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K4= KelleyTrucking,nc. <br /> Earthrno\dng Contractors <br /> 6201 McIntyre Street . Golden,Colorado 80403 <br /> Ph#(303)279-4150 Fax#(303)279-4799 <br /> Exhibit E — Reclamation Plan <br /> The current land use of the proposed affected lands, as zoned by Adams County, is Agricultural <br /> (A-3), and following the completion of any phase, or mining activity as a whole, the affected <br /> lands will be reclaimed to have the same use as it had prior to any disturbance activity. The <br /> reasons to have the land use remain the same include the landowner wanting the land use to <br /> remain the same as it currently is and this land use is typical for the adjacent properties to the <br /> site, as well as the properties in the local area. All phases and affected areas will undergo the <br /> reclamation process stated in this exhibit. <br /> The stockpiled topsoil, as discussed in Exhibit D, will be relayed on the completed phases of the <br /> mine at a depth of 6 inches, which will begin the reclamation process. Once the topsoil has <br /> been relayed it will be loosened to create an acceptable seed bed and then seed will be drill- <br /> seeded into the top %" of the soil using an agricultural tractor at the rate specified by the <br /> manufacturer. The seed mix that will be used is shown below (attachment 3) is commercially <br /> available and generally meets the specification recommended by Natural Resource <br /> Conservation Service (NRCS)Agronomy Technical Note No. 90 for a sandy loam surface soil <br /> texture. Following seeding the area will be mulched using a weed free straw mulch applied at a <br /> rate of two tons per acre. The straw will be crimped into the ground using a mechanical <br /> crimper, again by using an agricultural tractor with crimping elements. The area of reclamation <br /> will be reseeded following the recommended seeding dates for MLRA 67B as specified in NRCS <br /> Plant Materials Technical Note No. 59 (revised). No fertilizer will be utilized during the <br /> reclamation of the mine. No planting of trees, shrubs etc., is to occur during the reclamation <br /> process. The reclamation process will progress in the same manner as the Mining Plan. <br /> The final grading for the mine was developed with the reclaimed land use in mind. The design is <br /> anticipated to increase the quality of the land and its use in agriculture. The final topography of <br /> the site will be flatter than the current conditions, the reclaimed grades will all be shallower <br /> than a 3h:1v. The design will still maintain adequate drainage but provide for a more reliable <br /> and consistent planting area. <br /> Since the grading plan is making the affected area flatter the risk of siltation and offsite <br /> discharge is further mitigated. Although not eliminated the opportunity for discharge is <br /> decreased and effectiveness of best management practices is increased, which enhance the <br /> protection of the adjacent lands. <br /> Since there is not going to be any imported fill material, or mining chemicals, brought to the <br /> mine there is no risk or threat for any toxic producing or acid forming materials to occur onsite. <br /> Therefore, no unauthorized release of pollutants into the drainage system or into groundwater. <br /> There is no anticipation that the mining will affect the hydrologic conditions because no <br /> groundwater had been encountered during the digging of any test holes at the site. However, <br />