2021-04-05_PERMIT FILE - M2021030 (2)

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EXHIBIT E - RECLAMATION PLAN This information provided in this Exhibit is intended to satisfy the requirements outlined in Section 6.4.5 of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board Construction Material Rules and Regulations: The proposed mining and reclamation plan focuses on minimizing the ecological impacts of mining, minimizing the length of time of impact, and maximizing long-term benefits. Phase 1 — mined in year one and reclaimed concurrently. Phase 2— mined in year two and reclaimed concurrently. Phase 3— mined in year three and four reclaimed concurrently. Phase 4—mined in year five and reclaimed concurrently. (a) A description of the type(s) of reclamation the Operator proposes to achieve in the reclamation of the affected land, why each was chosen, the amount of acreage accorded to each, and a general discussion of methods of reclamation as related to the mechanics of earthmoving; The mined area will be reclaimed to 2-feet below existing grade and tie into existing grade on the perimeter of the mine. The mine will include a 100-foot buffer around the perimeter of the excavation. The mine was excavated down at a 2 tol horizontal to vertical slope on the east, west and south side, along with feathering grades back into existing on the north by Weld Cunty Road 40. This excavation will be amended and planted with crops or dryland native grasses. Historic drainage patterns will be maintained. Refer to Exhibit F for the acreages and additional details. Earthmoving The soil amendment will be placed by a loader and generally graded with a blade. All grading will be done in a manner that controls erosion and siltation of the affected lands, to protect areas outside the affected land from slides and other damage. In addition, all backfilling and grading will be completed as soon as feasible after the mining process. All disturbed areas will be regraded and smoothed to a finished grade that is suitable for revegetation or the final land use. See attached mining plan for historic and proposed grades. As noted previously, the area will be reclaimed as mining commences. Finish grading, topsoil placement and seeding will occur once the resource is completely removed. A typical cross-section of the shoreline is included on the Reclamation Plan Map. (b) A comparison of the proposed post-mining land use to other land uses in the vicinity and to adopted state and local land use plans and programs. Once returned to reclaimed, the site can return to being farmed. (c) A description of how the Reclamation Plan will be implemented to meet each applicable requirement of Section 3.1. The Operator will carry reclamation to completion with reasonable diligence. Reclamation will be completed within one to two years from completion of mining, but not more than five Hunt Farms—WCR 40 Dirt Mine—MLRB 112 Permit Amendment Application Exhibit E-1