2021-07-19_PERMIT FILE - M2021049 (4)

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Construction Material Regular 112 Operation Reclamation Exhibits Raindance Reservoir#2—VIMA Partners, LLC of the surrounding area is farmland that will remain undeveloped for the time being. Southwest of the site is an existing reservoir called Oklahoma Reservoir. The stated reclamation plan will follow each applicable requirement of 3.1. A post mining use of a reservoir has been established and no land will be substituted in the reclamation process. The reclamation process will be completed within five (5) years and the owner recognizes that the land can be designated for public use. Additionally, there will be no backfill required for this operation. All Colorado and federal water laws will be followed and the necessary permits for the reservoir have been received. All necessary protections for groundwater have been implemented, including those pertaining to the WQCC. Groundwater levels are monitored in nearby monitoring wells. As stated in Exhibit H,there are no known wildlife habitats in the mining area. Any topsoil left that has not been stripped with the current 111 operation will be stockpiled to the west of the reservoir. Once the operation is complete, topsoil will be placed to cover the site outside of the reservoir water level if needed. The revegetation process will include diverse seeding as stated in Exhibit J. There are no buildings or structures on the property and a sign has been posted at the entrance of the site with the correct requirements. Finally, the operator acknowledges all requirements if a spill occurs on the site. Approximately 4" of plant growth medium will be replaced, and or soils will be amended as needed to establish proper plant growth. The reclamation schedule is as follows, 1. Completion of excavating operation. 2. Fine grading of outer edge of reservoir. 3. Reservoir filled with raw water with a high water elevation of 4913'. 4. Top soil placed around outer edge of reservoir. 5. Revegetation of disturbed areas. The maximum slopes that will be outside of the reservoir coverage are planned to be 3:1 or flatter for the banks of the proposed reservoir. Once the reservoir is filled with raw water, top soil along with planting and seeding will take place. The seeding and mulching operation will follow the recommendations as set forth in the Mile High Flood District Criteria Manual. Clean, weed-free and seed-free cereal grain straw will be applied evenly at a rate of 2 tons per acre and will be tacked or fastened by a method suitable for the condition of the site. Straw mulch will be anchored on the surface mechanically by crimping. Depending on the time of completion, seeding and mulching will most likely take place in the fall of 2022 or early spring of 2023. There will be no trees or shrubs used around the reservoir. %iiiiic .CONSULTING ENGINEERS