2020-02-05_REVISION - M1998013 (27)

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The operator will develop and comply with a stormwater management plan and will use best management practices (BMPs) to ensure groundwater and surface water are protected to the greatest possible extent. BMPs include schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, maintenance procedures and other management practices to prevent or reduce the pollution in runoff from the site. Section 3.1.7 Groundwater-Specific Requirements The Operator will comply with the applicable standards and conditions for classified and unclassified groundwater. Section 3.1.8 Wildlife: The mining and reclamation plans have been designed to account for the safety and protection of wildlife on the mine site. The Operator will use concurrent reclamation methods to minimize the impact on wildlife. The proposed reclamation plan may improve wildlife habitat. The proposed seed mix and plantings will create improved cover, foraging, roosting, and nesting areas for wildlife. The water area within the reservoir will serve as habitat for waterfowl and other bird species and the fringes of the reservoir will be used by mammal, bird, reptile and amphibian species. Control and/or removal of noxious and weedy species during the project and the replacement of desirable graminoid, forb, shrub and tree species during reclamation will result in enhancement of wildlife habitat on the project site. Section 3.1.9 Topsoi/ing. Topsoil shall be removed and segregated from other spoil. Topsoil stockpiles shall be stored in places and configurations to minimize erosion and located in areas where disturbance by ongoing mining operations will be minimized. Once stockpiled, topsoil shall be rehandled as little as possible. Stockpiles that will remain in place for more than one growing season will receive vegetative cover, as outlined on the Reclamation Plan Map, as soon as possible to minimize erosion. Section 3.1.10 Revegetatiorr.. In those areas where revegetation is part of the reclamation plan, the land shall be revegetated in a manner that establishes a diverse, effective, and long-lasting vegetative cover that is capable of self-regeneration without continued dependence on irrigation or fertilizer and is at least equal in extent of cover to the natural vegetation of the surrounding area. The proposed seed-mix and plantings for reclamation are outlined on the Reclamation Plan included in Exhibit F of this application. Section 3.1.11 Buildings and Structures Please refer to the enclosed Reclamation Plan included in Exhibit F. Section 3.1.12 Signs and Markers The Operator will post appropriate signage at the entrance to the mine site. The permit area will be marked by existing fencing, or proximity to existing County roads. (d) Plans for topsoil segregation,preservation and replacement,for stabilization, compaction and grading of spoil,and for re vegetation. Topsoil will be removed and segregated from other spoil. Topsoil not needed for reclamation may be sold or removed from the site. For reclamation, topsoil will be replaced by a scraper and generally graded with a blade. Grading shall be done in a Bestway Concrete&Aggregates—Vogl Amendment-Shores Mine—MLRB 112 Permit Application Exhibit E-3