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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 mine is currently: Cell 1 —mined out, silt storage and fresh water pond—not reclaimed Cell 2—mined out—slurry wall approved and water currently stored—partially reclaimed Cell 3—mined out—slurry wall approved—actively being reclaimed Cell 4- partially mined—slurry wall provisionally approved Cell 5—minimum disturbance for provisional slurry wall test Amended Area—minimum disturbance with conveyor going through—future silt storage if this area is partially mined out after conveyor is moved (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; The mined area will be reclaimed to existing grade. Refer to Exhibit F for the acreages and additional details. 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 3.1. Bestway Concrete&Aggregates—Conveyor Amendment-Bernhardt Mine—MLRB 112 Permit Application Exhibit E-1