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6.4. 5 Exhibit E <br /> Reclamation Plan <br /> The site will be reclaimed to rangeland concurrently with mining in a rolling <br /> progression across a mesa. As topsoil and waste rock/overburden are removed from <br /> a working face, they will be placed on slopes and floors of the previously mined out <br /> areas or stockpiled. Topsoil and waste rock/overburden stockpiles from the first <br /> working face will be used to reclaim the mine floor and slopes of previous <br /> disturbances. <br /> Prior to revegetating, slopes will be reconstructed and mine floor contoured to <br /> blend with surrounding topography. A maximum of six (6) inches of topsoil will be <br /> placed on affected surfaces. If necessary, surfaces will be roughened prior to <br /> seeding. <br /> Mr. Richard Rhoades of the Pueblo Office of the NRCS recommended the <br /> revegetation plan. Mr. Rhoades reviewed the plan on October 27, 2015, confirming <br /> it is still an appropriate reclamation plan. Using the seed mix in Table 1, the affected <br /> area will be drill seeded. Spacing will occur at twelve inch intervals to a depth of 1/2 <br /> to 1 inch. If broadcast seeded, the seeding rates in Table 1 will be doubled. Native <br /> grass hay mulch will be applied at the rate of 4,000 ibs/acre and crimped into the <br /> ground surface. The Turkey Creek Conservation District, Noxious Weed Control <br /> Program representatives do not recommend fertilizer application because it tends to <br /> stimulate growth of weeds at the expense of native perennials. <br /> Table 1: NRCS Recommended Seed Mix <br /> Species PLS Acre <br /> Blue grama 0.5 <br /> Sideoats grama 4.1 <br /> Switch grass 0.7 <br /> Sand dro seed 0.05 <br /> Little bluestem 1 1.1 <br /> All mining structures will be reclaimed including the interior haul road and <br /> stormwater diversion structures. No ponds or streams are on site. All structures are <br /> temporary portable control vans and will be transported from the site at the end of <br /> mining. No waste rock dumps, underground mine openings, or ditches are <br /> anticipated at the site. <br /> Plant Growth Medium Preservation: <br /> Throughout the mining area, salvageable surface material will be removed <br /> with an excavator and stockpiled for use in final reclamation. <br /> Weed Control Plan <br /> Beth Campbell and Bill Ault of the Turkey Creek Conservation District <br /> performed a vegetation inventory on September 18, 2012. The subsequent October <br /> 9, 2012 weed report is provided. Ms. Campbell reviewed the report on November 2, <br /> 2015 and indicated it was still valid. No State-listed noxious plant species were <br /> observed at the time of the inspection. It was noted the site was suffering from the <br /> prolonged drought. Upon commencement of reclamation, the area will be monitored <br /> 6 <br />