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blocks as shown in the Geotechnical Exhibit. This activity will be very limited since MSHA requires <br />the same or better level of safeguarding during mining operations. <br />5. Revegetation Plan <br />In areas which have been topsoiled and regraded, hydroseeding will be utilized. This method has <br />been successfully used at the site to provide initial erosion protection. It will be followed up by tree <br />seedling planting where appropriate. A density of 100 tublings per acre is planned for tree planting. <br />6. Post -Reclamation Site Drainage <br />All mining drainage systems will be maintained. Local sumps will be left in place on the flat pad <br />areas, but all significant runoff water will be channeled into the Washington Gallery where possible. <br />The Franklin Quarry will drain into itself and allow infiltration of water through the faults within the <br />quarry. <br />7. 7. Revegetation Success Criteria <br />Revegetation will be deemed adequate when erosion is controlled, and the vegetation cover is similar <br />to the existing cover, and is considered satisfactory according to Division standards. Since the site <br />includes large areas of marble WRLs with very steep marble block faces that cannot be vegetated, <br />revegetation will not take place over all of the disturbance area. <br />8. 8. Monitoring Reclamation Success <br />Monitoring the reclamation on an ongoing basis will ensure its success. The operator plans to use the <br />local NRCS office to determine the capacity of the reclaimed land to control erosion. If minor changes <br />or modifications are needed to the seeding and reclamation plan, revision plans will be submitted to <br />the Division. It is hoped that the Division will provide assistance in evaluating the success of the <br />ongoing reclamation process. Information on all areas disturbed and reclaimed, as well as any other <br />important items regarding the reclamation will be submitted in the annual reports to the Division. <br />9. 9. Weed Control <br />Measures will be employed for the control of any noxious weed species. The objective of this weed <br />management plan is to control undesirable plants on the mine property. Plants identified through the <br />The Pride of America DRMS 112c <br />Exhibit E - 2 12/23/15 <br />