2020-05-08_PERMIT FILE - M2020007

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EXHIBIT E RECLAMATION PLAN(coNT) We do not know when Mining Option B or Reclamation Option B or some part (s) of either or both will be implemented, but we are including these optional plans to increase the flexibility of this permit and account for inevitable changes when mining the site . As mentioned previously, whenever any part (s) of the Option B plans become feasible, we will file a Technical Revision (s) to the Division to provide revised Mining and/or Reclamation Map (s) that will show the changes . The Technical Revision (s) will discuss any changes needed to implement the optional changes, including a discussion on changes in disturbed areas, slurry wall lengths and revegetated areas . GENERAL DISCUSSION There are sufficient amounts of topsoil on the site so the mined areas can be resoiled to an average depth of 6-12 inches . Sufficient topsoil will be saved for use in reclamation. The available topsoil to be salvaged from the stripping process will preclude having to haul additional soils onto the site for revegetation. The existing soils on the property have been capable of producing healthy crops and grasses and are expected to work for use on mined areas that will be revegetated. The vegetation information was obtained from site visits and data provided in the vegetation information obtained from the NRCS soil survey web page . A copy if that report is in EXHIBITIANDJ and describes the current soils and vegetation on the properties . As outlined in the EXHIBITD-MININGPLAN, approximately 508 acres ± of the permitted area will be disturbed as a result of mining activities . The plan calls for initially bonding to have 180 . 00 acres ± disturbed at any-one-time and the disturbed area may be divided between as many as two (2) Reservoir Phases and 2-3 Backf i l l Phases as shown on the MAP EXHIBIT C-1 -MINING PLAN MAP. As mining progresses across the property some parts of the property will remain undisturbed while other areas will be either, stripped, mined, partially reclaimed or totally reclaimed. The MAP EXHIBIT C-1 -MINING PLAN MAP shows how the pit will look when approximately 30% is mined and partially reclaimed. The MAP EXHIBIT F-RECLAMATION PLAN MAP-OPTION A and OPTION B show how the area will look when reclamation is complete . The area will be returned to at least its present vegetative condition when reclamation is complete . Careful analysis of the growth medium and salvageable soil will permit the operator to carry out a soil additive program and to monitor the prescribed seeding plan to determine if the plan L G Evenst,Inc Ragsdale Reservoirs May 5,2020 19