2020-02-05_REVISION - M1998013 (27)

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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: Main Shores Mine Area: Pond A—slurry lined and reclaimed as water storage. Slurry Wall has been approved, mining is not complete and Pond A will be the final phase of the mining for the entire site, 6 to 8 years out. Pond B—slurry lined and reclaimed as water storage. Slurry Wall has been approved and water is currently being stored. Pond C—slurry lined and reclaimed as water storage. Slurry Wall has been approved and water is currently being stored. Pond D—slurry lined and reclaimed as water storage. Slurry Wall has been approved and water is currently being stored. Vogl Amended Area: Cell 1 —wet mined and reclaimed as uplands to native grades. Cell 2a—slurry lined and dry mined, reclaimed as water storage. Cell 2b -wet mined and reclaimed as uplands to native grades. Cell 3—slurry lined and dry mined, reclaimed as water storage. (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. EarthmovinQ 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. Bestway Concrete&Aggregates—Vogl Amendment-Shores Mine—MLRB 112 Permit Application Exhibit E-1