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6.4.5 Exhibit E <br /> Reclamation Plan <br /> Post-mining land use will remain rangeland as approved in the current permit. <br /> Final topographical configuration will manifest as a graded mine floor at 6441 ft. <br /> elevation with 3H:1V or less sloped sides. The mine floor will be graded to allow for <br /> stormwater drainage into the natural drainage ditch in the southeast corner. As <br /> mining activity progresses west into the amendment area, reclamation will begin in <br /> the mined out east portion of the mine. <br /> Upon completion of mining and processing in a portion of the mine, the mine <br /> floor will be graded with a motor grader. The recycle water pond will be backfilled <br /> with a bulldozer and graded. Perimeter slopes in the vicinity will be shaped to a <br /> slope of 3H:1V or gentler using a bulldozer. The access will remain along with the <br /> interior road to the vicinity of the scale house. Other interior haul roads will be <br /> ripped and reclaimed. <br /> Topsoil will continue to be salvaged and stockpiled inside the mine for use <br /> during reclamation. Topsoil will be replaced to a minimum depth of six inches. The <br /> topsoil will be transported from the stockpiles to the target area by dump trucks that <br /> are filled using a loader. The topsoil will be distributed using a motor grader. <br /> Reseeding will use a hydroseeder. Seeding will occur between October 1 and <br /> April 30. The reclamation seed mix is consistent with the 2006 reclamation plan. <br /> Revegetation will occur using a hydroseeder and hydromulch with a tacifier, <br /> eliminating the need for straw mulch and crimping equipment. <br /> To address the potential for erosion during reclamation, contour furrows will <br /> be shaped into the slope at 30 vertical foot intervals down the face of the slope, <br /> perpendicular to the slope. The contour furrows will be approximately 20 ft. long <br /> and spaced approximately 50 ft. apart. <br /> The reclaimed slopes will be monitored regularly for vegetation success or <br /> erosion impacts. Additional erosion control measures will be implemented if <br /> necessary. Weed control will be performed if the weed density inhibits the <br /> establishment of grasses or if noxious weeds appear in the reclaimed area. <br /> Page 2of15 <br />