2019-02-13_REVISION - M2001038 (5)

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RECLAMATION PLAN EXHIBIT E (cont) 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 rural setting surrounded by large tracks of open lands where displaced wildlife can go. During mining and reclamation a few terrestrial mammals, amphibi- ans 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. A wildlife statement was provided by Colorado Division of Wildlife Northeast Region, in 2001, a copy is provided. 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 perimeter or floor where mining is complete. If the topsoil piles remain undisturbed for more than a year, the approved seed mix and rate recommend, per surface acre 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 contami- nants so that it remains useful for sustaining vegetation when reclamation begins . The topsoil will be handled as little as possible until it is replaced onto disturbed areas . Albert Frei & Sons will take measures necessary to insure the stability of the replaced topsoil on graded slopes and ensuring that it is spread as evenly a possible . RECLAMATION TIMETABLE Reclamation will begin once enough area has been opened so that any reclamation completed will not be disturbed as mining progresses . This may take one or more years depending on the economic conditions in the area and the amount of material mined. By the time mining is completed approximately 700 of the total mined land will be reclaimed. As mining ends only final slope backfilling, grading and shaping resoiling and seeding will be needed on the areas last mined. Final seeding will be done by the end of the second fall after grading is completed. The area will be monitored for success of revegetation until accepted by ll