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The specific elements of SCI's Reclamation Plan are addressed in the following sections per <br /> the guidelines outlined in Rule 6.4.5. Reclamation of previously mined and scheduled mining <br /> areas will occur within the 58.7 acres. <br /> SCI plans to reclaim the property as each mining stage commences. Areas disturbed during <br /> development shall be restored with natural-appearing landforms that blend with the adjacent <br /> undisturbed topography within 90 days of completion to meet Garfield County standards. <br /> Scott Contracting will start the reclamation process as soon as mining progresses <br /> throughout the site. After each mining phase is completed, SCI will start backfilling pits with <br /> excess dirt and unused material. The pits will not be filled in completely as part of the <br /> reclamation plan is to create a recreational pond. See Figure 10 for proposed pond location. <br /> The site will be graded to compliment the surrounding topography, and slopes will be mined <br /> and graded at a 3:1 slope. <br /> Area disturbed by grading will be contoured so they can be revegetated and will be <br /> revegetated to stabilize the surface from erosion. No trees, shrubs, or bushy-type vegetation <br /> will be planted; only the appropriate grasses selected by the Natural Resource Conservation <br /> Service (NRCS) will be used. <br /> 6.1 Description and Types of Reclamation <br /> SCI will achieve the required reclamation of the affected land per the Garfield County Land <br /> Use Permitting and seeding regulations using existing and available equipment. The primary <br /> reason for this goal is to minimize dust and erosion of the property and restore the site back <br /> to its natural conditions to the extent practicable. <br /> Figure 10, Exhibit F, Reclamation Plan Map, depicts the amount of acreage proposed for <br /> each reclamation activity. All reclamation will occur with specified equipment and methods <br /> for attaining successful revegetation of the property. It is assumed that a 53-acre pond will <br /> be present post-mining. <br /> 6.2 Post-Mining Land Use <br /> The adjacent properties are primarily agricultural, county and interstate roadways, oil and <br /> gas well pad and the Colorado River. The post-mining land uses will be like the current land <br /> use and not conflict with adjacent land uses, which are currently comprised of agricultural <br /> uses. <br /> 6.3 Implementation of the Reclamation Plan <br /> 6.3.1 Topsoil Segregation, Preservation, and Replacement <br /> The topsoil excavated, stockpiled and or used for berm construction during Phase 1 will be <br /> used to support the revegetation of the site. <br /> Backfilling and recontouring of the site will occur after the mining and extraction activities <br /> finish. Pit slopes will generally be backfilled with subsoils, overburden, and unmined <br /> materials. This will be placed with a bulldozer and haul trucks. Then the use for a roller for <br /> 20 <br />