proposed sources of this water; method of its conveyance to the site; quantity and quality of used and/or surplus water; and disposal of used and/or surplus water. It is estimated that the project will use 10,000 - 15,000 gallons of water per day during the months June - September for dust control at the screening plant and on on-site roads. The water is currently available from an on-site domestic well and from the river, (riparian water rights) . Water will be conveyed by a 3,500 gallon water truck equipped with sprays for watering roads. 20. If the nature of the deposit and the mining method used permit, describe and show the steps or phases of the mining operation that allow concurrent reclamation. Include a proposed time schedule for such concurrent activities. As previously indicated, the project is designed to recover sands for commercial sale to the construction industry while simultaneously accomplishing major reclamation. This will be accomplished in a single phase now estimated to require approximately five years to complete. Continued maintenance will be established to maintain the integrity of the sand bar once the initial project has been completed. 21. Describe the ultimate physical condition of the site and specify proposed use(s) or potential uses, of the mined lands once reclaimed. The land proposed for sand bar skimming will be used as flood control land. The project will result in a final land configuration that will cause the San Joaquin river to be forced back into the main channel rather than potentially creating an avulsive cut. No agriculture or other use of the property is proposed at this time. 22. For operations occurring within or adjacent to a seasonal or permanent stream, river, or other body of water, describe actions being taken to protect water quality and wildlife habitat: Water cruality protection will be maintained by virtue of the type of proposed operation. An above ground fuel tank will be bermed to contain any potential release of fuel due to accidental spill. No other chemicals, compounds or reagents deleterious to water quality will be present on the project site.