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EXHIBIT E - RECLAMATION PLAN <br /> This information provided in this Exhibit is intended to satisfy the requirements outlined in Section <br /> 6.4.5 of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board Construction Material Rules and <br /> Regulations: The proposed mining and reclamation plan focuses on minimizing the ecological <br /> impacts of mining, minimizing the length of time of impact, and maximizing long-term benefits. <br /> (a) A description of the type(s)of reclamation the Operator proposes to achieve in the <br /> reclamation of the affected land, why each was chosen, the amount of acreage <br /> accorded to each, and a general discussion of methods of reclamation as related to <br /> the mechanics of earthmoving, <br /> The mined area will be reclaimed to a lined water storage reservoir due to a need within <br /> the state for water storage facilities. Refer to Exhibit F for the acreages and additional <br /> details. <br /> Earthmoving <br /> The topsoil will be replaced by a scraper and generally graded with a blade. All grading <br /> will be done in a manner that controls erosion and siltation of the affected lands, to protect <br /> areas outside the affected land from slides and other damage. In addition, all backfilling <br /> and grading will be completed as soon as feasible after the mining process. All disturbed <br /> areas will be regraded and smoothed to a finished grade that is suitable for revegetation or <br /> the final land use. <br /> As noted previously, the area will be reclaimed as mining proceeds. Finish grading, topsoil <br /> placement and seeding will occur throughout the life of the mine. Once the resource is <br /> completely removed, final grading and vegetation of the slopes will be completed. The <br /> empty vessel will be available for water storage. A typical cross-section of the shoreline is <br /> included on the Reclamation Plan Map. <br /> (b) A comparison of the proposed post-mining land use to other land uses in the <br /> vicinity and to adopted state and local land use plans and programs. <br /> The water storage reservoirs will be compatible with the other land uses in the vicinity, <br /> which includes farmland, industrial land, and rural residential. <br /> (c) A description of how the Reclamation Plan will be implemented to meet each <br /> applicable requirement of Section 3.1. <br /> The Operator will carry reclamation to completion with reasonable diligence. Each phase <br /> of reclamation will be completed within one to two years from completion of mining, but not <br /> more than five years from the date the Operator informs the Board or Office that such <br /> phase has commenced. <br /> Section 3.1.5 Reclamation Measures Material Handling. Grading will be performed to <br /> help control erosion and siltation of the affected lands through phased mining, <br /> implementing good operation techniques to handle material as little as possible, and <br /> vegetation of stockpiles remaining in place for more than one growing season. Although <br /> the use of erosion protection devices is not anticipated, if deemed necessary by the <br /> Hunt Water, LLC—Gravel Mine—MLRB 112 Permit Application <br /> Exhibit E-1 <br />