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RECLAMATION PLAN <br />IRRIGA TION <br />EXHIBIT F (CONT.) <br />No irrigation is planned for the revegetated area in the <br />pit. It makes the vegetation dependent on water and does not <br />promote a vegetation cover that is diverse and capable of self <br />regeneration. <br />RECLAMA TION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS <br />The operator intends to mine the property in compliance with <br />the Reclamation Performance Standards of Rule 3. Grading will be <br />done to create a final topography that is compatible with the <br />intended final land use. Most slope areas will be created by <br />backfilling to the final slope rate. These slopes will be 3:1 <br />and we will attempt to retain the present drainage pattern across <br />the property. A sign that conforms to the requirements in Rule <br />3.1.12 (1996) is in place at the entrance to this facility. <br />The material used to create the slopes will be native <br />overburden material found on the site at this time. It will <br />consist of sand, gravel, overburden and topsoil. The pit will be <br />reclaimed so that a suitable grade for drainage exists. All <br />surface runoff will be directed into the existing drainages <br />around the site. <br />All grading will be done in a manner to control erosion and <br />to protect areas outside the affected lands from slides or other <br />damage. All backfilling and grading will be completed as soon as <br />feasible after mining is completed. All refuse will be hauled <br />away or disposed of in a manner that will control unsightliness <br />and protect the drainage system from pollution. There are no <br />acid - forming or toxic materials involved in this operation. If <br />petroleum products are stored at the site, it will be done as <br />prescribed by applicable laws. Any storage tanks will be sur- <br />rounded by a berm or be in self contained facilities adequate to <br />retain any fluid spilled should a tank rupture. In addition, <br />there is adequate absorbent materials on site to contain any <br />spills that would occur outside the containment structure. There <br />are no drill or auger holes on the land. Maximum slopes will be <br />within the limits set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the <br />Board and will be capable of being traversed by machinery. <br />The operator does not expect prevailing hydrologic condi- <br />tions to be disturbed. Walsenburg Sand and Gravel, CO. will <br />17 <br />