2014-12-15_PERMIT FILE - M2014043 (2)

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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT E (cont) operator expects to comply with applicable Federal and Colorado water quality laws and regulations . Any water used in the operation of the processing plants and gravel pit will come from water owned by the operator or purchased from an outside agency that is suitable for that use . EXHIBITG contains specific information concerning impacts and uses of water at this mining operation. This is not a dredge facility, so there are no temporary siltation structures involved in this operation and no mining will be done within the confines of a river. If a U.S . Army Corp of Engineers Permit is required for mining in waters of the U.S . or wetlands on the site it will be obtained prior to disturbing those areas . There will be no earthen dams on the mined area. The mining and reclamation plans consider existing wildlife use of the site. This mine is located in a urban setting so few wildlife species have been observed on the site. During mining and reclamation a few terrestrial mammals, amphibians and birds will be displaced. There is adequate habitat on surrounding properties for the displaced critters to go until reclamation is complete. Creation and management of wildlife habitat is not a specific part of the reclamation plan. However, whenever possible the landowners will work toward the improvement of habitat for wildlife around the commercial development area. A wildlife statement was requested from the Colorado Division of Wildlife Northeast Region, on July 23 , 2014 and as of this date no response has been received. Topsoil in the area is minimal or of poor quality and very little exists in some areas that can be salvaged. The operator is committed to salvage whatever growth medium is available for use in reclamation. When growth medium/topsoil is removed to reach the mineral deposit, it will be segregated and stockpiled along the east and south sides of Stage 2 . If the topsoil piles remain undisturbed for more than one growing season, 2 . 0 #PLS of Western Wheatgrass, per 100 sq-ft will be planted on the piles or other means will be employed to preserve the topsoil from wind and water erosion. This will keep it free of contaminants so that it remains useful for sustaining vegetation when reclamation begins . The stockpiles will be located in areas where disturbances by ongoing mining operations will be at a minimum, i .e. along 21 (Revised 12/15/2014)