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EXHIBIT E — RECLAMATION PLAN This information provided in this Exhibit is intended to satisfy the requirements outlined in Section 6.4.5 of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board Construction Material Rules and Regulations: The proposed mining and reclamation plan focuses on minimizing the ecological impacts of mining, minimizing the length of time of impact, and maximizing long-term benefits. The existing mine inside the permit boundary will continue with the silt from washing going to the west pond. The area south of the west pond where the processing plant is located will be reclaimed once mining is complete at the Lee Amended Parcel. The areas in the current mine will be reclaimed in a similar fashion to the description below except the current water surfaces less any silt storage will be exposed. (a) A description of the type(s) of reclamation the Operator proposes to achieve in the reclamation of the affected land, why each was chosen, the amount of acreage accorded to each, and a general discussion of methods of reclamation as related to the mechanics of earthmoving; No further disturbances will occur onsite. Earthmoving The topsoil will be replaced by a scraper and generally graded with a blade. All grading will be done in a manner that controls erosion and siltation of the affected lands, to protect areas outside the affected land from slides and other damage. In addition, all backfilling and grading will be completed as soon as feasible after the mining process. All disturbed areas will be regraded and smoothed to a finished grade that is suitable for revegetation or the final land use. As noted previously, the area will be reclaimed as mining commences. Finish grading, topsoil placement and seeding will occur once the resource is completely removed. A typical cross-section of the shoreline is included on the Reclamation Plan Map. (b) A comparison of the proposed post -mining land use to other land uses in the vicinity and to adopted state and local land use plans and programs. Once returned to existing (pre -mined) grade, the site can return to being farmed. The water storage reservoirs will be compatible with the other land uses in the vicinity, which includes farmland, industrial land, and rural residential. (c) A description of how the Reclamation Plan will be implemented to meet each applicable requirement of Section 3. L The Operator will carry reclamation to completion with reasonable diligence. Reclamation will be completed within one to two years from completion of mining, but not more than five years from the date the Operator informs the Board or Office that such phase has commenced. Bestway Concrete & Aggregates — La Poudre Amendment- La Poudre Mine — MLRB 112 Permit Application Exhibit E -1