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NORTH STAR PIT 112 RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION <br /> EXHIBIT E - RECLAMATION PLAN <br /> (a) A description of the type(s)of reclamation the Operstorproposes 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 ofinethods ofrieclamation as related to <br /> the mechanics ofearthmoving; <br /> Upon completion of mining, the slopes will be shaped to a maximum slope of 4:1 to <br /> connect with the existing grade on the perimeter of the property and the mined areas. The <br /> mined areas will be seeded to the grass mixture noted on the reclamation plan and <br /> returned to pasture land that the property owner can then dry land farm if he wishes. The <br /> level areas mined will be graded,top soiled and returned to pasture land graded to work <br /> with the surrounding elevations. <br /> (b) A comparison of the proposed post-mining land use to other land uses in the <br /> vicinity and to adoptedstate andloca/land use plans andpmgrams <br /> The proposed pasture land is compatible with the other land uses in the vicinity,which is <br /> essentially agricultural land. <br /> (c) A description of how die Reclamation Plan will be implemented to meet each <br /> applicable requirement of Section 11. <br /> The Operator will cant'reclamation to completion with reasonable diligence. The site <br /> reclamation will be completed within approximately one year from completion of mining, <br /> but not more than two years from the date the Operator informs the Board or Office that <br /> such phase has commenced. <br /> Section l f.5Reclamation Measures Material Handling. Grading of the upland area will <br /> be consistent with the existing pre-mining grades in this area which is appropriate for this <br /> use. When backfilling the upland, the operator will use overburden and non-saleable soils <br /> compacted for stability. <br /> Grading will be performed to help control erosion and siltation of the affected lands during <br /> mining, implementing good operation techniques to handle material as little as possible, <br /> and vegetation of stockpiles remaining in place for more than one growing season. <br /> Although the use of erosion protection devices is not anticipated, if deemed necessary by <br /> the operator at the time of excavation,silt fence and haybale dams will be installed to <br /> prevent erosion. Backfilling and grading will be completed as soon as feasible after the <br /> mining process is complete. <br /> Maximum slopes and slope combinations will be compatible with the configuration of <br /> surrounding conditions and land use. Mining will be done at a slope of 4:1 allowing for <br /> farming of the area post mining. <br /> Section 3.L8 Water-General Requirements The Operator will comply with applicable <br /> Colorado water laws governing injury to existing water rights and with applicable state and <br /> federal water quality and dredge and fill laws and regulations. <br /> North Star Pit 112 Reclamation Permit 71 <br />