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EXHIBIT E RECLAMATION PLAN <br /> 1. Introduction <br /> This exhibit describes the plans and processes involved in reclaiming the site and transforming it <br /> to its ultimate post-mining use as rangeland and a groundwater lake as shown on Map F-1. <br /> Reclamation will occur contemporaneously as portions of the permit area are mined. Final <br /> reclamation of the permit area will occur after the cessation of all mining activities. Current use <br /> of the permit area is that of a rangeland. Final use of the permit area is proposed to be rangeland <br /> with a groundwater lake for the benefit of local wildlife. Pursuant to Rule 6.4.5.2.(b),the <br /> applicant evaluated the proposed post-mining land use in regards to adopted state and local land <br /> use plans for this area and land uses in the vicinity. The proposed post-mining use as rangeland <br /> with an open water pond is compatible with the general character of the area. <br /> The affected area of this site is the same as the permit area of this site, 31.8 acres, not all of <br /> which will be disturbed and require reclamation. The table below provides a summary of <br /> intended end uses within the affected area upon completion of reclamation as proposed on Map <br /> F-1. <br /> Table E-1. Reclamation Areas <br /> Description Area(Acres) <br /> Gravel Access Roads 0.1 <br /> Mining Area Reclaimed to Rangeland 20.6 <br /> Groundwater Lake 20.7 <br /> Disturbed Area Total 41.4 <br /> Undisturbed Area within the Permit Area 8.1 <br /> Total Affected Area 49.5 <br /> Note: Undisturbed area includes setbacks and incidental areas within the permit where disturbance is not needed. <br /> 2. General Reclamation Plan <br /> Mining will take place to the final topography and slopes for Area 1. Area 2 will be backfilled <br /> following mining, on an ongoing basis,to reach its final conditions shown on Map F-1. <br /> Reclamation will be conducted on final slopes by covering the area with 12 inches of topsoil and <br /> seeded with the seed mix found in Table E-3. Efforts will be made to not strip any topsoil until it <br /> can be directly placed on areas ready for reclamation; however, when necessary, topsoil will be <br /> stored into the temporary stockpile area as shown on Map C-3. <br /> 23 114 West <br /> E-1 X <br /> July 2020 <br /> Criy;!AwicAi and Associates.PL1.(' <br />