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l <br /> EXHIBIT "E" <br /> RECLAMATION PLAN <br /> r <br /> { Final reclamation of the gravel pit is to be used for grazing and wildlife habitat. This <br /> conforms to the land use in general and nearby Pike National Forest. <br /> r <br /> The reclamation phase of this gravel pit will be done in accordance with <br /> applicable USDA-NRCS specifications, standards and guidelines. National <br /> Forest standards specific to the use of seeded species from locally native plants, <br /> fertilizers and mulch will also apply to the reclamation activities. <br /> The proposed mining area has been identified as Management Area 2B, which <br /> emphasizes outdoor recreation in roaded natural or rural setting. The <br /> pr-opo-Sed area( section 30 ) is within the active grazing allotment"Four Mile". <br /> - "A non-native population of leafy spurge(approximately 15 acres in size) is present <br /> at the site and would be scheduled for chemical control treatments. <br /> Reclamation would begin on the north mine boundary, it's western half, <br /> and proceed to the east and south as final grades are met. <br /> The reclamation process would involve the following steps: <br /> 1. The proposed mining process would facilitate reclamation by <br /> reducing slopes to between 2:1 and 3:1, with the exception of <br /> possible rock outcrops. To the extent practical, the contours will <br /> be reshaped to simulate natural topographic conditions and slopes <br /> would be varied to include random flat areas of various sizes <br /> and shapes. Contouring during reclamation would also include <br /> the creation of water bars draining to the flat areas and other <br /> measures to minimize erosion. It is likely that there will be some <br /> hard rock outcroppings that will remain after the mining process. <br /> I <br /> L <br />